overheard bulb quip sparks talk on word usage at convention
A convention speaker on the usage of words shared a humorous anecdote overheard in a hardware store about four volt two watt bulbs prompting a puzzled exchange. The remarks segue into a broader remark: a dream walking Haté is wasteful and unAmerican, reflecting a wary stance on idle time.
We the Americans of so many former places
With F M L the hopeful nation are slow to anger and quick to cool and willing to learn We are 200 million among 4 billion We have contributed more solutions to more problems in the 20th century than any modern nation We are capable of enormous verve and regenerating our energies because it's better than the alternatives What’s ahead is not insurmountable The difference is what’s in the blood and head and heart but what’s done counts We are a dream walking
Museum Expert To Advise On County Project
Milam County Historical Commission seeks guidance from state museum consultant Cindy Sherrell on converting the old Milam County Jail into a county museum. Kay Green says Sherrell will survey the Cameron site, assess repair needs and exhibit guidelines, as grants are pursued with interest from the Alcoa Foundation. Green Thumb workers are cleaning the jail interior and grounds.
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Milam County
Farm Bureau asks Milam County for financial audit
Milam County Farm Bureau calls for a certified public accounting firm to audit county finances before proposing law enforcement improvements. President H. M. Yager read the request to county commissioners. no action taken as the item was not on the agenda. The letter cites complex accounting and aims for a clear financial understanding prior to recommendations.
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Milam County Farm Bureau
H. M. Yager
Alcoa Rockdale plant hits two million safety hours milestone
Alcoa Rockdale Works employees marked two million hours without a disabling injury, the plant's second highest safety record, after 261 days without a disabling accident in 1975. Fred P. Bergeron credited team effort. record began May 22, 1975.
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Fred P. Bergeron
Alcoa
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Central Texas
Gause Boy Pinned By Two Vehicles
A 10-year-old Gause boy, Marshal Davis Brown Jr., died at the scene after a two-vehicle crash two miles east of Gause on Highway 79 190 Tuesday around 8 p.m. The vehicle driven by his father, Marshal Brown Sr., was struck from behind by a truck driven by Steven Paul Reynolds, 21, of Bryan. The truck landed on top of the car in a ditch. Reynolds was hospitalized for shock. The Brown family included Mrs. Brown and three other children. The body was taken to Hodges Funeral Home in Hearne.
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Gause
Marshal Davis Brown Jr
Don Wardlaw
Marshal Brown Sr
Steven Paul Reynolds
Bryan
Wardlaw
Reynolds
St. Edward Hospital
Cameron
Brown
Justice of the Peace
Jim Swanzy
Milano
Hodges Funeral Home
Hearne
Five Year Plan Drafted For Cameron Schools
Cameron school trustees hear Supt. Buddy Dulin outline a self evaluation driven five year plan. A TEA accreditation report highlighted deficits to be corrected. a committee of administrators and teachers will draft recommendations for board approval. Two year contracts for CISD principals and athletic directors were renewed in executive session.
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Cameron
Buddy Dulin
CISD
Dulin
Texas Education Agency
Ed Cauley
Yoe
Jack Chubb
Ada Henderson
Bob Martin
O. J. Thomas
Bill Huffman
Buckholts approves 320000 bond plan for sewer system
Buckholts residents vote 117 in two propositions to fund a sewer project with 64000 tax bonds and 256000 revenue bonds. Construction could start in June under Mayor Richard Crowe who expects no tax increase. The vote passed by large margins and officials plan to fund the project from water and sewer revenue.
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Buckholts
Richard Crowe
Crowe
Yoemen Roll In District Play With 13 0 Mark
Cameron Yoemen defeated Er vin 49 49 Tuesday night to complete district play at 13 0. Jafus White and David Kornegay led with 17 points each, Kenneth Scott 14 and 16 rebounds, as Hearne looms Friday in final regular season game.
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Cameron
Meeting to Air Foster Child Care Procedures
Residents of Cameron Rockdale area invited to a Sunday February 15 meeting at 2 30 p m in Cameron Methodist Fellowship Hall. A Waco State Home for Children representative will discuss foster care procedures and answer questions. Rev Darryl Proffit notes the State Home hopes to establish at least two foster homes locally.
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Cameron-Rockdale
Methodist Fellowship Hall
Cameron
Waco
Hill Ruling Costs Cameron Schools Little in Fees
Cameron School Superintendent Buddy Dulin says the October 1 Attorney General Hill ruling on student fees and tuition has cost Cameron District far less than many others. Representative Dan Kubiak urges the State Board of Education and Commissioner Brockette to reconsider and delay full implementation, fearing 25 to 50 million dollars in penalties and major cuts to educational programs. If no change occurs, a special session may be requested to fund programs under the Public School finance formula through 1977.
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Cameron
Dan Kubiak
State Board of Education
Commissioner of Education
Cameron School
Buddy Dulin
Dulin
Supt. Dulin
M. L. Brockette
Hill
Kubiak
Brockette
State Board
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