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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1968
Page
2
Local Milam newspaper item notes its long history since 1860 and lists the address 108 E First Street. Readers see a brief archival marker highlighting the paper’s heritage and location.
A Rutgers anthropology professor notes Texas openness to debate and harsh judgment, contrasting open life with deadly un-Godly reason. The piece argues criticism spurs progress beyond finality, though many cling to silent contention.
A reflective piece argues newsreels were a minor art form hindered by bulky machinery and predictable turns. It contrasts the era’s spectacle with Lew Lehr's wit and notes audiences preferred living personalities over silent archive drama.
Letter details Cameron Independent School District finances through December 1967, listing repairs and additions at multiple campuses with costs and totals. The writer praises school conditions, urges citizen support for staff and school board, and includes a second letter urging approval of reservoir projects in Milam County with a Georgetown public hearing noted.
Eleven Democrats and three Republicans vie in the May 4 gubernatorial primary with many statewide races contested. Notable figures include Comptroller Robert Calvert, Lt. Gov. candidates Preston Smith and John Hill, and other statewide offices. Local readers see candidates for supreme court seats and other posts, plus Governor Connally signaling possible liquor law action and a push for ethics rules.
A reader riffs on the nonstop news cycle and Thant's crises, arguing nations chase conflicts to stay relevant. He humorously warns that overproduction of crises diminishes impact, citing Viet Nam and De Gaulle, and suggests rationing crises to avoid saturation.
Sergeant William W. Blalock navigation equipment repairman with the 461st Bombardment Wing SAC at Amarillo AFB earns the U S Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. He will wear the ribbon as a permanent decoration and is a Caldwell High School graduate.
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