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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1971
Page
1
The piece argues that heroes are real yet fallible and that historians and doctrinaires inflate or misjudge greatness. It notes Washington’s legend facing human flaws, critiques reliance on expense accounts and labels, and says leaders are understood best within their era and larger movements.
The narrator muses that future neuroscience and textual analysis could reveal motives behind great deeds. He argues that judging a hero or contemporary figure is unfair and that historians must scrutinize their own judgments instead of others.
Milano Volunteer Fire Department will receive 2000 from Milam County Commissioners toward a new fire truck. Commissioners voted to donate 1000 from the Precinct 3 Road and Bridge Fund and 1000 from the General Fund toward the purchase.
The Cameron Little League Association calls a meeting for all parents managers and interested persons at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Citizens National Bank community room. The goal is to start plans for a new ball field to be built in the north corner of Cameron Airpark land due to crowding at the present field.
Cameron police report over the weekend shows multiple arrests including two Rockdale men charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and a minor in possession. Other cited offenses include seven consuming alcohol after hours, one making alcohol available to minors, a prohibited weapon, an affray, several drunks, and multiple driving while intoxicated cases referred to County Court.
Johnny Bailey was named winner of the Quarterback Club Trophy as outstanding Yeeman of 1970 and Gail Jeter was named Football Sweetheart at the Yeeman Banquet. Ben Hardie Bailey presented the trophy to his son as a capacity crowd gathered at Methodist Fellowship Hall for the annual Yeomen honors. Pat Culpepper urged discipline and sacrifice for a worthwhile tomorrow, citing youth and school programs amid broader student challenges.
Cameron's 20 year comprehensive plan is due for completion in May with a final map to be attached to the finished general plan. The preliminary plan covers land use transportation housing and utilities and will be finalized in March with copies distributed to officials and public locations. A bypass of SH 36 proposed by the Texas Highway Department is rejected by the consultants and could encroach on Wilson Ledbetter Park.
Henry Ivey of the Farmers Home Administration outlines FHA plans to finance up to 15 new or rehabilitated homes per district, promote homesite development loans up to 100 000, and expand rural housing through a cooperative packaging program with builders and dealers to streamline loan approvals.
Tonight February 18 at 7 30 p m in the Progressive Church Center Cameron 1000 West 6th Street local Farmers Home Administration supervisors will discuss the program in detail. The Cameron Welfare Council sponsors the meeting led by council president Lewis Johnson.
Rubella immunizations are offered today February 18 at the Milam County Health Unit in Cameron 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 209 S Houston and on February 23 in Thorndale 9 a.m. to noon and March 2 in Rockdale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program aims to cover about 450 children who missed December clinics and is free.
Cameron based Highway Patrolmen returned to a 40 hour course in general police work. Patrolman Wright completed the special training course last week and Patrolman Broadus is attending classes at the Law Enforcement Academy in Austin this week.
Alfred Burt 79 recalls Cameron era horse shoeing with seven shops and a busy shop near the courthouse. He holds a national speed record of shoes in two minutes for one hoof and plans a Salt Grass Trail ride to Houston Livestock Show while noting horses now go to the shoer.
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