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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1960
Page
8
Milam County Health Unit reports running low on poisoned bait on the first day of rabies control efforts. Rockdale and Cameron plan pet vaccination drives as officials say community cooperation can curb the epidemic and protect children from stray rabies threats.
Prospective candidates and Democratic officials warn that rising filing costs shrink the county primary field to 29 candidates, the fewest in 22 years. A 3 percent salary-based fee can reach about 1680 dollars for district judge, with refunds possible if costs fall short. Potential savings include volunteer poll workers, fewer ballot boxes, and encouraging more candidates, though the latter faces low odds.
A Texas Senate committee in Austin launched an economy study amid rising state spending of 322 million dollars more for the current two year period, signaling possible tax and salary pressure. The panel led by Sen. Ray Roberts will probe waste and value for money while holding expenses to minimum. Bridges in the interstate system face redesigns to meet new clearance rules and cost about 140 thousand dollars each.
The speaker clarifies that the Sugar Act is not U S government purchase of Cuban sugar but private market activity with government price support to ensure stable U S sugar supplies. He notes wartime buy programs, argues for continued restraint toward Cuba, and cautions against broad renewals that could embolden Castro or punish allies.
Dear editor argues for a five dollar per month addition to every installment payment to finance a broader guided missile program. He cites widespread consumer debt and the fear of a Soviet missile strike to justify the plan, urging action despite budget concerns.
In a Washington broadcast Lyndon B. Johnson condemned the Soviet Cuba commercial accord as a major step in penetration of the Western Hemisphere. He cited Mikoyan’s press remarks about a $100 million loan with Soviet technicians and warned the move marks a classic pattern of communist influence near the United States.
Judge Charles C. Smith notes concrete being poured into pool forms at Wilson Ledbetter Park. Jesse J. Barrett declares candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct. Joe Newton from Baylor University visits family. Grady Allen announces run for District Clerk. Hilliard Thomas of the University of Texas visits his parents.
Forty years ago the Cameron $25,000 supplementary bond issue held last week was a big success. Milam County oil fields were praised by B. M. Cates in a leading Florida newspaper. The Cameron PTA celebrated Texas Independence Day in schools with a program by teachers and students. Mary McLane of Baylor University visited home.
A Cameron Texas reader sends a poem titled How to Tax the Farmer for publication. The letter explains the writer will not seek office and hopes lawmakers gain from the verse. The poem advocates taxing the farmer his fowl dog hen and egg.
A poem railing against pervasive taxation. The speaker urges taxing every facet of life from bread and meat to clothing, housing, labor, government, and even the unborn. The biting verse condemns taxation as oppressive and burdensome to common people.
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