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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1969
Page
4
The Cameron Herald quotes Walter Williams founder of the University of Missouri School of Journalism. The note highlights the newspaper’s guiding belief that supreme journalism serves the public and sets a standard for reporting integrity.
Aboard the Moon voyage astronauts Borman Anders and Lovell circled the Moon and shared visions of Earth. On Christmas Eve they read Genesis and offered prayers for peace, praising human heroism and calling for exploration within a hopeful, unified world view.
The United Nations FAO notes 5.3 million tons of food lost to rats in the US and 12 million tons in India annually. New American cellulose-base containers using alums and silicates claim to block gnawing, with lab tests showing rats starved. Yet experts warn rodents may find vulnerabilities in the innovative packaging.
Mark Hinderlie from Janesville Wisconsin will lead a two week stewardship education program at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church Cameron January 4 through 15. The aim is to boost spiritual vitality via congregational meetings Bible studies and home visitations with committee chairmen E J Provasek Monroe Fuchs Mrs Arthur Von Rosenberg and Mrs Pauline Friemel coordinating.
Governor’s Committee on Public School Education outlined a plan to redraw Texas district boundaries cutting districts from 1 218 to 354 and limiting many counties to a single district while keeping some multi district counties. The plan targets funding shares and will face rough sledding in the Legislature with final board approval by June 1 1971.
Land Commissioner Jerry Sadler unveiled items salvaged from a 1553 Spanish ship wrecked by a Texas coast hurricane. The haul includes a gold crucifix, a gold bar, over 500 Charles V coins, Queen Joanna’s era coins, and large silver plates, with value potentially reaching millions. The treasure belongs to the Permanent School Fund, with Texas and an Indiana firm to split proceeds 50 50. Four more wrecks nearby are expected to yield more riches.
Old Philosopher laments the year ahead but finds humor in media trends. He notes 1968 was bad and 1969 may be worse, yet argues the world is no worse, just more televised. He urges self reflection and finally welcomes the new year with a bold, irreverent stance.
Farmers ranchers and fishermen are reminded that January 15 is the last day to file their estimated federal income tax returns for 1968 unless they plan to file their final return by February 17. Those who file on January 15 and pay the due tax have until April 15 to file the final return. otherwise the final return and full tax must be paid by February 17.
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