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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1971
Page
1
London racing worm Willie trains on a two foot glass track as Chris Hudson pursues competition. The odd event echoes Twain era bets and frontier whimsy while publishers push computerization to improve reporting and subscriber services.
The 1970 review highlights Cameron and Milam County activity from the Folk Fete to a new hospital dedication and oil exploration. Headlines show drought plagued months but community growth in schools hospitals and industry, with climactic events like the county’s first major festival and ongoing drilling operations.
Copperas Cove turns tree disposal into a community event at City Park with a barrier pile lit by torch at 6 p.m. Saturday. The annual Tree Burning is sponsored by the Copperas Cove Girl Scouts and marks the city’s festive effort to rid Christmas trees.
Rosebud officials will open contractor bids for the Rosebud Lott High School project at 4 p m on Wednesday January 6 in the primary school cafeteria Rosebud. Eight contractors had requested plans and building specifications.
The Georgetown city council postponed contracts for a new swimming pool after bids exceeded expectations. Estimated at 50 000 dollars, bids ranged from 58 836 to 105 000 dollars, prompting a halt to proceed plans. Local officials seek lower-cost bids and revised plans.
Texas AG releases opinion allowing school boards to discuss and vote on teacher contracts behind closed doors unless a teacher requests a public hearing. Opinion guides practice but lacks legal weight until court test.
The Great Merlin Mystery Show performs at 8 p.m. in the Rockdale High School auditorium as a fundraising event by the Rockdale Noon Lions Club. Tickets advance $1, at the door $1.50, available from Lions members or local stores.
The Milam County adult education program extends to Robertson, Burleson, and Lee counties with 220 pupils. New partner schools Caldwell Giddings Lexington and Thorndale join the basic program, while Cameron Rochdale and Hearne have operated it for three years.
Police Chief Felipe Martinez warned residents that anyone shooting street lights with BB guns will be fined 25 dollars after 24 lights were broken in three days.
Two men were injured in a Thursday afternoon crash when a dirt loaded dump truck rear ended a car and overturned near Pond erosa Restaurant on US 77 190. James C. Coker and George Sherman suffered injuries. a Ft Hood soldier in the other vehicle was unhurt. The wreck occurred at 1 30 p m December 29 as a passing car forced Pollard off the road.
Owners of more than seven million motor vehicles in Texas will receive renewal applications by mail in January under the new computerized system. Registration runs February 1 to April 1 with an option to mail in the three part renewal form and fee plus a $1 handling charge for plates mailed before April 1.
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