Worth The Trip
The 1972 outlook for Cameron Milam County describes a turning point with downtown construction and new housing, district plans for modernization, and continued agri business growth. Roads bridges and water systems will modernize the area linking Cameron to Thorndale Milano Rogers and Falls County as planning shifts toward a newer mid-70s era.
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Cameron
Cameron Independent
Dallas Symphony
Milam County
Cameron-Milam
Thorndale
Milano
Rogers
Falls County
Fisher Speech Attacks Compulsory Unionism and AFTRA
Rep. O C Fisher argues against mandatory union dues for broadcasters and cites Buckley and other commentators. He endorses H R 11827 to preserve free choice to join or refrain from labor organizations. He quotes Buckley and urges Congress to defend individual rights and the right to work without tribute to a labor boss.
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O.C. Fisher
Texas
Arizona
Mr. Steiger
Congress
Walter Cronkite
Eric Sevareid
William F. Buckley
AFTRA
Buckley
Supreme Court
Buckley suit could reshape union contracts amid strikes
A Grassroots comment notes Buckley’s lawsuit may force major changes in union contracts. It recalls union leaders’ claim non-members benefit without paying, and public support waned as strikes harmed the general public and unrelated workers, with victims contacting congressmen who are listening.
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Bill Buckley
J.C
Ancient Thracian funeral monument found in Lovech court yard
A Thracian burial dating to the Bronze Age was unearthed in a Lovech courtyard in Bulgaria. The site includes an urn, tray, cup, a bronze spear, and a two row arch of river stones over the grave. Separately in Seoul police crackdown trimmed long hair of about 50,000 young men last October.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Reuter
Lovech
Seoul
South Korea
Texas Court Rules Public School Financing Unconstitutional
A three judge federal ruling in San Antonio declares Texas school finance unconstitutional. Edgewood ISD families argued local property taxes fund instruction unfairly favors wealthy districts. Judges give lawmakers two years to craft a new system while warnings of costly shifts to taxes and welfare loom.
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San Antonio
Texas
Ben Barnes
Edgewood Independent School District
Bexar County
Atty
Crawford Martin
Preston Smith
Smith
Senate Committee On
Texas Research League
J. W. Edgar
U.S
Commission On Children and Youth
Dallas
Houston
Tyler
Austin
University of Texas Law
George Schatzki
Schatzki
Martin
Democratic
Roy Orr
Leon Jaworski
Brother Rodney Pollard Remembered in Cameron Obituary Notice
The writer informs Mr. Luecke of the passing of Rodney M. Pollard, born and raised in Cameron, with many friends there. He requests publication of a short obituary and grants permission to use the enclosed material. The writer reads the paper in Houston via his mother-in-law, Mrs. John Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Luecke
Rodney M. Pollard
Rodney
Cameron
Houston
John Ryan
Duels in Uruguay Highlight Old Custom After Elections
Reuters reports two retired Uruguayan generals, both defeated presidential candidates, fought a pistol duel on an airfield near Montevideo after the November elections. Gen Liber Seregni of the leftist front challenged Gen Juan Pedro Ribas of a Colorado faction over alleged insults and desertion. Both came away unharmed with honor intact.
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Buenos Aires
Latin America
Montevideo
Liber Seregni
Broad Front
Juan Pedro Ribas
Colorado Party
Ribas
Sergeni
Seregni
Parades and the Permits Question in City Life
A 1971 ABA feature explores when parade bans or permit requirements are constitutional. It contrasts cities with unfettered mayoral discretion versus those upholding reasonable limits to protect public rights and order.
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Free Countries
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Will Bernard
Old philosopher letter on 60 percent attendance proposal
A reader debunks a proposed constitutional amendment to expel lawmakers missing 60 percent of roll calls. The writer mocks gendered reform, defends constant work hours, and cites Senator Margaret Chase Smith and Mayor Lindsay as examples while voicing fear of bureaucratic overreach.
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Senate
House
Washington
Congress
Lindsay
New York
Florida
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
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East First Street
Frank M. Luecke
Don Scarbrough
Milam
By Joe Crump
Congressional Record Daily
World News
Paris
Ministry of Health
Dateline Austin
State Board of Education
AG Opinions
Mits
Texas International Trade Office
Mexico City
John C. White
White
Whit
Liles
Uruguay
Albert Clack Reuter
Luecke
Houston Tribune
Cameron Herald
W. C. Pemberton
W. C
Don) Pemberton
OND Ce
United States Senate
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