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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1968
Page
6
Cameron records show an ice storm causing substantial tree damage yet limited outages. Temperatures fluctuated from freezing to above, clearing icy limbs by Tuesday, with minor residential power loss and few traffic incidents. The editor notes a short, uneventful week and critiques the weatherman.
The Christian Science Monitor notes 1967 as a year of sea change where politics shifted beyond left right and center. It cites former ideologies realigning over Vietnam and other issues, with cross that cross ideological bedfellows forming and debates gaining openness.
Postmaster Narvie L. Caperton announces a new airlift option for parcels up to 3 pounds to American military personnel overseas via APO and FPO addresses and to Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Space available, rates equal domestic parcel post plus a $1 fee. Also applies to parcels returning to the States from overseas bases with the same $1 air transport add on.
Austin reports new driver license rules demand in person renewals at DPS offices with fresh photos and vision tests. Licenses ending in even numbers renew for four years, odd numbers for two then four. cards resemble standard credit cards and about 20 renewal sites will operate statewide.
A reader argues that restricting Americans' travel abroad could fund the government. He questions how presidential campaigns would proceed if candidates cannot visit other countries, suggesting a tax on leaving or returning to the United States as revenue. He endorses the idea as a new source of funds.
Health officials will rely on the state's General Nuisance Law to curb air odor pollution while a federal study concludes. Cities can enforce pollution controls on other airborne wastes using board regulations. federal aviation study pending. King Flight Service seeks intrastate Wichita Falls to Dallas flights, four daily. Mixed drink tax applies to private clubs, social clubs, veterans and fraternal groups, with entire drink charges taxed per Calvert ruling.
A futurist preview describes home shopping, color 3D media, and full mobility for phones. Electronic switching will alert you when lines free and route calls, while cordless extensions and banking by computer payments reshape daily life. By 2000 the phone could handle many new tasks.
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