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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1971
Page
1
In a Cameron Public Library Board meeting residents discuss rising book checkouts amid unemployment and winter blues. The talk slides into fashion as members joke about mustaches signaling diverse identities from Texas Ranger to hippie, noting style may shift to pointed ears next year.
The piece traces mustaches from Fu Manchu to Chaplin and Errol Flynn, noting their persistence and recent American resurgence. It suggests men wear mustaches for women and hints at gender politics and electrolysis impacts, concluding mustaches polarize opinions and shake social norms.
Young showmen from across the county enter in beef dairy swine and sheep at the 25th annual Milam County Junior Livestock Show held in the old cotton compress building. Judges Tom Woodward and John L. Deans of Texas A&M assess seven classes with trophies and prize money for champions and ribbons for other winners. Proceeds fund the event.
The Yoemen beat Georgetown 61 39 in the district opener as Robert Brashear scored 21 points and the team shot 52 percent in the second half. Georgetown’s Joe Stovall had 14 points, and the JV won 44 32 while the freshman team fell 48 40 to Eagle freshmen.
Rev Emilian Foltyn of St Monica's Cameron moves to St Mary's Lampasas as pastor this week. Rev John Geiser notes Foltyn will be succeeded by Rev Peter McCabe in Cameron. McCabe, NY native, has served at St Joseph Bellmead. Lampasas church building program to start. A reception at Simon George Hall honored both clergymen.
A federal ruling declaring primary filing fees unconstitutional alarms Milam County leaders. Law says past practice billed candidates a percentage of salary, with fees ranging from 50 to 1800 dollars, yet no guidance now. A voter registration reform panel pushes liberalization and a possible pure party primary, while lawmakers wrestle funding, timing, and eligibility.
The 1971 March of Dimes campaign was launched with a Cameron meeting. Local chairmen include R Odom and Bob Burnett in Rockdale, Harvey Kelm and Eleanor Handrick in Thorndale, Jack Dennis Ruzicka and Oddie Johnson in Buckholts, and others in Gause Burlington Branchville and Cameron. County chairman Max McClaren said events such as Mothers Marches bucket brigades and fundraisers are planned, with door to door efforts continuing in some areas. Anyone willing to help should contact their community leader.
Milam County Commissioners approved February bids for county liability insurance. Camp Insurance submitted the high bid of 12 032 dollars, covering bodily injury liability up to 100 000 per person or 300 000 per occurrence on all county premises and roads. Employers Casualty Co. bid 10 927 dollars. Commissioners McKinney McCasland and Timmerman voted yes while Gresak abstained.
A fire in a Safeway trash bin Monday afternoon damaged air conditioning wiring but was contained outside the building. John Andres said the blaze appeared started by a discarded match or cigarette.
Cameron school trustees unanimously approved a three year contract for Supt. D. R. Dodson extending July 1, 1971 to July 1, 1974. Salary supplement rises from 3612 to 5000 yearly. A planning committee was formed with Bill Hornung heading and including several principals and Dodson. The 1970 pickup sold for 2581.50 and a 1971 model was bid at 3097.75 by Hefley Stedman Motor Co. Additional drinking fountains were authorized for Cameron Junior High.
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