Positive 1969 Milam County Economy Sees Growth
The Cameron area reports a strong year with deposits up about 10 percent, a near record in construction, and oil prospects rising in South Milam. Milam county also saw gains as the Loca aluminum smelter expanded with an eighth potline, cattle grazing prospered, and overall economic boom levels compared to late 1950s and early 1960s.
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Cameron
South Milam
Texas
Department of Public Welfare
New Jersey
Texas Afdc
Texas Employment Commission
TEC
Texas Industrial Commission
James Harwell
TIC
State Readies Attack On Growing Drug Problem
Texas officials pledge a multi front war on narcotics. A two year study will develop public school materials on crime and narcotics with 2000 teachers trained and model programs tested. Governor Smith and top state leaders set a February 1 deadline for reports and plan broader action across agencies.
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Texas
State Board of Education
Texas A&m Transportation Institute
Preston Smith
Ben Barnes
Crawford Martin
Old Philosopher Sees National Billions in Costs
A reader argues a toll of about 1 trillion dollars per year is needed to fix pollution and other costs. He totals spending on housing, defense, transit, crime, health, space, and more, comparing to a roughly 950 billion annual output and noting personal finances mirror national figures. He closes with a call that we are all in this together.
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New York
U.S
Ford White Sale highlights Galaxie 500 and Maverick deals
Ford promotes White Sale savings on the Galaxie 500 with 302 CID V eight and Interior trim plus a Maverick at 1995. The ad lists features including frame torque boxes for quiet ride and zinc-coated sheet metal, plus wide tracks and long wheelbase. It notes V eight options, front disc brakes, Uni-Lock harness, and colorfully marketed comfort and performance.
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FORD
Motor Trend
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Herald
The
Cameron Herald
Walter Williams
Milam
East First Street
Cameron, Texas
Gen Milam
Frank M. Luecke
Freak M. Luecke
Dot Scarbrough
Congress
National New
Lasy
By Vern Sanford
Austin
Democratic Executive Committee
SDEC
Ralph Yarborough
Jefferson
Bexar
Dallas
Harris
Midland
Brazoria
Texas Supreme Court
el Paso
Maryland Cavalry Company
el Paso Savings Institution
Highcourt
Wyoming
Ates
America
Torino
Mustang
Maverick
P.O
Dearborn
Michigan
Hefley-Stedman Motor Company, Inc
North Houston
Gillis
PEXAS
Ome, Lal
Coats
Bankamericard
Mcintosh
In Cameron
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