New Businesses Granted Boon as Costs Ease Under Controls
Cost of Living Council approves under $100,000 retail volume firms to move from economic controls. Exempts about 10 million of 23.6 million renter occupied units, but not service-type businesses like laundries and restaurants. Milam and Cameron towns see growth as firms expand to modern merchandising. small high skill ventures rise or consolidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cost of Living Council
Milam
Cameron
Middle size operations squeezed by expertise and price
The piece discusses pressure on mid sized firms from skilled competition and price cuts, noting extensive adjustments and legal imposition. It argues individuals are strained by rapid change and government inertia, with China and Russia showing incentive driven approaches to boost production and give workers a sense of worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Russia
Rockdale man injured by falling pipe at oil drill site
A 49 year old Shamrock Texas man was reported in improved condition at a Temple hospital after a length of pipe weighing more than 500 pounds fell 20 feet at an oil well site about seven miles south of Rockdale. The accident occurred around noon Thursday at a Mutual Oil of America drill site.
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Shamrock
Texas
Temple Hospital
Mutual Oil of America
Rockdale
Cougars to Receive Jinx Tucker Trophy in Central Texas
The Rosebud Lott Cougars are chosen by the Waco Tribune Herald Sports Department for the 16th Jinx Tucker Trophy, honoring the community and football team as Central Texas leaders. The paper notes they stood on the threshold of a Class AA state title last month and now advance as the outstanding team in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebud-Lott Cougars
Waco Tribune-Herald
Central Texas
Cougars
Central
Texas
Tribune-Herald
Franklin Housing Authority awards contract for 33 units
The Franklin Housing Authority awarded a contract totaling 32 housing units and one office building to BFW Construction Co of Temple. The project aims to provide low rent housing for low income families and the elderly and to eliminate substandard housing in Franklin.
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Franklin
Franklin Housing Authority
BFW Construction Co. of
Temple
Hearne Welcomes Brazil Exchange Students at High School
Two Brazilian youths attend Hearne High School living with local families under the Youth For Understanding program. YFU, the interfaith exchange network, is the largest international student program sanctioned by the Department of State.
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Hearne
Brazil
Hearne High School
YFU
Department of State
Oglesby Lions Plan February 1920 Rattlesnake Hunt
The Oglesby Lions Club sets February 1920 as dates for its annual rattlesnake hunt and flea market with the Venomaires Reptile Hunters Club of Fort Worth handling the hunt and providing live demonstrations and educational displays. A large street dance is planned for Saturday night February 19.
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Oglesby Lions Club
Venomaires Reptile Hunters Club, Inc
Fort Worth
Flu bus bugs Bryan College Station area but not epidemic
College Station residents report a health scare from a flu bus spreading mild illnesses. A&M campus cases remain average, says the college hospital administrator, easing fears of a campus outbreak.
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College Station
Bryan College Station
A&m
College Hospital
Georgetown ISD Grants Quit-Claim for Jonah School Center
Georgetown ISD trustees approved a quit-claim deed transferring ownership of the Jonah School building to Jonah Community Inc. to use as a community center. The deed includes a reversion clause back to the district if the building ceases to be used as a community center.
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Georgetown Jonah Community, Inc
Jonah
Georgetown Isd Board of Trustees
Georgetown Isd
Probation Grant Approval in Bell County
Gov. Preston Smith approved a $10,880 grant for the Bell County Juvenile Probation Department to hire two additional officers. The funds come from the Criminal Justice Council which oversees state law enforcement planning and administers U S Justice Department crime control funds in Texas.
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Belton
Bell County
Preston Smith
Criminal Justice Council
U. S. Department of Justice
Texas
Urban Renewal to Begin in Cameron Early February
UR Engineering will start in Cameron's urban renewal district in early February. The work includes checking street grades and utilities, with plans to advertise properties for sale to spur local business and full occupancy of new and rehabbed buildings. A youth-focused development committee and several remodels, including the Milam Theater area, are advancing on schedule. A Central Texas Red Cross Bloodmobile drew 88 units in Cameron with multiple five-gallon donors.
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A. W. McCullin
Cameron Urban Renewal Agency
McCullin
Farm Bureau
Urban Renewal Agency
Mall-Park
Bob Ellett
Perry Holder
Ed Magre
Delbert Burlison
Christine Laws
Central Texas
Bell-Milam-Falls Water System Expands Service
The Bell Milam Falls Water Corporation serves about 200 of 557 members as meters are installed from Rogers to Buckholts and Wilson. The Wilson to Travis line is tested for metering. About 125 customers received water in December as a Christmas present. The annual meeting is January 25 at 7 p.m. in the Rogers High School cafetorium. officers will be elected and by laws reviewed. A new membership drive aims to reach 300 more members with an estimated $300,000 cost. FHA dues rise from 50 to 100 to cover loan costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell-Milam-Falls Water System
W. H. McCormick
Rogers
Buckholts
Wilson
Travis
Bell- Milam-Falls Water Corporation
Rogers High School
FHA
Alcoa RW to Layoff 13 Salaried Employees
Thirteen salaried workers will be laid off Monday January 31 at Aluminum Company of America's Rockdale Works as part of cost cutting to keep the smelter competitive in a weak market. Bergeron cites seniority and performance for further departmental changes while noting Rockdale is among Alcoa plants tightening production.
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Aluminum Company of America
Rockdale
Fred P Bergeron
Bergeron
Alcoa
U. S
Milam Falls Counties Watershed Project Approved
The Pond Creek Watershed project won funding and easement work will begin soon. Wayne Mann, local Soil Conservation Service director, said the plan covers over 40,000 acres in Milam County and part of 146,000 total acres in Falls County. Six of 22 flood structures will be built in Milam with reservoirs and draw-down features. Sponsors include Milam and Falls counties commissioners courts, the Pond Creek Watershed Authority, and the Central Texas Soil and Water Conservation District.
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Pond Creek
Wayne Mann
Soil Conservation Service
Milam County
Falls County
Little Pond Creek
Mann
Milam
Commissioners’ Courts of
Milam and
Falls Counties
Flu Infection Wanes in Cameron County
A flu like viral illness reduced absenteeism in Cameron schools and businesses from 165 midweek to 125 by Friday. Dr. C G Swift of Milam County Health Unit said cases were above normal but not epidemic, with symptoms similar to Hong Kong flu yet no confirmed national cases. He urged staying home two to three days, noting weakness and cough may last two to three weeks.
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Cameron
C. G. Swift
Milam County
Swift
Two More Filings For May Democratic Primary
C R Law the County Democratic Chairman says two more filings have been announced for the May Democratic primary. Incumbent District Judge W C Wallace has filed for re election in the 20th Judicial District and Dean Stiles has filed for chairman of voting precinct 40 in Conoley.
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C R. Law
Law
W. C. Wallace
20Th Judicial District
Dean Stiles
Conoley
Milam Health Unit Protects County From Diptheria Scare
The Milam County Health Unit in Cameron emerged as a public health hub last fall during a diphtheria scare, handling immunizations, sanitation, and nursing visits. Established from a 1939 church nurse program, the unit now offers prenatal care, child immunizations, tuberculosis control, home nursing for the elderly, and record keeping on communicable diseases across Milam County with services funded by the state and county.
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Milam County Health Unit
Cameron
Milam
J P. Love
Milam Health Unit
C. G. Swift
Rodrick Holcomb
Jo Laywell
Jane Cunningham
Martha Adams
Milam County
Rockdale
Thorndale
Medicare
Tuberculosis Control
Cancer Control
Child Health Services
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