Americans record tops charts as patriotism surges
The pop scene sees a narrative titled the Americans read by a Detroit DJ and penned by Canadian editor Gordon Sinclair rise to the 14th spot, signaling a patriotism spike in Top 40. Sinclair, 73, defends the U S against Vietnam Watergate and disasters noting the Red Cross shortage, while a list of names follows the Burlington record segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Gordon Sinclair
U. S
Sinclair
Vietnam
American Red Cross
America
Texas Named Contributors by City and State
A list enumerates residents and couples by city across Texas and other states. Names pair with spouses or initials, including community figures from Dallas, Waco, Austin, Laredo, Midland, Plano, and many others. The compilation covers local honorees and households from across regions and states such as North Carolina Pennsylvania Kansas Maryland Mississippi California and Iowa.
City Approves Variance Permit for Ben Franklin Store
City council approved a variance for Ben Franklin Store to build in the 700 block of N Travis to align its setback with Keiua's Minimax. A public hearing drew three residents who voiced no objections but raised property damage concerns. The council also granted a special use permit for a mobile home at 1100 S Bowie and discussed maintenance duties if 17th Street is paved.
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Ben Franklin
N. Travis
Keiua
Gene Blake
S. Bowie
E. J. Provasek
17Th Street
Suspect Bonded After Local Shop Robbery
Richardo Ysassi of Temple, 26, is charged with aggravated assault by robbery after a Saturday incident at Cameron Rumage Shop 1306 N Travis. An envelope with 72 dollars was taken from two women. Pauline Pearson was treated and released, Mary Esichinger untreated.
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Templeman
Justice of the Peace
Jess Brock
Richardo Ysassi
Temple
Cameron
N. Travis
Pauline Pearson
St Edward Hospital
Mary Esichinger
Two More Men File For Primary Election
Two more names join the May 4 primary slate as Charles J Maddox seeks re election as county treasurer and Leonard Allen files for re election as JP of Precinct 4 The council acted on a city election in April and set upcoming posts for Lester Turner and Lincoln Mondick The mayor asked to appoint Dr Douglas Perrin as city health officer Police Chief Felipe Martinez reported a police car accident The city secretary will coordinate insurance funds to demolish dilapidated buildings and funds for sign placement near highways were discussed
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Charles J
Bubba) Maddox
Leonard Allen
Lester Turner
Lincoln Mondick
Douglas Perrin
Felipe Martinez
Edwin Bigbee
Bob Clark
Rockdale Fire Destroys Clothing Shop and Cafe
A major blaze in Rockdale involved six fire units from Rockdale Th orndale Minerva and the Alcoa plant. The fire destroyed Singer's Grill and Vera's Facts and Fashions in the 100 block of East Cameron Avenue and damaged the adjacent bank and a theater. No cause announced. damage estimated at 100000.
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Rockdale
Thorndale
Minerva
Alcoa
Singer's Grill
Vera’s Facts and Fashions
Cameron Avenue
Bank
Johnny Weed
Weed
Singer’s Grill
Vera Miller
Milam County Reports Traffic Deaths in 1973
Sgt. Fred Hurst and DPS data show four traffic fatalities in Milam County for 1973 with 128 injuries and 273 total accidents. In December there were 13 accidents, causing two deaths and eight injuries across the year.
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Milam County
Fred Hurst
DPS
Milam County Sets April 4 Registration Deadline
The Milam County tax assessor's office announces April 4 as the registration deadline to qualify for the May 4 primary elections. Under the 1971 permanent registration law, voters registered since October 1, 1971 who have not moved need not re register. Those unregistered or who moved since registering should sign up before April 4.
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Milam County
Camp Heads Industrial Group In CIF Board Elections
In January the Cameron Industrial Foundation board elected officers for 1974 Jim Camp was re elected president Narvie Caperton named vice president and Henry Liebman secretary treasurer Nine new directors began three year terms Worrest Sapp Lester Williams Goodhue Smith and six one year appointees Gene Blake Gene Smitherman Henry Liebman Narvie Caperton Frank Juecke Albert Hajovsky
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Industrial Foundation
Jim Camp
Narvie Caperton
Henry Liebman
CIF
Worrest Sapp
Lester Williams
Goodhue Smith
Gene Blake
Gene Smitherman
Frank Juecke
Albert Hajovsky
Dr. Clifford G. Swift Dies After 38 Years in Cameron
Dr. Clifford G. Swift 76 a Cameron physician and surgeon died Tuesday in a local hospital after 38 years here. A Columbus Georgia native, he earlier practiced in Waco, studied at UT Medical School and the American Academy of General Practice, and interned at St. Francis Hospital New York. He served in WWI, held medical society posts, led the Cameron Rotary Club, and was on St Edward Hospital staff. Funeral Wednesday at All Saints Episcopal Church. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by wife Shirley, son Clifford Swift III, two daughters, a brother, and six grandchildren.
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Clifford G. Swift
Cameron
Swift
Columbus
Waco
University of Texas Medical School
American Academy of General Practice
St. Francis Hospital
New York
Texas Medical Association
Texas Society of Team Physicians
Milam County Medical Society
Selective Service Board
St. Edward Hospital
Cameron Rotary Club
Cameron Country Club
All Saints Episcopal Church
U. S. Navy
James Mitchell
Oak Hill Cemetery
Shirley Swift
Clifford Swift III
Houston
John Duncan
Glenn Collins
Tyler
Stanley Swift
Mothers March to Distribute MOD Literature in Cameron
Mothers To March For Annual Drive at 6 p m Monday to distribute March of Dimes literature and solicit donations. Volunteers needed to cover 15 Cameron areas with at least one driver and two marchers per area. Queen contest participants from Cameron include Becky Miller and six others. prizes total 35 cash plus a gift certificate for the winner.
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Florence Meissner
Cameron
First National Bank
Lica
Kathy Haiiston
Debbie Ermis
Joy Sanders
Doris Lesikar
Rochelle Angell
Milam County
Meissner
Cameron Women Form Civic Group To Aid Community
A Cameron Chamber of Commerce women’s branch forms to boost community health hospitality pride and promotion. Led by chairwomen for health ecology and tourism the group plans a Welcome program a museum idea and an ecology award. Members meet monthly at 9 30 a m in the Chamber office inviting all chamber affiliated women.
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Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Cameron
Barbara Smitherman
Regina Woodum
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Carol Barr
New Chamber
Milam County
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
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