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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1971
Page
1
A California judge writes a self addressed jury summons to highlight the quirks of juror selection. The exchange reflects concerns about computers in the judiciary and the role of judges in jury service. Governor Smith referenced a national welfare system amid broader policy themes.
The Brighton worm Grand Prix reports Willie the English racing worm is dead after his owner stepped on him. Wippie Willie Mark II is clocked at 1 minute 45 seconds in time trials over a two foot glass course, beating the late Willie's record.
District Judge J R Alamia granted a 5 1/2 month continuance in the murder case of Charles V Harrelson over a defense attorney serving as a state representative, delaying trial until after legislative adjournment. Pete Scamardo of Hearne previously convicted as an accomplice with a seven year probated term. Rosebud Heritage House hosts over 1000 guests at open house for new resthome featuring 102 beds and public amenities.
Somerville police charge 55 year old Robert Person with assault with a deadly weapon after a tavern dispute over a domino game. He allegedly shot 42 year old A. D. Roberson with a .38 caliber pistol. a bullet was removed from Roberson's right leg.
The Central Texas Council of Governments obtains a three year lease on Camp Kinsolving near Belton from the Episcopal Diocese of Texas for use as a youth center. The program targets homeless and at risk children in the Central Texas area.
Officials warned January 31 is the deadline to pay city, school, and county taxes with penalties for late payments. CISD tax assessor Paul Olbrich noted the school tax office will be closed Saturday January 30 and urged in person or mail-in payments to postmark by January 31. City secretary J B Fuller said city tax payments received by Monday February will be timely, and the county tax office will be closed Saturday. Walter White reminded voters that voter registration applications mailed must be postmarked by midnight January 31.
Westlake edged Yoemen 47 46 in overtime as the Chaps overcame 18 point effort from Yoe leader Jerry Richardson. Yoemen shot 17 percent first half and 25 percent second half, while Westlake’s B Team beat Yoe B Team 33 29 and Yoe Freshmen won 51 29. Yoemen fall to 2 2 in conference and 11 10 on season. Round Rock leads district at 4 0.
A three part Cameron study by South West Planning Associates for the Cameron City Council outlines enough developable land to house over 30 000 more people but cites financing shortages substandard housing and outdated neighborhood planning as first targets. It notes 2 210 developable acres for residential use many vacant lots and a need for 1 300 more dwelling units by 1990. The report highlights income shifts and aging population, with a high local employment rate in business and professional sectors and underemployment and unemployment figures. It suggests Cameron could become a farm product processing and distribution center.
January ends with only a trace of rain from the City Water Dept rainfall gauge, worsening drought effects across the region. The Cameron Livestock Auction reports higher January cattle receipts as cattlemen cope with dry pasture conditions and farmers fear hard winter feeding. Milam County Agent J. D. Moore warns crop residue plowdown will suffer without moisture, threatening next season.
Cameron mothers led by Mrs Bobby Stanislaw prepare to ring doors for the Mothers March of Dimes. Team captains include Mrs Clara Richardson and others as volunteers call from 2 to 5 pm. Funds stay in Milam County to aid birth defects treatment and travel costs with local drives and mail contributions welcomed to 1104 North Jackson.
A Friday afternoon session at City Hall trained dispatchers taught by Department of Public Safety officers Joe Trowbridge from Bryan and O B Walker from Waco.
Cameron Police Chief Felipe Martinez warns pedestrians not to walk in traffic lanes and cites obstructing traffic charges. He advises pedestrians to walk single file along the side when no sidewalk is available.
Yee High School expands Home Economics with a new 127 by 40 foot steel building adjoining the Francis Cox Band Hall. The renovated facility cost 8.50 per square foot, offers three light paneled rooms including four kitchens, a sewing area, and a banquet space that seats 300. The program grew from 75 students in 1966 to about 300 this term with electives and a new Family Relations class for juniors and seniors.
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