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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1972
Page
1
The urban renewal committee for Cameron's downtown mall park area includes two Yee High students and an average age around 30. The piece credits a decade of youth leadership across city services, schools, and local organizations for bold projects and renewed growth, transforming the town's future with fresh ideas.
Legislators await a ruling on the state redistricting plan after lawsuits challenged the one person one vote requirement. Rep. Dan Kubiak said incumbents have not filed for reelection due to uncertainty over districts. The federal court redistricting order trimmed parts of the 11th district and adjusted Poage's district while leaving core boundaries intact. A grass fire and a house fire were reported in the afternoon after a quiet period.
At Cape Kennedy Florida bidders inspect Launch Pads 34 and 37, used for Saturn I tests and early Apollo flights, with historic tragedy tied to the 1967 fire. Officials estimate government recovery around a half million dollars, noting many systems already scrapped. Bids open February 1 with a buyer chosen within two weeks.
Westlake edged past Yoe 57-56 in a district clash after leading 19-14 first quarter and 34-29 at halftime. Jackie Chubb led Yoemen with 16 points, while John Barron added 12. Westlake's JV and freshmen also lost their games to lower-ranked foes.
Jimmie Dan Crosby of Coryell County and Rolland Dale Webb of Rogers received three year terms in the Texas Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to burglary in Milam County District Court. Accused of burglarizing Harold Winslow's home on November 8, 1971, they had most property recovered. Both had prior TDOC terms at Huntsville.
A Cameron community development seminar organized by the Cameron Chamber of Commerce and the Cameron Industrial Foundation will occur February 9 from 4 to 9 PM at the Methodist Fellowship Hall. Participants include Eugene Black, SBA officials, state agencies, utilities, and regional planning groups.
A three judge panel struck down local candidate filing fees, leaving Milam and other Texas counties without a clear way to finance May primaries. Milam County Democratic Chairman Roy Law cited a $6,000 county primary bill and uncertain state funds or volunteer help as options shrink.
Milam County Red Cross plans a public meeting in Rockdale at 7 30 p m Thursday January 27 in the Community Room of the Rockdale State Bank. Guest speaker is Jim Burleson field representative from Fort Worth. Betty Jo Sanford in Rockdale can provide details.
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