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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1975
Page
1
A house cat named Deadline shows growing agility and appetite for mischief as she explores potential dog encounters, shreds paper, and eyes plates before presstime. The note lists many names and places, signaling a community caption or feature.
Georgetown trustees vote 6 to 1 to continue the present hair code for male students and require equal enforcement for all students. Athletes had been required to wear hair shorter than the code to participate in sports.
Rockdale school trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to amend rules allowing Afro and boys hair styles to extend to the collar and ear, following a student council recommendation. In Caldwell, Clay voters approved abolishing the city charter in an Jan 11 election with 58 for abolishment and 20 to maintain.
Sheriff reports eight arrests in a theft and burglary ring spanning Robertson and Limestone counties. The operation recovered heavy road equipment and involved a reported value around $100,000. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and individuals face multiple charges.
Unclear threats surfaced involving two Mexican American citizens during discussions over a contract soon to be awarded. Named individuals Ernest Fraga and Mrs Ruby were noted in a bilingual report as taking action against city officials.
A Lampasas County probation officer recounted a dispute between county commissioners and District Judge Don Busby over a probation officer named Taylor. The commissioners voted to remove Taylor, but the order was rescinded as not within the court’s jurisdiction.
Gatesville state boys school Hackberry unit to be vacated this month for conversion into a secure unit for chronic offenders from Mountain View School. The 60 boys at Hackberry will be reassigned to the institution's three other units.
The Rosebud area Spring Lake Country Club near Rosebud will close its doors due to lack of participation. A members committee aims to raise funds to buy the golf facility, clubhouse, and equipment from local owners asking $125,000, with a price increase after Saturday.
A Buckholts woman, Ida Faye Seaton, sustained head and facial lacerations in a one car rollover about 12 45 p m Thursday on FM 2269 a fourth mile from SH 36. Her passenger daughter Veda Loftin was uninjured. The mishap caused damage to Seaton’s car.
Milam County received a van funded by state resources to transport elderly residents to service centers. Judge O B Harden Rev Perry Richardson and Rockdale city manager Ernie Moore accepted on behalf of the county. The vehicle is managed by the Green Thumb Program and Central Texas Council of Governments with one year funds plus a part time driver and maintenance.
Milam County mirrors Texas trends with 225 county highway accidents in 1974, down from 273 in 1973. Officials project 3,042 statewide deaths for 1974, a record low pace since 1964, helped by reduced driving, lower rural speeds, better enforcement, and vehicle improvements.
County Judge O B Harden received a letter from the Texas State Department of Health reporting the new Milam County jail met or exceeded the requirements of the Texas Minimum Standard Law for Jails Article 5115. Jimmy D Dickens praised the facility and noted TV dinners could be served if diet guidelines are followed. Harden said the sheriff would begin moving in on February 1.
Rep. Dan Kubiak introduces legislation to return Veterans Day to November 11 and Washington's Birthday to February 22. He argues the holidays honor Washington and veterans and that the Monday date changes diluted their meaning.
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