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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1976
Page
1
Pasadena space researchers miss a July 4 touchdown for Viking I due to landing site roughness and terrain. Analysts weigh safer landings and instrumented measurements as Viking II awaits clearance on a sensitive Mars environment mission.
The text muses on Mars rocks and Viking I imagery, imagining a ball shaped lander and alternate landing sites. It compares Mars’ size to Earth and reflects that a manless Viking landing could echo the July 4 birthday milestone and the delayed Declaration of Independence.
Alcoa begins commercial use of its new smelting process at Anderson County Works near Palestine Texas with a 5200 pound pour marking daily operations. The $25 million facility aims to cut electric use 30 to 40 percent versus the Hall process and could reach 300 000 tons per year, becoming the nation’s largest aluminum smelter as expansion plans project up to 1000 employees.
The Cameron library board named L. W. Stroup new chairman in a regular meeting. Wayne Mann became vice chairman and Kay Green secretary. Vickie Proffit to oversee Story Hour starting July 8 at 10 30 a m. Summer hours: Mon Thu 10 30 am to 5 30 pm and Fri Sat 9 am to 4 pm.
County commissioners accept the resignation of Commissioner Dal ton Caffey effective July 15. County Judge O B Harden cites better employment prospects and inflation impacting duties. A successor will be appointed to serve until the November general election.
A minor accident near Cameron left a 3 year old child with slight injuries. The child rode with Stella Balboa who crossed Highway 36 west of Cameron and collided with a vehicle driven by Frank Richter traveling west. Police reported no life threatening injuries and the drivers remained at the scene.
Rockdale police arrested six residents Saturday night on misdemeanor possession charges. All were released Sunday on $500 bonds. Named arrestees include Lanette McKee and husband William McKee, Mary Beth Sonntag, Kevin Davis, Tommy McGuire, and James Roy Young of Rockdale.
Areans Mark Bicentennial at Carswell Air Force Base Fort Worth where Lt Col Kenneth Thompson will deliver the principal address at a July 4 service at Yee Stadium. The day includes a flag salute hymn sing and a community choir. Buckholts hosts a full town celebration with church service downtown ceremonies music races dances and a street dance.
Milam County’s Vrazel Polka Band heads to Washington D C for the bicentennial celebration on the mall. Alfred Vrazel leads the group which departs July 13 and performs July 14 through 18 among many ethnic groups. The band, formed over 20 years ago and heard weekly on radio for 21 years, was chosen on the recommendation of a University of Texas professor and is a key regional attraction. The Smithsonian Institute sponsors the Washington event.
Texas DPS predicts about 42 traffic fatalities during a 78 hour Fourth of July period from 6 p m Friday to midnight Monday. Col Wilson Speir warns of unusually heavy traffic near recreation areas and Bicentennial events, with all troopers on duty to curb drinking driving speeding and reckless behavior. The department partners with media on Operation Motorcide to publicize where fatal accidents occur.
A 26 foot TWU mobile unit will park at St Edwan Hospital in Denton from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12. TWU field staff will use slides and Q and A to describe careers in health fields including nursing physical therapy occupational therapy and more. Visitors can explore options in health sciences and related programs.
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