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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1970
Page
2
Walter Williams, a veteran journalism educator associated with the Milam area, has a long history with The Cameron Herald dating back to 1980. He contributed to community reporting and taught generations of students at local institutions in Cameron, Texas.
Police Chief Shearin completes 438 hours of FBI and Texas DPS training as part of city efforts to improve law enforcement competence. City services, including Cameron Fire Dept., rely on ongoing professional development supported by local officials and tax funding.
Weekend accident risk at the US 77 and SH 36 junction southeast of Cameron prompts calls for clearer advance warnings for northbound drivers. Report notes signs exist but unfamiliar through traffic may exceed safe speeds, suggesting more warning signs and careful speed control to save lives.
Senator Abraham Ribicoff introduces S 3932 to amend the Traffic Safety Act to require interstate car makers to install bumpers that withstand a 5 mph barrier crash after Jan 1 1972 and a 10 mph crash after Jan 1 1973. Insurance Institute studies show typical 1969 sedans and 1970 small cars incur major damage even at low speeds, underscoring bumper costs.
The text notes back up and turn signal lights affecting repair bills and dented rear trim from protruding radiators on some General Motors cars. It mentions Lemon E. Knudsen promoting the protruding radiator at GM before moving to Ford as president and being fired by Henry Ford II for incompatibility with Ford personnel. J.C.
A National Housing Trends poll of over 4,000 families finds 95 percent favor lawns and trees over good schools and shopping. Texas Forest Service notes Texas forests cover 261 million acres, led by East Texas pine hardwoods at 1214 million acres.
A blue ribbon committee led by former Gov. Price Daniel recommends examining Texas auto liability coverage and including investment income in rate calculations. The report to Gov. Preston Smith cites rising premiums and calls for curbing excessive repair charges while noting anticipated industry asks for 15 to 20 percent increases at the August hearing.
A 14 year old’s motorbike purchase prompts court protection for youths from unfair contracts. The piece traces the right to disaffirm, its limits for necessities, and evolving state laws lowering age of maturity and tightening liability. Written by Will Bernard for the American Bar Association.
Congressman W R Poage states in a July newsletter that he voted for the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act but doubts it will solve problems. He argues laws exist if enforced, calls for bankruptcy law study, criticizes arts funding and the Kennedy Center expense.
Letter writer mocks driving bans and proposes citywide lotteries for lunch times and car use. He suggests tattooed hand numbers, 1 to 7 driving days, and separate lotteries for movies pools and church attendance to prevent crowding. He warns cities risk doom if synchronized activity isn’t avoided.
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