12 Jul 1973
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1973
Page
1
An essay reflects on reinventing Texas culture beyond stereotypes. It contrasts Yankee and Texan views near Central Texas, argues for rootedness yet acknowledges conflict, praising West Texan openness and cowboy hardiness as core to Texas identity while noting tensions over modernization and resource dependence.
The speaker reflects on openness and hardiness as essential to progress amid development, congestion, and modernization. Noting Texas founders’ diverse origins, they envision a future with a new constitution, industrial growth, and globalized agriculture shaping a renewed Texas beyond past conflicts. The tone blends youthful curiosity with sober resilience.
Richard Raymond 14 and fellow Eagle Scout saved Mark Harwell 15 at Cameron Country Club on July 4. Mark, who jumped from the diving board, stopped breathing. Richard began mouth to mouth resuscitation after teammates pulled him ashore. Doctor says Mark is ok.
CISD school trustees meet at p.m. tonight to set improvement priorities tax rate and kindergarten for the 1973 74 term. Agenda includes recommendations for teacher employment reassignment of personnel salary adjustments selection of an auditor and membership in Region VI service center.
The Cameron Planning Commission asks residents for opinions on priority projects to be funded with Federal Revenue Sharing. A survey ballot on page 0 lists city-wide cleanup beautification street improvements garbage disposal fire protection parks police sewage lighting water cultural center. About $20,000 is received each quarter with payments to continue five years.
A pickup driven by Charles Kunz of Cameron was demolished in a collision on SH 77 west of Cameron Monday afternoon. Kunz and passenger Pete Kunz of Cameron were uninjured. Henry J. Widner of Huntsville, driver of the other vehicle, was treated at St. Edward Hospital and released. Police reported Kunz traveled east on SH 77 while Widner was on FM 2095.
The Cameron Public Library received a 5800.95 grant from the Oxsheer Smith Foundation for book purchases. Roy Engram, library board president, said a Book Selection Committee would set a purchase schedule using the funds.
Kathryn Kahler profiles Mrs. Le roy Guillote the Herald's country correspondent for Sharp Tracy and Friendship. Despite brain surgery and a broken wrist she continued gathering news with help from Agnes Rinn and Velma Walker. She credits recovery to writing and a positive attitude while balancing family and parakeet hobby.
County commissioners appointed election judges for 27 polling places in Milam County and discussed exterior courthouse cleaning and replacing wooden windows with aluminum frames funded by Federal Revenue Sharing. They also considered a storm sewer beside the new jail site and heard Lone Star Life Insurance on employee health options.
Cameron area schools publish next year timetable with classes starting August 27 and staff in-service August 20 24. Holidays include Labor Day September 3 Thanksgiving November 22 23 Christmas break ends January 3 1974 Easter break April 12 15 1974 and Yee Day May 9. Graduation to be set by Yoe High principal.
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