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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1973
Page
2
The Maysfield CISD begins a five year program with about 450000 in project plans across all buildings. Growth over five years should raise tax base and provide funds for future projects. The district reports new valuations and a pay as you go plan, aiming to avoid new indebtedness beyond 100000 as of August 1.
The county reports an $8 million gain in area bank deposits and $4 million more in loans than a year ago. Officials say the increases signal stability and progress, with deposits and loans up as a basis for confidence and development within a modern framework.
Tom Steely, publisher of the Lamar County Echo in Paris, was elected president of the Texas Press Association. He pledged to devote his year to improving communication and urged member papers to serve as a responsible collective voice. Steely, a veteran publisher and former teacher, leads a family-involved Lamar County Echo team with three sons active in the business.
The State Insurance Board ordered average private auto rate reductions around 4.3 percent and at least 25 million in savings. New competitive rating may allow deviations from standard rates starting September 1. Additions like personal injury protection could raise costs, along with guest statute and comparative negligence changes. Lone Star Gas seeks a rate hike to 51.86 cents per 1000 cubic feet, while Coastal State Gas faces delays on a distribution subsidy review. Texas Supreme Court will review several cases including disannexation, a wild boar bite suit, and medical malpractice verdict reversals. An AG opinion discusses torturing implications of pigeon tail feather plucking for shooting contests.
A reader suggests Congress pass laws to tape all conversations in Washington. He argues meeting logs miss what was said and proposes a central recording system with harsh penalties to curb memory errors and aid investigations. He even jokes about investing in the tape industry.
A trailer overturned on a hill when a faulty weld failed, veered into oncoming traffic, injuring another driver who sued for damages. The court found Watson liable, noting the defect was visible and precautions like fail safe chains were required by law. Public service feature by the ABA and Texas Bar, 1973.
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