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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1960
Page
6
The piece argues Congo struggles after Belgian withdrawal show how rapid self rule invites Communist influence and turmoil. It cites Katanga under Moise Tshombe denying ties to Lumumba and fears foreign manipulation, noting UN mediation and historic parallels to revolutions.
Western Week and Cameron Saddle Club Horse Show drew record crowds with about 12 500 for the parade and 3 500 for the horse show opening amid larger weekend events in Wilson Ledbetter Park. Organizers credit planning and community effort for the gains and urge other towns to imitate Cameron's success.
Public notice dated March 1 1679 in a historic newspaper declares mandatory publication under the act and announces ongoing dissemination. The item records compliance requirements and distribution details for lawful notices.
Budget balancing dominates talk in Austin as redistricting wrangles loom with a new law guiding a Legislative Redistricting Board if lawmakers fail to act after the census. Growth-area representatives seek more seats while rural members defend existing districts amid election pressures. Incumbents warn about protecting senior colleagues. Homeowners insurance rates fall 1 percent for owner package policies starting August 1 due to good loss ratios. Credit insurance rates may also drop as regulators reassess costs. Federal road-inspection changes pose no burden for Texas as drivers enjoy continued higher road quality than neighboring states.
Mau Ree M. Chastain, manager of the Social Security district office in Temple, warns that many housewives may deprive household workers of Social Security protection. Earners’ credits depend on employers’ reports, and postcards to check accounts should be used at least every three years. If earnings are missing, corrective steps will be taken to ensure proper reporting.
About 50 attendees at Cameron Vocational Agriculture building heard Jay Naman of Valley Mills outline efforts to market lean meat hogs. The program included grading by an ex meat grader and plans for a direct assembly and shipping route to Dallas with weekly hog totals aimed at 900 head.
Mrs J B Jansky and B F Cook of Rockdale were named recruitment chairs for Milam county Red Cross blood program. They worked in Milano Gause and Thorndale San Gabriel areas last Thursday and Friday. Miss Betty Jo Lanford reported eight inquiries eight long distance calls two death messages two emergency leave requests and helped servicemen with overseas deferment and reassignment.
Texas will call 359 men for August under the national 7000 man Army quota. Col Morris S Schwartz, state Selective Service director, said pre induction physicals will be held for about two men. Local board quotas for August are complete and filed with 137 boards. Men must be 22 by August 1 1960, with volunteers or delinquents allowed younger.
Frank Richter Sr. received the senior fireman Award of the Cameron Fire Department by Allstate Insurance Company. Chief Carl C. Black presented the honor for dedication to duty protecting lives and property. Richter began service in February 1916 and has served faithfully since.
A reader criticizes reliance on election cycles to spark work and muses on Castro's Cuba. The letter warns of Soviet sugar deals, Khrushchev influence, and risks for peons, coffee, and cane fields, noting the difficulty of governing in a turbulent era.
The Explorers of the Heart of Texas Council plan a Hawaiian luau at Camp Tahuaya on July 23 to mark the 60th anniversary of Scouting. Activities run from 1 30 p m to 8 p m with contests in golf musketo shooting archery boating and canoeing followed by a Hawaiian feast at 6 30 p m.
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