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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1971
Page
2
In Cameron Texas the notice references the Act of Congress of March 1 1879 and states published every Monday and Thursday. It lists annual subscription rates of 6 50 for Milam Trade Area and 7 50 elsewhere.
The Herald survey shows high interest in improved recreation facilities and health and welfare services in the Cameron area. It notes public support for two new Little League fields to ease park demand and uses the chart to guide civic action toward enhanced local amenities for residents.
The chart shows percentages for 59 service areas in Cameron. E A Bigbee compiled the chart from percentages published in the Herald on July 15. The community attitude survey results were published July 15.
The State Board of Education approved a statewide available school fund allotment of 302.4 million dollars for the new school year. The per pupil state allocation is 121.90 dollars based on 2,479,400 average daily attendance in 1970-71, with actual enrollment over 2.7 million. allocation may cover operating expenses including teacher salaries.
A reader signs Mrs. Caroline Wiese Heil requests renewal of a one year subscription describing the paper as an old friend and a breath of home and extends best wishes for a good year. The handwritten note is dated July 16, 1971.
State Rep. Dan Kubiak called for an inquiry into automobile repair part costs after his office found prices rising about 500 percent in four years. He compared new car prices to an assembled parts cost over ten thousand dollars and urged the governor to appoint an investigative committee.
A reader argues that disclosing U S military aid by country would strain relations. He notes 713 million dollars in aid to 42 nations this year and proposes dividing funds equally among 200 nations to avoid jealousy and unequal anger.
Rep William Ford and bipartisan colleagues propose free long distance service for hospitalized veterans using the Federal Telecommunications System after regular hours. The plan would let veterans contact families while preserving government business hours and stress the needs of soldiers from World War I to Vietnam.
A reader urges local clubs and groups to honor Vietnam veterans with a dedicated luncheon. The piece endorses Rep. Ford's bill as a forward step and cites the Telephone Company slogan about distant connection as fitting.
A court finds a parking lot owner liable when a shopper tripped on an old stump amid poor lighting, establishing basic duty to keep property safe. It rejects liability for an ice cream spill without evidence of duration, and for accidents caused by rogue drivers where policing was beyond reasonable control. Written by Will Bernard. A 1971 ABA feature.
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