Toward a 3rd Century in Government Leadership
James J. Kilpatrick warns on shrinking worlds and the need for bold leadership to restrain authority and manage interdependence. The piece discusses redefining city life, aging society, genetics ethics, population debates, and eventual reconciliation of freedom with controls as America enters a new era.
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Mars
Earth
American Issues Forum
Kilpatrick
Walter LaFeber
Herald
Franklin Roosevelt
Abate Grain Co Receives First Sorghum Load
Abate Grain Co of Cameron announced the first sorghum grain load for Milam County on Tuesday. Robert De Leon of Rosebud delivered grain grown in the county. Moisture content is high and it is unclear if the grower earns the Cameron Area Chamber of Commerce $50 award for the first load.
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Abate Grain Co
Cameron
Milam County
Robert de Leon
Rosebud
Abate
Cameron Area
Alcoa Reports Rising Second Quarter Income and Output
Alcoa of America reports Q2 1976 net income of 42.4 million dollars or 1.23 per share, up from 22.1 million in 1975 and 50.8 million in 1974. Six-month profit is 65.0 million dollars, with revenues 759.9 million in Q2 and 1.407 billion in the first half. Shipments reach 435 thousand tons in Q2 and 801 thousand tons in H1 as demand improves across markets. Board Chairman George notes stronger shipments, revenues, and earnings, plus recalls of over 1500 employees and targeted capacity restarts despite higher gas costs in south Texas.
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Pittsburgh
Aluminum Company of America Today
W H. Krore George
Texas
George
Ambulance Service Faces Council Clash Over Funding
Cameron and north Milam discuss a proposed volunteer ambulance service. Key motions sought to raise rates, transfer to commissioners, and fund $4 000 in the city budget. Debate centers on training, billing for Alabama Town sewer taps, and a broader annexation plan.
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Cameron
North Milam
Fose
Commissioners Court
Monroe Fuchs
Gene Lumpkin
Lumpkin
Lincoln Mendick
Fuchs
Mendrik
Ernest Moore
Jan Luecke
Lawrence Zotz
Luecke
Moore
Mondrik
Temple
Red Cross
A. W. MecCullin
Alabama
MecCullin
McCullin
Funds Set For Precinct 4 Road Repairs In 1976
County Judge O B Harden notes funds will be advanced from the general road and bridge fund to sustain Precinct 4 through 1976. Auditor records show Precinct 4 held $16,168.16 on June 30 1976 with an $8,000 boost plus revenue sharing money to cover gravel and materials. The 1975 year ended with $9,122.65, no debts beyond current bills, and total county road upkeep cost last year was $527,365 for 785.88 miles.
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Milam County
General Road and Bridge Fund
O. B. Harden
Harden
Precinct 1
Precinct 2
Precinct 3
Precinct 4
Auditor Recommends Computer Bookkeeping for Milam County
A management letter read to Milam County commissioners urges in house data processing for financial records and tighter internal controls. The audit highlights incomplete receipts, warrant system use, and proposed shifts of duties among the sheriff district clerk and treasurer to improve accountability and reporting.
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Milam County
CPA
Ray Harris
Harris, Harris & Co
Commissioners Court
Ately
Sheriff's Department
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Rockdale
Point Comfort
Marshall
Palestine
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Kenneth Marek
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Ed Bigbee
E. First St
FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Thorndale State Bank
San Antonio
The
Chamber of Commerce
Gillis and
Tyson
Youth Exposition Association
the Herald
Harris
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