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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1972
Page
1
The piece argues that America matures as youths seek modern institutions with order beyond familiar forms. It notes a tired but hopeful generation pursuing truth and justice, while hip movements shift from protest to seeking stable communes and shared living arrangements.
The passage discusses the rise of an agrarian process from primitive trial and error, the Hips versus Yippies and Zippies as roles emerge, and a growing belief in reform. It notes some will abandon instant progress, while a minority remains dissatisfied, choosing personal paths within a changing, congested urban society.
Gov. Preston Smith announced an 11600 supplemental community action grant to Williamson Burnet County Opportunities Inc in Georgetown. Funds will expand family planning birth control education medical exams prenatal postnatal care and remodel the Taylor clinic and office.
The Waco Housing Authority board voted to advance Model City Agency plans for a 198 unit high rise apartment complex for senior residents in Waco. A public hearing on the project is scheduled for August 16.
Hearne has been awarded 110500 for storm drainage upgrades including inlets conduits and outfall channels for the northwest area. The grant adds to 125000 bond-issue funds plus 19500 already awaiting for a similar project totaling 225000.
Belton Journal editor Jim Russell questions a $23000 HEW study on why toddlers fall from tricycles. He suggests the report simply state the reason as losing balance to save money.
Rockdale ISD trustees adopt a school tax rate of 0.85 dollars per 100 assessed value with 25 percent actual value for valuation. The plan replaces the former 0.50 per 100 rate and will generate about 623 414 dollars in local revenue, per the superintendent.
A 21 acre tract on South Loop 363 near Thornton Lane is planned for a new shopping center by Taylor developers from Mardon Inc. The Gibson Discount Center on 363 will keep its lease while the new project adds 120000 square feet of retail space, expanding the current 67770 square foot Gibson store.
Rotary District 587 leader Tom Bullion will visit Cameron for two days of meetings with local clubs. He speaks at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the First National Bank room and at noon Wednesday at The Texan. Bullion, born near Eden, Texas, has long ties to Taylor including city attorney since 1956 and involvement with Boy Scouts, Civic groups, and cancer society drives.
Alvis Duane Fuquay 1923 07 19 former Yee High School and Olton High School principal died in Ranger hospital at 11 10 p m. He was a World War II veteran and Olton resident. Funeral 10 a m Friday Evergreen Cemetery Ranger with Rev Carlton Thomson officiating. Surviving include wife two sons Duane Danley Fuquay Darrell Michael Fuquay of Olton father S A Fuquay Winfield sister Mrs James Fuller Honey Grove pallbearers D R Dodson Don Wiggins Leo Fields Hal Chestnut H G Adams Jr Bill Birdwell.
Five representatives from Yoe High School attend the 15th annual Institute on Alcoholism Studies at the University of Texas this week. The event is sponsored by UT, the Texas Commission on Alcoholism, church groups, labor and business interests.
Patrolman Larry Hester, Troy native, transfers from Centerville to Rockdale joining Patrolman Jerry Randall to keep Milam County DPS at four. Hester, a 1970 DPS Academy graduate, lived in Rockdale with wife and two year old daughter.
Elm Creek Watershed Authority directors ready to present a flood control plan to Congress for funding and construction. The plan includes 45 structures across Bell Milam and Falls counties intended for flood prevention with co benefits such as livestock water recreation irrigation and possibly municipal water. The directors say the project will benefit the environment resources and local economy and expect high priority from Congress.
Rockdale begins plans for its 1973 Centennial with a steering committee meeting Sunday. The event is eyed to align with the Rockdale Homecoming in June, spanning 3 days to a week with multiple activities discussed.
A vast Red River dike system protects North Vietnam from floods and has become a wartime issue. Hanoi accuses the U S of bombing dikes. Washington denies it. Defense Secretary Laird cites propaganda to mask dike repair failures while U S leaders warn against targeting civilians.
The Senior Teenage Team of Cameron finished the season undefeated and won the district championship. They will play Waco on Tuesday at 6 30 p m in Temple for a spot in regional competition.
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