Young artist in mailing room sketches Herald staffer as Super Hoot
A 16 year old with blond hair and athletic build drew a cartoon in the newspaper mailing department depicting Herald circulation man James Barrett as Super Hoot a hefty rival with a tennis racket. The piece shows the boy’s bold imagination as he vows to prove himself in Houston while anxious about balancing workouts and drawing. Clay Kruse is referenced and plans to return to sketch more.
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Herald
James Barrett
Superman
Barrett
Houston
Clay Kruse
When a Typewriter Feels the Fury of Memory
The author recalls how euphemisms and harsh language reflect temper and memory. He notes his grandfather’s German retorts, his own use of language to punctuate emotion, and the cleansing sense found in bursts of temper, while acknowledging the personal cost and mask worn in daily life.
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Deutsch
Kubiak Urges Protests Over School Tax Bill
U.S. Rep Dan Kubiak asks Falls Milam and Williamson Counties school superintendents to protest the new education law if it overestimates district property values and inflates local taxes. He notes many rural and small city districts face higher assessments and urges filing protests with the State Board of Education. over 100 districts statewide have already sought downward adjustments.
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Dan Kubiak
Falls
Milam
Williamson
Kubiak
State Board of Education
Bicentennial Happening Planned in Cameron on August 2
An annual 4 H event on the downtown Cameron mall opens at 1 p m with fair exhibits pet shows carnival booths barbecue and a street dance The countywide celebration invites all to participate Special attractions include a parts and tools identification contest and an open pet show for youths under 19
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Cameron
Milam County Oil Production Peaks in 1974
A Texas Mid-Continent study shows Milam County's 1974 crude oil and natural gas output valued at over 1.14 million dollars with royalty payments of 143 thousand. County wells paid 52 thousand production tax to Texas, while 21 wells spurred drilling costs of 942 thousand and 150 oil and gas workers earned 675 thousand in payroll.
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Milam County
Milam
Texas Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association
Texas
Sherman Hunt
Dallas
Congress
Hunt
Texas Employment Commission
Texas Employment Commission, 150 Oil and Gas Industry
Pioneer Cemetery cleanup aims to honor early residents
A community drive led by Miss Lalla Meyers seeks funds to fence and repair Pioneer Cemetery outside Cameron. Donations exceed 500 dollars, with more needed to restore graves and clear brush. The site holds graves of N C Rogers, Thomas Smith, D D Arnold, and Dr J P Beauchamp.
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Lalla Meyers
Pioneer Cemetery
Miss Meyers
N. C
J. C. Rogers
Thomas Smith
H. M. Smith
Arnolds
D. D. Arnold
Co. F
Texas Infantry
C S.A
J.P Beauchamp
Boling Green
Cameron
Little River Bridge
Citizens National Bank
Argument Ends In Shooting In Cameron Lounge
Larry Westbrook an 18 year old Cameron resident remained in satisfactory condition at Scott and White Memorial Hospital Temple after an overnight shooting in a local lounge during an argument. Milam County Sheriff's office said Westbrook was shot once in the chest with an automatic pistol. Robert Mitchell 51 of Cameron was charged with felonious assault by Cameron Justice of the Peace Jess Brock and released on a $3000 bond.
City to consult experts on street paving plan
The Cameron city street committee and planning commission will hire Cason and Associates of Waco to study paving options and drainage needs. A town hall meeting will present any proposed plan. various financing methods were discussed, including volunteer assessments and water-bill charges. An accidental alarm at Newton Memorial Hospital prompted a brief volunteer fire response with no fire.
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City Street Committee
Planning Commission
Cameron
Cason
Associates
Waco
A. W. McCullin
Community Development Agency
McCullin
Newton Memorial Hospital
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F.M.L
W. McCullin
Rod Holcombe
Buddy Dulin
City Park
Cameron Folk Fete, Inc
Betty Reineke
Bill Sparks
Lawrence Zotz
Felix Matula
James Hudson
Little League
Pioneer
Bobby Scott
4-H Council
Rudy Mikeska
Rhine Steins
Man
Scott & White
Bill Harris
Elm Creek Dairy
Harris
Elm Creek
Soviet Union
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