Blaylock urges Hoover era value of strong FBI leadership
Leonard Blaylock a former FBI executive and now San Antonio attorney addresses Cameron Rotarians with Rockdale guests. He argues crime rises nationally by six percent and praises Hoover’s long tenure, suggesting retirement only with health decline and noting FBI readiness to move into a new modern Washington building. He compares the FBI to Scotland Yard and foresees upgraded facilities continuing national crime work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Blaylock
FBI
San Antonio
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Blaylock
Cameron
W. C. Wallace
Hoover
Washington
England
Scotland Yard
Retirement talk for Mr. Hoover ends public era of service
The piece argues that at mid-70s, J Edgar Hoover remains an exceptional public servant whose long tenure challenges automatic retirement norms. It compares Hoover to Sam Rayburn, notes the onus on any successor to match his reputation, and reflects younger generations pressing for change amid evolving work ethics and national life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hoover
Sam Rayburn
Rayburn
U.S
Hoover
FBI
Precautions Urged In Wake Of VEE Epidemic
Milam County Health officer Rod Holcomb urged residents to guard against mosquitoes and flies amid spread risk of Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis. Officials nationwide push vaccine distribution for horses and mules as air spray programs target vectors along the border. The disease endangers animals with high mortality, while human cases are flu like but not lethal. vaccination costs are state funded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod Holcomb
Milam
Holcomb
Texas
Air Force
Milam County Grand Jury Indicts 35 In Record Session
The Milam County Grand Jury returned 35 indictments from 42 charges after a two day session. Indictments include 12 narcotics cases and 1 for a dangerous drug, with defendants from Cameron Rockdale Dallas Temple and Ft Hood among those named. Former Travis County deputy sheriff W H Niersmann joined Cameron Police, bringing the force to full strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County Grand Jury
Kenneth Ray Henderson
Rockdale
Mary K. Smith
Milano
Steve Svetlik
Cameron
Jack Morris
Billy Ray Tisdale
Temple
Robert Lee McFarland, Jr
Ft. Hood
Kerry Dennis Kinslow
Dallas
Imelda Ann Baker
Robert Threadgill
Calvert
Charles H. Thomas
Larry Cameron
Travis County
W. H. Niersmann
Felipe Martinez
Niersmann
Horse dies in Rosebud area amid VEE concern
An eight year old quarterhorse mare died last week at Spring Lake north of Rosebud from a suspected Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis. If confirmed this would be the first VEE case in the area. Dr. Dwaine Fitte of Marlin called it a form of encephalomyelitis and said test results would take about 10 days. The mare belonged to Larry Rector who said his 22 head herd had not been vaccinated for VEE.
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Spring Lake
Rosebud
Dwaine Fitte
Marlin
Larry Rector
Rector
Robertson County Raises Valuations on County Land
Robertson County Commissioners set new land values that will more than triple the tax roll. East of Highway 6 land rises to 15 to 20 dollars per acre while west of 6 and Brazos River bottom land reaches 25 to 35 dollars per acre, up from 5 to 10 dollars. Bryan School Officials Seek Court Ruling on Integration. DoJ asks reopening of 1965 freedom of choice case. courts rejected the plan last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson County
Brazos River
Bryan
Houston
U. S. Department of Justice
Georgetown Chamber Plans Face Lift for Buildings
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce forms a Georgetown Improvement Committee to coordinate a face lifting of business and residential properties. A local consultant and design team will aid owners with ideas color and remodeling plans. Local banks will offer low cost financing.
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Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
Georgetown
County Seeks Movie Sites in Bell County
Bell County Commissioners will back a program to draw film production to Texas through the Texas Film Commission. A committee will pick suitable sites in Bell County for western movie shoots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell County
Texas
Texas Film Commission
Rockdale Lion Harold Love Receives Outstanding Lion Award
Harold Love of Rockdale was honored with a plaque as the Outstanding Lion of District 2-S3 at a Rockdale Lions Club meeting held on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Love
Rockdale
Longtime Franklin County Sheriff Marks 20th Year
Robertson County Sheriff Sonny Elliott reaches twenty years in the sheriff office on August 15. He began as a deputy in 1951 under Sheriff Howard Stegall and has served as sheriff since 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson County
Sonny Elliott
Sherriff
Elliott
Howard Stegall
County Survey To Check Needs Of Handicapped
Milam Bell Coryell Hamilton Lampasas and Mills counties receive a 6108 grant to Bell County Mental Health Center for a local survey identifying children and adults with developmental disabilities and listing services. Royce Watts is regional coordinator. Milam County Committee chairs and contacts are listed.
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Milam, Bell, Coryell
Hamilton
Lampasas
Mills Counties
Bell County
Royce Watts
Humble
Police probe break-in at Chick and Rosie's Cafe
City police investigate a Thursday night break-in at Chick and Rosie's Cafe north of Cameron. Entry was gained through a window after closing. A cigarette machine and a jukebox were broken open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Felipe Martinez
Six Farm Bureau Beauties Vie For Milam Queen Title
Six Milam County Farm Bureau beauties compete on Saturday night at the Methodist Fellowship Hall for the Milam County Farm Bureau Queen crown. Master of ceremonies Wilson Beard of Waco. judges include Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ford and Carolyn V. Gillis. Contestants list: Diane Lucko, Patricia Tepera, Debra Ann Coker, Joyce Swanzy, Betty Margaret Orr, and Carol Tomascik. Linda Synatske was queen for 1970-71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Milam County
Methodist Fellowship Hall
Wilson Beard
Waco
Roy Ford
Temple
Carolyn V. Gillis
Asst. Co
Bell County
Texas
Diane Lucko
Monroe Lucko
Rt. 2
Cameron
Patricia Tepera
Rudolph Tepera
Buckholts
Debra Ann Coker
Grady Coker
Joyce Swanzy
A. T. Swanzy
Betty Margaret Orr
Robert Orr
Rockdale
Carol Tomascik
Johnnie Tomascik
Linda Synatske
Milam Farm Bureau
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F.M.L
Gene Blake
Coca Cola Bottling Co
Bill Hornung
U. S. Army
James Lide
Robert L. Simmons
Edward L. Jones
Willie Leroy Chambers
Kenneth Teal
Wendell Boyd Taylor
Larry King Elkins
Ernest Leyendecker
Thorndale
David Bevan
Doyle J. Bryan
Gary Curtis
Jimmy Housley
Martha Crawford
Willis M. Kuhn
Don H. Roddam
B. A Cunningham
H. M. Yager
Lonnie Box
Foreman
Joe H. Cavazos
Freddie Gray
Gus Elley
David M. Hodges
William F. Arthur
Ray Jensen
W. K. Kornegay
Hearne
Court
Franklin
City Cafe
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