26 Jul 1973
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1973
Page
1
In Cameron on a hot midweek the 90 degree temperatures drive residents to fry eggs on sidewalks outside air conditioned stores. Long-handle spatulas flip items through doorways while First Street undergoes street work and dust fills the air.
The Temple Cultural Activities Center hosts the premiere of Renaissance a 15th century city state drama about church and state. The performance explores timeless conflict and artistic revival. An idealist voice contrasts with an ideologue viewpoint as audiences reflect on possibility and perspective.
Alcoa researchers are piloting a system using waste heat from power plant stack gases to purify water and convert contaminants into a burnable solid. Dr. Eric A. Walker told a joint House Senate subcommittee hearing that the pilot in an unnamed Alcoa plant has reduced liquid pollution to zero and generates processing water.
Milam County residents face an income floor program starting in 1974 for those 65 or older or who are blind or disabled. Temple social security office invites eligible people not already on aid to apply. first payments in January 1974. Details include asset limits, earned income exclusions, and how other income affects the federal payments. Call 778-1861 or write for information.
About 100 Boy Scouts are expected to compete at the Tejas District Swim Meet on Monday July 30 starting at 8 p.m. at Rockdale municipal pool. J. H. Greene, district activities chairman, says 28 scouting units from Cameron Rockdale Threndale Buckholts Calvert Franklin Rosebud Westphalia Milano Gause Bremond will enter the 12 event meet.
A global push into alternative fuels gains urgency as research targets nuclear, coal, solar and geothermal power. Nuclear energy may rebound with fast breeders. coal could replace oil via gasification and fluidized bed combustion. solar farms and space-beam ideas face cost hurdles. geothermal holds early promise amid vast US reserves. Safety and economics shape timelines toward 2001 for solar deployment and longer horizons for major shifts in fuel use.
A Thursday 7 p.m. meeting at the Cameron Community Center invites managers, parents and all interested in the summer baseball program. Cauley, city recreation director, will present plans for organizing next summer’s ball programs including minor league, little league, pony league and girls softball.
The TSTI Board of Regents approved a 1973 74 operating budget of 14 917 254 for multi campus operations and raised tuition from 50 to 60 per term with a 30 lab fee cap as the institute shifts from a three term to a four term year. Dr Roy Dugger said the changes align costs with other Texas state institutions.
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