06 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1977
Page
1
A reprinted column muses on Arthurian legend and the Milam region, linking Camelot to local development and cultural dreaming. It contrasts chivalry with modern change while praising Sir Tom of Warwick and the enduring idea of a central, civilizing values within Milam.
A 38 year old Georgetown man died from a heart attack during an argument outside a cafe Monday morning. Witnesses described a brief struggle before one man collapsed and died at the hospital. The incident follows a Calvert County dirt bike police car crash last Sunday injuring two children.
Collapse at a Seagoville construction site killed Paul Franks 20 of Gatesville. The 11 foot deep ditch work area cave in. The company owner was critically injured and treated at a Dallas hospital.
A Lometa rancher discovered a cache of 1420 pounds of marijuana in kilo blocks hidden in cloth sacks in his oat field. Officials estimate the street value between $177,500 and over four times that amount depending on distribution method.
DPS Patrolman Gary Henderson handled six recorded accidents in Hearne last week. Three people were arrested for marijuana possession, one for driving while intoxicated, and another for both DWI and possession of dangerous drugs.
Military officials at Fort Hood uprooted about 1500 marijuana plants hidden among sunflowers and Johnson grass in a backyard wildlife plot. Two soldiers were apprehended after discovery as seed was scattered to blend in with surrounding greenery. Residents in Bell County discuss resistance to a rock concert plan near Stillhouse Hollow, while officials seek sponsors and location.
Additional funding for the San Gabriel River Project was approved after the May allotment exhausted. The Granger and Northfork Dams are involved, with Granger about 30 percent complete and five months ahead of schedule due to good weather and long shifts. Temporary relief funds of 2.8 million were moved from other corps accounts, and Congress has approved about 18 million for Granger Dam and spillway, aiming for completion by January 1, 1979, across more than 11,000 acres east of Granger.
Rep Dan Kubiak reports a bill dissolving the Pond Creek Watershed Authority awaits the governor's signature. It requires a vote by Falls and Milam County residents and directs tax revenue of about 80000 to be returned to landowners after settling debts. The authority has been inactive per the Soil Conservation Commission and faced county disputes during its 12 year existence.
Young Brothers Inc of Waco won the repair contract after delays until spring. The project aims to stabilize the failing dam within 8 to 10 weeks by excavating the damaged section, refilling with compacted soil, and adding a reinforcing dirt mound along the dam. An emergency HUD grant of 150000 was approved. contract amount was 114844.
Joseph M. Callis of Rockdale admitted guilt in county court on a charge of making an obscene phone call and was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail. He also faced a $250 fine and $47 in court costs. The day’s actions included probation revocation for Henry James Young in a DWI case and other driving while license suspended, DWI, and aggravated assault convictions.
The 15th annual Stiles Farm Foundation field day is set for June 21 with tours at 2 p.m. and a 5 30 p.m. program and barbecue featuring State Rep. Bill Clayton. Activities include cotton root rot tests, herbicide studies, sorghum varieties, beef cattle conditioning, a new fish hatchery visit, swine facilities, and displays by Texas A M Extension Service and Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. The 3 200 acre farm near Thrall is under Texas A M System trusteeship and serves as a Central Texas blackland area demonstration farm. Amtrak will add daily Inter American service from Chicago to Laredo starting June 15, with northbound service from Laredo beginning June 17, affecting Temple and other Texas routes.
A 15 year old, related to a Baker family member, confronted officers with a 2 gauge shotgun at a home six miles east of Cameron on FM 2096. After more than an hour of negotiation, Deputy Brooks disarmed the youth as Broadus held his attention. No charges were filed and he will receive medical attention.
Police Chief Kent Butler reports increased surveillance begun June 1 with a grant for selective traffic enforcement. The force will add 40 hours weekly patrolling high accident areas and issue more tickets for violations like turning right on red, ignoring signs, and other infractions.
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