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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1960
Page
7
Editorial notes Cameron’s summer fun with base ball on the new field and plans for enlarged bowling alleys, a golf course, theatres, pools, parks, and a recreation center. Western Week in July will energize a quiet month as town infrastructure expands to support growth and Milam County leadership.
In a Notre Dame speech Eisenhower scorches Khrushchev’s aggressive tactics while the Soviet leader accuses the president and presses on with threats. Observers note Khrushchev faces pressure at home and abroad as U2 disclosures and Berlin tensions strain Soviet diplomacy.
Courthouse notices list new car purchases including Edwin A Stecher Dodge and Walker Plymouth models and private vehicle details. Real estate transfers show Sam D Yoakum to Marine Adams for 18600, Luther Poole to Ernest Kamenicky for 1000, and other parcels in Milam and Cameron areas with various buyers and nominal sums.
The Supreme Court affirms Texas owns submerged Gulf tidelands 9 miles out with revenue funding the permanent school fund. Oil yields sparse but future profits depend on oil under lands and market strength. Immediate receipts total about 29 million. Governor Price Daniel plans campaigns for AA and Sen. Johnson, with Hoover ticket discussed by Constitution Party. Hospital funding seeks 10 million annual increases to raise staff and care for rising patients. Milam County reports 13 measles, 33 strep throat, and 2 chickenpox cases.
Dear editor, a Cameron Herald reader complains that business people fail to track the government's price index. He notes a 0.4 percent April rise in living costs and jokes that auto industry raises would lead him to hike egg prices. He urges printing current price indexes for widespread distribution.
Poage discusses Public Law 480 the program for disposing ag surpluses. He notes initial aid to foreign buyers and U.S. exports but argues for a review and revision to fit current needs. He cites policy shifts toward larger currency loans and a billion dollar grain loan to India with complex rupee exchanges.
A sprawling oak in Columbus Texas hosted Judge Robert M Williamsons court in 1837. An irate lawyer allegedly stabbed the judge’s table and demanded the law, prompting the judge to place his pistol and declare the Constitution overrules the law.
The Yee chapter of the Future Homemakers of America held a May 31 picnic at City Park for officer installations. Officers installed for 1960 51 include President Becky Foster, VP Marianne Jones, Secretary Lanette Laffere, Treasurer Merlene Rummal, Public Relations Joyce Terry, Parliamentarian Pam Green, Sargent at arms Linda Tucker, Historian Nelda Parker, Recreation Leader Doris Troy, Photographer Joyce Fuchs, Pianist Annette Russell Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Parker and Mrs. Carroll were honored as honorary members. About 50 people attended.
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