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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1969
Page
4
An old Cameron newspaper fragment from the Welter Williams Journal Etucetor era references East First Street in Cameron Texas with editor Frank M. Luecke and publication details. Indicates a 1860s or later role as a second class mail matter with archival address and masthead wording.
The Temple Chamber of Commerce backs accelerated Elm Creek Watershed dam construction after years of funding debates in Bell District Court. Dams along a line from Cameron to Temple across Bell Milam and fringe Falls and McLennan Counties aim to control flooding and provide fishing and camping centers, with work expected to span years.
The piece notes Italy’s 62nd republic anniversary with a margin of 12,717,923 to 10,719, and praises the republic over monarchy. It highlights postwar recovery, the Communist challenge, and strong ties with Chicago through Italian descent residents and manufactured goods.
The Des Moines Register reports that Congressmen and Senators including Case of New Jersey and Brooke of Massachusetts argue MIRV development is more urgent than the Safeguard ABM. They urge Nixon to start arms talks with the USSR and halt MIRV testing if the SS-9 remains unbanned, warning escalation risks and the need for disarmament.
A public service feature discusses when homeowners are liable to postmen for injuries. It contrasts a porch rot fall with waxy floor slips, and notes dog bite cases often impose liability under state laws or, absent such laws, when the homeowner is blameworthy.
The board of directors of Santa Fe Industries, Inc. declares a quarterly dividend of forty cents per share on common stock payable Sept 1, 1969, to stockholders of record at the close of business July 25, 1969. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co also declares a quarterly dividend of forty-nine cents per share as dividend No 237 on its common stock.
The annual Tindall Reese family reunion will take place Sunday June 29 at City Park in Cameron. Attendees are asked to bring a picnic lunch for the gathering.
Gov Preston Smuth's Criminal Justice Council seeks federal aid to fund a statewide crime control program. initial $290,190 grant started planning, with $235,090 for equipment and up to $11 million more in 1970 to Texas. Experts from law enforcement and corrections drafted the plan under Omnibus Crime Control acts, facing criticism from urban groups. Mental health funding rises. Texas ranks sixth in national aid, with centers operating in Amarillo to Corpus Christi and new centers planned in Midland and other cities.
1968 burglaries and thefts led to probation sentences in 20th District Court. Michael Maddox received three years probation and $25 restitution for burglary at TVA Bar on December 10, 1968. Milliard Mowdy Jr. pled guilty to felony theft of a stereo. two-year probation. Evidence showed property returned. Oscar Griffin named deputy director of the U S Department of Transportation Office of Public Information. Betty Andujar contests Malcolm Milburn for State Republican vice chair. Lone Star Gas seeks 24 percent rate hike in North Central Texas with hearings. six month delay anticipated. The AG outlines rights to legal counsel and other guidelines for felony cases. cigarette tax stamp revenue issue notes funds available for the fiscal year.
Dear editor I read an article saying most US cities are close to broke with bankruptcy looming Some say cities must seek help from Washington but the writer doubts federal aid will fix debt or farm problems The letter ends with a quip about the writer dodging the question and offering no answers
Coach Hal Stanislaw announced the final week of the city's summer recreation volleyball. Tennis would continue with an extra court marked off while volleyball ends. Folk dancing was cancelled after the instructor's family death. about 35 players enrolled in morning sessions.
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