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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1976
Page
1
A mishmash of names from cities like Dallas Ohio Minnesota and Virginia appears alongside tragic phrases about a Miss America drowning and a car collision. Other items reference a Thanksgiving dinner after a daughter’s wedding and an infant knitted as handiwork.
Somerville Rescue Unit and Washington County Sheriff's Department comb Lake Somerville for the body of 23 year old Alex Flores of Sugarland who reportedly drowned while swimming with three friends from a boat between Overlook Marina and Welch Park. Hearne recount leaves Bob Stellbauer as Tax Assessor-Collector with same vote total. Herman L. White loses four votes.
In Coryell County live oak trees are curling and dying from a fungal disease called live oak decline. Officials warn the spread could lead to a countywide loss of live oaks if unchecked. In Lampasas the 1976 Spring Ho Festival plans progress with an air show slated for July 11. In Rockdale the independent school district reports the lowest true tax rate among 12AAA districts, including Cameron, Taylor, Del Valle, Belton, Georgetown, Copperas Cove, Gatesville, Round Rock, and Rockdale.
Rosebud-Lott trustees in special session June 17 elected Earl Carson of Ranger as athletic director and head coach of the Cougars. Carson, a former Rosebud-Lott assistant, is familiar with the district and its athletes. Belton faces a $250,000 cut in state foundation aid under HS 1126, noted by Kirby Taylor. The fate of Chriesman Deauville and Lyons Post Offices remains unsettled after a review packet was sent to Washington for deputy postmaster general review.
The Cameron Area Chamber of Commerce organizes a downtown flag program to celebrate the Nation's 200th birthday. Local businesses support the effort with purchases. committee members include Mrs. Milton Wright Mrs. Rod Holcombe Mrs. Carol Barr and Mrs. Gene Smitherman.
Rosebud City Council aims for a 60 percent federal grant toward a 150000 repair of the cracked earthen lake dam. The 60 40 split would require Rosebud to cover 60000, with a financial advisor to map financing. The dam provides the city’s main water supply and threatens farmland if it fails.
Comptroller Bob Bullock warned that many Texas firms ignore the use tax and may face audits. He stressed it's the sales and use tax, noting nonretail buyers from out of state owe use tax on total purchases. The campaign aims to clarify use tax rules for business and personal uses.
Cameron Housing Authority has filed its budget and contract with HUD for a five year rental subsidy program. The plan, funded with 832000 for year one, will aid low income seniors disabled and handicapped by subsidizing rent up to federal maximum with tenants paying 25 percent of income. Headquartered in Belton the program serves seven central Texas counties including Milam and covers 600 units with 61 Cameron units allocated.
Shell Oil Co plans a Milam County mining venture and tests Milam lignite at its Houston facilities. About 30 tons were dug from a 35 foot hole on the Sorenson property near Rockdale, shipped in 55 gallon drums for analysis. Samples will be crushed and heated. EPA sulfur restrictions require upgrading plants or alternative shipping if costs are prohibitive.
Navy Yeoman First Class Herman E. Koranek, 33, of Cameron, attends the International Navy Review July 4 aboard USS Nashville as part of Amphibious Squadron Six staff. The review gathers 20 000 sailors and 50 ships from 30 countries, amid Operation 200 fleet exercise. Koranek is a 1960 Yee High School graduate who joined the Navy in 1960. Nashville home port Norfolk.
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