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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1960
Page
5
Texas crime rose 3.9 percent in 1959 with aggravated assault up 22 percent from 1958. Robbery fell while burglary, auto theft, and other offenses increased. Daily averages show 125 burglaries and 43 autos stolen per day, as fingerprints and lab work also expanded substantially.
Army private first class Lee R. Franklin 23 of Cameron completed an eight week radio relay and carrier operation course at The Southeastern Signal School Fort Gordon Georgia He entered the Army last September and finished basic training at Fort Riley Kansas His parents Mr and Mrs ARTIS Franklin reside at 402 East 27th Street Bryan Texas.
The March 5 edition details Yee High School tennis popularity as interscholastic league season nears. Baseball practice features standout players Ernest Bayer Bobby Griswold and Carol Fikes with Ray Tepera leading the roster. Tepera was all district catcher and second in conference batting in 58.
The Texas Game and Fish Commission warns that the fishing season demands licenses, noting 37 violations last month for fishing without permits. January total violations reached 418 with fines and court costs totaling 16,271.15 dollars.
Dr. H T Barron of Taylor, president of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association, outlined a voluntary rabies prevention program for domestic animals. The plan emphasizes public education and vaccination under licensed veterinarians, with cooperation from civic officials and local groups. Barron cited past unsafe drives by non professionals and stressed vaccines are most effective when properly administered regardless of season.
Cameron Auto Supply Co at 101 E Main Street on the south side of the Courthouse marks fifteen years serving customers with name brand replacement parts. They list McQuary Norris Farm Walker Gates A C Champion Hastings Autolite Blackhawk Lockheed Delco and United Motors lines plus Briggs & Stratton Clinton Lauson Lawnboy engines. They emphasize quality service with no giveaways and invite old and new customers to visit for parts and advice to keep vehicles rolling.
Stedman Tractor Co in Cameron offers Ford Powermaster tractors with sales and service for Ford and New Holland equipment. Hugh Smith leads the dealership which moved to First and North Central after World War II, boasting seasoned staff Leroy Barkemeyer and Herman Reineke and long-standing Ford agency since 1946.
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