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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1976
Page
1
The piece outlines The Herald's long history dating to 1860 and its status as a mid sized Texas paper. It asserts modern stance and broad circulation across five counties, noting past ad practices and a commitment to tough editorialism and factual reporting.
A quotation asserts that good journalism serves the public, claiming the ultimate measure is public service and the test of time. The speaker emphasizes enduring value and integrity in reporting. The line invites readers to judge media by lasting impact and societal benefit.
MARC plans daily statewide runs from the Rockdale MARC Center to transport students. Robbie Jansky says routes will include Cameron Thorndale Milano with rural stops and coordination with Cameron Mental Health office. MARC may buy government surplus goods at seven to eight cents on the dollar.
A Saturday 10 a.m. kite contest for Cameron area children in grades 1-3 and 4-5. Boy Scout Troop 791 sponsors prizes for best homemade kite best stunt highest flying kite and best all round kite. Public invited to watch.
A. W. McCullin was named Mr. Cameron at the 42nd Cameron Chamber banquet attended by about 300. Mayor Gene Blake lauded his 40 years of service, and speaker George McKinney urged civic action as McCullin received the Civic Cup and shown leadership in community programs.
At Cameron school board meeting and prior Cameron city council session, critics argue the tax rendition form for property assessment could deter industry. Assessor-collector Theo Aschenbeck defends the routine form, noting tax rates cannot be raised by the district and citing rising school tax valuations.
City and school trustee races in Cameron and nearby towns are shaping up as candidates filed by the deadline. Cameron Mayor Gene Blake will not run again. Lawrence Zotz seeks an uncontested mayoral bid. incumbents Mondick and Moore seek re election with no foes. in Cameron school elections Sapp and Barr seek re election with three new hopefuls Price Komar and Doskocil. Buckholts races draw six candidates for three seats. incumbents Lehmann Ruzicka Svetlik and challengers Glaser Glaser Harris. Thorndale fields five candidates for three council seats. Rogers area sees four candidates. Gause school election includes re election bids by Swain and Garrison. County trustees to be elected April 3 include incumbents Glaser Moore and Fisher.
Milam County Commissioners voted to hire a certified public accountant to review county records and provide an audit estimate. They approved a $3,000 homestead exemption for residents 65 and older. Funeral homes announced they will stop ambulance calls from June 15, and space in the courthouse basement was approved for records storage with an engineer’s check for future openings. Memorial Day added to approved holidays. The auditor will assess costs and possible savings while state law restricts bidding for audits.
Wilburn E. Beckhusen of Buckholts was named to the Citizens National Bank of Cameron board at a joint directors and shareholders meeting. He heads Modern Gin and W E B Farms and serves as Hope Lutheran Church chairman and Buckholts official among other roles. Existing directors re elected include Goodhue W. Smith and others. Smith reported year end deposits rose by more than 2.3 million and noted growth in Milam County lending and a remodeled bank building with plans to continue banking locally.
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