12 Mar 1973
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1973
Page
1
The piece reflects on consequences of past federal actions at Wounded Knee South Dakota where hundreds of Indians were killed in the 1890s. It notes enduring indifference among Indigenous people and ties current tensions to historical events discussed at a conference on the issue.
The piece notes Indian interest in modern life and protest techniques seen in the Wounded Knee uprising. It discusses whether breaking mental walls would allow aboriginal people to fit into a nuclear or modern society and notes differing views among younger Indians about such an existence.
Centennial planners aim to involve every citizen, club, church and civic group in a June 1974 celebration. The event coincides with the annual homecoming and rodeo and features a souvenir edition, historic home tours, a downtown mock saloon, a centennial museum, arts and crafts, and a historical musicale.
U S Rep Jake Pickle announced a $1 260 700 Interior Department grant to Texas Parks and Wildlife for Lake Somerville State Park. Funds will add picnic and camping facilities hiking and nature trails boating docks and fishing amenities including ramps slips and fish cleaning shelves.
Georgetown city officials learned in Austin that electricity rates will increase in 1974, likely reaching 50 percent. LCRA officials told 30 Central Texas cities that current generation capacity won t meet 1978 energy needs without additional generators, necessitating higher rates.
A petition with several thousand names will be sent to AMTRAK board requesting restoration of the Texas Chief route through Central Texas. The plan would reroute the Dallas Houston line Gainesville to Dallas to Fort Worth then south through Cleburne McGregor and Temple.
Bell County Commissioners Court sets a public hearing on proposed federal revenue sharing funds. The court prioritizes adding two stories to the East Courthouse Annex and discussed possible funds for solid waste disposal.
The Yoe High annual science fair announced winners who will advance to the regional contest in Waco. First place honorees include David Hollas physics and engineering Gary Fuchs zoology Richard Dodd math James H Nance chemistry Antonio Canizales earth and space Cindy Clark botany. Honorable mentions span botany zoology chemistry and earth science with notes on plant growth soil substances and water purification.
Commissioners in a called session approved purchasing Block H across from the courthouse for $27,000 from the S. W. McClaren Estate. County Judge O B Harden to send acceptance letter. An architect was engaged to assess site options, with the McClaren lot as first choice. Revenue sharing funds will finance the jail construction.
Carol S Barr has entered the Cameron school board race joining four other candidates for three seats. Ballot order shows Barr, Charles McDermott, Forrest Sapp, John Henderson Jr., and Bentley House.
Cameron school board met Wednesday evening to hire teachers for the next school year, authorize a new 60 passenger bus, and purchase a lot behind the agriculture building to extend the ag shop for state accreditation. Retirements include Merle Hickman and Lois Randolph. Frances Walze) requested not to be re employed. April action planned for additional faculty.
A meeting of all members of the Milano Water Supply Corporation will be held Thursday March 15 at 7 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church on SH 36 north of Chriesman to discuss extending water lines to Chriesman Hix and east along US 79. Easements must be secured by April 1 to obtain budget allocations and start construction with insured loan funds from the Farmers Home Administration.
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