Your Herald Reaches 112th Year Amid Computerization Debate
The piece to be presented for the National Newspaper Association in Beaumont reflects on Heritage era seniority and the late 1960s shift to computerized journalism. It notes editorial seminars at Southern Illinois University and a survey by Ol Missouri on electronic editing via cathode ray tube devices, signaling about 50 potential newspaper applications.
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Your Herald
National Newspaper Association
Beaumont
Southern Illinois University
U of T
Ol’ Mizzou
Herald Development
Houston
Milam Herald pledges continued modernization and community story
The Milam Herald thanks readers for supporting a computerized approach and aims to provide the most complete, succinct coverage of local civic and social life. The piece notes ongoing innovation, community involvement, and a commitment to progress toward its 112th year.
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Herald
Herald Reader
Milam
Chamber
Cameron
Rockdale Patrolman Billy Lincoln Fired After Council Meeting
Rockdale Patrolman Billy Lincoln was dismissed from the city police force after council members voiced complaints about his personal conduct at a recent Rockdale City Council meeting. Lincoln is under indictment by the Milam County grand jury for aggravated assault tied to an arrest of Carrie Ray Gray last summer.
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Rockdale
Billy Lincoln
Lincoln
Milam County Grand Jury
Carrie Ray Gray
Georgetown plans 36 unit apartment project behind Inn
Real estate developer Grady Watkins announced a 36 unit apartment complex on 3.2 acres behind the Georgetown Inn. The half million dollar project is slated to start in April with construction expected to run on the site.
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Georgetown
Grady Watkins
Georgetown Inn
Rosebud Lott ISD Accepts Spring Lake Water Bid
Trustees of Rosebud Lott ISD voted to accept a Spring Lake Country Club proposal to furnish water for the Advanced Learning Center under construction at Travis. Fred Rector will lay lines. the district to build storage and pressure tanks. Spring Lake water approved by the State Board of Health.
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Rosebud- Lott
Rosebud-Lott Independent School District
Spring Lake Country Club
Travis
Fred Rector
Spring Lake Club
Spring Lake
State Board of Health
Robertson County Population Drop in Decade Report
The 1970 census shows Robertson County population at 14,389 with a 10.9 percent decline over ten years. White residents number 9,246 and Negro residents 5,097, with 46 people of other races. Urban areas account for 34.6 percent and rural areas 65.4 percent.
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Hearne
Robertson County
A Cones
Burleson County Population Declines in 1970 Census
Burleson County shows a 10.5 percent drop from 11,177 residents in 1960 to 9,999 in 1970. Official figures report 71.3 percent white and a rural population at 100 percent, with 717 children under 5, 2,498 aged 5 to 17, 4,943 aged 18 to 64, and 1,841 over 65.
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Burleson County
Water Line Extension Considered by Milano Corp
The Milano Water Supply Corporation may add 100 to 120 customers to the 180 connection line if approved at the March 22 meeting. The extension would serve six communities from Milano south to Somerville. Directors heard Henry Ivey of the Farmers Home Administration confirm the current system can supply the extension with adequate reserves.
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Milano
Milano Water Supply Corporation
Somerville
Milano Water Corporation
Henry Ivey
Farmers Home Administration
Machine To Record City Vote In Belton Election
Belton voters will use a voting machine for the first time in a municipal election to elect three councilmen. The machine will be rented from Bell County for the city election. In the race are Mayor Clifford D. Jones and incumbents Robert H. Womble Clark Potter, with Royce Smith and Barney B. Taylor also running for council seats.
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Belton Belton
Bell County
Clifford D. Jones
Robert H. Womble
Clark Potter
Royce Smith
Barney B. Taylor
County Clerks Face Election Law Change
Milam County and state lawmakers debate election code changes that could shift primary election control to counties. Proposals include centralized party primaries, color ballot papers, and party designation on voter registration. County clerks will handle registration, filings, and convention records if approved.
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Texas
Milam
Wayne Weiser
Wieser
Dan Kubiak
J. C. Komar
Alvin Heft
Express Your Opinion To Your Legislator
The Herald invites readers to fill a legislative questionnaire on page 2 to express views on issues debated in the Texas Legislature this session. Questions range from Daylight Saving Time to opinions on state officials tied to the SEC stock insurance scandal. Results will be announced later.
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the Herald
SEC
Car-Truck Collision Near Rogers Kills Two Soldiers
A head on crash near Rogers on Highway 190 at 3:30 a.m. killed Fort Hood soldiers Edward E. McCarthy and Gale E. Houston and critically injured Edward J. Ervin. The semi driver Albert H. Mueller of Hawley was unhurt. Patrolman Leroy Schiller said the car likely crossed into the truck’s lane after the driver fell asleep.
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Rogers
Ft. Hood
Edward E. McCarthy
Gale E. Houston
Edward J. Ervin
Albert H. Mueller
Hawley
Highway 190
Leroy Schiller
Milam County population falls in 1970 census report
Census data show Milam County population at 20 028 in 1970, down 10 percent from 1960. The female population exceeds males by 840, with 16 551 whites, 3 398 Negroes, and 79 other races. Details cover ages, marriages, urban rural split, households, housing units, ownership, plumbing, and median values. An advance city report for Cameron is pending.
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Milam County
Bureau of the Census
U. S. Department of Commerce
Milam
Cameron
Census Bureau
Milam County Commissioners Set Election Pay and Bids
Milam County commissioners met on Monday and Thursday approving radar equipment for Rockdale patrols and accepting bids on a dump truck for precinct 3 from Gaither Motor Co. of Rockdale at 2925.58. They set election judge and clerk pay at 1.25 per hour and voting hours from 8 am to 7 pm at all polling places.
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Milam County
Rockdale
Gaither Motor Co
Center sits unused as Cameron opens 53 thousand dollar Community Center
The Cameron Community Center opened in January remains empty except for Housing Authority offices. Designed for banquets and programs, it features a kitchen and crafts room but lacks operating funds and a part time director. Open house planned. local groups urged to sponsor elderly programs, crafts, theatre, and dances.
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Cameron
Housing Authority
Fred Starnes
Cameron Housing Au
Thority
Starnes
United Fund
Housing Authority Buuget
West 6Th Street
G. M. Mitchell
Cameron Housing Authority
O B Harden to Head Cameron Rotary Club
O B Harden will take office July 1 as new president of the Cameron Rotary Club after his election by Rotary directors. New Rotary directors taking office in July include Roy Jennings Calvin Cobb Henry Litzman and Wayne Mann.
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O. B. Harden
Cameron Rotary Club
Rotary
Roy Jennings
Calvin Cobb
Henry Litzman
Wayne Mann
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