Urban Renewal Clears Center Block for Mall Site
The last center block building has been acquired and leveling of remaining structures will begin for a new mall. Construction starts are planned for 100 block West First St and two other sites, with remodeling on two additional buildings. The West Main facing block nears completion and more remodeling is expected. The Wright Hotel and a structure behind J C Penney are to be demolished, with further starts likely as work stays on schedule. A mall design committee is naming elements while a fountain, walkway, benches and foliage are planned. The downtown area brightens with white plaster finishes as off street parking and asphalt paving follow.
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First St
West Main St
Wright
J. C. Penney
modernization reshapes Texas downtown under public housing efforts
Comment runs 99 to 1 that Cameron is achieving unprecedented redevelopment speed. The new construction phase reassures supporters after dismantling fears as downtown takes a modern, clearer shape. More cars flow through the area in evenings and weekends as the transformation gains visibility.
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Texas
Cameron
J D Moore Files For Milam County School Board Post
J D Moore filed to run for trustee of the Milam County School Board representing Commissioner Precinct 2. The former Milam County Agent is seeking election to the board.
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J.D. Moore
J. D. Moore
Milam County School Board
Precinct 2
Moore
Milam County
Richards Memorial Hospital grant denied by state board
The State Board of Health rejected a 1972 grant of 750000 for the Richards Memorial Hospital Project. The hospital trustees plan to re apply for a 1973 grant as board president Emory C. Camp notes it is common to face initial denial before approval. A 100000 contribution from the Alc0a Foundation boosted the fund.
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State Board of Health
Richards Memorial Hospital
Hospital Board of Trustees
Emory C. Camp
Route C OKayed At Rosebud
District Engineer Elton B. Davis said the Highway Commission approved Route C for State 53. It follows the existing State 53 east to near Goad's Gin then shifts about five miles to reconnect with US 77 north of Rosebud.
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State Highway Department
Elton B. Davis
The
Highway Commission
Rosebud
Georgetown Round Rock settle mutual city limits
Georgetown and Round Rock reached an agreement on their mutual city limits and extra territorial jurisdiction near the Westinghouse plant. Negotiations had dragged since last June and appeared dead last Monday, but a special session led by Round Rock Mayor Dale Hester produced a change acceptable to all.
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Georgetown
Round Rock
Westinghouse
Dale Hester
Hearne School Board Seeks 598000 Bond Issue
The Hearne School Board voted to ask voters for a 598000 bond issue in an April 11 election. If approved, funds would finance renovation repairs and new construction within the school system.
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Hearne
Burleson County Farms Rise in 1969 Census
Burleson County shows 1 293 farms in the 1969 Census, up ten from 1964, with 495 farms reporting sales of 2500 dollars or more in the year. The figures come from the U S Department of Commerce Census Bureau.
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Burleson County
U. S. Department of Commerce
Waco Debates Fluoridation in City Water Supply
The Waco council will hear pro and con arguments on fluoridation of the city water supply. City Manager David Smith recommended the measure ahead of voters deciding on March 28. PTA groups and schools show interest as the council seeks approval to proceed with the fluoridation plan.
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David Smith
Ptas
Waco City
Toyners
Chamber Banquet To Feature Ethnic Music
The 1972 Cameron Chamber banquet on April 6 will feature German and Czech vocal music dance and instrumental performances marking a break with 37 years of tradition Tickets went on sale this week The program includes presentation of the 1971 McCullin Award and a civic cup to a Cam County official, with no main speaker scheduled.
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Cameron Chamber
Barbara Smitherman
Chamber
Don G. Humble
Bob Ellett
First Methodist Fellowship Hall
Rain Watchers Say Crops Near Critical
The county faces a growing moisture shortage as farmers fear a repeat of last year’s drought. Grain sorghum, cotton, and permanent pastures suffer while some planting is delayed or done dry. Wayne Mann notes grass plantings are failing without rain.
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Bill McCutchen
Milam
McCutchen
Wayne Mann
Soil Conservation Service
Mann
City police probe two Cameron break ins and failed Dairy Queen entry
Cameron police investigate Thursday night break ins at Barrett's Distributing Co office and Cliff's Auto Service including ransacks, stolen adding machines, tools worth 500 to 600 dollars, and cash. A back door at Dairy Queen was tampered with but no entry occurred.
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Cameron
Felipe Martinez
Barrett's Distributing Co
Cliff
Auto Service
Cliff Marburger
Martinez
Dairy Queen
Absentee Voting Opens for City and School Elections
Absentee voting is now open for both city and school elections and will run until four days before election day. Voters may cast ballots at the school superintendent’s office for the school election and at city hall for the city election. The Central Texas Council of Governments schedules a Central Texas Youth Services Bureau meeting at the Cameron Community Center at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday March 21 with school county and city officials invited.
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Central Texas Council of Governments
Central Texas Youth Services Bureau
Cameron Community Center
Grand Jury Indicts 15 In Day Long Milam Session
Milam County grand jury returns 15 true bills after hearing 19 charges. indictments cover offenses from marijuana possession to felony theft and other crimes including burglary and receiving stolen property. named defendants include Merline Cryer Bremend Nowak Wiley Smith Colbert Leslie Buchanan Brown Foster Ford Fuller Holloway Bazemore Jacobsen.
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Milam County
Merline Bruce Cryer
Ft. Hood
Mari Fred Nowak
Bremend
Nelie B. Wiley
Rockdale
Mary K. Smith
Milano
Danny Colbert
Cameron
James T. Leslie
Ernest Buchanan
Thorndale
Golden Brown
Co. B. Brown
James Perkins Foster
Waco
Joe Ford
Center Point
Texas
James Daniel Fuller, Jr
John George Holloway
Houston
George Curtis Bazemore
Ili
James Joseph Jacobsen
Newton Butts
Foreman
T. A. Weems
Barbee Barrett
Doyle Arnold
W.H. Camp, Jr
Ross E. Cox
S. P. Peebles, Jr
Freddie Gray
Ray Woods
H. M. Walker, Jr
Clifford Angell
Walter E. Fischer
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Hill
Steck-Warlick
Pct
Ben Arnold
Linda Reese
Ben Lagrone
Humble
Gene Blake
L. W. Stroup
Ed Laywell
Jim Lafferty
Henry Litzman
Albert Hajovsky
Jack Chubb
Dana Kestenbaum
Milton Wright
John Henderson, Jr
Clarence Hanel
Delbert Burlison
Alvis Coleman
Jimmy Greenwell
Blessed Sacrament Church
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CTCOG
John B. Henderson, Jr
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