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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1976
Page
1
Historians debate whether Texas was first explored by Chinese travelers over 4,000 years ago. Some cite Shan Hai King accounts and Chinese artifacts in the Big Bend area, while others attribute exploration to Alonzo de Pineda’s 1519 European voyage.
A suit for 10000 damages filed by Nicholas Esquibel Jr. through the ACLU accuses Milam-Areans, Rockdale city councilmen, and constable Spud Caywood of conspiring to block his police job application. The case alleges violation of constitutional rights.
The arms of Operation Sail feature more than 200 ships from about 35 nations sailing 20 miles along the Hudson. Five million spectators expected as tall ships and naval vessels parade from Verrazano to Spuyten Duyvil, with President Ford to view from Forrestal.
CTCOG head Charles A. Cass will resign effective April 4 1976 to pursue private business. Mayor Dr. David Bandy says Jack Knox will serve as temporary director until a permanent successor is chosen. Executive committee to handle selection at the March 25 meeting in Gatesville.
Rogers Civic Club announces 17a March election of Brunie F Harbour as president and D D Ward H A Schubert Doyle Ray Hulon Farrell Valera Williams as officers. They will be installed at the April 10 annual meeting and banquet at the Civic Center with directors Frank Tucker Marvin Cobb Monroe Spinn and Mrs Betty Wendler.
County Judge O B Harden and County Attorney Charles Smith signed an application for funds to hire a county probation officer and criminal investigator. The request goes to the Central Texas Council of Governments for action and then to Austin for approval with expected funding starting late fall or early next year. The move follows Milam County grand jury recommendations earlier this year.
Bandai Construction began moving in men and equipment Friday to install sewer lines in Alabama Town, said A. W. McCullin Community Development Agency director. He added equipment will also move in this week for Emancipation Street work in the proposed park area.
Texas DPS figures show 1975 traffic deaths at 3,429, up 13 percent from 1974 and below the 1973 record. Colonel Wilson E. Speir notes 3,429 lives lost in 2,945 fatal crashes, compared with 3,046 deaths in 2,626 crashes the year before.
Rebecca Riola of Cameron, a Milam County 4-H member and Cameron High School senior, won the $300 President's Scholarship from the Texas Home Demonstration Association for leadership, scholarship, and community service. She plans to study home economics at Tarleton State University.
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