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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1955
Page
2
Several bills aim to publish full minutes of Commissioners Court meetings and require disclosure of public laws details. They target budget submissions to the state auditor, penalties for noncompliance, and curb secret meetings by city councils and agencies.
An old classified style ad touts instant relief for skin irritations including itch mite, ringworm, and insect bites. It claims money back satisfaction and emphasizes quick action from Hiller Pharmacy with simple application instructions.
Sen Hubert H Humphrey of Minnesota responded to press criticism by saying it is unfair to criticize the American press for lack of responsibility if officials hide information from the press The remarks follow debate over whether current bills properly address budget reporting from counties and call for more careful drafting by legislators The piece notes the press demand for PET Meetings and broadcast transaction support for good government.
Heavy rainfall contributed to a one car crash Friday night near Milano at the intersection of Highways 79 and 36. John Shratian of Fort Hood driving a Ford with a passenger failed to negotiate the curve, the vehicle turned over causing heavy damage but no injuries. Cameron patrolman John Blansit investigated.
Counsel Houston Governor Shi vers and Roy H. Simmons of Texas Brick Co. Brownwood announce the sixth annual Texas Industrial Week to be observed in April. The event is sponsored statewide by TMA and locally by Chambers of Commerce.
The House advanced and sent to the Senate measures on license fee increases for drivers and insurance agents, extended divorce wait periods to ninety days, raised speed limits for light delivery vehicles, and allowed 70 mph on four lane highways. Arlington State College four year status moved forward while crossfiling was abolished in the Senate. A large corporation code bill progressed in committee as a House defeat of a constitutional amendment was noted.
The article notes moves to restrict bail bonds for felons under indictment and exempt banks from ad valorem taxes, reducing local school and subdivision revenue. It describes a lobbyist registration bill modeled on the federal act, and a tax-raising measure under Revenue and Taxation. On filing day seventy house bills were filed.
Mr Canasta tells his tablo officers he lost control of his car near Cameron and slid 291 feet before overturning and rolling up a embankment. He says speed was 50 to 55 mph and he didn't wait for the Highway Patrol because no one was hurt, though his wife was in the hospital from injuries.
A Friday night collision on U S 36 three miles south of the Milam Burleson line left Ray H. Martinez with a 1938 Ford and Harold G. Freeman in a 1950 Buick. Freeman sustained minor injuries while Martinez escaped unharmed as the Ford burned after the impact.
Corporal Joe Di Zarosky Jr of Cameron Texas participated in Exercise Roundup in Asia. The week long training included attacks by an Aggressor Force of British soldiers under simulated combat conditions. Zarosky, member of the 532d Engineer Company, entered the Army in October 1953 and trained at Camp Chaffee Arkansas.
Houston business and city leaders protested provisions of the Trinity River Authority Act. They argued the bill would allow the Authority to divert up to 280 000 acre feet of a citys domestic water supply and force cities to augment river flow, hindering municipal dam cooperation and water management. The joint statement urged removal of these provisions.
The Milam Falls counties district leads Heart of Texas Council in advanced summer camp reservations at Camp Tahuaya. Cameron units include Troop 52 led by Joe Humplik and Explorer post 55 advised by Father Leonard Buxkemper, both sponsored by local parishes and churches. Scout groups from O. J. Thomas School are also signed up.
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