Enigmas and echoes in a Cameron era newspaper life
The piece reflects on ideals and criticism of journalism, comparing a reporter to Churchill and Charlie Brown. It recalls a 20 year Cameron tenure ending in an era of lawsuits, ad boycotts, and a tense move from fading tradition to industrial age ambition. It notes local politics and early 1960s cotton price shifts.
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Tick
Tock
Churchill
Charlie Brown
Cameron
Uth
Texas
Changes in Texas Press and a National Newspaper Association Outlook
The author reflects on two decades of alternative local journalism, cites recent advances and changes in the Texas press, and notes the National Newspaper Association’s leadership and diverse backgrounds. He observes that newspaper roles are evolving with the sunbelt growth and urges adaptability beyond traditional routines.
Kelley Wins State Free Throw Title At San Antonio
Denise Kelly an eighth grader at O J Thomas Junior High won state honors in the Knights of Columbus free throw contest in San Antonio. She tied a competitor with 18 baskets then hit four of five in the playoff to take first place. Robert Hudson 11 Cameron placed second with 22 of 25 in his age group. David Hall 13 Rockdale finished two behind for second in his class. Winners advanced through five levels from a January local contest.
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Denise Kelly
O. J. Thomas Junior High
Knights of Columbus
San Antonio
Gwendolyn Kelley
Cameron
Denise
Robert Hudson
James Hudson
David Hall
Rockdale
Mishap injures child near Hearne on Highway 190
A five year old Huntsville boy, David Charles Michelson, remains in critical condition at a Temple hospital after a concrete gutter pipe fell from a passing truck and shattered the windshield near Hearne. The driver was Thomas Key of Waco. DPS Trooper Gary Henderson investigated.
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Huntsville
Temple
Hearne
David Charles Michelson
Highway 190
Mary Michelson
Department of Public Safety
Bryan
Michelson
Scott and White Hospital
Thomas Key
Waco
DPS
Gary Henderson
Medical Clinic For Lott Now Assured
Lott will convert the former library into a clinic with Rosebud doctors serving residents. The city will borrow about 25000 in equipment from a bank, repaid with revenue sharing funds. Four Rosebud physicians Halbert, Phillips, Cisneros, and Peterson will rotate, each spending at least one day weekly at the Lott clinic.
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Lott
Rosebud
Rosebud Medical Services Hospital
Lott Clinic
H. B. Halbert
B. E. Phillips
A. A. Cisneros
C. R. Peterson
PTA
Lott City
Fire Damages MP Work Cars Near Milano
A Saturday fire damaged two Missouri Pacific work train cars west of Milano at about 6 15 am. An explosion report could not be confirmed as Cameron, Rockdale, and Milano firefighters investigated. One car apparently held the kitchen area of the train. Local volunteers also fought a grass fire near the Cameron Country Club Friday evening and additional blazes on Salem Road.
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Washington
West
National Newspaper Association
NNA
Columbia School of Journalism
Wyoming
Kansas
Wisconsin
Nebraska Press
Boston University
Missouri School of Journalism
Cre
Missouri Pacific
Milano
Rockdale
Cameron
Felix Matula
Cameron Country Club
Salem Road
Highway 36
Dogwood Trail Offers Spring Beauty In County Milam
Milam County reports peak dogwood bloom along the county lanes. Tax Assessor-Collector Walter White drove the route and shared directions to the display, pointing to Cross Little River bridge, FM 2095, and the gravel byways where blossoms line the way.
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Dogwood
Milam
Walter White
Dogwood Trail
Little River Bridge
Cameron
City To Host Area Scout Fair On Saturday
The 1977 Cameron Area Scout Fair themed Scouting Stronger Than Ever will take place at the National Guard Armory in Cameron on Saturday March 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. Scout units will display activities and booths judged for ribbons. tickets cost 1 and are available from Cub and Boy Scouts or at the door.
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Cameron Area
National Guard
Cameron
Community Baseball Signup And Local Election Reminders
Area youths invited to final baseball signup Thursday March 24 from 5 to 7 pm at the LL field airpark. Registration six dollars open to boys from first grade to age 15. Absentee voting ends March 29. vote by April 2. license plate sticker sales rise. new stickers due by April 1. Cameron police charged Benito Vasquez in a Garden City stabbing and Ramirez Martinez in a separate aggravated robbery at Holloway's Laundry parking lot. victims Juan Asebedo and Ricardo Gloria listed in satisfactory condition and with a hand injury respectively.
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LL Field
Airpark
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Herald
Mike Peck
F.M.L
Kelley
March HI LO
Benito Vasquez
Juan Asebedo
Garden City
Garcia
South College
Asebedo
Newton
Rameriz Martinez
Ricardo Gloria
Joe Cottle
Martinez
Gloria
Holloway
UIL
Laura Delony
Tracy Barr
Lori Crook
Connie
Eplen
Janet McGoldrick
Craig Harper
Ellen Lucko
Ann Wells
Jeanne Dodd
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