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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1962
Page
6
Herald editorial urges Texans to vote Saturday in a busy primary with multiple races for governor lieutenant governor and attorney general. It notes possible runoffs on June 2 and adds three ballot propositions on parimutuel betting and poll tax to be decided for November.
Austin voters on Saturday confront a long primary ballot with national state and county offices plus a parimutuel betting question. Democrats push for legalizing wagering via legislature or constitutional amendment, while Republicans seek parallel options. A poll tax repeal also appears, with potential delays until 1964. The race for Congressman-at-Large gains new life after IRS notes no 1952 tax return from W W Bean.
A letter to the editor argues that scientific farming offers advantages but cannot guarantee success. The writer likens farming to fishing and raising a child, noting luck and other factors beyond intellect. The piece ends with brief local social notices about Baylor student Patricia Wimberly and others.
State Board of Insurance studies statistics on Hurricane Carla and windstorm and fire losses as it considers raising Texas rates for the year starting July. Carla claims not all paid in 1961, with estimated total losses near 110 million dollars. Inland windstorm payouts totaled 94.64 million in 1961 versus 24.77 million in 1960. coastal property losses reached 63.09 million in 1961 versus 148.48 million for 1940-41. These figures cover standard fire and windstorm policies only, excluding new homeowners and comprehensive dwelling policies.
An advertisement promotes Itch Me Not a quick drying antiseptic cream claimed to stop itching in minutes and speed healing. It targets eczema insect bites foot itch and surface rashes and emphasizes a 48 cent price with purchase at local drug stores today.
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