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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
1
A reflective piece on disagreement and civilization. It argues sincere debate reveals character and tests leaders. It notes that many remember those who rise beyond their own experience, while crowds shift, criticize, or isolate those who differ.
Rep. Dan Kubiak of Rockdale announced on Tuesday a delay in suing a campaign co chair for Rep. Charles Patterson after a correction reduced Kubiak’s claimed net worth to 95700 as of March 1 1971. Patterson had said he would sue Kubiak for libel and malicious charges over a weekend evaluation of candidates for the Texas House seat in District 36 which covers Williamson Milam and Falls counties.
Final signup for summer baseball will be held Thursday May 4 at the Little League Field at 8 p.m. for minor league little league and pony league. All boys must sign up then or they cannot play this year. All managers and prospective managers are asked to meet at the ballfield at 8 p.m.
Sam Knight named football player of the year at the Yoe All Sports Banquet along with Emily Lewis as football sweetheart. Rev. Jim Lafferty hosted with Rep. Dan Kubiak as guest speaker. Quarterback Trophy awarded to Knight. Stewart Perkins named Booster of the Year.
Building permits for January through April 1972 totaled 260,650 with new homes dominating. New homes accounted for 165,350, while new buildings totaled 68,500 including a 65,000 Irving’s Department Store project downtown. Repairs and enlargements reached 16,800 and a 10,000 rehabilitation permit added to the sum.
Rep. Dan Kubiak says his net worth on April 23 1972 was 43500 his wife and he earned 18 years of teaching ranching business and legislature The stance follows Charles Patterson charge that Kubiak failed to pay franchise tax on K&B Developers Inc A lien was filed but Kubiak says the charter was never organized and no business ever transacted A partial release shows the lien discharged against Kubiak while the state lien remains against the company.
Milam County voters prepare for statewide Democratic and Republican primaries with polls opening at 8 a.m. Saturday. Democrats in Cameron precincts vote at the courthouse and Yee High Homemaking Building, while Republicans vote at the Ben Milam cafeteria. About 9,261 registered voters are expected to turnout near 90 percent. Democratic ballots list 80 names and referendums include school busing while Republicans include a Daylight Saving Time measure. Precinct meetings follow with times set for rural boxes at 2:30 p.m. and Cameron/Rockdale at 7:30 p.m. Also noted: roughly 90 absentee ballots have been cast by Tuesday.
Lone Star Gas Co requests a 9.63 percent rate hike from Cameron city officials, second increase in two years after a 19.58 percent rise granted in February 1970. E L Edwards, local manager, presented the proposal at a regular council meeting, with Mayor Gene Blake urging a special session before the May 16 meeting to discuss it.
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