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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1971
Page
1
The text argues that true decisiveness stems from courage and self awareness. It notes that once a decision is made, alternative options fade, while unpredictability can intrude but be narrowed by foresight. It links decisive action to understanding oneself and avoiding inconsistent responses.
The council approved an eight home subdivision west of Cameron Junior High under a Farmers Home Administration plan and rejected Rural Regional Housing Authority action. Folk Fete leaders pressed park upgrades and comfort measures for the June fete. The city moves forward with FHA housing and urban renewal as options and enforces building codes amid ongoing projects.
The piece argues leadership demands decisiveness and risk tolerance while accounting for cultural perspectives from Oriental to Occidental. It notes the decision maker faces unknown challenges, must save face, and earn praise even when action is controversial, tying courage to public tribute.
Marcia Barkemeyer becomes Buckholts High School's first state champion by winning the 61st UIL Class B Spelling Championship at the University of Texas in Austin after a 60 word runoff against Carla Ridgeway and Larry Hooper. She earns a gold medal, school plaque, and three framed constitutional replicas.
A period pageant depicting Milam County history from 1744 to 1875 will be staged at 8 p m Friday in the Cameron Junior High gym. Cameron seventh graders join Ada Henderson and Ben Milam school children in the cast. Admission is 25 cents for students and 50 cents for adults. Miss Mary Belle Batte directs.
Supt. D R Dodson announces May is transfer month for students wishing to move from their present district to Cameron. Transfer forms are available at Ben Milam School office. Applications must be completed this month, with office hours from 8 to 4.
Central Texans answered a State Rep. Dan Kubiak questionnaire in mid March. Results show two thirds support allowing 18 year olds to vote and strong opposition to state income tax and several social issues. A majority backs crime prevention funding and vocational education, with mixed views on education quality and daylight saving time.
The Cameron PTA will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p m Thursday night at Ben Milam cafeteria. Alice Hughes Bob Carter and Herbert Sims will present the program in their respective departments. New officers will be installed at the business meeting. All parents teachers and interested persons are invited.
Cameron volunteers celebrate 81 years of service with an open house at the Fire Station from 2 to 5 p.m. firehouse festivities include pumper races at 3 p.m. the Ladies Auxiliary, formed in 1970, serves refreshments and fields a racing team led by Judy Simpkins.
An Oklahoma couple searches for their eight year old Boston terrier lost Easter weekend between Cameron and Victoria on a trip to Corpus Christi. Mrs. Warren L. Smith asks anyone who has seen the black and white dog wearing a collar with their phone number to contact them in Tulsa, with collect calls preferred if found.
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