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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1972
Page
2
A Texas SHARP program proposal seeks a full time director and two aides to run a daily 8 30 am to 4 pm varied activities schedule at Ledbetter Park and school facilities. The plan urges city and school cooperation to expand facilities including baseball diamonds and lighted tennis courts to broaden youth recreation.
Folk Fete has raised about 1600 dollars through cash pledges and stock to fund the June edition. A board of directors will run staggered one two and three year terms to ensure continuity. The event returns to City Stadium this year with plans to move downtown to the Mall area next year for expanded facilities. The festival attracts 8000 to 10000 visitors in City Park and is expected to grow each June.
Sister Kostka announces a new building adjacent to the Cameron hospital will house a mini medical center with a full lab x ray and ancillary services close to patients. Dr Sidney H Richardson and Dr C G Swift slated for Unit A while Dr E Douglas Perrin plans a Unit B suite after July 3. Foundation for Unit A done. Unit B foundations underway with Urban Construction of Houston overseeing the project and Edgar C Blinn as superintendent. Completion possible late summer if weather holds.
Texas state representative Dan Kubiak of Rockdale urges the U S Congress to secure immediate federal money for sterile screwworm fly production at Mission Texas and to move the barrier zone north to expand fly drop coverage. He calls for higher state appropriations for fly drops above the barrier to cover rising costs and hasten containment.
Dateline Austin reports federal EEOC rules extend to local and state governments. Agencies must submit detailed plans proving non-discrimination and meet federally approved recruitment targets for minorities and women across all levels. Also noted are court reform proposals, tax and licensing opinions, and poverty-area designations for Hill Burton hospital aid.
Cameron Texas National Guard 71st Airborne Brigade will drop in at Ft Bragg North Carolina on May 28 to begin a 15 day summer camp with the 82nd Airborne Division. Lt Darryl L Pattillo says the unit seeks qualified volunteers and offers good pay. Recruiters seek men to join Company A at Cameron and Temple.
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