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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1959
Page
6
The Cameron Herald announces Frank Luecke Don Scarbrough and John Cardwell as publishers with Luecke also serving as managing editor, signaling a leadership reorganization at the newspaper.
The essay contrasts Texas and U S government cost growth since World War II with rising national debt and inflation. It warns that soaring budgets and bureaucracy erode individual initiative, linking public debt to moral decline and socialized living.
A reader in a letter to the editor argues the national PTA is upset over which TV programs children watch. He doubts parents can judge appropriateness in real time and jokes that programs may be as dull as laundry, concluding children may outgrow TV rather than vice versa.
In Austin a mood shifts toward action as House members push money bills despite recent criticism of slow progress. Governor Daniel backs a two year package HB7 with seven tax areas including gas severance cigars and liquor. Senate remains uncertain though early House approves first two measures to cut the deficit.
Milam County Health Department and acting director T C Crump MD list thirty five cases of strept throat four cases of measles two syphilis two pneumonia and one gonorrhea for the past week.
A contract for the plans and specifications of the new C. H. Yee Memorial High School to be built in Cameron at a cost of 100000 was let by the trustees of the appropriated fund. The board includes A. N. Green as chairman with Dr. J. C. Reese and Dr. M. C. Sapp.
Local church listings show services for Episcopal Baptist Church of Cameron and Church of Christ with weekly times. The Nazarene notes a baccalaureate sermon and a senior banquet at USA Cafe. additional society events include a Symphony Club gathering.
Twenty years ago Cameron resident Tom B. Jeter was found dead at his home doorstep. The Lions Club elected Guy T. Haynes as its new president and a contact number 1260 is listed.
A long church directory lists Sunday School and worship times for First Methodist, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Liberly Community, Burlington Baptist, St Monica’s Catholic, Marlow Baptist, Maysfield Methodist, Spiritu alist, Trinity Lutheran, Presbyterian, and others. Notable items include Louie Turner’s Commencement attendance and enlistments in the Air Corps.
The piece links summer leisure to trips and visits while urging readers to support their church. It emphasizes choosing a church and finding personal satisfaction in faith during holidays and time at home.
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