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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1970
Page
1
Milam Countians re-elected Gov. Preston Smith and Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes and chose Democrat Lloyd Bentsen over Republican George Bush for the U S Senate. About 4000 voters participated as amendments No 1 and No 6 passed, while Nos 2 3 4 5 and 7 failed.
An Atlanta observer notes heavy downtown traffic and growth reshape Peach Tree Street’s famed blossoms. The piece discusses urban sprawl, loss of golf courses, and smog concerns as cities seek greenery to soften asphalt and towers.
Elgin Wildcats visit Yoemen in Cameron for the final 20AA home clash. Cameron linemen miss practices due to illness as Elgin aims to rebound from losses. Yoe backfield features Cummings Brashear Whitley De La Rosa with Ed Whitley returning for action.
City police report a quiet weekend with a Halloween night call and an accidental shooting at Ritter's Service Station. A Cameron juvenile says he was passing a pistol to a peer when it fired striking Freddie Lee Townsend in the left shoulder. Townsend was treated at Temple hospital and released. The juvenile was charged with simple assault and fined.
County Judge O B Harden and School Supt D R Dodson explained the shift from Yee High School gym to 1205 North Central St in the former Wendel Cryer house for Precinct 2. They cited gym use, enrollment growth, and lack of alternatives as reasons, noting the change complies with the Texas Election Code and was publicized locally.
Cameron PTA plans a music program tonight at 7 30 in Ben Milam Cafetorium. Mrs Thomas Dusek, the school music teacher, will showcase her students. PTA president Mrs Louis Hollas says student involvement can be positive and demonstrates Cameron Schools' well rounded education.
The City Council approved a five percent salary increase for city employees retroactive to October 1. It also appointed Felipe Martinez as Chief of Police after his successful acting tenure since September. Mayor Perrin cited stronger budget funds as the reason for the raise and supported Martinez’s appointment by a unanimous vote. In other business, the council ordered a street survey by Streets Supt. Hale and the street committee for several streets on Saturday.
U S Senator John Tower has endorsed Cameron's urban renewal plan awaiting HUD final approval in Washington. In a letter to Secretary George Romney, Tower supports the project as vital for the city's future growth and economic health, noting regional approval and urging competitive positioning for funding. He adds he and city officials will assist to optimize the application.
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