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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1972
Page
1
Your Herald moves toward enlargement into an adjacent building the final stage of a seven year expansion program. Front work will begin soon with interior clearance of the neighboring structure this week. The plan aims to provide space for personnel departments equipment and services for years to come while thanking those who helped make it possible and noting a shift of personal life to the flow of events since the early 1960s.
The piece connects moral outrage to national governance amid a reform era in Texas as the president calls for a renaissance of the individual. It notes efforts toward broader civic renewal and hints at expansion of local government scrutiny and participation.
Alcoas Rockdale Works resumed Potline 2 after approval with 102 employees returning. The effort credited to 62 recalls and 40 new hires who trained quickly. In Caldwell, the Burleson Cousny Pisvartonds Survey Committee led by Catherine Alford earned recognition for local history programs.
Laneport Dam contract awarded October 24 to Odell Gear Construction Co. of Harker Heights for building and access road. Dawson Construction Co. was the low bidder for the dam. Approval from Washington needed before award. Work to begin immediately per contractor.
The Belton Tigers sit atop the 12-AAA North Zone after a 13-6 win over Gatesville last Friday. Their next game is at Cameron on November 11 against the Yeomen, and their last home game featured Copperas Cove Bulldogs as the opponent.
The city of Waco plans to expand its city limits in 1973 under an aggressive annexation program. The target includes McGregor Airport, which lies within easy reach of the expanded boundaries as the law allows.
A meeting explored tentative plans to form the Brazos Valley Water Corporation. An Fm Home Administration officer and a consulting engineer outlined a proposal for a water system that would require at least 100 miles of line. It would serve anyone in western Robertson County and eastern Milam County.
A nearly empty underground storage tank at a US 77 service station floated to the surface after four inches of rain and two weeks of heavy rainfall. The tank rose in Frank Sukup's sweet potato patch, a relief pipe broke, gasoline leaked, and fire officials feared an explosion before the tank was filled with water to prevent disaster. Milam County voters face a large ballot in Tuesday's general election, with Precinct 2 at the Assembly of God Church and Precinct 1 at the courthouse.
Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday across Milam County with polling sites and election judges listed by County Clerk Wayne Wieser. Locations include Cameron courthouses, churches, schools, community centers, and town halls with designated judges.
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce and Evening Lions Club invite entries for a December 2 parade at 3 30 p m in downtown Cameron. High school bands and floats may compete for 25 15 and 10 prize money with Santa on a Texas Highway Department float. Deadline is November 13.
Tickets for an informal barbeque and fellowship to honor staff members of the Texas Highway Department District 17 are on sale. The annual event, sponsored by the Highway and Good Roads Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, will be held Tuesday November 28 at 7 p.m. in the Methodist Fellowship Hall. Guests from Cameron, Hearne, and Bryan will attend. Highway Committee Chairman LaVert McKinney praised the district highways and the workers. Tickets may be purchased at the Chamber office.
The Cameron Herald urges readers to recycle usable household items via classified ads. Sell furniture appliances sporting goods bikes aquariums books and more by dialing 697-6671. One dollar buys 16 words in the Mi lam County classified section, promoting reused treasures.
James Reese of Gause was found guilty of rape on October 5 and given a five year probated sentence in 20th District Court on Friday morning.
The piece lists candidates from seven parties including Republican Socialist Workers and Raza Unida for many offices. It notes 14 Texas amendments to study and names contenders for president governor lieutenant governor attorney general and other statewide posts. Several incumbents and unopposed Democrats are highlighted along with local officials facing competition.
A two car crash at the Y intersection of Highways 190 and 77 Thursday night sent Mrs. Tommy Jo Hodge of Rog to a local hospital with a broken leg. Derwood Will of Wichita Falls was traveling south on 77 and struck Hodge’s northbound car. Hodge suffered cuts and bruises. Patrolman Larry Hester investigated.
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