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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1972
Page
2
Cameron Industrial Park expansion and urban renewal projects signal strong growth with housing starts and new clinics, supermarkets, and reconstruction. 1971 permits totaled 461000, with 1972 starts expected to reach near 2 million, driven by downtown investment and private sector confidence.
Rain reports across Milam County total 6.5 to 8.4 inches in the past 10 days. Ponds and tanks are near full and pastures are soaked. Elm Creek Watershed flood impacts prompted road closings but planned water control structures offer long term relief.
Rep John M Murphy introduces the Health Security Act of 1972 proposing federal funding and management of national health care to cover physician services inpatient care and essential supporting services for all Americans. The measure argues current costs and access issues require government action and cites infant and maternal mortality and life expectancy gaps as justification for reform.
Rangoon reports describe millions of Achatina Fulica snails infesting streets and crops since 1958, with cockroaches entering from abroad. Health officials warn against eating the snails due to rat lung worm. Authorities seek WHO guidance on eradication without relocation.
The Texas Department of Public Safety formed a specialized task force under the Criminal Law Enforcement Division to coordinate a statewide effort against commercialized motor vehicle thefts. A 15-officer Motor Vehicle Theft Section will pursue auto boat motorcycle heavy equipment mobile home and travel trailer thefts across the state with federal grant support through the Governor's Criminal Justice Council. The unit will operate from strategic locations statewide amid rising thefts and losses.
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