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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1969
Page
3
Aluminum demand drives Alcoa expansion in Great Britain and Milam County. The article notes the metal’s rising use, the shift in local payroll, and the spread of aluminum plants worldwide including Rockdale Works and overseas sites.
Rogers plans a bond election for 100000 to expand its sewer system. The mayor and council say the current system dates from the 1940s and some lines are 50 to 60 years old. The move aims to support growth between Temple and Cameron and serve new areas.
The piece condemns Mr Stewart and his plan to expand the Capitol with offices and amenities, arguing restoration of the West wall is preferable. It denounces cost overruns on related projects, calls for curbing his expansion, and warns of tax-payer burden amid inflation.
In the 61st Legislature session HB 53 first title of the Family Code was enacted. Rep. Dan Kubiak reports that key provisions were passed, with Lt. Gov. Barnes poised to run and Gov. Preston Smith seeking a second term. HB 53 tightens marriage rules and adds a faultless divorce ground. Other measures include SB 464 on divorc e venue, HB 533 federal juvenile information release, HB 467 schooling on crime, HB 1074 penalties for truancy, HB 9 adoption hearing date change, SB 9 probate code tweaks, and SB 32 ethics standards and teacher practices commission.
Cameron Rotary Club heard Mrs. Don Humble discuss five years of CISD social work aiding about 500 students in poverty. She urged fluoridating Cameron water, noting reduced cavities, a vote approved, with endorsements from the Texas Medical and Dental Assns. Supt. Dodson cited 1959 football players tutoring underprivileged students.
District Judge W C Wallace appointed attorney Robert Elliott to defend David M Elliott of Austin on narcotics possession charges. Elliott and two Austin men were indicted for growing marihuana near Thorndale. Trial date not set. Morris Spriggs appeared. theft charge dismissed for lack of evidence. Deese of Thorndale failed to appear. charged with attempted burglary.
The House Agriculture Committee salutes Poage for advancing rural telephone service as the REA marks twenty years since President Truman signed the REA Telephone bill. A Swenson Texas antique phone, donated by the National REA Telephone Association and NTCA, honors his efforts. Frances Poage and other committee members attended the ceremony with tributes from association leaders.
Private home workers such as maids cooks and babysitters are covered by social security if paid at least 50 dollars per quarter. Employers must report earnings and taxes to the IRS by the quarter end, furnish annual wage statements, and can obtain forms from the IRS.
We express sincere appreciation for visits calls food prayers and sympathy in the loss of our beloved daughter sister and aunt The family thanks Bro Lafferty for prayers and Marek Burns for courteous service signed Mr and Mrs W A Heath and family
Tickets go on sale this week for the annual Highway Fellowship sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce to honor local and district highway representatives. The supper will be 7:30 p.m. November 20 at Methodist Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $1.59. Joe Hanover, district Highway Engineer, will report on present and future highway plans.
A report recalls a PTA Symphony Club gathering at Mrs. Genera s home with city officials present, a Day at the Cotton Palace visit, and a $2,800 Rural Aid Fund grant. Cameron High debate weighed fat versus lean with named students, and voters approved a $25,000 Air Park bond years ago. The Nilleen Kangaroos crushed Yee men 3 to 0 amid postal changes.
Directors of Lone Star Gas Company met in Dallas on Thursday November 6 1969 to declare a quarterly dividend of 28 cents per share of common stock payable December 8 1969 to shareholders of record November 21 1969. Consecutive dividends have been paid on common stock since April 1912.
An organizational meeting for Buckhelts American Legion Auxiliary is announced for 7 30 p m Monday at the Legion hall. Special guest will be the 11th District Auxiliary president. The Regular Legion Post meeting and deer supper follow at 7 30 p m Tuesday November 11. Melvin Allison urged all members and their wives to attend the Veterans Day gathering.
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