29 Nov 1973
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1973
Page
1
Cameron defeated Rosebud-Lott 27 to 15 at Yee Gymnasium after trailing 13-6 at halftime. Cameron used a height advantage to close the game, scoring 21 points to R L's 2 in the final 16 minutes, while Rosebud-Lott struggled with cold shooting.
F.M.L. team showed poise turning second half into disciplined basketball. Yeomen expect varied strategies to negate height and shooting. Possible away game battles remain unsettled amid high stakes and smart coaching.
Texas A and M climatologist John F. Griffiths forecasts a milder winter than last year as fuel shortages persist. He cites National Weather Service records showing no two consecutive extremely cold winters in 42 years and notes last year was the coldest on record.
President Nixon urged voluntary Sunday and Saturday night gasoline sales bans to begin December 1 while awaiting possible mandatory action. Some Cameron stations already close Sundays. others plan a wait and see approach. Several owners pledge to close or stay open with caveats for labor, trucking needs, and safety concerns about fuel cans.
Post Office Department faces delays as its Christmas mail dates are adjusted amid the nationwide energy crisis after an initial flyer advised earlier sending.
In late October a Soviet underground nuclear detonation on Novaya Zemlya rattled Lahti and Kouvola Finland, with shaking apartments and swinging furniture. Seismologist Ilkka Noponen noted two big bombs in autumn, sparking concern over safety and potential new dangers in Finland.
A large Central Texas crowd is planned for a Thursday reception in Rochdale honoring Rep Dan Kubiak and his wife Zana. State officials and lawmakers led by House Speaker Price Daniel Jr. are expected, with tickets $10 per couple at the Rockdale VFW Hall from 7 to 10 pm.
The Cameron PTA schedules its annual Christmas program for Tuesday December 4 at 7 30 p m in the Ben Milam cafeteria. Mrs Thomas Dusek and her fourth grade music class will present the program.
Milam County readers receive a supplement outlining fallout shelters and procedures for a nuclear attack. The booklet lists shelter buildings in Cameron and Rockdale, explains fallout and siren signals, suggests home shelter setup, and urges families to keep a copy ready.
Milam County arts feature highlights Marjorie Wardlaw in Hanover who built a home business from dried arrangements. She crafted 12 inch cedar trees, miniature rugs, and early American decorations using field flowers, cedar branches, glycerin, and wire frames. The scene includes dolls, wrapped packages, and a tiny red wagon.
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