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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1973
Page
2
Residents in Milam County report multiple UFO sightings by several witnesses. Observers describe varied shapes colors and movements, suggesting unknown energy sources enabling hovering acceleration and rapid changes in form.
Lengthening The String notes Kathryn Kahler, Herald student editor, named editor of Tulane University’s newspaper. It places her among former editors from Texas universities and mentions other Herald students excelling in campus journalism. It concludes with a brag on Kate Kahler and a satirical excerpt about Americans.
Governor Briscoe makes public an eight volume land use study prepared for former Gov. Preston Smith in 1972 at a cost of 99500. The report suggests three approaches to land management including delegation to local governments and centralized state control. It notes federal regulation could rise if Texas fails to lead. The release follows a court-ordered demand to publish and notes the study’s political sensitivity.
Letter writer argues times are out of joint as energy conservation ideas mix with everyday life. He mocks proposals like weekend service station bans and Sunday car use while noting high firewood prices and the absurdity of rationing both heat and fuel. He suggests moving south to Florida as a final joke.
A reader notes a Rio de Janeiro youth’s worm detector is not new. He recalls a Leesville Louisiana device from 20 years ago: a 3 foot steel rod with a wooden handle and wired end used to draw earthworms from ground for fishing.
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