29 Nov 1976
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1976
Page
1
The Brady Herald via Rosebud News reports a mistaken ad for Rev. J. J. James with a sale line and contact details. After mockery from parishioners, the paper issued apologies correcting the text to the proper announcement and timing.
F M L prints a mistaken notice about a color TV sale by Rev J J James triggering outrage and a public denial. The town then learns the housekeeper tale and a subsequent classified ad for a housekeeper reappears with the same phone number.
Williamson County commissioners vote to stop the present ambulance service contract for Round Rock and Cedar Park in 1977 due to large deficits. They propose keeping stations if Round Rock and Cedar Park cover the year end deficit difference versus the Taylor station.
Three Austin residents died and five others were injured in a head on collision north of Lyons on Highway 36 last week. Investigating trooper said a car passed in a no passing zone near a hill crest and hit an oncoming truck. Both drivers swerved to avoid the crash and collided on the road shoulder.
A horse and a donkey were alive and standing after being hit by cars in two separate accidents near Hearne Sunday. No humans were injured, per a highway trooper. The donkey was crossing the road while the horse wandered in a lane.
Bell County auditor told commissioners last week that adult probation runs about four thousand dollars monthly in the red while prior financial reports showed a surplus, signaling bookkeeping inaccuracies over years.
Lampasas city council votes unanimously to reject Cablecom-General’s franchise proposal, with a councilman condemning the presentation as deceptive and no reconsideration until new figures are oriented to the council. In Coryell County, a grand jury urges tougher drug penalties near schools in its district judge report. Lott Fair Store adds clerks for Christmas shoppers after shoplifting arrests last week.
The Railroad Commission is studying a surface mining permit for Alcoa at Rockdale. A recommended order may be presented by December 22 to a three member panel. Alcoa's lignite mine fuels power for aluminum smelting and reclamation plans estimate 691.50 dollars per acre with land restored within 8 to 12 months.
The Visiting Nurse Association of Milam and Bell Counties schedules a December 6 and 7 workshop at Mary Hardin-Baylor for people seeking homemaker roles or those who care for the elderly. Limited to 20-30 participants, call 773-7403 in Temple to enroll. a Cameron and a Rockdale homemaker will be paid workers providing in home personal care.
A community program beginning January 1 offers light housekeeping meal prep shopping bill paying laundry and other services for seniors on SSI or eligible for SSI. Some clients will be visited daily or several times weekly. Shirley Holliman Crestview Nursing Home directs the workshop with Roy Boutwell speaking in Cameron.
Milam County has inoculated 3,500 residents against swine flu through county health clinics in Cameron Rockdale Thorndale Buckholts and in doctors offices. The Public Health Service urges 18 24 year olds to take two shots and children 3 17 to receive two doses four weeks apart but vaccine is scarce with only ten percent of demand supplied. Clinics run Mondays 1 4 45 p.m. and Thursdays 8 4 45 p.m. at the Milam County Health Department in Cameron and shots are free.
The Farmers Home Administration approved a 50000 grant to Southwest Milam Water Supply Corp to expand service around Rockdale. Total FmHA grants for the project reach 1255000 with a 650000 loan. 758 current customers expected to grow to 1100 after completion. Mark Towery says a new water well is finished and lines will be laid to serve rural customers.
A Bremond man, Joe Chemiel 52, was injured when his pickup overturned on a curve near Highway 77 one mile south of Ben Arnold around 7:30 a.m. He received emergency care at St Edward Hospital Cameron then was transferred to a Temple hospital. DPS Trooper Mil ton Wright investigated. A Milano man, Raymond Little, was charged with driving while intoxicated after a near head on collision on Highway 79 east of the Milano overpass. Delphine Walker of Austin was the other driver. There were no injuries. Trooper Don Wardlaw handled the investigation.
A Herald classifieds page spotlights bargains across categories. Readers can find deals on household goods cars and furniture with local listings and contact details for sellers and shops. Shops advertise price cuts and limited time offers.
Rep. Dan Kubiak reports on pre filed measures for the 65th Legislature to begin in January. He notes a shift toward state tax relief and utilities savings, including a four percent tax cut on gas and electricity for residents. He discusses a one cent per gallon fuel tax shift and a two year sales tax cut from four to three percent. He favors expanding the Minimum Foundation Program with a plan for state funding and future local relief, while signaling caution on long term revenue effects.
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