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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1970
Page
1
Notes cite improving prospects for the downtown urban renewal program as final Part II papers reach Washington. Cameron Industrial Foundation continues a fundraising drive toward the $100000 goal, with $35000 still needed, amid a history of CIF results and regional HUD shifts.
The Missouri plan concept gains support from Senatorial candidate Shoya Bentsen of Houston who urges a 10 year record review of life-appointed judges to curb docket backlogs and judge performance concerns. Spiro Agnew campaigned in West Texas drawing mixed reactions from Governor Smith and local press in Lubbock.
Three Cameron students Gary Brantley Pat Hollas and William Mueck are among 45 eligible applicants from Milam County for two 3000 Alcoa Foundation college scholarships. Tests are set for November 7. The Selection Board led by Milam County Schools Supt H D Maxwell will name two winners and two alternates in spring.
A crowd of about 160 attended a marker dedication Sunday in Milam County honoring Edna W. Trigg, the first home demonstration agent in Texas. Speakers included Mrs. Eloise Trigg Johnson and Dr. John Hutchison, noting Trigg’s role in tomato clubs and early Extension Service work. A reception followed in the Cameron library.
Cameron Yeomen host West Lake Chaparrals in a 20AA tilt at Yoe Field. Cameron, 1-4 in only its sophomore varsity year, seeks a comeback after a 38-8 loss to McGregor. Chaparrals, led by Thad Joyner at QB, aim to build on roster depth and improve as a program.
A kickoff dinner launched the Cameron Industrial Foundation and Cameron United Fund drives with optimism. CIF seeks 35000 to finish an original 1966 goal. United Fund aims 10050 with 6200 pledged midweek. Volunteers contact individuals and plan a residential drive for October 26. Contributions may be mailed or picked up by donation calls.
The family of Lt. Thomas Hoffson, a Vietnam POW and Cameron native, asks Milam County residents to pressure North Vietnamese officials. Hoffson has been captive 26 months and has sent only three letters. The National League of Families urges letters to demand POW identification, release of the sick, impartial inspections, and free mail exchange.
Minor injuries were sustained by Monroe Mortimer and Mrs Pauline Friemel of Cameron when their vehicles collided at 8 am Tuesday at the intersection of SH36 US77 and North Fannin Street. Mrs Friemel, turning left from the highway, was struck and taken to St Edward Hospital for observation. Mortimer was not hospitalized.
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