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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1972
Page
1
Dirt flies in Cameron Industrial Park as school expansion and housing developments proceed. Residents discuss modernization and growth while a tone of optimism runs through town. Quotable lines and proverbs mirror community views on progress and belief.
City police and patrolmen investigated multiple weekend collisions with no serious injuries. A near head on crash on Little River bridge Friday involved Mrs. Frank Hanel and Mrs. Connie Seelke, with no injuries. Saturday a collision near the radio station left Mrs. Sophie Riley with a broken ankle after a Beckhusen pickup was hit by a Saucier car. Sunday night a one car ditching on Farm Road 486 left Mrs. Rose Robison with a broken arm. Also, Alcoa’s Rockdale plant lands a $15.66 million Navy contract for chemical aluminum powder production.
Rep. Price Daniel Jr., son of the former governor and U S Senator, appeared before Cameron Rotarians Wednesday and attended a morning coffee reception as part of his legislative profile for the 1973-74 session.
The Yoemen face Gatesville Friday at Yoe Field at 8 00. Gatesville brings a strong passing attack and a large backfield with Randy Smith and Larry Brown. QB John Gann is their top passer and Davidson is a skilled flanker. Gatesville also pressures with a stunting defense after a win over Copperas Cove.
The Cameron School Tax Office has relocated to the former Dr. S. H Richardson offices on North Fannin.
The city council rejected Lone Star Gas terms and pressed for removal of a rate adjustment clause in a 7.99 percent increase offer. A contingent acceptance depended on removing the clause, which passed unanimously. Mayor Blake signed Cameron Day Care Center Day and urged equipment upgrades, water and sewer extensions, park improvements, and periodic permit reviews.
Milam County and its cities stand to receive about 270 453 dollars from a 30 billion federal revenue sharing bill approved last week. Local officials split on the program with some seeing relief for finances while others fear weak strings and expanded general funds. Senate comments from Tower and Bentsen highlight support and opposition. Poage’s newsletter denounces the plan as a potential fiscal time bomb and tax burden.
About 40 residents attended a town meeting on the proposed school bond issue in Ada. James Camp and Calvin Cobb outlined renovation plans, discussed auditorium costs, air conditioning options, and the gym’s suitability for events while stressing citizen involvement before final plans.
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual reception for new school personnel. It will occur Friday after the Cameron-Gatesville football game, inviting the public to meet teachers, administration, and staff. The Homemaking Department on Yoe Campus will host the event.
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