20 Oct 1960
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1960
Page
1
A Cameron Arts Club article explains fallout from nuclear explosions as dust and debris that becomes radioactive. It outlines exposure risks, shelter options, and protection methods using earth, sand, concrete, or heavy materials to block radiation, plus steps to plan and stay in shelter until authorities advise otherwise.
The Cameron Yoemen travel to Caldwell Stadium for a Friday night clash with the local Hornets. Caldwell aims to defend home field and snap a skid as both teams seek a key win in district play.
Official Cameron readings show highs to 93 and lows to 59 with total precipitation 4.16 inches across a week. October dates logged 14 16 18 with rain amounts 2.03 1.97 inches. Yeomen hold 3-3 season mark entering first district game of the year. Hornets list includes Vic Barnett 214 pounds as heaviest and David Zgabay 138 as lightest with backfield at 153 pounds. Ed Lierman out for season with a separated collarbone. Amos Doskocil to fill in. Freshmen Bobby Nelson Larry Hillman and Mike Koranek sidelined indefinitely due to injuries.
unidentified prowlers broke into The Safeway store last Friday night and Irving's Dept Store Sunday night in Cameron. seven cartons of cigarets and about six wrist watches were stolen, with fingerprint samples taken at the scene. police report additional prowler sightings in two residential areas but no suspects yet.
William H. Gaston Milam County FHA supervisor told Cameron Lions Club that Milam County has strong potential for higher agriculture income. He cited an East Texas county that increased farm income by 1.2 million dollars and warned that income decline harms the local economy. He urged dairying, livestock growth, and soil rebuilding with fertilizer to boost yields noting two bales per acre locally versus three quarters on a neighbor farm using newer methods.
A Burton school bus carrying 24 Negro students overturned on US 79 SH 36 west of Milano around 11 p.m. Monday. Eight pupils were taken to St Edward's Hospital with three as minor injuries. all were later released after examination. Driver Campbell Francis 55 of Burton pulled off the road and lost control while turning. Two Burton buses were returning from the Texas State Fair when the accident occurred.
North Milam United Fund kicks off an 11 500 goal with about 30 workers at a coffee meeting. NM Fund President Hinton Pruitt and Campaign Chairman Richard Moseley urge a strong drive. Agencies include Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Red Cross Salvation Army Texas United Fund Area Charities and Cameron Library. The drive runs through October 30.
Cameron City Council approved 24 new stop signs and asked City Atty. Charlie Smith to contact Santa Fe Railroad about train speeds and crossing weed clearance. Officials also authorized Western hats for police, faster processing of fines, a 10 year lease extension for the Cameron Saddle Club arena, purchased a $571.50 Victor calculator, and noted improved drainage in northeast Cameron with planned further work. The docket and back fines were to be cleaned up by Chief Hoskins.
Yee High Library Club members elected officers for the 1960 61 school year with Pat McClaren as president Theresa Koranek as vice president Linda Ruth Tucker as secretary treasurer Janet Carol Jekel as reporter and Ann Riphoski as photographer.
The Cameron Herald invites readers to visit during Newspaper Week October 15 21 to learn how a newspaper operates. The piece reflects on the role of press, the drafting process from courtroom to barroom and the mirror like function of a daily paper for its readership.
Horse show results recorded Sunday at Wilson Ledbetter Park with judge Dick Schultz of Larnage. Multiple classes crowned champions including Shetland at Halter and Size at Halter with riders such as Charlene McDermott, Barbara Jo Hickman, Marilyn Hughes, and Paul Curtis McDermott among top finishers.
Donald Eastland of Hillsboro, district 87 Rotary governor, told Cameron Rotarians that Rotary Clubs in 116 countries promote understanding, good will, and peace. He noted more than 10,600 clubs conduct local service and that Rotary has awarded over $3.3 million in student fellowships since 1947, with 1,322 fellows in 68 countries studying abroad averaging $2,500.
The Herald announces a forthcoming centennial special edition detailing a century of changes in Cameron Milam County and in the newspaper itself. Old files are being searched for stories of the events and the people who shaped them.
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