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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1972
Page
1
A Rosebud News straw poll shows readers broadly support a proposed 4 raglanes correctional school and facility. The Texas Department of Corrections plans a regional inmate education campus to serve those nearing release within the Heart of Texas Council of Governments area.
Two McGregor students at Texas A&M University Layn e Kruse and William Wade have been named Rhodes Scholars among thirty two U S nominees. The award supports two years of study at Oxford and marks national recognition for academic excellence.
Hearne Police Department receives an eight piece uniform set with helmets shields bullet proof vests and tear gas launcher funded by a 75 percent grant from the Criminal Justice Council through the Brazos Valley Development Council. The equipment may be deployed in emergencies or disasters anywhere.
In a special Saturday election Clay chose Mary F. Mack as mayor 42 to 19. Five unopposed aldermen were elected and on July 22 voters approved incorporation by 54 to 23, enabling the new town government to begin official business.
Somerville trustees discussed discipline issues at the October session. Abusive language and misconduct occurred in school and at local football games. Concerns about restroom monopolization and milling inside the stadium were raised, affecting patron comfort. Officers were asked to be more evenly dispersed at games.
Alcoa donated about 10 acres in Meadowbrook Addition toward Rockdale’s new 47 bed hospital. Fred Bergeron of Rockdale Works said the company views the hospital as a vital community addition. The Alcoa Foundation previously contributed $100,000 to the building fund.
Milam County outreach clinic in Cameron celebrates its first full year aiding former Austin State Hospital patients to remain at home. Caseload rose from 45 to 68 with only one patient returning to hospital. Key staff includes Dr Z M Josephs and Norma Wallace with Nona Miller and Mildred Baker. weekly psychiatry consulting from Josephs.
Cameron PTA program at Ben Milam lunchroom features three Texas Department of Corrections inmates presenting a 7:30 p.m. talk on dangers of illegal drugs. The trio, ages 17 to 21 and first offenders, share life stories and prison consequences to deter youth. funded by a Governor's Council grant, part of a statewide tour reaching junior and senior high assemblies.
Milam County voter rolls reach 9 729 as of October 7 with 1968 9 637 and 1970 9 099 previous counts. Texas officials project statewide turnout between 3 500 000 and 3 700 000 for the November 7 general election.
Halloween safety advice from the Insurance Information Institute urges parents to escort young children, use flashlights, bright clothing, reflective tape, and widen mask eye holes. Motorists should drive slowly, watch for children, honk on dim streets, and back out cautiously.
Cameron Police Department issues a warning about throwing water balloons on Halloween night. Chief Felipe Martinez notes fines of 27.50 dollars for balloon throwing as several windshields were broken by the projectiles.
An open house Sunday October 29 showcased the Marian Professional Building near St. Edward Hospital. Dr. S H Richardson and Dr E Douglas Perrin recently opened offices in Unit A and Unit B respectively. Urban Construction of Houston built the $172 930 facility with a $165000 building cost and a $5000 parking lot.
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