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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1970
Page
1
A Department of Health overview describes rock festivals as logistically challenging and health risky. It cites traffic jams sanitation shortages food safety and injuries from drugs heat and accidents at Bastrop Woodstock Livermore and Bethel events, urging better planning for future gatherings.
The Herald sends out new subscription renewal notices with a prepaid return envelope. Readers are instructed to detach the left side, insert remittance, seal the envelope, and mail it back without a stamp. The Herald covers postage and asks to disregard notices after renewal.
Ground soaking rains across Milam County boost cattle industry and winter pastures after a three month drought. Rain totals reach .58 to over 2 inches in parts, city gauge at 1.85 inches in 24 hours, with general Texas Central rains foreseen. Farmers expect improved pasture, plowing, and fertilizing conditions, while cotton harvest quality shifts to lighter grades and dove hunters express disappointment.
Milam County reports opening day of the dove season with hunters visiting from out of county over Labor Day weekend. Dale Moore Milam County Game Warden notes plentiful census results and heavy local activity in Ben Arnold Clarkson Buckholts Rogers Sandy regions. Shooting runs noon to sunset with landowners charging 1 to 4 dollars a day and leases averaging 2 dollars per acre.
Milam County will upgrade highways and farm to market roads with 179000 dollars in shoulder and seal coat work. US 77 from Falls county line to Cameron about 11.5 miles gets level up and seal coat on shoulders for 137700 dollars. US 79 from 2.1 miles west of FM 1786 to 1.1 miles west of SH 36 at Milano about 13.8 miles will receive seal coat on shoulders for 19500 dollars. FM 2095 from US 77 to US 79, 15 miles, will get seal coat for 21900 dollars.
The Governor's Committee on Traffic Safety produces findings on highway hazards and enforcement needs. Recommendations focus on driver education, seat belt use, and stricter speed limits to reduce crashes and fatalities statewide.
Cameron City Council accepts the resignation of Police Chief John Shearin effective September 15 as he moves to Georgetown. He thanks the mayor and council for three years of support. Truman White and Earl Beathard resign. Ken Butler hired to replace White. Special meeting planned to interview officers for promotion. The council also names a Board of Adjustments and accepts TX Highway Commission traffic-signal maintenance.
First United Methodist Church in Cameron hosted a noon fellowship dinner to honor area law enforcement personnel. About 200 attendees from Cameron Maysfield and Salem attended along with families of sheriffs deputies constables and state officers. The event highlighted community support for police amid mixed public attitudes.
Milam County receives drought assistance allowing grazing and haying on diverted acreage under 1970 annual programs. The county ASCS office requires producers to file an application and pay the value charge at filing before using diverted acreage. CAP land is excluded.
The Cameron Parent-Teacher Association will hold its first meeting of the school year Thursday at 7 30 on the high school tennis court The Yee High Band will perform from 7 to 7 30 The program includes introductions of school personnel board members and PTA officers Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
Red Cross bloodmobile comes to Methodist Fellowship Hall on Wednesday September 9 from 1 to 7 pm. Cameron’s quota is 71 units with a need for 96 prospective donors to meet it. Hospitals report rising blood usage in June July and August highlighting ongoing demand.
Twelve lettermen return for the 1970 Yeomen under head coach Hal Stanislaw with Robert Brashear and Edward Whitley among captains. A 30 man varsity roster includes quarterbacks and backs plus linemen, with six new JV players advancing and freshmen candidate Ernie De La Rosa showing promise. Practice begins at the Yoe field after classes.
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