Whisper Through National Statuary Hall Capsulized in Capitol
The piece tours National Statuary Hall in the Capitol highlighting figures such as Benjamin Franklin Jefferson Davis Abraham Lincoln Robert E Lee Sam Houston Stephen F Austin Sequoya and John Gorrie. It notes the hall's quiet acoustics and the tapestry of founders warriors and builders from diverse backgrounds reflecting a shared national aspiration.
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Benjamin Franklin
Jefferson Davis
Abraham Lincoln
Robert E. Lee
William Jennings Bryan
Thomas Hart Benton
Sequoya
John Gorrie
Texas
Sam Houston
Stephen F. Austin
Buckskin
Thunder
Con
Tribute to Stephen F. Austin and state heroes in memorial row
The passage honors Stephen F. Austin as peaceful founder of Texas and reflects on heroes in marble statues. It contrasts monumental memory with human qualities, noting each state’s hero has a unique moment that may elude statuary capture as visitors recall Lincoln and Jefferson.
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Austin
Two Charged In Drug Cases In Cameron
Cameron police arrested two young men over the weekend for possession of marijuana. Tommy Pitts an 18 year old Cameron resident faced a $2000 bond after arrest near Fourth and Houston streets. Donnie Robbins of San Antonio was arrested at 12th and Houston on Saturday night and also charged with marijuana possession with a $2000 bond.
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Cameron
Tommy Pitts
Justice of the Peace
Jess Brock
Pitts
Fourth
Houston
Donnie Robbins
San Antonio
12Th
Wayne Brinkley
Bob Pilkey
Brock
Justice Court
Three Injured in Highway 36 Three-Vehicle Crash Near Burleson County
Three people were injured in a three vehicle accident Saturday night on Highway 36 near the Burleson County line. All victims were listed in fair condition at a Temple hospital after a cattle truck jackknifed blocking both lanes. The truck was driven by Emmett Harris of Sealy and was struck by a 1969 Mercury driven by Dan J Bradley of Cameron, who was hurt.
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Burleson County
Temple
Emmett Harris
Sealy
Dan J. Bradley
Cameron
Bradley
Yoemen Face Taylor Ducks In Friday Football Clash
Yoe meets the Taylor Ducks at home in a Friday 8 p.m. game coached by Caulley. The Ducks bring a larger, quicker offensive unit averaging 195 pounds with 202 pound line, challenging Yoe after summer practice and recent injuries. Key Yoemen players listed on offense and defense include Turner at QB and Whiteside at LH with Chubb and Trdy on the line and Vaculin Kopriva Chubb on defense.
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Taylor
Cauley
Chubb
Thweatt
D. Hornung
J. Trdy
M. Trdy
Horelica
Tumlinson
Jistil
Turner
Young
Whiteside
Rosemund
Alcoa Scholarships Open To Students
Alcoa Foundation offers two four year scholarships of 4000 dollars each for dependents of Alcoans in Central Texas. At Rockdale Works 26 scholarships have been awarded since 1953. Applications are at the plant and due to high school principals by Friday September 15. Eligible candidates are in the top half of their senior class or have at least a C plus average. Step-children in the employee's home may qualify.
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Bergeron
REACT Holiday Rest Stop Draws Thousands Of Cookies And Coffee
Labor Day weekend saw about 2300 motorists pause at the REACT rest stop south of Cameron for coffee and Coke. Volunteers served 1200 cups of coffee and over 1000 Cokes while cookies fed road weary travelers, with late Monday hours busiest.
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REACT
Cameron
Milam County
Club
Tickets On Sale For Yoe Game
Football tickets for the opening Yeeman game are on sale this week through noon Friday at the Yoe High School principal's office. Reserved seats are 2 dollars and general admission 1.75. Student tickets are 75 cents at school and 1.75 at the gate Friday night. Parking space at the southeast end of the football field is 3 dollars for home games. The southeast gate will be closed to traffic except for parking and admission tickets. No tickets sold at the southeast gate. A new parking lot space and gate open at the south end for ticket sales. Three gates will be open for tickets and one for parking. An accident report notes a 1971 Chevrolet driven by Edward McSwain of Bryan struck a vehicle, causing minor injuries to McSwain and no injuries to his wife. Marshal crash details recorded by Highway Patrolmen Larry Hester and Jerry Randall. An additional accident on Silver City road near 6:15 p.m. Friday involved Otis Ray Phillips of Cameron. no injuries.
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Yeeman
Yoe High School
Edward McSwain
Bryan
Bradley
Mary Marie Martin
Denver
Colo
Brent Martin
Scott and White Hospital
Temple
Martins
McSwain
Larry Hester
Jerry Randall
Rockdale
Silver City
Otis Ray Phillips
Cameron
Lone Star Gas Lowers Rate Increase Proposal
Lone Star Gas offers the city a 7.99 percent rate increase instead of 9.63 percent. Manager B L Edwards says this is the lowest possible bid while the company seeks an 8 percent return. Mayor Blake notes required Price Commission compliance before any raise and Edwards will draft an amended ordinance.
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Lone Star Gas
Lone Star Gas Co
B. L. Edwards
Cameron
Gene Blake
Edwards
Federal Price Commission
The
Price Commission
Blake
Central Texas
Milam County Residents Receive Social Security Benefits
Four thousand two hundred ninety Milam County residents receive social security benefits totaling 375 thousand dollars monthly and 4.5 million yearly as of January 1 1972. With a 20 percent increase, September benefits rise to 450 thousand monthly and 5.4 million yearly.
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Milam County
Jack Calvert
Temple
Bell, Coryell
Hamilton
Lampasas
Milam
San Saba
Calvert
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National Statuary Hall
Capitol Building
Confederacy
United States
F.M.L
Lincoln Memorial
Jefferson Memorial
Farmer's Gin
Yoemen
Marilyn Hank
Yoeman
Yoe
Taylor Ducks
Yeomen
Mexia
Ducks
Cameron Yoemen
LE - C. Williams
Schneider
Kopriva
Alcoa
React Holiday
Cummings
Rosemund S
Turner Taylor
Steven Weber
Darrell Haag
Tom Pavlik
Reggie Turner
Greg Quebel
Wayne Kubacak
Danny Kaspar
Larry Whatley
Gary Gossett
Allan Teichelman
John Marek
Rom Left
Front Row
Leela Komar
Robbie Perkins
Jeanette Handle
Margarite Michalka
Shirley Crook
Kathy Matula
Cindy Mitchan
Carolyn Perkins
Hack Row
J. C. Komar
Stewart Perkins
Charles Handle
Albert Michalka
Bruce Crook
Mike Trdy
Jim Woodum
Charles Kunz
Temple Social Security District
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