This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1973
Page
2
All departments number AC 817 697-6671 lists contact details and service policy. The text records second class mail status for Cameron Texas and publication schedule with annual subscription rates for Milam Trade Area seven dollars and elsewhere eight dollars.
Milam County officials announce bid calls for two east side projects in Cameron. A new jail will replace the long-standing facility, and the remaining McLane Warehouse will be demolished to clear space for a jail annex and off street parking. Revenue sharing funds fund the improvements shaping the east courthouse area and cotton gin warehouse district. A new street between remaining buildings will improve Little River Valley views and the county’s image.
The Cameron Public Library studies widening use of pocketbooks, adds to periodical lists, and considers microfilm viewing. A $6000 funding boost for books is planned. Pocketbooks prove popular and inexpensive, aiming to drive readers to the main collection while expanding access to national papers and magazines. Microfilm offers varied research uses. The library aims to strengthen its role as a community information hub.
Rep C W Young of Florida urges publication of all teller votes as reform in 1970 ended anonymous voting. The piece argues against reducing recorded votes and warns it would mask how officials vote, calling for mailable voting records and public candor from Congress and officials.
Gov Dolph Briscoe issues an executive order creating the Division of Rural Community Services within the Texas Department of Community Affairs. Raymond Prewett will head the new division to assist rural communities with state and federal agencies and develop rural policy. The move expands the Texas Industrial Commission with three rural members and outlines responsibilities for aiding rural areas and coordinating resources.
The U S Post Office Department released postage stamps in 1847 but many postal charges were still paid by the recipient at delivery, reflecting early prepaid and recipient payment practices.
A letter to the editor jokes about mandatory car safety belts and tech tied to ignition. It envisions coded cards, breath alcohol tests, and remote controls delaying starts. The writer jokes about rising prices and quotes an economist about burning the candle at both ends, ending with a personal anecdote.
A public service feature by the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas explains that bankruptcy erases about two billion dollars in debts annually but does not touch taxes under three years old, alimony and child support, false statements, and willful and malicious injuries.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.