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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1971
Page
1
A narrative piece outlines sweeping changes in Cameron amid rising female empowerment and industrial growth. It lists notable residents and figures from cities like Buckholts Maysfield Temple Huntsville Austin Kerrville Houston San Antonio Dallas and others, highlighting a sense of national modernization and urban renewal.
The city council approved a 330 595 budget for 1971 72 up 28 544 from last year s 302 051 Revenue sources include 78 002 from taxes assessed values 51 655 carry over from general fund 129 658 and 55 000 estimated from a 1 sales tax to total 200 937 Other revenues cover delinqu ent taxes police fines street department garbage electric and plumbing inspections and bond transfers from water and sewer departments Street department expenses total 56 224 Cemetery 4 238 Fire department 15 171 for truck driver marshals repairs and supplies
The Salvation Army, funded by Cameron United Fund, begins a $10 400 drive in October as one of six agencies supported locally. An annual budget allocation of 2100 supports local welfare and statewide services, with aid for groceries lodging utilities rent and medical needs. Disaster relief and rehabilitation programs are described along with a hospital case update and city budget items including police and sanitation funds.
Camer on plan recommendations cite under sized sites for the high school and two elementary campuses. They urge land acquisitions between 10th and 15th Streets and east of Washington Avenue. A proposed reorganization would shift Henderson and Ada structures to junior high and create a joint junior senior high facility east of Washington.
The Yeemen travel to face unbeaten West Trojans at 8 p.m. on the road after last Friday’s trench battle. Injuries include Lonnie Scott ill and David Hollas limited knee rehab. Last week Cummings led rush with 63 yards on 11 carries and Knight had 79 on 19 runs as Whiteside and Turner chipped in with receiving and kicking duties.
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