Death Claims Eddie Rosser
C. E. Eddie Rosser of Hobbs New Mexico and former Port Isabel resident died in an automobile crash April 10 in Wichita Falls Texas. Survived by wife Myrna and four children Charles E Deana Richard and Lucy. A 32nd degree Mason he worked for Dowell Chemical Co for nearly twenty years with work in Tripoli and Nigeria. Funeral and burial set for Belton Texas Thursday April 12.
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Ward
C. E
Eddie’’ Rosser
Hobbs
New Mexico
Port Isabel
Rosser
Wichita Falls
Texas
Myrna, Daugher
Charlie L. Waters
Brownsville
Charles E., Deana, Richard and
Lucy
Dowell Chemical Co
Tripoli
Nigeria
Belton
Easter Surfing Championships Set for Port Isabel Texas
The 8th annual Easter Surfing Championships will run April 20 to 22 in Port Isabel Texas with 300 plus participants and about 50000 spectators. Gulf Coast Surfing Association officers anticipate this as the biggest Gulf Coast surf contest for total entrants and prize value. Entry deadline is midnight Friday.
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Port Isabel
Texas
Bob Bryson Williamson
Gulf Coast Surfing Association
Johnny Richey
Gulf Coast
Social program cuts in Texas paused by HEW revisions
HEW regulations that would end social service programs for non welfare Texans are delayed after state governors mobilized opposition. The rules would have slashed services for the mentally ill children in day care the elderly and other needy groups potentially affecting nearly 100 000 Texans. Governor Dolph Briscoe warned tens of thousands could move onto welfare if the changes take effect.
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Washington DC
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Texas
Dolph Briscoe
Washington
Congress
National Governors’ Conference
House
Senate
Police Report Minor Accident on Adams and Masina streets
A 1962 Chevrolet pickup driven by Jesus Valdez of Matamoros ran a stop sign at Adams and Masina, colliding with a southbound 1970 Plymouth driven by Maria Zamora of Port Isabel. Zamora cited for no license. Valdez charged with no license and disregarding a stop sign. Officer Patroman Richard Zamora, Jr. investigated.
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Adams Street
Jesus Valdez
Matamoros
Maria F. Zamora
Port Isabel
Adams and
Masina
Valdez
Patroman
Richard Zamora, Jr
Social Security Answers 1973 Changes for Disabled Children
The Q and A outline new rules effective January 1973 allowing benefits to a child disabled before age 22 if the parent receives retirement or disability benefits or is deceased. Earnings affect only the claimant, not other family members, and checks begin at age 72 with earnings limited to prior months. Guidance covers disability after a worker’s death, student eligibility, and social security card updates.
All District Surfing Meet Announces April Entry
April 13 entry blanks available at surf shops or by sending a check to 9045 Katy Fay. Only paid up GCSA members may enter. Dale Dobson, U. S. Champion, will discuss surfing. Prizes and trophies exceed $1500. Points toward U. S. Championships. all entrants earn points.
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Sendiing
Katy Fay
Dale Dobson
U. S
Hatchery Feat: Black Drum Spawned In State Facility
Scientists at Olmito State Fish Hatchery near Brownsville report the first known spawn of black drum in a state hatchery. Biologists and staff induced spawning, fertilized eggs hatched March 12, and larvae began feeding within days. More brood drum are being collected to expand production for stocking freshwater lakes.
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Parks and Wildlife Department
Olmito State Fish Hatchery
Brownsville
Olmito Hatchery
Gulf of Mexico
First Satellites Launch Marked Space Age Start
On October 4, 1957 the Soviet Union orbited Sputnik I the first manmade satellite. On January 31, 1958 the United States launched Explorer I its first satellite.
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Soviet Union
United States
Jaycees Urge Locking Autos In Port Isabel Drive
Port Isabel Jaycees launch an anti car theft campaign led by Roger Villarreal. The effort urges motorists to lock ignition and doors take keys, remove valuables and credentials, and consider alarms in high theft areas to cut theft rates.
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Port Isabel
Villarreal
Desi Delgado Jr Named Jaycee of the Month
Desi Delgado Jr is named Jaycee of the Month for March while working as bookkeeper for Port Isabel Lumber and Hardware Co. A charter Port Isabel JC member he has won the Texas Ranger Spoke and Road Runner awards and is a candidate for local vice-president. Growing Bananas: an acre can yield 300 banana stalks weighing 50 to 125 pounds each.
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Mission Jaycees
Port Isabel
Richard Martinez
Arnold Cantu
Ray Garza
Bobby Reyna
Desi Delgado, JR
Jaycee
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Cecil Moses
Kika
Democratic Party
Carl Alberti
Environmental Congress
Harlingen
Rio Grande Valley
Harlingen High
Hawley Wolfe
Ecology Club
Soil Conservation Service
Edward E. Thomas
15Th
South
CPL
Bae
Aimezss
Portable Water
Aqua Still CO
P.O
Ries
Mir Ithl
Central Power and Light Company
Department Project
Robert Cooke
R. G. Mooney
Marine Fisheries Research Project
Bill Moncus
Jaycees
Island Drive-in
Island Blvd
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Barefoot Club
South Padre Island
General Electric
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