Is South Padre Island a safe place to visit
Editorial argues South Padre Island is as safe as any tourist area but lacks local ambulance and first aid services. It urges action before July 4 holidays to establish a permanent ambulance facility and improve medical care for visitors and residents.
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South Padre Island
Port Isabel
Laguna Heights
Laguna Vista
Bayview
Los Fresnos
Brownsville
San Benito
Padre Island
Haven of Rest on South Padre Island Draws Praise
The weekend crowd on the island saw no substantial misconduct. only a few minor incidents occurred. Policing and services were praised as weather and conditions attracted visitors. The piece extols South Padre Island as a peaceful haven amid national strife and predicts a bright, growing future.
Credibility Gap Widened Over Any Place Any Time Pledge
The letter criticizes President Johnson for delaying a peace meeting by changing terms after Hanoi named a place. It argues the president must honor the any place any time pledge or admit a mistake, warning that further delays put American youths at mortal risk and urging action now.
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Johnson
Hanoi
We should avoid big labels on student riots
The piece argues against broad interpretations of student riots across the world and warns against untempered activism. It cites examples from Europe and Asia to show how rioting is often blamed on ideology, while urging restraint to prevent societal jeopardy and further authoritarian backlash.
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Czechoslovakia
Poland
East Germany
Madrid
Franco
Tokyo
Hitler
Europe
Mao
China
Grant Approved for Valley Parks Development in Hidalgo County
A $190 750 federal grant for Anzaldua Dam and Delta Lake parks in Hidalgo County gains 50 50 matching funds from the county. The $381 500 two stage project includes picnic units play areas softball fields boat ramp and docks trails pavilions restrooms roads and utilities with renovations to an existing restroom. The grants bring total local projects approved under the Federal Land and Water Conservation Act to 26.
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Austin
Anzaiduas Dam
Delta Lake
Hidalgo County
Will Odom
Parks and Wildlife Commission
Anzalduas Dam
Odom
Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
U. S. Department of the Interior
Kika's Newsletter Valleyite Delegation to Hawaiian Conference
Washington columnist announces plans to join U S Mexico Interparliamentary Union meeting in Honolulu as a working delegate. notes Spanish fluency aids talks with Mexican peers and mentions accompanying Lucille. He reflects on street riots, urging law and order and condemning violence while praising resilience of American institutions.
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Honolulu
U. S. - Mexico
Interparliamentary Union
Washington
Capitol
White House
America
Adjust Deduction To Equalize Tax
Wage earners who owed extra tax for 1967 should review their income tax withholding. Prompt action before 1968 will resolve many tax problems next year. IRS official Harrison Ewing says those owing are often from non wage sources and no estimated tax was filed. File Form W-4 or adjust exemptions to increase withholding. or agree with employer to withhold extra each pay period.
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Harrison Ewing
Internal Revenue Service
Harlingen
Texas
IRS
Tornado Season Here Again Says Safety Official
A Texas DPS safety official warns that peak tornado season is near. State figures show Texas led the nation with 232 tornadoes last year, including 124 in September tied to Hurricane Beulah, and records detail monthly totals from 1966 to 1967. A safety circular on tornado rules is available via local Civil Defense offices.
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Austin
C. C. Layne
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texans
United States Weather Bureau
Texas
Layne
Department of Public Safety
Veterans Benefits Answers for WW II and Korea Veterans
Page 2 Port Isabel Press April 18 1968 answers VA questions. A 61 year old cannot convert to Modified Life Plan after age 60. Army service 1956 59 questions GI Bill business loans. Post Korean GI Bill excludes business loans. SBA may offer loans. contact VA or Veterans Assistance Center for help.
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Small Business Administration
U. S. Veterans Assistance Center
VA Office
Mobile lab tests crops as season changes in Texas
Texas State Department of Agriculture deploys a modern mobile laboratory that follows the growing season to rapidly detect harmful residues in foods water and livestock feeds. The agency pursues service programs, marketing initiatives and standards to protect consumers and support Texas agriculture.
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College Station
Texas State Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agriculture
Department of Insurance, Statistics and History
TDA
Texas Agriculture
Commissioner of Agriculture
John C. White
Texas
Valley Chamber Proposes Two Way Push To Boost Business
Weslaco readers learn the Valley Chamber of Commerce publicity committee plans an advertising campaign starting Oct 1 and a second meeting April 22 to discuss costs. A Valley group will visit San Antonio and the HemisFair to study ways to attract visitors to travel to the Valley.
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Weslaco
Valley Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Tudy
Free Acts at HemisFair Highlight Fiesta Lagoon Shows
HemisFair offers free acts for visitors with water ski shows four times daily on Fiesta Lagoon. The Flying Indians perform on a 114 foot pole while various groups entertain around the grounds. Daredevil Henry LaMothe, 65, dives from a 40 foot tower into 17 inches of water, with past appearances in Peru Italy Canada and Chile. He is set to perform twice early for six weeks starting May 1.
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Fiesta Lagoon
Henri LaMothe
Peru
Italy
Canada
Chile
U. S
Time to Plan with Wisdom and Stronger Judgment
We must use our time and strength with good judgment. There is time enough to accomplish what lies ahead if we allow God to work through us. Let this day become our living realization as we proceed with purpose.
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God
Delaying Gall Bladder Surgery Fear Prompts Advice
A reader describes two year delay for gallbladder removal due to fear. Dr. Coleman urges returning to the doctor, discusses dangers of delaying surgery, and reassures that surgery can be the simplest treatment when needed. He notes fear often exceeds real risk and encourages open discussion with the surgeon.
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King
Thunderstorms Advice and Public Notices
Weather guidance urges calm during storms and staying indoors away from appliances while lightning poses the greatest danger. Also advised is avoiding dry creek beds due to possible flash floods. The piece mentions HUAC functions led by Joe Pool and notes a Washington curfew shutting bars and clubs during unrest.
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Weather Bureau
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U.S
Kika’s Newsletter
Washington, D. C
Mexico
Lucille
Texas Department of Agriculture
Valley Business
HemisFair
Bayside Lumber Company
Dr. Coleman
Whittenburg
LA Verne
Tropical Fish
Palm Village
HUAC
House Committee OF
House
United States
Congress
Joe Pool
Dallas
White Sands Motor Lodge
PIZZA
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