Weekly News Summary of Postwar Events Amid Strikes and Trials
Miners suspend a 14 day coal strike and return to work. A heart patient dies after a collapsed lung in Houston. Defense Secretary criticized over wartime logistics. Harlingen School head John Morgan faces federal obscenity charges. Irish rebels continue actions after Easter. Three New York papers strike but others publish to avoid blackout. Catholic demonstrators oppose Lodge as U S envoy to Viet Nam. U S per capita income reaches 2724 dollars.
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New York
Lighthouse Views and Growth Amid Island Town Efforts
Raymond R. Murphy writes of town progress from smoother streets and planned palm tree avenues to school achievements on honor rolls and valedictorian posts. He also notes Chamber of Commerce unity talks, a need for neutral negotiators, and the passing of local ad man Bob Meade.
Bridge Plan Is Approved in Cameron County
Cameron County Commissioners in a special session approved elevation plans for the Gateway Bridge. Preliminary plans will be drafted and presented within 45 days, County Engineer John Huth said. Port Isabel Commissioner Ted Hunt expects construction to start within 120 days.
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Cameron County
Gateway Bridge
John Huth
Port Isabel
Ted H Hunt
County To Collect Pledges For El Morillo Drain Job
Cameron County commissioners approve county as distributing agent for the El Morillo Drain project with the chamber of commerce to supply pledge lists. Treasurers office will hold funds in a special account and forward money to Washington to meet the local share. The move aims to reduce salinity in Rio Grande waters by about 49 percent. The court also mourns County Clerk H. D. Seago and receives the charter for the Cameron County Council of Governments regional unit to help liaison with federal agencies.
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Cameron County
Valley Chamber of Commerce
Jack Drake
el Morillo
Drake
Drain Committee
Washington
Rio Grande
Ted R. Hunt
Port Isabel
H. D. Seago
Hunt
Cameron County Council of Governments
Commissioners’ Court
Federal
Administratve
Hunt Will Head Council Seeks Eight Thousand Grant
Port Isabel official Ted R. Hunt is named president of the Cameron County Council of Governments as a plan to secure an $8,000 HUD grant. A 2/3 funding request aims to study drainage irrigation schools transportation and land use across six area counties. A temporary steering committee will include three mayors and labor and business reps with a May 16 regional unit formation target.
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Port Isabel
Ted R. Hunt
Cameron County Council of Governments, Incorporated
Leo F. Sanders
Vidal Lopez
Rio Hondo
W. E. Holley
la Feria
Department of Housing and Urban Development
W. M. Peterson
Brownsville
Arlington
Tex
Fairway Motor Hotel
McAllen
Hunt
Peterson
Thenee
Yeer Suring SY
District Honor Roll Students Named For Fifth Six Week
The Pont Isabel School District released its fifth six week honor roll list. Juniors Becky Kershaw and Marianne Bell lead with top marks, followed by sophomores Yolanda Baldo, Janet Bell, and others. Seventh grade, eighth grade, and younger students appear with names and near perfect grades.
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Pont Isabel
Pu’ Ines
Becky Kershaw
Yolanda Baldovinos
Linda Zimmerman
Joy Shafer
Teresa Zurita
Susan Smith
Linda Nussbaum
Jimmy Rock
Esther Kaevando
Rodie Mock
Katie Fine
Marianne Bell
Margarita Barrera
Janet Bell
Becky Byrd
Port Isabel Coast Guard Flotilla Hosts Raymondville Unit Cruise
Port Isabel CG Auxiliary Flotilla 72 entertained Flotilla 73 from Raymondville with a Sunday channel cruise aboard the Speedway. W W Zimmerman captained the voyage from Port Isabel to Port Browni svlle and back as photographers filmed sights along the route. On the return trip the Dick Lykes escorted out and ships in Brownsville Turning Basin loaded cargoes including the Korendyl Lov enija and Bataan. The group admired views of the water and shrimp basin and praised the outing and hospitality.
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Port Isabel
U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Raymondville
Speedway
W. W. Zimmerman
Port Brownsville
Dick Lykes
Brownsville
Korendyl
Lovenija
Bataan
Zimmerman
Mayor Bars Development of Wilcox Marina Area
Port Isabel city commission rejected Claus firm plans to develop the marina area near the causeway. Mayor Leo F. Sanders said Wilcox must fulfill a 1961 contract to fill, level, and stabilize submerged areas before any development.
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Port Isabel
William E. Claus
Fisherman’s Lodge
John Wilcox
Claus
Walter C. Hasse Jr
Brownsville
Aleman Jardin
Sanders
Wilcox
Robert Meade 53 Dies in Harlingen and Padre Island
Funeral services for Robert John Meade 53 of Harlingen and South Padre Island were held at St Alban's Episcopal Church Harlingen with burial at Mont Meta Memorial Park He died Sunday at Padre Island of a heart attack An advertising and public relations executive for Hygeia Dairy Co He is survived by his wife Dorothy Meade of Harlingen his son Jonathan M Meade of Harlingen and three daughters Dorothea a Texas International Fishing Tournament director Also a trustee of Harlingen's United Fund He helped develop South Padre Island and Sea Horse Harbor Lake Allen manager of parks and causeways called his death a tremendous personal loss.
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Robert John Je
Harlingen
Adre Island
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
Mont Mela Memorial Park
Hygeia Dairy Co
Padre Island
Dorothy Meade
Jonathan M. Meade
Dorothea
Barter Reports Police Activity for First Quarter
Port Isabel Police Chief Charles F. Barter presented a quarterly activity list to the city commission. The report records 25 traffic cases totaling 266 in fines with no major violations, plus 48 drunk cases and one firearm law violation. Breaches of peace added to a 1,261 fine total. felonies were few and burglaries noted in January.
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City Commission
Port Isabel
Charles F. Barter
Barter
Proce Ees
Aon Oh
Vacancies Filled On City Boards By Commission
Equalization was set by the commission to be held May 12 at the Water District office. The water district and school district boards will meet at the same time and place. Named to serve on the Board of Equalization were Mrs. Helen E. Williams, Mrs. Viola Guillot, and Ernest E. Mobley. Everett Sagnes was named an alternate member and Mrs. Gertrude Housing Authority were Ruben Torres, Paschal Perez, the Rev. F. L. Marlin, Cecil Moses, and Everett Sagnes.
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Commission
Water District
Helen E. Williams
Viola Guillot
Ernest E. Mobley
Everett Sagnes
Gertrude Housing Authority
Ruben Torres
Paschal Perez
F. L. Marlin
Cecil Moses
Cancer Crusaders Gratitude for 1966 Campaign Support
The 1966 Cancer Crusade committee thanks volunteers who raised funds and distributed educational literature. Key organizers included Mrs. Tom Urie for Laguna Vista work with Mrs. A A Pechacek, and Mrs. Nicola Rispoli directing at South Padre Island with several assistants.
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Cancer Crusaders
Tom Urie
Laguna Vista
A. A. Pechacek
Nicola Rispoli
South Padre Island
Mmes
Robert Auld
Walter R. Gay
Paul Leonard
George Kochis
Maureen Moore
Doris Kent
Bud Franke
Port Isabel
Sam Byrd
Victor Bulerez
Thelma Derr
Everett Saynes
Floyd Seals
Angel Helms
Mary Holland
Sabas Gonzales
Colley
Virginia Henderson
Arthur
Port Isabel Street Bumps Being Removed
Sanders praised Hunt for guiding crews who smooth out two rough burps on Port Isabel streets last week. Road workers removed major bumps on approaches to the city at the mayor's request and residents noted improvements on Maxon and Powers Streets.
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Port Isabel
Leo F. Sanders
Ted R. Hunt
Hunt
Sanders
Maxon
Powers
Port Isabel Senior Wins Texas Council Slide Rule Award
Port Isabel High School senior Sergio Helms has been named a recipient of the Texas Chemical Council slide rule award. He is among 130 Texas seniors to receive the honor, which will be presented at the high school during Houston events. The program, in its 12th year, honors students advancing in science chemistry and mathematics and encourages continued study in these fields. Helms plans to study electrical engineering in college.
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Maria Zurita
Carolina Ramirez
Port Isabel High School
Cecil Roundtree
Zurita
Port Isabel
Texas Council
Sergio Helms
Texas Chemical Council
Helms
Texas
Houston
Ceive
TCC
Sergio
Port Isabel Student On UT Engineering Honor Roll
Terry Soren Christensen of Port Isabel is named on the University of Texas College of Engineering honor roll for the first semester of 1965.66. Dean John J. McKetta lists Christensen among 222 students nationwide achieving honors.
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Terry Soren Christensen
Port Isabel
University of Texas College of Engineering
John J. McKetta
United
Fishing Mishap Hits Crewman Aboard Miss Ruth
Librado Garcia, 32, of Laguna Keights, suffered an eye injury while working aboard the Fs V Miss Ruth and was rushed to Mercy Hospital in Brownsville. A fish-hook was lodged in his eye but reportedly removed and he is resting comfortably. The Miss Ruth entered the channel about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday during fishing operations.
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Librado Garcia
Laguna Keights
Mercy Hospital
Brownsville
Miss Ruth
Rush Garcia
Real Crazy Combo Groovey Kids Cut Wax in Port Isabel
Six Port Isabel boys aged 13 to 17 form a band known as The Crazy Boys They handle over $1,000 worth of gear and have played local dances in six months They auditioned for a McAllen recording firm and had their wax cut this week Their future depends on reception beyond the valley
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Port Isabel
Gae
Florencio Rivera Jr
Santana Galvan Jr
Rosendo Martinez
Balde
Mar Torres
Silverio Gonzalez
Manuel Rivera
McAllen
Florencio Rivera Sr
Monroe
Mrs. Rivera
Crazy Boys
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Carmen Kaevando
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Margarita Rosales
Tim Gibbs
Felecia Gay
Guadalupe Medina
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Mark Figueroa
Katy Garza
Miguel Gomez
Sixto Castillo
Naomi Owens
Wilcox Marina
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