Shrimp Tales and Chamber Drive for Publicity
A local column reflects on the Chamber of Commerce completing a long publicity project for Padre Island Port Isabel and Brownsville. The author urges support for the 1955 Chamber drive, notes past drought and publicity contrasts, and praises the Chamber for its work despite a tight budget.
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Bill
Long Island
Chamber of Commerce
Port Rubel
Padre Island
Brownsville
Saturday Evening Post
Padre Islac
Furshermen’s Paradise
Texas
California
Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande
Gulf of Mexico
Port Isabel
Artansa Pass
Arzatas Pass
Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce
Port Isabel fish notoriety cited by mounted displays
The column notes publicity value in coastal fishing lore, then provides a detailed weekly shrimp and boat report from Port Isabel and surrounding ports. It lists catches by boat names, vessels and barrels, with notes on up and down traffic, plus a legal query on hiring for property data and a looming farm price support appropriation request by the Eisenhower administration.
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Dallas Aquarium
Port Isabel
Aransas Pass
Aquarium
Texas
Twin City Co- Op
Producer's Marine
Gulf Shrimp
Earl LeMaire
Louisiana
Brazos Fisheries
Frank B
WBP
Southport
Sam Houston
Texas Ranger
Mr. Dames
Ruby E
Brownsville
Bayside
Ewing
Barto No
Taurus
Helen Mac
Wanda Ginger
Jun R
Border Fisheries
Josie D
U S inventories dip below 1954 level amid ship contract approval
The January 1954 business inventories show a decline as the House Armed Services Committee approves a $1.317 billion ship contract. The action signals continued defense program momentum as vendors adjust production plans and the fleet build schedule proceeds.
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U. S
House
Armed Services Committee
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Raytheon
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Freel Dial
Johnson Motors
Charlie’s Sporting Goods
Fishing Tackle
C. E. Berry and
Clyde Privett
Ruby
Nat
Jerry
Y-Corral
Drive Inn
Williamson Seafood Market
Lock’s Bait Stand
Neer Causeway
Bayview Apartments
By Betty Weisenhaus
Marjorie
DIAL
Upper Valley
Ne ‘Dale
Brownsville Port
Hurricen Brimp Basin
Fort Isabel
Valley Transit CO
Jock
San Benito
General Bradley
Dubhe
Amalia
Captain Reval
John O'Callagar
Miss Linda
Elinor J
Mae Sherman
Estatex
Southern Spray
North Star
Linda
Ruth B
Say
Ella
Pike No. 2
Schmidt
Captain Walling
Mary B
Wilson’s
Bama
Mermaid
Three Pals
Conquest
Marine Mart
Cartesena
Zamora
Hess Diesel
Hubert G. Wright
Willacy County
Commissioners Court
Eisenhower
Congress
South Shore Drive
Romaine
Boat Service
J. H. Schmidt
Money and Banking
Los Fresnos
ORE
Rormen
Fred W. L. Petch
Southwestern Life Insurance Company
Charromstar
Boca Chica
HIWAY
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