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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1957
Page
6
Brownsville official Gene Sheets reports in 1957 that more than 8000 Valley residents receive monthly Social Security benefits totaling about 263 000 dollars. Growth linked to aging population and changes in eligibility, with 2 percent of those over 63 now drawing benefits or expected to when wartime pay ends.
The piece discusses how the word fast has multiple meanings causing confusion for children learning English. It explores rapidity, moral judgments, and phrases where speed and steadiness differ from conventional usage.
In November 1956 the highway commission ordered a complete economic analysis and report on a possible Houston to Brownsville expressway. A preliminary review outlines three routing options between Corpus Christi and Houston, including a near gulf coast route and a middle route.
U S scientists forecast future tech, predicting planes surpassing 2000 miles per hour at altitudes above 75000 feet. The Navy plans to launch space satellites in November, smaller than a spring outer space mission. A compact atomic battery may power a wristwatch for five years.
Summer barefoot play raises foot injuries among children. Tetanus or lockjaw can result from dirty puncture wounds. immunization with tetanus toxoid is advised. The article also includes unrelated legal notices from Cameron County Texas dated 1957.
The Board of Equalization will hold sessions at 8:00 AM on August 13 and 21 1967 to hear protests on real property taxes for the district. Property owners will be notified of dates to appeal and those not required to retest may speak August 19, 1957. Hearings occur at the Junior High and High School buildings as scheduled by the board.
Personal ads seek reliable man or woman to service automatic dispensers with 4 to 6 hours weekly. Income up to 600 dollars monthly with 1445 dollars cash ready. Nationwide Sales Co invites interviews in city and offers expansion aid. Other notices include rental inquiries, debt disclaimer, lease space, and waterfront cottage for sale or rent in Port Isabel area.
The Cameron County Fresh Water Supply District warns that as of August 1957 all pumps not connected to the district system must cease. Pumps may be used only with a tank installed per Texas State Health Department regulations. District office in Port Isabel provides regulations and information.
A notice states the writer will not be responsible for any debt or check written on the Blue Martin Motel by anyone other than themselves, named as Mrs. Linda Hempen. The statement emphasizes personal liability only.
Fragmentary OCR lists a publication detail from 1949 with names such as Steve Elam and Berrex Gemeron County. It references a post fee and a Marion or Cameron County locale, but readable content is limited and specifics are unclear.
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