Editorial on Cameron County officials against pension plan
The piece condemns county leaders for seeking a supplemental retirement plan and other benefits, arguing taxpayers are not wards and must pay only voluntary aid. It urges voters to reject pension expansions and recalls hypocrisy of officials who decry federal giveaways while pushing local handouts.
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Cameron County
Austin
Washington
Veterans Affairs
Seb
Sayenara
Army
Freedom The Real Priority in Political Campaigns
A historic citizen editorial argues that current candidates push collectivism over individual liberty. It criticizes proposals for more federal control, conscription, land use limits, and labor unions. The piece urges a return to individualism and constitutional freedom.
Conservation aid boosts low income farmers in 1949 program
The Agricultural Conservation Program offers low income farmers higher cost sharing up to 90 percent for conservation practices. Home garden projects are limited to one fourth to two acres. IRS issues a booklet on valuing donated property for tax deductions and explains fair market value for non cash gifts. The Interior Department outlines broad conservation and resource development goals for national security and economic growth.
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Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue Service
Salvation Army
Good Will Industries
IRS
Interior
Department of the Interior
Department
U. S
Keller Returns to Patrol Pay Rate Debate After July
Keller is rehired at a $350 rate amid disputes over his true status and six month probation. Commission members wrestle whether he is officially rehired, with Gonzalez noting no resignation. The Volunteer Fire Department cites no police cooperation and tempers flare over staffing as law and order hangs on sales tax.
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Keller
Sanders
Schremp
Juan Gonzalez
Probllm
Gonzalez
Motley
Port Isabel
Ambassadors Visit Pan American College Day
The article notes two ambassadors visiting the Pan American College for Pan American Day. It highlights the Uruguayan ambassador Juan F Uriart praising South Texas and expressing a wish to return. It also mentions the US ambassador to Uruguay recognizing creditable service in Mexico and Inter-American Affairs.
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Interior Department
Interior
Stewart Udall
United States
Uruguay
Mexico
Sully
Inter- American Affairs
Juan F. Uriart
Pan American College
South Texas
30th South Texas fishing tournament praised by readers
A letter to the editor lauds the 30th South Texas tournament for top catches including Randy Farenthold’s 527 pound blue marlin and John Walker’s near world record black fin tuna. Forty sailfish and other offshore fish were landed as 314 contestants enjoyed hospitality. the board thanks supporters.
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Randy Farenthold
Corpus Christi
John Walker
Galveston
South Texas
Dodie Hunter
Local Valley Training Leader Notes Community Growth
A longtime Valley mentor describes youth training for livelihoods and a locally available leader Quentin Bogart president elect of the college. He praises a soon to be completed gym and notes weather delays may push completion past October. A science teacher mentions discovering a new look down fish and reflects on ethnic naming and identity in culture.
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Quentin Bogart
Fugitive Taken At Port Isabel
John William Van Nostrand of Greenwood South Carolina was arrested at Port Isabel after resting on a felony charge. He waived extradition before Judge Des Ler and is held on a $3,000 bond as South Carolina authorities arrange transport to Brownsville.
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John William van
Greenwood
S.C
Cub
Take Precautions Before Vacation
County Home- detention Agent Men Smith advises homeowners to safeguard properties during trips. Suggestions include leaving shades normal, keeping some lights on, halting deliveries, mowing the lawn, holding mail, entrusting a key to a trusted neighbor, and notifying police of absence duration.
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Men Smith
Unsure remark on a fish deemed cute by sergeant
A speaker notes they have not seen a fish they consider cute, but concedes it may be so. They mention the first sergeant has called it cute and that they rarely argue with her, or win when they do.
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Congress
Capitol Hill
Washington
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