Air War and Domestic Tensions Dominate Weekly News
The week reports intensified air combat over North Vietnam with U S airmen facing heavy losses and village objections to bombing. Congress faces a reversal on Un American Activities hearings while reservist call up is debated. The stock market slides amid waning confidence and airline workers vote on a new strike settlement to end a month long walkout. The New York Herald Tribune suffers from labor management strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon
Views From The Lighthouse Reflects On Local Medical Care
In a strong opinion piece Raymond R. Murphy argues the Port Isabel area needs better medical facilities after a tragic pilot crash near Laguna Vista. He criticizes hospital responses in Dolly Vinsant Hospital and Lamd, urges quicker transport, and urges local residents to address gaps in care and funding.
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Dluster
Francisco A. Gracia
Laguna Vista
San Benito
Dolly Vinsant Hospital
Port Isabel
Dolly Virsant
Brownsville
Lan
Avely
Geo Fiscal
Peg
Children of Israel
Sons of Nursing
Sathe Mo
Port Isabel teen recalls slow response to burn victim
A 17-year-old Port Isabel youth describes delays by Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital attendants in aiding Francisco A. Gracia after a duster plane crash near Laguna Vista. He details waiting minutes as bystanders and staff allegedly argued about care before rapid transfer to Galveston.
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Port Isabel
Dolly Vinsant Hospital
San Benito
Francisco A. Grace
David Williams
Robert Williams
Gracia
Laguna Vista
Wil
Francisco A. Gracia
Jone van Vleet
Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital
Williams
Mr. Gracia
Miss van Vleet
Galveston
Credaee Ons Deans
Ee Saas Heights
John
Postal Employment Examination Local Area
Port Isabel and Brownsville area announce a Civil Service examination for postal clerk and carrier jobs. Applicants must reside in the delivery area or be bona fide patrons, be at least 18, and meet citizenship rules. A written test and road test are required to show driving ability and physical fitness.
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Port Isabel
Los Fresnos
Ruth Mras
Mias
Brownsville
Board of
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
U.S. Post Office
Cail School Plans Enrollment Session
Cail School schedules an enrollment session at 10 a.m. Friday September 2 1966. Classes run daily 8 30 to 11 40 in the educational building. Monthly tuition is 16 dollars with a 5 dollar materials fee per semester.
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Cail
District Student Registration Preview And Schedule Dates
All grades from 1 through 6 register Sept. 1 along with new students who should bring report cards and birth certificates plus health records. Seniors and juniors may pick up schedules Aug. 22 to 25 with specified hours. All new junior high and high school students register Aug. 26 in two sessions.
Park For La Feria Is Studied For Arroyo Colorado Plan
Cameron County Commissioners vote to pursue a $36,000 La Feria park tied to the Arroyo Colorado Watershed Plan. Port Isabel's Ted Hunt says the move could boost support for a bond issue. The plan, under county or district proposal, may share some costs with federal funding. voters must approve.
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Cameron County
la Feria
Port Isabel
Ted Hunt
Arroyo Colorado
Tio Cano Lake Park
Ead
Los Fresnos Lions Sponsor Peace Essay Contest
The Los Fresnos Lions Club and Lions International sponsor a peace essay contest with $50,000 in prizes. First place awards $25,000. Open to area youths 14 to under 22 as of January 15, 1967. Submissions due by December 10, 1966 to John E. Eagar. Eight district winners earn $1,000, travel to Chicago, and a gold medal.
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Los Fresnos Lions Club
Lions International
Los Fresnos
John E. Eagar
Grover C. Shanks
Morrison Asman
Bill Johnson
Eager
Chicago
Port Isabel Mayor Urges Separate Trash for Dust Relief
Port Isabel Mayor Leo F. Sanders urges residents to separate weeds and tree limbs from other trash to allow a separate collection. Cut vegetation would be moved to dust origin areas to form a break against blowing debris and help persuade engineers to fund dust relief programs.
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Port Isabel
Leo F. Sanders
Financial Totals for Causesway and Yearly Comparison
The report shows month totals of 21,050 and 19,517, year total 243,142 with a grand total of 2,737,662 and prior year 2,491,583. Data appears to summarize monthly and annual revenue or expenditure figures across periods.
Five Day Forecast Sees Near Normal Temperatures
Temperatures will average near seasonal normals with little daily change. Normal highs are 98 degrees, lows around 73. No significant precipitation is expected.
School Board Approves 526110 Dollar Budget for 1966-67
The Point Isabel Independent School District board unanimously approved a 526 110 budget for the 1966 67 school year. The plan shows expenditures about 10 000 above estimates but will not raise the tax rate of 1 65 per 100 valuation. Maintenance costs are cut to 12 522 from 19 544 93 last year and food service costs stay level despite more students.
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Point Isabel Independent
Bill
Public Relations Expert Speaks Before Chamber
Bill Rudd Brownsville public relations man addressed Port Isabel Padre Island Chamber of Commerce directors Monday night. He urged an inexpensive publicity program using gimmicks to draw tourists and conventions, citing his work with the Greater Brownsville Commission and national publicity from placards and stations at convention hotels in the Valley to lure visitors during off hours.
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Port Isabel - Padre Island
Rudd
Oil Man Matlock Visits Port Isabel Plans Hunting Lodge
Texas and Louisiana oil producer Mr. Waugh Matlock and staff visited Port Isabel en route from Mexico. He expects about 100 top businessmen to join a hunting and fishing club, with plans for a lodge on the Gulf, and contracts with Sea Island and Sandy Retreat to host members. He praises Gulf species and notes 258 fish varieties near the coast.
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Waugh Matlock
Texas
Louisiana
Port Isabel
Mexico
Matlock
Robert Snow
Cattlemens’ Association
Snow
United States
Agers
Sea Island
Sandy Retreat
Gulf of Mexico
Old Yacht Club
Gulf
Florida
Mr. Matlock
Postal Schedules Adjust to Speed Valley Mail Service
Postal notices announce new Valley bound departures from Brownsville at 4 30 a m and 2 30 p m with connections from Harlingen to La Feria Mercedes Donna Pharr San Juan Alamo Mission and McAllen. Additional details advise mail deposits before 5 p m and emphasize coordinated truck and air route handling.
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Speed Valley Mail Service
Valley Points
Brownsville
Mias
Isabel
Harlingen
la Feria
Mercedes
Donna
Pharr
San Juan
Alamo
Mission
McAllen
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Viet Nam
U. S
North Viet Nam
UN - American Activities Committee
Congress
Senate
Johns ON
New York
Hearald Tribune
U.S
By Raymond R. Murphy
Thos
DVMH
Christiansen Ranch
Mercy Hospital
Los Fresnos Lions
Smith
City
South Padre
Hunt
Powers
Maxon
Merchants Marine State Bank
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