Coastal water plan hearing flags long canal path
Valley residents hear the water plan as planners tout a canal system over 900 miles long requiring two miles of right of way and possibly two years to obtain. No clear method is offered to secure the routes before potential flooding raises questions. A separate update notes a patient at Houston Methodist Hospital freed from a mechanical heart pump after heart strengthening through rest and improved functioning. The patient is described as gaining strength and improving steadily. Airline service returns to normal after a 43 day IAM strike. Diplomatic reports suggest the Vietnam war may be nearing end, with renewed attacks by air crews and ground forces in the North. Encephalitis is found in the Corpus area with plane spraying to curb suspected mosquito breeding.
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Valley
Houston
Methodist Hospital
Views From The Lighthouse School and the Football Season
Reflections on the approaching school year and the start of football, with notes on juvenile behavior, teachers, and local coverage expectations. The piece mentions summer crabbing, fishing plans, and small town promotions, urging readers to support local merchants and advertisers.
Port Isabel Mayor Pushes Dust Control Plow Plan
Port Isabel Mayor Leo F. Sanders secured City Commission approval to buy a double row disc plow to curb dust from spoil banks and bare spots. He outlined a broader effort to reduce dust by managing weeds and vegetation and seeking state and federal assistance. The mayor also urged residents to preserve vegetation for reuse in dust control and supported improved Highway 100 lighting for child safety. Mosquito control continues with a joint fogging device funded by locals, the Cameron County Ovel Board, and the city, with potential追加 contributions for extra spray capacity.
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Port Isabel
Leo F. Sanders
City Commission
Sanders
U. S
Gov N T Aeabies
Highway 100
Cp&l
Art Shater
South Padre Island
Cameron County
Ovel Board
City of
Engineer Corps Seeks Dredge Boat Personnel
The U.S. Army Engineer District Galveston seeks licensed personnel for the dredges McFarland and Mackenzie. Jobs listed include Chief Engineer at 6.88 hourly, various Mate and Engineer roles with rates from 3.75 to 6.88. Applicants need Coast Guard radar endorsements and unlimited licenses for McFarland. The vessels, home port Galveston, operate along the Texas coast with on-board residence required.
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U.S. Army Engineer District
Galveston
McFarland
A. Mackenzie
U.S. Coast Guard
Texas
Mrs. Anderson Nominated Mrs. BPW for 1966 67
Port Isabel resident I Mary Anderson receives BPW nomination for Mrs. BPW 1966 67 in recognition of civic and club service. She helped charter Laguna Madre BPW in 1964 and led efforts on scholarships, renovations, and community programs with church groups and local organizations.
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I. Mary Anderson
Port Isabel
Ineal Cordi Oonor
Aeing
Madre Business
Beecaebeal Women’s Club
Helena Sandlin
Sandlin
Anderson
Laguna Madre Club
Revival Services Open At Portway Baptist Church Brownsville
The 10 day revival at Portway Baptist Church in Brownsville began Sunday with Rev. Harvey Wilcox of Ed Couch leading the services. Music will be directed by Rev. George Saenz of Brownsville, and Portway's pastor Rev. Albert H. Woodruff welcomes all attendees.
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Harvey Wilcox
First Baptist Church
Edcouch
Portway Baptist Church
Brownsville
Mr. Wilcox
Valley
Valley Baptist Association
Harlingen
George Saenz
First Mexican Baptist Church
Albert H. Woodruff
District Governor Weekend Visitor With Rotary Club
The Port Isabel Rotary Club hosts Rotary District 593 Governor Coke Williamson of Corpus Christi for a two day visit. Williamson, former Scout Executive and past Corpus Christi Rotary president, speaks at a Friday 7:30 p.m. club assembly at Merchants Marine State Bank and delivers a main address at noon Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Isabel
Brownsville Man Heads Cameron Campaign For Carr
Vincent Crixell III of Browns vile named Cameron County chairman of the Young for Waggoner Carr for the U S Senate. The group is a statewide network of 22 to 40 year olds backing Carr the Democratic nominee. Crixell said the county would form a strong organization with members in every town and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Crixell III
Brownsvile
Cameron County
Young
Waggoner Carr
Senate
Garry Weber
Dallas
Young Texans
Carr
U.S. Senate
Texas
Caty
Crixell
Causeway Decision Pending Says Hunt
Port Isabel official Ted R. Hunt states no decision has been reached by the State Highway Commission on the state taking over Padre Island road construction and upkeep. He notes the proposal to assume maintenance is under discussion with no final action yet.
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Port Isabel
Ted R. Hunt
State Highway Commission
Padre Island
Cameron County Budget Hearing Studies 1967 Plan
Cameron County Commissioners met to study the 1967 budget totaling about 2.74 million dollars in expenditures with revenue projections of roughly 2.742 million. Major income from ad valorem taxes estimates 1.48 million. sheriff and justice costs rise. health and child welfare see large increases. overall justice and general funds dominate the plan.
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Cameron County
Brownsville
Justice of the Peace
Administration of
Justice
Bye Et Ae
Adh
Court House
Juvenile Board
Shrimp Landings Report Snapshot
Shrimp landings recorded for August 15 to August 18 show totals of 190 400 ths and 62 000 ths with 32 600 ths and 42 000 Ibs noted for the period. Data reflects regional catch figures and indicates a light to moderate harvest across the four days.
District Set for Early and Regular School Registration
District students in grades 1 through 6 register on September 1 with buses running on the first day. New students across these grades register then and submit health and immunization records. Junior High and High School new students register August 26 from 9 to 12 and 1 to 3. High School freshmen report to the cafeteria August 30 at 1:30 p.m. Sophomores pick up schedules in the gym at 1:30 p.m. on August 30. Seventh graders report to the cafeteria August 31 at 9:30 a.m. for schedules. Eighth graders may pick up schedules in the gym at 9:30 a.m. August 31.
Mrs. Gilliam Named To District Post With BPW Group
Mrs. Gertrude B. Gilliam appointed to District One post by Weslaco president Mrs. Golda Roberts. Gilliam, city secretary, is a Laguna Madre charter member and has chaired civic participation and served as parliamentarian and legislative chairman for three years.
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Mrs. Gilliam
BPW Group
Golda Roberts
Weslaco
District One
Gilliam
Laguna Madre Unit
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International Association of Machinists
Viet Nam
Corpus
By Raymond R. Murphy
Bill Rudd
Floyd Rabbitt
Floyd
Ernest Mobley
Marine Mart
Merchants Marine State Bank
San Benito
Engineer Corps
Lions Club
Laura Ann Landrum
Kenneth Blasingame
Sidney R. Barnette
Los Fresnos
Crippled Children
Laura Ann
Kerrville
Kenneth
Los Fresnos Lions Club
Texas Ee
Nee Hall
Church Guild
American Cid
Rainabow Auxiliary
Women's
Henrietta Barrera
James
Portway
Rotary Club
Cameron
Causeway
Hunt
Office of the Sheriff
Treasury
F. T
Dut) Graham
Peace
Gulf—State Department
Robert McClintock
Washington
Zimmerman
Speedway
State Department
Mexico City
Monterrey
Matamoros
MeClintock
Staff Photay
Gertrude B. Gilliam
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