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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1965
Page
2
Cameron County 4H Council promotes a Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem as a safety initiative. The program aims to reduce traffic incidents and injuries by increasing visibility of slow moving vehicles on local roads.
A safety device designed to cut rear end collisions between fast moving vehicles and slow moving equipment travels up to 25 mph. Endorsed by the National Safety Council and others, the triangular emblem 16 by 11 inches features a red reflective border that glows in headlights, mounted on aluminum, boltable to any slow moving vehicle.
Ohio State University research shows two of three slow moving vehicle crashes are rear end events, causing most fatalities and injuries. Emblems priced at 2 to 3 dollars may aid transfer between vehicles with varying mounting options. A Missouri fisherman threads a tiny carp snagged on a throw line, while biologists note gill feeding. Plastic cement on rod and reel surfaces protects against salt water erosion.
A fragment notes the fiveing shuffle which enabled a modern room, attributing the patent to John Kay of Portland in an unclear sentence. The garbled text suggests a historical patent reference but lacks full details or dates.
Local Munro scene notes a MesTwot tone in the Isabel press page two feature. Readers are reminded of community arts, local events, and the recurring voice shaping town storytelling.
Rep. Kika de la Garza said the Mexican government will extend tourist card validity for U S citizens from 20 days to six months effective September 1. He cited State Department advice and noted ongoing efforts to simplify travel to boost commerce. De la Garza also mentioned a forthcoming new visa system for U S–Mexico travel.
Edinburg Pan American College board recommends creating a graduate school at Rio Grande Valley college as part of the transition to state system on Sept 1. The move, approved amid other actions, awaits the new state board appointed by Gov John Connally.
Lake Meredith attracts 1,500 boats and 30,000 visitors over the July 4 weekend, with two boat ramps crowded by trailers and vehicles. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department notes heavy activity on the lake created by a dam on the Canadian River, surpassing planners expectations.
California pheasants introduced to Texas in 1964 show rapid population growth. Texas Parks and Wildlife biologists report strong reproduction from an initial 75 birds with five broods of ringnecks near Blessing. One hen raised 17 young, another 13, while 64 more birds were released nearby.
Introduction of the automatic loom from Holland to Pagland around 1675. Marble quarries at Carrara, Italy, have been worked since ancient Roman times. Stage coaches with body slings in straps were first built in the 1st century.
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