Valley Salon Honored by Brownsville Officials in Intercambio Day
U S Representative from the 15th District recounts honors from Brownsville and Matamoros friends, including a plaque and a City Commission resolution. Also noted are desegregation grants totaling $910,000 to eight South Texas schools and a survivor-benefit plan deadline for military retirees.
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Valley Salon
Brownsville
Washington, DC
Matamoros
15Th Congressional District
Tntercambio
Northeast Fish and Lobster Association
South Texas
House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
Historical Society of
US Capitol
Capitol
15Th District
Congress
Office of Education
Department of Defense
New Seat Belt Interlock Systems for 1974 Cars
The Department of Transportation requires a safety belt starter interlock in 1974 cars, with the AA A noting improved belt design, retractors, and a buzzer warning system. Interlocks may add about $50 per vehicle, and center front seats may be excluded in some models.
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American Automobile Association
Department of Transportation
AAA
Interlock System Tampering Warns From AAA
The text notes attempts to bypass ignition interlock systems and warns these actions cause car electrical issues and may void warranties. It cites AAA guidance on warranty terms and federal safeguards, stressing that tampering risks safety defects and dealer responsibility.
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AAA
Automakers
Alse
Briscoe approves $51,313 Head Start grant for handicapped children
Governor Dolph Briscoe announces a $51,313 reassignment of Office of Child Development funds to the Texas Migrant Council in Laredo for a full day Head Start program serving handicapped migrant children. The grant runs through Oct 31, 1973 and covers training, staff support, and classes in 15 Texas communities.
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Dolph Briscoe
Office of
Texas Migrant Council
Laredo
Briscoe
Texas
Brownsville
Carrizo Springs
Cotulla
Crystal City
Eagle Pass
Edcouch
Mission
San Juan
Weslaco
la Pryor
Big Wells
San Benito
Raymondville
Dilley
Drunk in Public and Traffic Citations Listed by Court
A court list records multiple defendants with fines for offenses such as drunk in public and speeding. Names include D Q Sqyres Roy Lee McPeak Nerio Vasquez Jacinto Colunga and others with amounts ranging from 5 to 25 dollars and offenses like running stop sign improper turn and defective lights.
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D. Q. Sqyres
Roy Lee McPeak
Cofer Davis
Nancy C. Stanley
Sammie R. Guevara
Manuel Tijerina
Reynaldo Martinez
David A. Jisha
David Riggs
Baltazar Galvan
NDL
Nerio Vasquez
Cleve Davis
Maria Sandoval
Edward L. Smallwood
Jacinto Colunga
Mark T. Capozelli
Immunizations Required for Port Isabel Students
Port Isabel schools will require up to date shots for all new students. Supt. Ruben Torres says campuses require evidence of state vaccination compliance before attendance. Ages 11 and under need polio DPT MMR vaccines. ages 12 to 19 need MMR only. Exceptions by physician note or religious objection with forms filed.
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Port Isabel
Supt
Ruben Torres
Broken clutch disables shrimp trawler near Port Isabel
A broken clutch disabled the shrimp trawler Puerto III nine miles south of Port Isabel Monday. The Coast Guard launched a search and rescue effort, but was canceled when another local trawler towed the disabled ship. The Puerto III reached Port Isabel Seafoods Co. docks around 8 p.m. Monday.
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Port Isabel
U.S Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Briscoe Grants 25689 To LRGDC For Law Enforcement
Governor Dolph Briscoe awarded a 25689 grant to the Lower Rio Grande Development Council from the Criminal Justice Council to improve law enforcement and crime prevention in Cameron Willacy and Hidalgo counties. Funds will buy riot control equipment and help develop a regional riot and civil disorder plan for agencies including Willacy County Sheriff and Brownsville San Benito Harlingen Rio Hondo Elsa San Juan Edinburg Pharr Weslaco Mercedes and McAllen police departments.
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Austin
Dolph Briscoe
Lower
Rio Grande
LRGDC
Willacy County
Correction to Port Isabel Tourist Information Center affair
A reader letters correcting an August 9 1973 Port Isabel notice says the center was funded by local people and later by dues and donations. The writer notes no participation since late November previous year and credits Ronald Karg, Mrs. Matt Murphy, and Mrs. Gladys Carlson for proper credit.
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Port Isabel Area
Ronald Karg
Matt Murphy
Gladys Carlson
Cleansing Saucer Costly Yet Helps Mill Wastewater
Georgia Pacific engineers in Bellingham Washington describe a 160 foot clarifier device costing 1.3 million dollars. It is designed to treat 20 million gallons of paper mill wastewater daily to protect Bellingham Bay as part of ongoing pollution control efforts. The public organization intends to audit finances and report assets and unpaid bills after disbanding.
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Georgia-Pacific Corp Engineers
Bellingham
Wash
Bellingham Bay
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