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Shrimp Boats Report Busy Week at Port Isabel
A coastal column recounts weekly shrimp catches by numerous boats including the Saratoga and Rita Mar, notes reduced whale? and lists daily hauls from Tuesday to Sunday. Mentions Benny using the name Don Voltaire on a radio program and growing Port Isabel air conditioning in fish houses. The piece ends with a light note on office air conditioning and a brief editorial aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber
Benny
Don Voltaire
Freeport
Brazos Dock
Elinor
WBP
Mr. Damas
Wanda Ginger
Barbara Lynn
Lou Anne
Rita Mee
Linda
Sea Witch
Rita Mardene
Shirley Christine
Saratoga
Judith Ann
Sam Houston
The
Texas Ranger
Bayside
Doughey
S. B. Toomer
Francis Lee
Eliza
Mary Lorene
Valley
Valley Star
Valley Pride
Marthe Ann
Barto I
Speedway
Dr. Whalen
Schmidt's
Arrow
Marine Mart
Schmidt's Hospital
Miss North Carolina
Linda Ann
Texas Star
Beverly Jean
Port Isabel
Border Fisheries
Majic Valley
John Cernelia