Editorial: Support for Laigina Madre Causeway to South Padre
The editorial argues for a new 8.6 million dollar bridge across Laigina Madre to South Padre Island, claiming economic benefits for Port Isabel and the Valley. It counters fears of relocation and severing the town, citing past highway projects that boosted local economies and invoking eminent domain to justify progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laigina Madre
South Padre Island
Texas Highway Department
Texas
Tarpon Football Team Seeks Local Support For Upcoming Season
The article urges community support for the Tarpon football squad as they prepare for the upcoming high school season. It notes long hours after school, extensive practice, and the hard work behind each Friday night game, calling on Coach Jim Moses and assistants to rally fans to buy tickets and attend.
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Anthe
Tarpons
Jim Moses
School Cafeteria Menu Proposals For September Dates
Proposed September meals include September 2 Hamburger with lettuce tomato peaches and milk. September 3 Steak with gravy rice buttered peas and carrots gelatin bread and milk. September 4 Spaghetti with ground meat green beans cole slaw cake and rolls with milk. September 5 Fishburger macaroni and cheese tomato fruit bun tartar sauce and milk.
The Most Widely Used Coinage Material in the World
An exploration of the alloy that serves as the primary material for coins worldwide, detailing its composition, properties, and reasons for its broad adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rotary Head Will Visit Port Isabel
District governor Ernest G. Rice of Brownsville will speak to the Port Isabel Rotary Club on September 5. He will meet with club officers to discuss service plans and Rotary administration. Rice, a meteorologist with the ESSA Weather Bureau, heads the Brownsville office and serves as district governor through June 30, 1970.
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Rotary Head
Port Isabel
Ernest G. Rice
Brownsville
Rotary Club of
E. W. Heinze, Jr
Rotary Club
Rotary
Rice
Essa Weather Bureau
Ofice
Rotary International
Honolulu
Hawaii
Lake Placid
New York
TIFT Score Was Laden With Fish
Port Isabel hosts its 31st Texas International Fishing Tournament with 360 contestants. Bartholomew's Marina showcased abundant catches including blue marlin white marlin sailfish wahoo tarpon and tuna. Jack Elliot of Galveston won the Press silver trophy for a rare spear fish.
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Port Isabel
Bartholomew's Marina
Dodie Hunter
Harlingen
Service academies open to all South Texans
Representative opens admissions to Naval Annapolis West Point Air Force and Kings Point. eligibility includes citizenship residency 17 to 22 on July 1 1970 good high school record and physical fitness. apply by October 31 with transcript photo and activities. Civil Service exam November 4. selection based on merit with possible Congressional nomination and further academy tests.
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Washington
D. C
U. S
15Th Congressional District
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Maryland
Military Academy
West Point
New York
Air Force Academy
Colorado — Springs
Colorado
Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point
United States
U. S. House of Representatives
Civil Service Commission
Nominating Process for Military and Merchant Marine Academies
The congressperson outlines vacancies and the roster of nominees for each academy including one principal and several alternates for the Air Force Naval and Military Academies and ten candidates for the Merchant Marine Academy. If a principal nominee withdraws the alternates move up in order. Nominees compete statewide for Texas allocated seats.
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Roa
Congress
Air Force Academy
Naval Academy
Military Academy
Merchant Marine Academy
Texas
Horoscope Folks: Week Ahead Signals Shifts and Challenges
Aries faces a test to its refined tastes with potential communication blocks. Taurus should guard diet and clarify misunderstandings with a partner. Gemini warns against overextension as financial confidence rises by week end. Cancer greets a new, challenging person. Leo slows pace and focus on self. Virgo seeks relief from burdens. Libra eyes advancement and travel. Scorpio hints at new ideas and cautious progress. Sagittarius predicts a new lease on life with favorable news and harmony. Capricorn favors direct action and home or office clarity. Aquarius slows down and seeks reflection away from action. Pisces anticipates a stimulating new influence expanding horizons.
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Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Gem
Leo
Virgo
Scorpio
Scorpid
Speed Reading Classes Set for Many Valley Cities
Accelerated Education Schools offer the Cutler Acceleread method to improve reading speed and comprehension with courses in Dallas Amarillo Denton and other Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma cities. Free one hour orientations at multiple hotels detail the program with no cost or obligation.
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Cutler
Wade E
Iyee
Dallas
Amarillo
Denton
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Anne
Pnd
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Taive
Mr Rice
Merchants Marine State Bank
Port Isabel-Padre Island Area
Chamber OF Commerce
Kika’s Newsletter
Academy
Blacksurn
E. Elizabeth
Ugust
Failey Eytor
Pisanthine Strip
Har
Mcallen
Central Power and Bidg
Broadway
Holiday Inn
Expressway
Edinburg
Gonder
Echo Motor Hotel
Closner, Edinbu
ADV
Aree Inservices
Assembly of God
Highway 100
Port Road
Don Neel
First Baptist Church
Longoria and
Washington Sts
Everette Young
Baptist Training Union
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic
Madison Sts
Bernard Junius
St. Andrew's Episcope
Mission Jefferson Ave
Tarnava and
Longoria Sts
John Covey
Bishop's Committee
First United Methodist Church
Masina and
Adams Sts
FP. L. Marlin
United Methodist
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Port Isabel Church of Christ Tarnava and
Joe Brooks
Hazel's Fashions
Powers
Ocean Palm Center
Ons Island
Freddie
Charro Cafe
Madison
Wiley's
Padre Island
Professional Pharmacy Powers Street
Port Electric Service
Circle Drive Inn Grocery Marine Mart, Inc
Washington Ave
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