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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1968
Page
2
Editorial notes the annual bustle of school reopening with bus duties, homework and schedules. It sees pockets of chaos as families juggle band boosters, clubs and crises but insists the year carries a hopeful spark for future minds and a chance to bring order from chaos.
Commissioners court faces a heated budget dispute over a sprawling county program mix. Citizens accuse leaders of padding taxes and failing to curb waste while vital services like police, road work, schools, and veterans affairs are questioned. The piece urges continued reform and vows not to scapegoat the wetnurse solution.
Q and A cover SGLI conversion within 120 days after release from active duty to remain insured in the Reserves. Contact VA or Office of Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance for details. Also notes on war orphans educational benefits and GI loan limits and guarantees under PL 90-301.
In Texas political notes, Nixon Nixon-Humphrey race signals 50-50 odds with Wallace potential impact. Gov Connally appoints Reavely to Texas Supreme Court seat and other judiciary moves. Attorney General rulings cover Public Safety Commission status, EDA bonds for Rio Grande City school project, and access rights on unused county roads.
The Valley selects Jaret to represent at the Miss Texas pageant in Fort Worth next June, as a spectator humorously reacts and camera issues arise. Separately, officials discuss oil production cuts, vocational ed needs, sewage grants, and state obscenity law actions.
The writer praises Janet for photogenic appeal and poise amid camera mishaps and judge praise. He recalls a judge calling her a living hell and notes Port Isabel’s strong chance to represent Texas and possibly Miss America. He highlights her painting hobby and anticipates Fort Worth attendance to cheer her on.
Designers at Texas A&M University Extension clothing specialists describe new machinery and fabrics that improve lingerie. Stronger stitching withstands washing, stretch fabrics and laces provide control without confinement, and high washability with durable threads and fibers enhance durability and ease of care.
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