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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1971
Page
8
Governor Preston Smith promotes the Crime-Stop program urging Texans to report offenses and adopt crime prevention steps during the holiday rush. He warns unreported crimes rise with increased traffic and offers tips on safeguarding cash, valuables, and homes while encouraging public cooperation.
CP&L presents a $600 scholarship to Pan American University in Edinburg. Joe Swindle, CP&L manager, delivers the gift to Dr. Ralph Schilling, president, marking the second consecutive year of support with no strings attached. The funds are to be used at the university’s discretion for students chosen by Pan Am.
George C. Dunlap of the Rio Grande Council announced Bill Grimes of San Antonio as the new Scout Executive. Grimes has 13 years in Scouting, serves as director of finance and public relations for the Alamo Area Council, and previously worked with Bay Area, Last Frontier, and Circle Ten Councils. He will move to Harlingen after January 3, 1972, is married with five children, and active in church leadership.
Port Isabel Winter Visitors Club welcomed 103 members from 21 states at Firemen's Hall on December 7 led by President Roy Coons. Iowa contributed 15 members and Michigan eight, with singing by Ward Gage of Iowa. New officers were elected: Coons president, Anderson vice president, Firth Lowmiller secretary treasurer, with a three year term for Voorhees and two year terms for Gustefson and Groover. Next meeting set for December 15 at 7 30 PM at Fireman's Hall.
Southwestern Bell manager Dwight Lyon said the firm will add Long Distance circuits and keep every operator on duty Christmas Day. He urged callers to place calls early to avoid delays and benefit from the low evening rates, which apply all day on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
CHICAGO The nation's 5 800 community hospitals transfused almost three million pints of blood in a six month period with 20 8 per cent from their own programs AHA survey finds American Red Cross centers remained the largest single source for community hospitals at 40 5 per cent during Jan 1 to June 30 1971 Other sources included community blood banks 20 5 per cent commercial banks 13 6 per cent other hospital banks 1 7 per cent and other sources 2 9 per cent
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