Texas A&M Adds To Oceanographic Fleet
The R V Gyre, TAMU's new AGOR class vessel, returned to Pelican Island after a two day Gulf shakedown. Built by Halter Marine for 1.8 million dollars, it carries 11 crew and a 10 member scientific party. The Gyre features automated engine room and twin diesels, with a 12 knot speed and 8000 mile range. It will enter service in January replacing the R V Alaminos which TAMU plans to sell.
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Galveston
Texas A&m University
Pelican Island
Gulf of Mexico
Navy
Halter Marine Services of
New Orleans
Charles K. Halzer
Holzer
TAMU
Oceanography Department
Anglers Eligible for New Certificate of Fishing Merit
Texas Parks and Wildlife begins a Certificate of Fishing Merit program recognizing anglers who land trophy fish across 14 species. Rules require pole and line catches in Texas waters after Jan 1 1974, with verified weight and length, and a witness signoff.
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Austin
Parks and Wildlife Department
Texas
Terry Leary
Leary
Insland
Lonnie Peters
Texas Department of Agriculture
Evolution of the bicycle and safety tips for Texans
The article traces bicycle origins from the early dandy horse to the modern pedal bike and highlights increased sales, growing Trail building in Texas, and safety cautions for night riding. It notes riders should use lights or reflectors and wear visible clothing, stressing simple safety rules for cyclists.
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Daisy
Texas
France
Ridh
Bicycle safety rules for France and city driving.
The guide explains cyclists should follow car signals, stop for signs, yield to pedestrians, ride single file on the right, and stay clear of parked cars. It notes pedestrians have right of way, and when turning left to cross, cyclists may walk the bike across and wait for the light. Emphasizes parental teaching of bike safety from a young age.
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Texas A&m
Anglers
B. P. Little
Laguna Vista Clinic
Answering Service
P.M
Visitor's Guide
Port Isabel - Padre Island
Laguna Heights
Magic Valley
Marine Electric
Tarnava St. Port Isabel
Anchor Marina Park
Tarpon St
J&c Grocery
Port Isabel
Brownsville
Otcles
Blackburn
Schroeder
Hwy
Tex
de Ford
Garcia St
Ed & Marge McKeown
P. O
Carey
Harlingen
Grand New 4 StarCraft Motor Home
Margie
Island Ave
Fishermen’s
Electric Hwy
Johnson Motors
Charlie
Sporting Goods
Jimmy Haley
Mongo Mac’s
Garcia and
Washington
Elizabeth St
al Trevino
Anchor Marina
E. 14Th St
Tarponette Beauty Salon
S. Railroad Ave
Aurora Barrientos
White Sands
Coin
B. J. Antle
Salley Elliff
Hattie Cateora
Powers
Longoria
Marge McKeown
Bocachica
Campbell’s Sea Chest
Port Isabel Lighthouse
Ocean Palm Center Park Road
South Padre Isiang
Doe
Sidney Smallbridge
Don Harris
Fisherman’s
Fisherman’s Bait Stand
Biat & Tackle Fishing
B & A Fish House
Call
Port Isabel’s
P. D. Box
South Padre Island
Isabel
THE
Cameron County
City & State
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