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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
1
Newsman cites likely Hanoi bombing by American planes despite U S denials. Viet Nam reports indicate Christmas truce violations by Reds. defense department notes heavy losses from Viet Cong assault. North claims dominance in Shrine game while Vietnamese paratroopers conduct large airborne probe in Mekong Delta.
In Cameron County Judge Oscar C Dancy clashes with County Attorney F T Dut Graham over workload and ethics amid a park board dispute and a court case on abolishing the board. The editorial argues Graham should focus on county duties, hints at salary concerns, and anticipates changes with new commissioners. The piece emphasizes public service accountability and value for tax dollars.
The forecast shows temperatures averaging 5 to 9 degrees below normal highs near 0 to 72 and lows around 47 to 52. Warmer trend expected by Monday with little or no precipitation.
Brownsville attorney Harry vis of Brownsville filed an answer on Dec 22 denying all substantive points in Oceanographic Development Inc. suit seeking court ruling on if the Cameron County Commissioners can abolish the park board and whether the contract with Albeanese remains valid. The case centers on a Dec 17 1965 contract tied to a $56 million South Padre Island plan and disputes over court approval and authority to abolish the board.
Mr. Joe F. Staley of the U S Immigration and Naturalization Service announces January as the address reporting period for all aliens in the United States with few exceptions. Forms will be available at post offices and INS offices during January. willful failure to comply may bring serious consequences.
Mrs. Maria Elida Rodriguez Torres and Mrs. Alice B. Causey, both connected to Port Isabel and Merchants Marine, are selected for the Outstanding Young Women of America list. They are recognized for community service, professional achievement, and civic work, nominated by the Business and Professional Women’s Club.
Babson warns the 1967 outlook grows uncertain as the 1966 boom strains. He foresees no US-Soviet war but rising tensions and Middle East Sabre rattling, with Vietnam martial spending likely rising and domestic activity decelerating in 1967. He highlights a strategy of cautious optimism amid global risk.
The Port Isabel Padrs Island Area Chamber of Commerce schedules its board of directors meeting for 7 30 p m Tuesday January 3 replacing Monday January 2 due to a holiday. The annual banquet is Friday January 6 at 7 p m in Port Isabel High School Cafeteria with Judge Million D Richardson of Edinburg as speaker and Ted Hunt as master of ceremonies. New officers include Tom Urie president Art Shafer vice president and Ethel Edwards secretary. Tickets available from directors or the Chamber office on Powers Street.
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