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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
3
Weekly News Summary reports American planes likely bombing Hanoi despite U S denial. It notes Viet Cong Christmas truce violations and a heavy toll during holiday travel as the nation endures cold drizzly weather.
In Cameron County the dispute between Judge Oscar C. Daney and County Attorney F. T. Graham centers on perceived double cross and budget use. The piece notes Graham’s large staff and busy docket while judging the park board case and the county’s legal needs, arguing for potential salary adjustments or faster retirements to ease taxpayer strain. It also touches on shifting loyalties as Johnny Cavazos faces an uncertain future in local court politics.
The forecast covers Thursday through Monday with average highs 5.9 degrees below normal. Normal high range 0 to 72 and low range 47 to 62. Expect turning warmer by Monday. Rain chances are minimal with little precipitation expected.
Brownsville attorney Harry is of Brownsville filed an answer on Dec 22 denying all substantive points in a suit by Anagraphic Development Inc seeking clarity on the Park Board’s abolition and the validity of a contract tied to a $56 million South Padre Island investment. The case, sparked by San Benito Commissioner Thomae, questions the board’s authority and whether the court can abolish it, with further proceedings by 107th District Court and potential arbitration if the contract stands.
Mr. Joe F. Staley of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service announced a January reporting period for aliens to cit their addresses. Most aliens must report during January. forms will be available at post offices and INS offices. Willful noncompliance may bring serious consequences.
Mrs Alice B Causey and Mrs Maria Elida Rodriguez Torres selected for the Outstanding Young Women of America compilation. Both work in the school system with Torres heading a program under ESEA and Causey in the school district business office.
Babson warns 1967 economic outlook remains guided by momentum from the long boom but signals risks. He cites looming domestic shocks as secondary to possible broad-world tensions including U S Russia rivalry, Middle East strains, and China’s internal disputes while predicting continued Communist leadership struggles.
Roger W. Babson, noted business commentator and educator, built institutions and forecasting methods from a farm upbringing and MIT training. The article previews his 1967 projections including tougher Soviet German posture, Middle East tensions, Vietnam, higher military spending, and a 1967 business slowdown.
The Port Isabel Padre Island Chamber of Commerce board meets at 7 30 pm Tuesday Jan 3 shifting from Monday for a holiday. The annual banquet is Friday Jan 6 at Port Isabel High School Cafeteria with Judge Mission D Richardson as speaker and Ted Hunt as emcee. New officers Tom Urie president Art Shafer vice president Ethel Edwards secretary. Public invited from directors or chamber office on Powers St.
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