Pay Hikes Set for Cameron County Officials in 1960s Budget
Cameron County elective officials will see pay raises up to 4305 annually beginning January 1 under the President's Cost of Living Council guidelines. County Judge Ray Ramon, who will gain to 16500 dollars, notes a 34 percent boost plus a 125 dollar monthly travel allowance. Commissioners likely lead in percentage rise from 7500 to 10500. Sheriff, county clerk, district clerk, county court at law judge, treasurer and attorney also increase, with a mileage based sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron County
Ray Ramon
County Commissioners Court
Ramon
Union Carbide Chairman Sees Better Year Ahead
Union Carbide chairman F Perry Wilson predicted 1972 would bring economic improvement and a moderate 5 percent rise in domestic sales with stronger international sales. He cited capital spending of 300 to 325 million dollars for 1972, reduced from 1971 due to completing expansion at the Puerto Rico petrochemical complex, and noted 1972 R and D spending about five million less than 1971. He urged firm wage and price controls and coordinated policy to curb inflation and bolster the balance of payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F. Perry Wilson
Union Carbide Corporation
U.S
Union Carbide
Wilson
Ponce
Puerto Rico
United States
Fourth Offshore Platform Contracts Okayed at Brownsville Port
A $71 million package inks four firm contracts to build mobile offshore drilling platforms at Port Brownsville. Marathon-LeTourneau and Penrod Drilling, with Neptune, will deliver three new units, each fully built in Brownsville, employing over 1,000 workers and generating about $5 million in annual payroll. The third Penrod unit, costing over $16 million, is a 72 to 74 crew capacity design intended for 1,000 foot depths and harsh climates, with the facility planned to operate through 1974.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Brownsville
Marathon-LeTourneau
Penrod Drilling Company of
Dallas
Marathon- le Tourneau
Neptune Corp
Penrod
Brownsville
Gulf
Marathon - le Tourneau
Wayne D. Harbin
Neptune
Marathon- LeTourneau
Children's Xmas Party Success in Port Isabel
The Port Isabel Firemen sponsored a Christmas party on Sunday December 19 at the Firemen's Hall. Donors included Freddie's Pharmacy Mata's Grocery Market Port Electric Service J&D Flower Shop and many local businesses plus individuals. The annual event was enjoyed by all Port Isabel children.
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Port Isabel
Freddie's Pharmacy
Mata’s
Port Electric Service
J&d
Don Russ
Virginia
Port Barber Shop
Shrimper’s Cafe
Rainbow Lounge
Cp&l Co
Calloway Seafoods
B&pw Club
Star Courts Apts
Circle Drive In
Twin Diesel Service
Hawkin’s Liquor Store
Pearson’s Liquor Store
Mr. and Mrs
City Boxing Rescheduled for Port Isabel Tournament
The Port Isabel Boxing Tournament moves from January 8 to January 6 1972. Browns ville Harlingen and other Valley clubs will compete against Port Isabel at 7 30 p m in the high school gym. Sponsors include Port Isabel trainer Candelario Martinez Jr and the Port Isabel Tarpon Quarterback Club.
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Port Isabel
Brownsville
Harlingen
Candelario Martinez, Jr
Tax and Administrative Building Plans Approved
The school board approved construction plans for a new administrative office to house the tax office and multiple school offices. Bids through architects Swanson Hiester Wilson Boland are due after Jan. 11 with construction starting around February 1972.
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Consolidated Tax Office
Tax
COP
The
Death Claims George Oscar Trump 59 Port Isabel
George Oscar Trump of Port Isabel died Friday at Taylor Johns Community Hospital in Taylor Texas. A native of Taylor he had lived in Port Isabel for many years. He was a Presbyterian and a 32nd Degree Mason. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. from Condra Memorial Chapel with Rev. Glen Murray officiating and interment at Taylor City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jimmie Brownie Paul Wendler Pete Schier Welton House Ray Condra J.K. Harkins Bill Schlecht Leslie Green.
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George Oscar Trump
Port Isabel
Taylor Johns Community Hospital
Taylor
Texas
Presbyterian Church
San Benito
Glen Murray
Taylor City Cemetery
Jimmie Brownie
Paul Wendler
Pete Schier
Welton House
Ray Condra
J.K. Harkins
Bill Schlecht
Leslie Green
No Charges Planned In Hijackers Deaths
Federal and local officials announced that Captain R E Penland and crewman Tony Walkup were justified in killing two hijackers aboard the shrimp trawler Mr Tucker. The FBI said no charges would be filed and the men were released after a coast guard airlift and a Port Isabel inquiry found justifiable homicide.
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Tucker
FBI
R.E. Penland
Tony Walkup
Campeche
Mexico
Coast Guard
Corpus Christi
California
Justice of the Peace
Bud Emmons
Port Isabel
Penland
Walkup
Mr. Tucker
Banks and Agencies Close Friday for New Year Holiday
Many offices including banks government agencies and public utilities will close Friday for the New Year observance Saturday. Bank officials say the closing is mandatory. City Hall and county buildings will also be closed Friday while most retail stores stay open Friday and Saturday with some closing earlier on Saturday.
Paper Mills To Raise Price In 1972 Increase
Two large paper mills supplying newsprint to The San Benito News announce price hikes effective early 1972. This marks the second increase in roughly a year.
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San Benito
Residence of Sergeant May Be Settled Soon
The case of Police Sgt. Joe V. Garza’s legal residence is expected to be resolved early in January. Garza reportedly lives in Brownsville, while Port Isabel ordinances require policemen to reside in the city. the chief noted Garza was allowed to move for family reasons and study at Southmost College, with his future status to be decided after January 1.
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Joe V. Garza
Garza
Brownsville
Port Isabel
Charles Londrie
City Commission
Londrie
Southmost College
Southmost
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City Boxing
Hugo Rodriguez
M.N. Caudill
Garriga
George Trump
Cameron County Child Welfare and
Isla Blanca Park
Johnny Snow
Robert S. Calvert
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