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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1968
Page
2
The piece argues that a generation shows strong social concern and action toward helping the underprivileged. It credits Hoover with groundwork in relief and notes mixed methods and effects, praising genuine concern while warning against apathy and misplaced zeal.
The article argues for a community library effort within the Point Isabel School District to improve access to books for students and residents. It notes Berry L Bruges urges reading for students, cites incentives for donations to existing facilities, and suggests book collections could be mobilized from homes to benefit youths and the wider community. The piece closes with a light jab at subscriptions and capitalism.
Cameron County banks report a rise in deposits of more than nineteen million dollars as of June 29, with San Benito and Los Fresnos banks posting similar gains. The nine Cameron County banks total 138,957,652, up from 119,855,223 a year earlier, while April 18 totals show a slight dip from the April 18 call. Officials call the figures a healthy sign for the local banking system with deposits up across the period.
Local chatter centers on a resident who allegedly dominates a small craft market by producing items others cannot match. Neighbors debate legitimacy, noting unusual production speed and discreet sales at weekend fairs. Community members seek clarity from authorities on consumer complaints.
The 60th Legislature adjourned after 30 days with only five House bills and no Senate bills enacted. Key acts include a state budget, a broad tax package boosting sales and franchise taxes, and a pistol carry ban in alcohol venues. Governor Connally created committees and urged further study on parks, elections, and organ transplantation.
Cameron County Judge Oscar Daney drafted a drainage reform resolution and related papers aimed at a county commission vote. Neither resolution appeared on the agenda as the court instead met as a county board of equalization. Adolph Thomae Jr. opposed the plan and would not second any motion to hold an election. Copies were mailed to water districts in advance.
Dr. Joe Bellana band director will host the clinic scheduled for July 22 to 24. Clinician Dr. Yilien P. Foster of Florida A M marching band will cover halftime performance aspects. Florida A M Band, Life magazine calls “The Greatest Halftime Show in America,” is widely televised.
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