Port Isabel San Benito District Election Seeks Change
The Port Isabel San Benito Navigation District’s commissioner election leaves its makeup unchanged. Critics argue the district should focus on port operations and finances, noting McKown’s claimed savings and the need to better report on business and port conditions.
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Port Isabel
San Benito Navigation
Biante McKown
San
Long Island
San Benito
Browneville
Harlingen
Port Mansfield
Navigation District
Board of Commissioners
Port Model
Valley a Deluge of Problems Foreshadows Change
A Senate sub committee in the Valley examines entrenched issues and riders fear erosion of the old order. Officials note inertia yields to awareness that tuberculosis and other knots of policy must be faced at the source. Progress hinges on responsible leaders addressing root causes despite strong opposition.
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Senate
Tee
Aber
Ile
Court Pettifogging Sparks Park Board Naming Debates
Cameron County residents decry court bickering over the four Park Board picks. They condemn Judge Dancy for limiting candidates, urging a broader search of capable county residents to advance park development and serve the public good.
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Cameron County
Cameron
Iland
Hearby
Dancy
Jas
Park Board Clash Over Membership and Quorum
Dancy blocks inclusion of Luther Elliff and challenges proportional representation as the court wrestles with replacing Pritchard and stabilizing the board. Leggett and Thomas press for a seven member slate while Dancy resists and a Monday recess is set amid heated exchange.
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Dancy
Luther Elliff
Inc
Park Board
Jones
Thomae
Thome
Hunt and Cavazos
Leggett
Himslf
Padre Island
Legget
Alow Jones
Prachard
Eiltl
Thomas
Hurt
Hunt
Thomaeagen
Pliff
Pritchard
Parks Get More Facilities Despite Public Hesi tancy
Local officials push for new park facilities amid citizen reluctance to change. Community members express concern about long term impacts, while authorities promise improvements will come soon and can be reversed if needed.
Coast Guard Handles Holiday Weekend Safety on Island
Coast Guard units responded to several inland water incidents near Port Mansfield and Port Isabel during the Fourth of July weekend. Distressed boats Blue Spook and Shoe Lace were towed to safety. the vessel Onya Ann assisted. the Bonanza arrived to dewater Shoe Lace. Honey Moon was towed to anchor with fuel issues.
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Port Mansfield
CGC
Kimbally
Brownsville
Kimball
Fone Sea Ranch Marine
Sifely
CGLAS
Bonanza
Honey Moon
Port Isabel
Brownsville Shrimp Association Extends Thanks to Admiral Craik
The Brownsville Port Isabel Shrimp Producers Association adopted a resolution in a June 15 1967 meeting in Brownsville Texas to thank Rear Admiral James D Craik for his Coast Guard service and efforts aiding the Gulf shrimp industry. The group noted his retirement at end of June 1967 and ordered copies to be sent to Admiral Craik the press and the U S Coast Guard Commandant for the record.
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Brownsville
Port Isabel
Lowellena
Admiral Craik
United States Cou Guard
Washington, D. C
Texas
Port TS
Orleans Eymer
Notable remarks on athletics from James La Mothe
The speaker, James William Thomas Aloysius La Mothe of Connecticut, criticizes organized athletics as self-punishing but contemplates his potential as a president. He notes someone born in Canada might have shined in leadership, while referring to a character named Eresmus with charity in mind.
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James William Thomas Aloysius la Mothe
Connecticut
la Mothe
Canada
Try Chilled Melon For Eye Opener
A&M University Extension consumer marketing specialist suggests chilled melon as a refreshing summer starter. For a breakfast treat, combine lime squeezed over cantaloupe halves or lime over mixed fruits like peaches grapes cherries and nectarines. Noble A Hardee Jr notes varying quality and price of soft fruits currently available.
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A&m University Extension
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Savings and Loan District
McKown
McKiwn
Eiliff
Sven
Elly
Fark
EL Toro Cafe
EL Toro
Causeway
The
Port Isabel - Padre Island Area
Chamber of Commerce
Coast Guard News
N. E Cosby
CGSTA
State OF
Resolution
Clint Eastwood
Namu
Lee Marvin
Ernest Borgnine
Big Jim Brown
Robert Ryan
Clint Walker
Coe A
Suzuki
SUZUK
Solo A Siepra
Suzuki Cycle Center
International Blvd
Is Noble A. Hardee, Jr
Surf Rider Club
Sea Island Resort
Coat Panne
ANO Port Sas
Merchants Marine State Bank
NSA
Port Isabel-Padre Island Area
Port Isabel Press
Charlie's Sporting Goods
C. E. Berry and Clyde Privett
Trump
Palm Boulevard
Fisherman’s
Live It Up
White Sands Motor Lodge
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