Nicklaus Clinches British Open In Final Sweep
Weekly recap notes Jack Nicklaus wins the British Open in a dominant final run defeating rivals who threatened his title. Also covered are West's eastward advance to claim Coaches' All-Star Football Classic wins, NL All-Stars in St Louis, a nationwide machinists strike, record Sandusky flood, a retired officer jailed over alleged spy data, Congress approving a 17.5 billion military bill, and farm workers marching toward Austin protesting conditions.
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Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Weslaco Man Held For Island Murder
Richard L. Gray of Weslaco was jailed in Cameron County on a murder charge after the body of 41 year old Port Isabel repairman Robert E. Fisk was found in a shallow grave on South Padre Island. Fisk had been missing eight days. Police, sheriff deputies and Port Isabel officers searched the scene. A puncture wound near the neck prompted the warrant. Gray, a former county commissioner candidate, surrendered with his attorney Raleigh Koppel. A 1:30 p.m. hearing will set bond. Survivors include Fisk’s wife Maria and two sons, Robert and Juan, of Los Fresnos.
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Port Isabel
Richard L. Gray
P. O. Box
Weslaco
Cameron County
Robert E. Fisk
Padre Blvd
South Padre Island
Fisk
Sheriff's
Gray
Los Fresnos
Myrick
Thomas Funeral Home
San Benito
Bill Gatliff
Charlie Escobedo
Herbert Pike
Sherif
Raleigh Koppel
Maria Fisk
Robert
Juan
Bridge Plans Forwarded To Mexican Authorities
County officials will travel to Mexico City to meet with Mexican engineers and road officials to study plans for the proposed Gateway Bridge. The delegation will discuss design and construction considerations and seek alignment with Mexican transportation authorities.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Gateway
Com
Shrimp Fiesta Prompts Local Promotion Plan
The Port Isabel Press notes the fading Shrimp Fiesta and suggests forming Shrimp Fiesta, Inc. a non profit to promote events like the shell fair and surf meet. It also advocates toll removal on the causeway to boost Cross Border traffic and county revenue while detailing bridge cost estimates with Mexican financing plans and joint design reviews.
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Port Isabel
Shrimp Fiesta, Inc
Catholic Women Meet Bishop in San Juan Session
The National Council of Catholic Women of the Brownsville Diocese will meet with Bishop Humberto Medeiros in San Juan on Monday July 18. The session opens with a 10 a.m. Mass and a luncheon follows. parish ladies interested should call Mrs Lex Dunson at 228-2878.
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National Council of Catholic Women of
Brownsville
Humberto Medeiros
San Juan
Lex Dunson
Lavaletta Resigns as County Health Doctor
Dr. Joseph A. Zavaletta of Brownsville resigns as County Health Doctor effective July 10 after serving in private practice. Commissioners accept with regrets and appreciation. Dr. Raul Rio-Leon of Corpus Christi and Dr. Ray Simmons are considered as successor, per the county medical service agency.
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Joseph A. Zavaletta
Brownsville
Zavaletta
Raul Rio - Leon
Corpus Christi
Ray Simmons
County Medical Service Agency
Rio
Two-Car Crash Injures Three at Jefferson and Tarnava
A two vehicle collision at about 8 30 p m on Jefferson Street near Tarnava injured three Port Isabel residents. Billy Ragusin and Joe Lopez were involved. a witness described a blast like an explosion. Police expect charges after investigation into speeding and failure to yield.
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Jefferson
Tarnava
Port
Galvan
Suspect Jailed Panel To Hear Slaying In Sept
The Port Isabel murder of 3 year old Grady Charleston Crab will be probed by a Cameron County grand jury to meet Sept 7. The defendant is Curtis Wayne Davis, 20, of Dora Alabama, jailed on a murder charge and described as a commercial fisherman with past work in Florida and Morgan City Louisiana. He traveled to Browns ville after work ended in Morgan City and spent 12 days on the City Slicker before heading to Port Isabel to join the Don.
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Cameron County
J. R. Davidson
Davidson
Curtis Wayne Davis
Dora
Ala
Port Isabel
Davis
Florida
Morgan City
Roy C. Davis
Davison
Brownsville
Beachcomber Art Show to Display Texas Artists on Padre Island
Texas and nearby artists will showcase at the Beachcomber Art Show on South Padre Island July 24. Notables include Barbara Long of Yoakum and Robert Quill Johnson of Castroville. Larry Dewey, Don Wills, and Jim Hollon will participate with works from Cincone and Joe Grandee of Austin. Reservations available through Harlingen secretary Gladys Dixon.
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South Padre Island
Gladys Dixon
Harlingen Art Forum
Yoakum
Robert Quill Johnson
Castroville
Larry Dewey
Dewey
la Feria
New York
Don Wills
Cincone
California
Jim Hollon
Tip ‘O Texas Wildcat
Joe Grandee
Austin
Shriners Plan Island Fish Fry on South Padre Island
Upward of 600 Shriners and guests are expected to attend the Rio Grande Valley Shrine Club annual fish fry on South Padre Island Sunday afternoon. The event runs 3 to 5 pm with games and dinner at 5 pm at Isla Blanca Park Picnic Pavilion.
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Shriners
Rio Grande Valley Shrine Club
South Padre Island
Isla Blanca Park
Valley Shrine Club
Hubert Dusek
Industrial Unit Formed By Port Isabel Chamber Directors
The Port Isabel Padre Island Area Chamber of Commerce approved plans to form an industrial commission led by Don Pruitt to attract industry. Mayor Leo F. Sanders will discuss land labor tax and other factors with the commission. A tourism center funded by the EDA is proposed with Sea Sun and Fun branding and traffic relief ideas discussed.
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Port Isabel - Padre Island
Chamber of Commerce
Causeway Toll House
Economic Development Agency
EDA Agency
Resignation marks end of Vest from Urban Renewal Board
West Quit and Cameron City press notes announce B C Vest resigning from the Urban Renewal Board of Commissioners due to workload and health. Port Isabel City Commissioners accept the resignation with regret and adopt a by law resolution. Ramiro Martinez was hired to the city maintenance crew.
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Mrs. Smith
West
Urban Renewal Board
Cameron Council of Governments
Ramiro Martinez
Leggett Improves as Surgery Possible
Leggett shows improvement after illness with doctors signaling surgery possible if condition warrants. Officials say heart issues are under evaluation and no final decision has been made.
Local student on honor roll to receive recognition
Doug Christensen of Hockaday Addition and Port Isabel High School graduate earns honor roll status reflecting academic achievement at the local education level.
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Doug Christensen
Hockaday Addition
Port Isabel High School
Barrera Fired As Patrolman in Insubordination Case
The Port Isabel Police Chief Charlies F. Barrer dismisses Patrolman Ramiro Barrera on official charges of insubordination. The action, approved unanimously by the commission, is described as in the citys best interests and includes full processing of all future applications with background checks and fingerprint and photograph records.
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Port Isabel
Charlies F. Barrer
Patrolimas
Ramiro Barrera
Barrera
Sanders
Port Isabel Football Schedules 1966 Jr High B Team
A 1966 schedule listing Port Isabel junior high B team football games dated September 15. Details show opponents, venues, and kickoff notes for the start of the season.
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Port Isabel
Port Isabel Urban Renewal No. 2 grant papers signed
The Port Isabel Urban Renewal Board signed papers for a 933,578 grant to fund Project No. 2. The plan aims to replace 340 dwellings in a 40 percent populated area with standard housing and include parks, recreation, and industrial expansion. The grant covers three quarters of costs. the city has already provided one quarter through past work.
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Board of Commissioners of the Urban Renewal Board
Port Isabel
George Mansur
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