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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1969
Page
2
An editorial on the county poverty protest at the Commissioners Court scene. It contrasts constitutional rights to assemble with perceived overreach of claiming entitlement to others' money, arguing many equate rights with privileges and criticizing demands tied to withholding resources.
Fragmented ledger lines show prices for cattle tobacco wheels and hogs with a total net worth cited as 2956.05. Commentary questions slaveholding wartime context then shifts to welfare and birth-control debates, criticizing reliance on state aid and urging self-sufficiency. The piece references Brownsville protest activity and mentions a large lunar rocket vision.
The 2.4 million rural residents in Texas outstrip the rural totals of 25 other states. Rural Texas population fell 30 percent from 1940 to 1960. In 1971 counties were classified as entirely rural, with 147 of 26 Texas counties rural. Texas ranked fourth in rural population among all states.
Judge Joseph Frankie Sr. of Precinct 8, longtime resident of Los Fresnos, died at Mercy Hospital aged 79. Born in Italy February 14 1890 he immigrated to the U S in 1903 and moved to Los Fresnos in 1929 where he started Frankie’s Cafe in 1934. Survived by wife Mary daughter Sophie Billue and son Joseph Frankie Jr with six grandchildren and three sisters.
Ex veterans are urged to note deadlines for benefits from the Veterans Admin istration including 90 days to apply for re employment 120 days to convert group insurance 1 year for dental care unemployment compensation and life insurance 8 years for education payments 130 dollars monthly for up to 36 months home loan eligibility up to 18 years with 10 years plus 1 year per three months of service Some claims have no deadline such as disability compensation non service connected pensions and hospital care Draft board reporting deadlines also apply for those finishing service The piece also discusses farm pricing and a funeral notice for Mrs Roy LaGant and others.
Used car lot touts two year warranty with models including 67 Chevrolet 2 door 1695, 66 Comet 4 door air conditioning 1945, 65 Comet 4 door auto ss, 63 Ford 4 door, and a 63 Ford F-250 with camper. Located at 795 Central Blvd LI, listed as part of Brownsville Dealers Association.
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