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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1963
Page
1
Two construction projects on South Padre Island advance toward core completion while a third waits for materials. Fishing pier work moves slowly but on schedule. Marina dredging speeds ahead. All dikes built and spoils pumped to parking and offices area. Pavilion work halted until glass domes and other materials arrive.
Incumbent John V. Trump won reelection to the Fort Isabel San Benito Navigation District board, taking 415 votes overall while Meinken and Groomer trailed. He led in San Benito and Los Indios, with Port Isabel results mixed, and the dedication date reportedly postponed.
Coast Guard crews aided disabled vessels 60 miles northwest of Port Isabella and 50 miles south of Port Aransas. The Dragnet and Sis were helped by CGC Triton and lifeboat stations after distress calls. Boarding officer Ramon R. Roca and crew found no violations. Roscoe Rowan returns from 25 days regular leave.
The South Padre Island Lions Club hosted a fellowship meeting with Valley Lions Clubs last Monday at the Sea Island Hotel. Attendees included Lions from Brownsville Harlingen Los Fresnos and San Benito with B Woods Brownsville as guest of honor. Bud Emmons announced the next Sea Island meeting on August 5 and a visitors and ladies night on August 26.
The report notes a monthly total of 17 751 and an annual total of 135 for the causeway funds, with the overall grand total described as weedy. The fragment provides limited context for the source event or entities involved.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Mobley assumed management of the Anchor restaurant Tuesday morning after purchasing the interests of Mr and Mrs Bill Harris who had operated the dining spot since its reopening. The Mobleys pledge to continue serving the same fine foods and are noted Port Isabel restaurant figures.
The Lower Rio Grande Valley saw a 13.7 percent rise in tourist activity for 1962 63 compared to 1961 62. Brownsville and Matamoros up 18 percent Raymondville doubles, McAllen up 10 percent. Valley Chamber estimates 150 000 tourist days winter 19 500 summer visitors 169 500 total with $54 million spent. Advertising investment of 320 000 yielded about 198 30 return per dollar.
Registration for the 25th Texas International Fishing Tournament opens July 31 at the Queen Isabel Inn with trophies on display there. Weighing will be at Port Isabel Marina on August 1 to 3, with dock space at the marina Basin and private docks.
Browning Texas Southmost College will require students to provide Social Security numbers for next year. Registrar H L Warren says TEA demands numbers for mechanized records and progress tracking. TSC already uses special numbers, noting SSNs are permanent and easy to obtain for those who lack them.
Port Isabel Rotary Club heard Mercy Hospital of Brownsville manager discuss hospital operation and rising medical costs. Ted Hunt introduced Robert Bragg BMI as Coast Guardsman of the month. Speaker cited labor cost increases and advances in medical science as main price drivers for hospitalization.
The Tamaulipas Tourism Department will produce weekly films highlighting current events and celebrations in Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley. Alton Barker notes improved Texas Tamaulipas ties. Carranza oversees border offices and coordinated with KGBT TV for airing. Filming includes the Port Isabel Shrimp Fiesta and venues in Matamoros.
John Tower voices strong opposition to a civil rights bill, warning of constitutional crisis and threats to private property rights. He argues ownership and control of property keep citizens on equal footing with government and resist centralized power.
A political column argues against a fully regimented economy and central control. It cites the constitutional division of powers, warns that measures for equality could threaten property rights, and notes mixed reactions from Civil Rights supporters, including Senator Mike Moroney of Oklahoma.
A local letter questions a proposed 47 000 bond to pave in front of private Port Isabel property without tax increases. The writer urges tax relief and essential city services, criticizes federal civil rights politics, and warns against government overreach in private business and personal liberties.
House Speaker Byron Tunell announced Rep Maurice Pipkin of Brownsville will serve as one of two House members on the Legislative Budget Board. The board prepares the biennial state budget with extensive hearings and reviews from departments and agencies, shaping fiscal policy. Pipkin’s six terms include leadership on the Appropriations Committee, making him an expert in fiscal legislation.
Miss Judy Crawford queen of the 1963 Port Isabel Brownsville Shrimp Fiesta and her chaperone Mrs Ann Johnson will leave Brownsville Sunday July 21 for Las Vegas Nevada. They will stay three days as guests of the Hotel Tropicana. Crawford is the daughter of Capt and Mrs C F Crawford of Brownsville and was one of 21 candidates in the Shrimp Fiesta queen contest.
Kingsville Texas A and L College reports 1539 students enrolled for the six week second summer session, surpassing last year’s day of registration. Officials expect final enrollment between 1650 and 1700, aiming for a new record, with fall term peak already set at 3516 last year. Classes started Tuesday. term ends August 23 with summer commencement.
Mr and Mrs C J Tamboretto of Houston Texas caught 200 trout weighing two pounds or more. The Ramp family fished from their boat with J L Colbough bringing home 36 trout weighing two and a half to three pounds. Mr and Mrs Joe Dickson and Mr and Mrs C W Dickson from Houston fish daily for a few hours and report about 15 large trout each trip.
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