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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1968
Page
2
Editorial questions what happened to 5000 sent for Port Isabel relief after Hurricane Beulah. About 1000 cited as disbursed, with the mayor as a disbursement trustee and committee member. The station received back its share. others’ fate unclear. The piece urges full public disclosure and cleaner governance.
A Lane County Oregon letter from the Republicans denounces Nelson Rockefeller as a candidate claiming he is not a suitable Messiah and urges voters to accept human flaws in a national figure rather than an untouchable saint. The piece mocks claims of a sinless candidate and favors a more relatable, humane leader.
Gov. John Connally faces a July 23 deadline to veto portions of the 1969 budget and riders in the special legislative session. The action could trim up to 10 million dollars in line items, including payroll provisions and conference-committee additions. Audrey R. Cartledge plans retirement after 33 years. Connally also appoints new district posts and forms an interim tort-claims study panel.
Garrett Morris a Fort Worth lawyer and insurance company head is sworn in as a Texas Highway Commission member replacing Hal Woodward who became a federal judge. The piece notes his 20 years of practice in Fort Worth and outlines related highway policy debates and state agency actions.
The article notes valuations have increased by 25 to 35 percent with some homes like a $10,000 house now appraised at $12,000. The higher valuation boosts state and local tax bases, raising state Cameron County taxes and district levies including drainage and navigation. The tax rate would reach about $1.20 per $100 with no ceiling on bond levies, while road tax remains at 15 cents.
The document lists assets and liabilities including loans after valuation reserves and securities after reserves. It shows capital notes and debentures, stock par values, shares outstanding, undivided profits, reserve for contingencies, total capital accounts, and total liabilities and capital. It references bank officers and a 15 day period ending date with deposit totals.
The speaker notes higher prices across goods and services including milk and trucking. They urge public comment at Commissioners' Court on July 29 while acknowledging limited impact, and suggest raises or higher prices as coping options.
Instructions advise cutting chicken into pieces and cooking outdoors about 4 to 6 inches from the fire for 25 to 3 minutes, then ensuring the interior is cooked.
Admiral Bullard says laws like the Narrow Channel Act arise after fatal incidents and set only minimum safety standards. He stresses common sense and prudent seamanship as the true safeguards for pleasure boaters and fishermen, noting fines up to 500 dollars for navigation hindrances.
A marching band clinic will be held at Texas A&I University July 22 to 24 with Dr. Joe Bellamah directing. Clinician will be Dr. William P. Foster of Florida A&M, famed for halftime performances and frequently televised.
A commemorative stamp highlighting Central America's participation in HemisFair is available at the five-country pavilion.
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