Views on UFOs and the Colorado Condon Report
A columnist discusses UFO sightings and public interest, noting APRO figures, the 1966 Colorado U investigation led by Edward Condon, and its contentious conclusions. He references Rio Hondo sightings near Laguna Atascosa and contemplates space travel possibilities.
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United States
Aerial Phenomenon Research Organization
APRO
Phoenix
Ariz
Jim
Coral Lorenzon
Lorenzons
Lorenzen
Tom
Harry
Uncle Sam
University of Colorado
Edward Condon
Colorado U
Condon
Rio Hondo
Laguna Atascosa
McMinnville
Port Isabel aims for new baseball diamond with HUD help
Mayor Sanders pushes plans for a 216000 park behind Queen Isabella Inn to grant Port Isabel a baseball diamond and community facilities by 1970. HUD previously denied in kind cash shares but may now accept property value as the city’s share. If approved, construction could begin with an estimated 25000 cost. tax bonds limit options.
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Speck Sanders
Port Isabel
Cae Ee of Housing and Arms
HUD
Sanders
Queen Isabella Inn
Old Wilcox Marina
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Vets urged to apply early for education benefits
P. J. Mims of the Houston VA Regional Office urges all eligible veterans to contact the school they plan to enter now before enrollment fills. Veterans should submit for a Certificate of Eligibility and accompany the application with separation forms, birth or marriage documents, and be prepared to self-finance 60 to 90 days until first check arrives. Cameron County veterans contact Don Boykin in San Benito for help.
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P. J. Mims
Houtson Veterans Administration
Mims
Veterans Administration
Cameron County
Don Boykin
Veterans Service Officer
E. Stenger
Death Claims Local Woman in Port Isabel
Louise Morris a longtime Port Isabel resident and bank bookkeeper died after a lengthy illness. She had lived in Port Isabel 22 years and is survived by her husband Jerry Morris and son Phillip Morris, plus her mother Ola Stanfill, sisters Pauline Colson and Marie Snowden, brothers Thurman Stanfill and Floyd Stanfill, and a niece and nephew.
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Port Isabel
Louise Morris
Morris
Merchants Marine Bank
Jerry Morris
Phillip Morris
Ola Stanfill
Huntsville
Tex
Pauline Colson
Marie Snowden
Houston
Thurman Stanfill
Floyd Stanfill
Angleton
Local reaction to lunar landing favorable at home
Residents of Laguna Heights Manautau and nearby towns watched the moon landing with pride and some fatigue from a late night. They lauded the achievement and expressed belief it would benefit humanity while hoping for a safe return to Earth. Captain Matt Murphy praised the United States initiative.
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Armstrong
Aldrin
C. Weed
Laguna Heights
Weed
Manuel Garza Jr
Autau St. Here
Murphy
United States
Plan Finalized for Cameron County Precinct Redistricting
Democratic and Republican leaders in Cameron County proposed a one person one vote redistricting plan for county commissioner precincts. The plan realigns precincts to balance 1969 voters across Port Isabel Brownsville San Benito and Harlingen, aiming to keep each city with its own voice in the commissioners court.
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Cameron County
Supreme Court
Jack Skaggs
J. R. Jones
Port Isabel
Los Fresnos
Brownsville
San Benito
Rio Hondo
Military Highway
Harlingen
la Feria
Santa Rosa
Commissioners Court
14Th Street
Fourteenth Street
Two new teachers hired by Point Isabel school board
Point Isabel Independent School District added I. D. McNab to lead a vocational education class and Patricia Ann Schmidt to teach elementary grades at the recent board meeting. The district also awarded a two year depository contract to Harlingen National Bank over Merchants Marine State Bank, citing better service offers and loan terms.
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Point Isabel Independent
I. D. McNab
Patricia Ann Schmidt
Harlingen National Bank
Harlingen
Merchants Marine State Bank
Bridges
HNB
Harlingen Bank
Merchant Marine
Merchants Marine
Park Board Reappointed Tackles Litter Issue
Cameron County Commissioners renewed the County Park Board for two years with one change Art Shafer declined reappointment and R C Curtis was named to replace him. The board adopted a 125 300 budget with 7 775 county aid and planned parking coin showers and lockers and equipment payments of 45 000. They approved water meters in the trailer park and hired three patrolmen to curb litter at Isla Blanca and Andy Bowie Parks beginning Aug 2, under the sheriff's department, through Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron County
County Park Board
Art Shafer
R. C. Curtis
South Padre Island
Com. Ted Hunt
Fausto Yturria, Jr
Joseph Calapa
Brownsville
Tom Phillips
L. T. Boswell
San Benito
W. L. Eliff
Harlingen
Dick Roland
la Feria
Cabanas
Isla Blanca
Salary Increases To Boost Port Isabel Economy
School district surveys show state approved raises for 75 teachers will lift 1969-70 salaries to 486 552 from 456 977 a gain of 29 575 contingent on degree and experience. Superintendent Berry Bridges notes 70 605 above minimum requirements and expects extra income to boost Port Isabel businesses.
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Berry Bridges
Bridges
Point Isabel
Port Isabel
Five Day Forecast Shows Warm Quiet Period Ahead
The forecast calls for daytime highs near 75 or higher with overnight lows around 73 to 74 degrees. No rainfall is expected over the next five days as conditions remain dry and typical for this period.
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P. I
Wilcox
Sn Sanders
Earth
Russia
Red China
Here
Rem
Justice of the Peace
4Th Street
Combes
Harlingen Arroyo Estates
Harling
Park Board
Andy Bowie Parks
Sheriff's Department
Yturria
Boynton Fleming
Mperatu
Teres Max Min
Bate Rain
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