Editorial: The rising tax burden and the call for economy
The piece laments steady cost of living increases driven by higher federal and Social Security taxes and a roughly 40 percent rise in county taxes. It argues for cutting expenditures, urges public officials to reduce spending, and warns that escalating taxes threaten solvency for government and households.
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Port Isabeli - San Benito
Play Like Government Aims to Cut Budgets and Help Poor
The piece argues for across the board five percent budget cuts across all departments to balance the budget. It critiques Vista pressure on Cameron County Commissioners over community action and questions authority under Equal Opportunity Act and Vista programs. It calls for honesty and practical action to aid the poor while criticizing political theatre.
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Cameron County
Equal Opportunity Act
Commissioners’ Court
Vista
Labor Board
Sdndibeciaden
Vietnam
Shell Collectors Notes on Littorina Ziczac Lineolata Distinctions
A Gulf Coast shelling column discusses Littorina ziczac and L. lineolata, Texas jetty findings, misclassifications, and the Beaumont Shell Club ruling. It explains species differences, habitat on rocks in splash zones, preservation tips, and notes on shell name origins from Latin descriptors and geographic origins.
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Navona
A. Gary Littorina
eStely
Texas
Litorina Ziezac Gmelin
Beaumont Shell Club
Gulf Coast Shell Club
Anna Mae Bishop
Florida
Abbott
Ziczac
The
Texas Conchologist
Helmer Ode
Anne Speers
Orbigny
L. Ziczac
Gmelin
Lineolata
Zidac
Harald Rehder
Farm Families Benefit From FHA Disaster Loans in Cameron County
Milton A. Stinson of the Farmers Home Administration says 12 rural families in Cameron County have received over 28 630 in economic opportunity loans since July 1 1967 to start small businesses or expand farming. Since 1965 Texas has issued over 2 700 such loans with 430 this fiscal year. Loans up to 3 500 are repayable over 15 years and target low income rural residents with a viable business or farm plan.
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Cameron County
Milton A. Stinson
Farmers Home Administration
Stinson
Texas
Congress
Farmers Home
Maids, Missing Brooch, and a Court's Ruling
Violet faced an insurance dispute after a jewel box brooch vanished. The maid left town soon after, and police never questioned her. The insurer admitted theft coverage but demanded solid proof, which the court found supported by the maid’s hasty departure.
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Violet
Countries polled on non tariff rules for imports
A Congressional roundup reports on non tariff measures in several European nations affecting U S agricultural exports. Italy imposes health and additive rules that curb imports while Sweden Finland and Portugal show limited impact. The United Kingdom uses few health barriers, while Austria has some labeling and preservative restrictions. Data from Italy and broader European markets informs U S producers.
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Washington, D. C
House Agriculture Committee
Madrid
Spain
U. S
South Texas
Italy
Finland
Sweden
Portugal
Austria
United Kingdom
Insurance and theft coverage illustrated by ring loss cases
A court ruling shows mysterious disappearance coverage can apply when a lost object vanishes with no trace, while ordinary disappearances are usually not covered. The piece also notes buyers should confirm broader coverage with their insurer and cites a separate Texas report on turkey farmers earning 30 million in 1967, up 3.4 million from 1966 with prices averaging 19.2 cents per pound.
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Texas
Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Promoting U.S. farm products to expand European market
The text argues the United States cannot alter foreign food rules but should boost demand for U.S. farm products. It urges continued promotion, use of the Foreign Agricultural Service, participation in trade fairs, and reassuring foreign buyers of reliable supply to grow the European market.
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United States
Social Security Benefit Increases Approved By Congress
Congress last year passed a bill raising benefit rates under the Social Security Act. The measure affects retirees and disabled workers who receive monthly payments, adjusting amounts in line with the new provisions.
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Congress
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