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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1967
Page
2
A critical editorial argues against a fusion of police power and court authority, warning such a system would erode citizen protections under the English common law. It discusses the risks of denying due process and the necessity of lawful limits to state power, urging robust defense of constitutional rights.
A garbages and sewage fee collection gap is noted with many delinquencies. A sales tax is argued as a better collected, widely distributed funding source and public morale is linked to perceived leadership.
A notice urges city residents to join the local dust control effort and support the association. It notes ongoing work against blowing dust, asks winter visitors to stay involved, and says results are tallied as the fight continues beyond short time frames.
A Minnesota reader complains of a four dollar check sent May 2 1967 being cashed May 20 1967. She notes the newspaper mistakenly sent a note of expired subscription and signs as Elizabeth B Marks. The editor replies politely, acknowledging the error and wishing her better days.
West Cameron County chaplaincy assists families of men on active duty by arranging leave, transfers, reassignments, and communications with the military. They also provide emergency financial aid to those in need.
The commission raised the allowable Mid East crude to 3530.56 barrels per day and boosted the factor to 42.9 percent prompting major producers to defend production as necessary. August allotments will be set this week as the policy shift could lift state tax income through July.
A roster lists appointments to state boards, commissions, and advisory groups across Texas, including health, welfare, and agriculture bodies. Names include Tom Gordon Abilene, Dr McIver Furman Corpus Christi, Seymour Botts Houston, and others from Dallas, Austin, and Houston. The piece also notes hurricane season advisories and a push to expand farm market programs under Agriculture Commissioner John White.
A VA expert explains eligibility for education and vocational rehab under the GI Bill. Applicants should name the school and course before starting to speed up training allowances. A WWII veteran's child may qualify for VA education benefits if the parent had no service connected disability.
The article describes a new project at Weslaco to mass rear brown soft scale parasites for citrus pest control. It outlines a USDA study link to summer populations, a nearby Utilization Research Laboratory site on West Fourth Street, and the goal of testing mass releases and supplementation in the Valley climate.
Several names are noted for a legislative vacancy with discussion of candidates and a $5 filing fee. The report mentions Jon Murray and various contenders amid city political activity.
News M D Corvin notes Chester Jonson, Hicks Sr., and Joe Farrar of Waco spent four days at the White Sands Motel and Marina catching seven tet in the bay. They fished on Capt Bramd's boat at the snapper banks with three to five pound fish. Live bait is available town and island wide. Shrimp jams complicate fishing but several anglers are bringing in kings from near the jetties. Art Hamman at Coleys Fishing Service reports some catches and others are active.
A night time intruder robbed a widow and a man later sued her claiming malicious prosecution. The court ruled the widow not liable as long as the accuser had probable cause to bring charges, even if the charges failed.
The quote reflects a Goethean idea of starting work at dawn to skim the day’s cream and reserve the remainder for cheese making. It emphasizes disciplined time use and practical craft from early hours.
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