Compliance With Safety Rules A Must For Boating Pleasure
Boating grows rapidly with over 40 million Americans using waterways this summer in 8 million boats. The article outlines licensing, registration, and equipment rules under federal law, including temporary numbers, display requirements, and penalties for noncompliance. It details motorboat classifications, lifesaving gear, ventilation, grounding, and the need to consult Coast Guard material and local dealers for additional, area-specific safety requirements.
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FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
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Whitecaps
Coast Guard
U. S. Coast Guard
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Port Isabel Press
Texas Vets Provisions Expand Benefits From Vietnam Era
Senate and House bills extend education and appointment preferences for veterans who served in the Armed Forces during or after the Vietnam era. The measures cover tuition and fee exemptions, veterans preference in state hiring, and eligibility standards for county service officers and disability-qualified veterans. Morris notes these acts will impact many Texas veterans and the commission will study proposals for next session.
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Veterans Administration
Morris
Texas
Los Fresnos Residents Involved In Accidental Shooting
A six year old, Johnny Wilkinson, was accidentally shot in the right leg by a rifle in a car while friends played nearby. The boy was treated at Valley Baptist in Harlingen after the incident near Los Fresnos. The report also lists local birthdays, anniversaries, softball scores, and several visitors in the community.
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Delanus Wilkereed
Johnny
Seva
Hang
Valley Baptist Oe
Harlingen
Golden Eagle Passport Boosts Outdoor Recreation Travel
Golden Eagle sales rise as vacationers spend more time outdoors. The seven dollar passport allows unlimited access to designated Federal areas. Over 2,000 passes exist nationwide with 68 in Texas. Funds go to outdoor recreation programs with a 60 percent rebate to states and local communities. To obtain, mail a seven dollar check to the U S Bureau of Outdoor Recreation.
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Golden Eagle
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Texas
U. S. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
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