Gemini 10 mission concludes successfully amid fuel concerns
The Gemini 10 flight ends in success but faces fuel dissipation issues noted by NASA. Britain imposes strict economic measures to curb a faltering economy. A small plane crash near Lansing NL kills Tony Lema and three others after a late PGA finish. Civil unrest grows in Cleveland and New York with National Guard deployment. Ho Chi Minh comments no immediate trail for captured airmen. NBC seeks equal time with him after CBS relay. Marine unit sustains losses in Viet Cong Operation Hastings shaping the jungle campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ho Chi Minh
NBC
CBS
Five Day Forecast Temperatures Near Normal Highs
The five day forecast shows average highs near 93 to 102 degrees and lows around 73 to 75. Precipitation is expected to be locally moderate with scattered afternoon thunderstorms early in the period. A .15 inch rainfall amount is considered moderate.
Causeway 1966 Month and Year Totals Displayed
The record shows monthly totals of 41 421 and 37 740, a yearly total of 212 327 and 190 001, and a grand total of 2 706 847 and 2 375 811 across two periods. It presents a financial summary likely from a ledger or accounting page.
Views From The Lighthouse Port Isabel and Padre Island outlook
Raymond R. Murphy notes rising causeway traffic to Port Isabel and South Padre Island, growing tourism and fishing, shrimp shipments, cleaner Port Isabel, and offshore drilling plans. He predicts future residential and industrial growth, mentions carpetbagger history and optimistic economic potential despite doubts.
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Port Isabel
South Padre Island
Padre Island
McAllen
Long Island
New Orleans
Chicago
Texas
Brownsville Weather Station Forecast Promises Ideal Fishing Tourney
Weather official Ernest Rice stated on Wednesday that neither the hurricane nor the tropical storm in the South Atlantic threaten the fishing tournament. Indications point to the best weather in years for the event.
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Ernest Rice
Brownsville
South Atlantic
County Approves Padre Road Plan Expansion
The Cameron Willacy County Commissioners approve a two phase Padre Island road project with a total cost of 2 150 000 dollars under an EDA grant plan. The first phase repairs 4.875 miles cost 330 000 dollars. the second adds 18.677 miles of roadway at 1 560 000 dollars plus 44 000 dollars for eight beach access roads and 216 000 dollars for 16 parking lots. With a 60 percent federal share and about 60 000 dollars county funds, engineering revisions reduce the second phase to 1 516 000 dollars and require county approval before forwarding the application. Additional actions discussed ferry service and potential transfer of causeway control to the state.
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Economic Development Administration
Padre Island
Cameron-Willacy County
Commissioners’ Court
Cameron-Willacy Line
Innis
Plan for New Gateway Bridge Approved with 254000 Estimate
A Corpus Christi firm led by Homer Innis reports an approved 254000 approach plan for a proposed gateway bridge. The figure covers administration 41200 pavement 30000 toll facilities 72000 and related costs with finance to be shared with Mexico and joint construction negotiations expected to last weeks. The total span cost is 513700 split equally between the county and Mexico.
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Gateway
Homer Innis
Andrews, Lockwood and Newman
Corpus Christi
Innis
GSA
Mexice
Largest Trophy List In Tourney History For 28th Texas Event
The 28th Annual Texas International Fishing Tournament features the largest trophy list in 28 years with top offshore and class prizes. Key awards include the Marlin, Sailfish, Tarpon, and White Marlin trophies, plus grand champ and specialty silver pieces. Donors include Southland Life, Cameron County Wholesale Beer Distributors, Sea Island Motel, Valley Marine, and many local firms.
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Dorothea Meade
Martha Day
Dorothea
Miss Day
Southland Life Insurance Company
Missouri Pacific
Charlie's Sporting Goods
Cameron County Wholesale Beer
Sea Island Motel
Valley Marine
Harlingen
Queen Isabel Motor Inn
First National Bank of
Poth Vegetable Co
Raymondville
Boggus Motor Co
Cor Harlingen National Bank
Port Isabel Marina
Feldman's
John L. Tompkins Co
Sandy Retreat Hotel
South Padre Island
White Sands
Merchant Marine State Bank
Model Industrial Uniform Service
KRGV
Krgv TV
el Padre
Topical Savings and Loan
Holsum Baking Co
Ling
Hi-Way Inn
Miramar
Los Fresnos State Bank
Dolphin
Rio Radio Supply
Kingfish
United Printers and Publishers, Inc
Quarterback Club Meeting Scheduled at Port Isabel High
Port Isabel Quarterback Club will meet in the High School Library on Tuesday August 9 at 7 30 p m Everett Saynes president says all members and interested persons are urged to attend Coach Bob Massey will speak and plans will be made to start the membership drive for the coming year
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Port Isabel
Everett Saynes
Bob Massey
Patrolling Planned For Laguna Vista
Robert Roloff a Laguna Vista real estate developer says residents will gain a patrolman night watchman to protect homes. He notes no immediate need but aims to provide assurance in an area without organized police or fire watch.
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Laguna Vista
Robert Roloff
Roloff
District Office Opening Planned For McAllen
The district office will open in the 411 First National Bank Building McAllen to serve Cameron Hidalgo Jim Hogg Starr Willacy and Zapata counties. Kika is slated to speak at the opening event.
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Kika
First National Bank
McAllen
Hunt
Cameron
Hidalgo
Jim Hogg
Starr, Willacy
Jazapta
Dedication to Dr Hockaday Planned by Dusek
Hubert Dusek announced on Tuesday that the 28th annual tournament will be dedicated to the memory of Dr James A Hockaday founder and moving spirit behind the event. A memorial trophy is under consideration by the awards committee to honor Dr Hockaday for his decades of work since the tournament began.
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Dr. Hockaday
Dusek
Hubert Dusek
James A. Hockaday
Hoeckaday
Merchants Marine Bank Plans New Community Room
Merchants Marine Bank outlined a 70000 dollar addition to its building to include a 70 by 25 foot main room a coffee center rest rooms storage and an entrance foyer. Neu house and Taylor of Houston will design the project Hol zem Construction Co. of Edinburg handles the build with dual drive in teller stations and a 150 by 120 foot park area.
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Merchants Marine State Bank
Hubert L Dusxek
Neuhouse and Taylor
Houston
Holzem
Pont Lee Dusek
Marine State Bank
Port Isabel
Powers Street
Hubert Dusek
Officials appoint Cameron County health director
Dr. John R. Copenhaver of San Antonio will assume Cameron County health director duties in the near future. He was named Friday by Cameron County Commissioners to fill the post left vacant by Dr. Albert G. Randall who resigned to head the state tuberculosis program in Austin.
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John R. Copenhaver
San Antonio
Cameron County
Cameron
Hidalgo
Albert G. Randall
Austin
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NASA
Britain
Champagen
Tony Lema
Lansing
PGA
Cleveland
New York
National Guard
Marine Company
Demilitarized Zone
Viet Nam
By Raymond R. Murphy
Padre
EDA
Intercoastal Canal
Port Mansfield
Johnson
Schwab's
Jewery
Cates
Marine Mart
Western Auto
Harris Brothers
la Feria
Lawrence Electric
Sears - Roebuck
Darger Boat Co
Donna
Beils, Donna
Toytown
Merchants Marine Bank
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