Kilgore Reports on Texas and National Scope of Projects
Washington and Texas reports cover an Army survey funding bill awaiting the President. North McAllen seeks a postal substation to ease main office congestion. A second radar station is planned for Eagle Pass with construction details at Laguna Madre and Port Isabel sites. Weather observatory improvements and ex-prisoners of war benefits are noted, along with Texas cactus in England and local district visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North McAllen
Arteoge
Air Force
Maerick County
Barie Paps
Bague
Sain Moedre
Eagle Pass
Laguna Madri
Boxers Add More Punches In Eye Opening Display
In a striking showcase the fighter shells out rapid combinations touching four five and six punches per exchange. The crowd roars as the momentum shifts with every flurry. The bout highlights speed accuracy and relentless pressure from both corners.
Giles Denies Staging Theft in Veterans Land Inquiry
Former land commissioner Bascom Giles testified in district court denying any theft or assistance in stealing from the Veterans Land Program. He charged Governor and Attorney General with equal responsibility and rejected hotel room testimonies about a supposed $250,000 profit deal with Brady land dealer B. R. Sheffield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tris
Fox
Constitutional
Senate
Giles
Ars
Camstitu Phe
Storney Get
Witmes
Veterans
Brady Land
B. KR
Sheffield
University plan eyed to loosen permanent fund rules
The proposal would let 67 percent of royalties go to the permanent funds supporting public schools and the University of Texas, possibly expanding spending. It requires a constitutional amendment and statutory revision. University President Wilson warns it resembles planting seeds for future losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Texas
Logen Wilson
University Iinet
Rmiust
Road and Bridge Projects Awarded Across Texas
The State Highway Department tabulated bids totaling 14 197 575 for road and bridge work. Major improvements include US 80 east of Spring and US 63 north of Brownsville over 402 miles. A Dallas bridge contract was let across the Trinity River linking to the Dallas Fort Worth toll road system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
US. 80
Spring
US. 63
Brownsville
Dallas
Trinity River
Dallas-Fort Worth
Parr documents sought in Texas income tax evasion case
Attorneys for George Parr seek to inspect 69 checks and related documents the government will use in its income tax evasion case against the Boc Texas political boss. Prosecutors protested arguing defense access is limited by the court. Federal Judge Bon Rice Rice took the matter under advisement in Austin on September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parr
George
Boc Texas Politcal
Bess
Argumne
Bon
Rice Jn
Austin
Morrow Showdown Expected In State Party Fight
Wright Morrow faces a decision by the State Democratic Executive Committee in Austin on Tuesday over party leadership. Gov. Allen Shivers seeks unity as the Loyalist wing aims to shape convention control, with national party leaders and Reppert of Eisenhower aligned against Morrow.
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Wright Morrow
Austin
Allen Shivers
Texas Natural
Morrow
Ne Reppert
Eisenhower
San Antonin
Texas Judge Rules School Segregation Unconstitutional
Atty Gen John Sheppard said he would withhold action last week while studying a district court ruling in El Paso that Texas school segregation laws are unconstitutional. The decision followed a Newotti suit for entry to Texas Western College. UT regents had voted to admit Negroes earlier, but Board Chairman Thomas Sealy warned that immediate enrollment of Black undergraduates could be resisted.
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John _ Shepperd
Desegregation Touches Texas College Growth Plans
Integration pressures hit Houston Tillotson College in Austin as competition with the University of Texas shapes enrollment goals toward a compact class of 500 to 600 students instead of expanding to 1,000 to 1,200. The broader Texas crop outlook shows a five percent drop in total acreage driven by wheat cotton and rice allotments, with sorghum partly offsetting the decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Negro College
University of Texas
Houston- Tillotson College
Austin
Texas
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Major Trade Territories of This Part of the Country
A brief exploration outlines key trade zones across the region, noting routes, hubs, and economic links shaping commerce. It highlights dominant markets, transportation corridors, and the influence of growing networks on regional prosperity.
Parking woes vanish as romance lags behind
A nostalgic line recalls a past era when courting obstacles overshadowed parking trouble. The joke contrasts two social frictions, implying easier parking but unchanged dating dynamics.
Brownsville District notices permit for harbor bulkhead project
The Brownsville Navigation District applies to the District Engineer for an Army permit to build a reinforced concrete and steel sheet pile bulkhead and adjoining wharf at BraVos Island Harbor on the Brownsville Channel. Plans, elevations, and location details are outlined with protest due by August 2, 1955. Public viewing hours are given for the Galveston and Brownsville offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Army
Brownsville
Bravos Island Harbor
Corps of Engineers
Texas
Santa Fe
Galveston
Corps of Engineers Cannot Adjudicate Property Claims
District Engineer Galveston District Corps of Engineers notes that the Corps cannot adjudicate conflicting property rights affected by the proposed work and directs further action accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of Engineers
Galveston
District Corps of Engineers
Cameron County Fresh Water District Board Meeting Notice
The Cameron County Fresh Water District No. 1 Board of Equalization will meet on the 80th day of July 1955 at 9 am in Port Isabel office to complete business. Taxpayers with matters appear at the stated time. The board is A. C. Hill, Richard Rolof and Vere S. Mytick, appointed by the district board. By Harry Sannady, Assessor-Collector. July 15-22-29.
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Board of Equalization of
Cameron County Fresh Water District No. 1
Port Isabel
Texas
A. C. Hill
Richard Rolof
Vere S. Mytick
Harry Sannady
Port Isabel Press publisher and rates notice
Port Isabel Press printed weekly in Port Isabel Texas by News Publishing Co Inc San Benito Texas with office at 904 Adams Port Isabel entry date February 7 1949. Subscription rates listed two dollars per year within Cameron County three dollars outside Cameron County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Tobe
Texas
The
News Publishing Co., Inc
San Benito
Robertson Street
Port Isabel
Congress
Cameron County
Advertisements Classified For Rent Bayside Housing
One two bedroom house with stove and refrigerator in Bayside for 49 per month. Phone WH 3 2676. For rent or sale two two bedroom unfurnished houses in Port Isabel or Lincoln 2 4771.
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Bayside
Port Isabel
Lincoln
For Sale Two Bedroom House with Carport and Storage
Multiple classified items list housing and rooms to rent. Includes a well furnished two bedroom home with carport and storage, a modern two bedroom home with garage, a two bedroom furnished apartment for rent, and other rentals with phone contacts WH 3-2788 WH 3-2695 WH 3-2877 plus a saltwater rod and reel sale.
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Call
Hollywood
For Rent Bayside Two Bedroom House
Clean two bedroom partly furnished house in Bayside available for rent. Monthly price fifty dollars. Dial WH3 2564 to view or inquire.
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Bayside
For Rent Two Apartments Utilities Paid
Two apartments available with utilities paid. One rents for 45 dollars and the other for 40 dollars. Call WH8-2623 to arrange viewing or for more details.
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Kilgore
Washington, D. C
By Joe Kilgore
Rep
18Th Dist
Peans
Mansfield Ae
Sunewal’ Survey
Trap ‘Briganier
EF. C. Tischher
Gulf of Mexico
Dale L. Leipper
Department of Ateenography
A & M College
Westher Aeresu Normely
Leipper
Annus. Com
North Allentic
New Orleans
Lsree
United States
Department of Defense
England
Gay Hines
Carrizo Springs
Hines
Winter Garden
Spittach
Walter Hurst
Pharr and My
Frank Dugan
Fred and
Dickie
Edinburg
Bascom Giles
Charlie's Sporting Goods
Port Isabel, Texas
Railroad Commission
Department of Agriculture
USDA
Thompson
Plymouth
de Soto
Cambridge
Cranbrook
DAN Palmer Motor Coodge
Steve M. Elam
Jack L. Merryman
Meg
Jaudon Lumber
Dial
J. W. Brown
Marine Mart
Helen FE. Williams
Office Harbor Light
Hotpoint Appliances
Electrical Contractors
E. Levee St
Texas International
Delhi-Taylor and
Mayfair
Delhi-Taylor Oil Corp
Hanl
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