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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1965
Page
2
The Port Isabel event runs July 28 to August 1 with a 7 am start on the first day. Officials coordinate with the Coast Guard, require daily boat checks, and enforce a buddy system and radio contact after dark to ensure safety and orderly weighing at the marina.
Veterans may apply to switch to the new pension law if not already under it. The housebound $35 monthly benefit is available only to those already receiving pension under the new law. If the election card was not received by May 1, 1965, no retroactive payment exists and the new date is payable only from the VA’s receipt date.
A man denied a driver's license for color blindness claimed to be a painter on his application. The filing indicates the misrepresentation was the basis for the license refusal and raises questions about verification procedures.
The U S House approved the Water Quality Act of 1965 by a 395 to 0 vote, signaling a national push to curb water pollution. The article cites rising per capita water use, federal and local investments, and the need for stronger standards, enforcement, and nationwide action to safeguard clean water for future generations.
The article outlines an Texas constitutional amendment proposing new Section 48b to Article III on the Teacher Retirement Fund and System, outlining investment provisions and related changes. It specifies election on November 2, 1965 with for and against ballots and directs the Governor to issue proclamations and publication required by law.
County Commissioners led by Adolph Thomas of San Benito vote unanimously to raise Gateway Bridge tolls effective Oct 1 after a stormy session. Auto fees rise from 20 to 30 cents. trucks to pay $2 if hearings do not change the plan. Public hearings may be held at Brownsville Navigation District request.
Proposed amendment to Section 1-a of Article V would require automatic retirement of certain district and appellate judges at 75, with no earlier than 70, and create the State Judicial Qualifications Commission to investigate misconduct and disability. It authorizes the Supreme Court to retire or remove judges on the Commission's recommendation, with confidential proceedings and due process protections, and specifies commission composition and terms. The measure is to be voted on November 2, 1965.
A new magazine named Southern Living seeks freelance writers via the Valley Chamber of Commerce Publicity Advertising and Tourist Committee. They want material on fairs festivals local holidays and cultural affairs. The magazine debuts population next February published by Progressive Farmer Company Birmingham Alabama.
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