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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1969
Page
2
An editorial discusses the Point Isabel Independent School District depository bid, noting the Harlingen bank won a two year contract while rivals question moral obligations and local financial impact. The piece compares bids and asks whether local funds should stay with a nearby bank.
Cameron County commissioners approve presiding and alternate judges for 44 precincts at Brownsville session. Listed precincts include Port Isabel, Las Yescas, Los Fresnos, Olmito and Brownsville divisions with assigned presiding judges and alternates and voting site details.
A long list records names, locations, and numbers tied to schools and facilities in Brownsville and surrounding areas. Entries mention residents from Brownsville, El Jardin, San Benito, Rangerville, and Encantada along with specific schools, fire stations, a church educational building, and a water district office, each paired with a two to four designation.
Federal funds totaling 474000 cover emergency food and medical services under Texas health, while 1098221 backs a crime control plan by the Texas Criminal Justice Council. Local governments receive 75 percent of the crime funds. The piece notes federal revenue supports state administration and local control to address malnutrition, crime, and inflation policy in 1969-70.
Editor urges Texas voters to pass Amendment No 2 on August 5 to fund the Texas Water Plan. The letter argues the measure would strengthen the state’s ability to work with federal agencies on water resources, with bonds issued only as funds are needed.
The speaker argues the Senate must act on the tax bill, making a July 31 adjournment unlikely. He notes emergency conditions since 1956 when Congress again adjourned on July 27, and refuses to predict a date, suggesting Congress will meet after fall leaves.
Congress approves 5 959 300 for screwworm eradication in the Southwest. An additional 14 million mental appropriation adds to last year's funds, boosting the fight against the screwworm menace in Texas and nearby states. Summer boredom hits De La Garza family as district residents deal with summer in the Valley. The House member notes the pleasure and burden of serving the 15th District while stating tickets for the All-Star game are unavailable.
U S farm population fell from 32.1 million in 1935 to 10.5 million in 1968 and farms decreased from 6.8 million during the period. Details indicate a continued trend in agricultural consolidation and rural demographics.
Letter from Port Isabel reader questions Harlingen National Bank bid and Bank of Port Isabel tax ties. Criticizes district for withholding interest on loans and urges support for local institutions like Marchants Marine State Bank amid bidding controversy.
Citizens question tax support for the school and its relation to the local bank. A Port Isabel reader urges improvement efforts and praises an upcoming cleanup of the town’s fingers as a potential tourist draw, urging residents to invest in a better living area.
Archie J. Taylor warns that Texas voters must approve Amendment No 2 to authorize a $3.5 billion bond over 40 to 50 years to fund water infrastructure. He argues denial would show neglect of water needs and reliance on outside sources, with bond repayments and user charges bearing long term costs.
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