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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1955
Page
7
A Texas executive argues tomato growers fail to deliver top quality for canners, urges fair pricing, and cautions against blaming the canning industry for price declines. He notes the niche role of canning, costs of processing poorer tomatoes, and the need for contract quality and mutual responsibility.
The Texas Senate approved a revenue measure projecting 198 million dollars in new money over two years, including a one cent gasoline tax and a one cent beer tax plus a new bottle tax. The plan shifted toward House proposals, with final passage 16 to 13 and changes to allocations for highway funding and other duties.
Governor Shivers vetoed a highway speed bill citing increased deaths. A mosquito tax district plan surfaced as House action. Trinity River Authority changes favored downstream users. Gillham sought higher college fees with exemptions for workers. Philosophical lobbyist reform stalled amid public officials concerns. Unfair sales bill watered down and deemed constitutional questions lingered. A Conroe grocery-focused bill tied price and stock sale limits to advertising.
A letter to the editor laments perceived economic boom and rising production. The writer argues big manufacturers claim growth, while concerns about real prosperity and worker impact remain.
A reader laments stagnant wages and rising expenses despite national prosperity. The letter argues many struggle to make ends meet while awaiting bill relief and highlights personal financial pressure in a buoyant economy.
The Port Isabel Press is a weekly paper in Port Isabel Texas published by The News Publishing Co Inc of San Benito Texas. It lists office in San Benito and notes second class matter status from February 7 1947 under the 1879 act. Subscription rates are 2 dollars per year in Cameron County and 3 dollars per year outside Semeron County.
Advertisements list a modern two bedroom home with garage on a 50 by 120 lot and contact WH3 2864. Also offers a gas butane stove sink cabinet a water heater and a piano from Wil son’s Auto Paint Shop in Bay Side. Rentals include a furnished two bedroom apartment redecorated with water paid, contact J W Brown west of Marine Mart or WH3 2788. Another furnished house rental is available, inquire at WH3 2679.
For rent apartments from 40.00 with Helen E Williams contact Harbor Light Cottages. Blue Marlin swimming club pool opens season May to September with 10.00 per person and 50c guest fee. hours 8 AM to 5 PM. For sale corner Bayside lot 475.00 and a comfortable 2 bedroom house with garage apartment and maid quarters inquire Gulf Service Station or Brownsville 2-2484.
Classified ads list several items and properties for sale or rent. Items include a 23 foot prairie schooner trailer for 600 dollars and a 1947 Packard Clipper for 125 dollars plus a 7 foot Norge refrigerator for 30 dollars. Rentals cover a 2 bedroom home and a lower four room unfurnished apartment. Contacts include multiple phone numbers and addresses in Port Isabel and Harlingen.
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