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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1969
Page
2
An editorial questions why a Brownsville soldier awarded the Distinguished Service Cross received the nation’s second highest honor. It praises his courage after severe wounds and asks if the Medal of Honor should have been awarded, urging veterans groups to consider the case for the top decoration.
A Philadelphia bail release led to a second police officer’s death. In Washington DC and other cities parolees awaiting trial serve as a rising threat, with plots expanding from symbolically targeted sites to coordinated bomb schemes and police station attacks.
A reflective piece on cancer progress showing millions alive after cancer and the need for ongoing research across therapies. It highlights chemotherapy gains, leukemia drug use, virus studies, immunology, and basic cell biology while urging expanded funding from the public through the American Cancer Society to accelerate progress.
Austin notes say the 61st regular session passed a $2.8 billion one year budget and faces a special session to finalize appropriations and a major tax bill. Gov. Preston Smith signals timing options, while leaders expect a biennial approach despite current financing needs.
Horoscope notes week ahead mostly calm with a pivotal last day for direction in career or domestic life. Taurus faces early worries about money but relaxes as events brighten. Gemini puzzled as opportunities shift, best to work alone. Cancer urged to organize and vent steam midweek, Leo must decide and avoid phoniness. Virgo hints at limited fortune but productive use of time. Libra advises routine care and love focus, with Edmonton notes and government honors and grants for Texas districts.
Washington reports a sharp divide between Congress and the U S scientific community over deploying the Safeguard antiballistic missile system. Pro and con positions argue about effectiveness and feasibility as lawmakers weigh deployment days ahead.
A 1969 tax burden overview notes Americans will work about 650 hours to pay total federal state and local taxes. It cites rising receipts from 1902 to 1968 and projects a $1230 per person tax load in 1969. It urges spending cuts and sustained taxpayer pressure for relief.
A veteran with annual income of 1576 dollars can receive a monthly VA pension of 57 dollars if single and with no dependents. Total disability income benefits start in the seventh month after total disability arises. World War II disabled veterans cannot apply for GI insurance after May 2, 1966. they had a prior window in 1966.
An issue of a Kansas City farm paper features a color cover of a South Texas cabbage harvest with inside pages showing citrus groves beet harvesting and other regional scenes. The piece also notes Padre Island visits rising from 195 400 in 1967 to 360 800 this year and projects continued growth for 1970 as National Park visits reach about 169 million.
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