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Newspaper

Port Isabel Press

Location

Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1957

Page

5

Texas 55th Legislature Ends With Broad Reforms

The Texas 55th Legislature closes with major action on water bonds segregation reform teacher pay and insurance. A $200 million water bond was approved while a $100.99 million federal water storage bond failed. Two segregation bills passed with another struck down as unconstitutional. A code of ethics law and a tightened insurance regime were enacted alongside a new full time insurance commission.

Texas Ture Senate House Price Daniel Robert S. Calvert Insurance Commission Insurance

Texas Legislature Faces Broad Changes in Insurance Votes and DOT Rise

Bills poised to reshape insurance disclosures include public prints by firms and a four year city term option pending voter approval. The session also funds flood recovery, historic archive moves, and a 19 percent auto tag hike with highway revenue sharing. DOT gains in Texas Democratic faction clash with Governor Daniel's camp.

House Committee On Insurance Texas Woman's University At Denton Texas State College For Women CTA Lampasas Silverton Price Daniel Governor Texas Archives Highway Department Democrats of Texas DOT Austin Rbd Randolph Houston New US Ralph Yarborough Washington D.O.T Diniel Jim — Lindsey Fort Worth

Weather Damage Hits Texas After Severe April May Storms

Red Cross in Austin reports heavy damage from tornadoes and floods in April and May across Texas. About 9,056 families affected and 6,270 people aided, with relief requests from 2,738 families. Rehabilitation costs are estimated at 1,250,000 dollars.

Texas Red Cross Austin

Port Sabel Press Publication Notice and Rates

Publication notice for Port Sabel Press of San Benito announces printing details, legal filing dates, and subscription rates by mail. It lists the publisher and office addresses, registration under act of Congress, and annual price of two dollars outside Cameron County.

Mows Publishing Co. Inc San Benito Somertene Wrest Sen Benito Wretten Cameron County Temerce County

Classified Rentals and Property Listings

Classified ads show furnished or unfurnished apartments from $40 and up plus sale listings for Port Isabel Bayside Laguna Vista and Padre Island. Notable items include a new 2 bedroom cottage with tile bath and fireplace on Padre Island priced at $6,800 and a 3 room furnished cottage on Padre Island at $8,800. Also includes income property listings and other bargains with multiple locations.

Port Isabel Bayside Laguna Vista Padre Island Padre Stand

For Sale Baby Bed and Play Pen

Classified notice lists a baby bed and play pen priced at 25 dollars. Contact L. J. McFarland via phone WH 3-2893 for purchase. Also offers a furnished two bedroom rental in Bayside with contact at WH 3-2808.

L. J. McFarland

Real Estate Options Include Homes Motels and Rentals

Two of the best homes in this area have two bedrooms each with modern features and controlled heat and air conditioning. Two motels for sale, plus lots Bay City and Padre Island. For lease second floor office space will remodel to suit tenant. Call or see Port Electric Service.

Port Electric Service

Port Isabel notices list rentals and sales

The Port Isabel edition lists a furnished house for rent at 9 Polk Street and a Bay side 2 bedroom home with two lots for sale. Also advertised are a portable refrigerator and a 1 ton Fedders air conditioner for sale or trade. The Twin Fishermen's Cooperative posts restricted access to its wharves and facilities in Port Isabel.

Twin Fishermen’s Cooperative Port Isabel Twin City Fishermen’s Cooperative P. A. Coleman W. G Reynolds Polk Street

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