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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1955
Page
5
A man from Halcyon writes to Mr. President requesting an HSP.A. membership to escape abuse at home. He describes a controlling wife, a moved-in family, asset loss, and threats of harm, asking for a plain wrap mailing of membership. He notes fear of investigations and cites a cynical quote about women.
Kilgore reports a House bill to amend Federal reclamation laws allowing loans up to 5 million for irrigation and flood control with a 50 year term. Grants up to 5 million would fund flood control. Small dams could be designed and run locally, with plans submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture and partial study costs covered locally. The measure envisions repayable funds via hydroelectric and flood control credits, plus ongoing postal pay debate following a presidential veto.
The legislation aims to support small reclamation projects and allow municipalities to capture water for domestic use under standard rules with interest bearing loans. It notes such small dams are unlikely to provide electric power.
The article notes uncertainty over whether Senator Johnston's bill proposing an average eight per cent pay increase will stay in its current form as the Senate acts. It adds the House post office and civil service committee, of which the author is a member, will meet on June 2 to consider the bill once the Senate acts.
The article notes pay hikes for classified federal workers as the next issue to reach Congress with action expected soon. It also reports on The Only Visitor from the 15th District, R B McLeish of McAllen, administrator of the Farmers Home Administration, visiting this week.
The Texas Game and Fish commission weighs skin diving as a method to study fish for aiding anglers. The commission's chief aqua- indicates exploration of newer techniques to benefit the fishing community.
A licensed biologist outlined a plan to use Dingell Johnson funds to study black bass in Lake Travis and other Texas lakes. The research will identify bass concentrations lure preferences and habitat factors to guide anglers and commercial harvest of rough fish under contract.
A highly regarded figure remains measured despite noticeable public attention. Associates note steady judgment and continued focus on ongoing initiatives rather than personal status gains.
A retired mail carrier, John Cass Adrian, was arrested for attempting to extort $800,000 from former land commissioner Giles amid a sequence of secret letters and a staged drop. Trial set for June 13 as the Legislature passes a broad tax bill increasing beer, gasoline, and cigarette taxes to fund state needs.
Classified notice lists several rental options including a lower 4 room unfurnished apartment near Eagle Pass Lumber with contact B A Wilmot or address 909 E Harrison Hallingen. Also offers two bedroom unfurnished houses and a well furnished two bedroom house with carport and storage, references Dixon Lumber or Lincoln phone numbers.
Port Isabel Press weekly paper issued by News Publishing Co Inc San Benito Texas lists publication office at 175 Robertson Street San Benito Texas entered as second class matter February 7 1949 at Port Isabel Post Office under the 1879 act publisher Steve M Elam editor Jack L Merryman office 904 Adams Wh 3 268 subscription rates 2 per year Cameron County 3 per year outside Cameron County
For sale gas butane broiler stove sink with cabinet and new Montgomery Ward water heater and a piano. For rent two bedroom apartment redecorated with water paid. J W Brown west of Marine Mart or call WH 3 2788. Furnished house information via Dial WH 3 2679. Apartments from $40 and up. Harbor Light Cottages Helen E Williams office Bayside. Corner lot adjoining Bayside $475 Dial WH 3 2881.
For sale a comfortable two bedroom house includes a rear maids quarters and a garage apartment. Inquire Gulf Service Station or Dial Brownsville LI 2-2484.
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