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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
2
An editorial argues global violence runs high from Vietnam to Korea and in domestic unrest. It calls for a universal pacifist stand, condemning all war and aggression and challenging citizens and nations to adopt uncompromising nonviolence despite ridicule and inertia.
A Port Isabel letter argues for a municipal swimming pool noting city debt history and financing hurdles. It praises Urban Renewal while urging initial funding and suggests pooling resources from colleges and high schools to start water sports programs, despite limited city funds. It cites a recent city sales tax gain of over $9,000.
A readable political guidance notice lists congressional offices in Washington and Texas legislators in Harlingen Edinburg Brownsville and Cameron County. It instructs to address letters to Sen or Rep during the Texas Legislature session.
The piece outlines 1968 social security totals in the United States and Texas with 25 million beneficiaries nationwide and 1,172,992 in Texas. It notes the share of elderly, disabled, and survivor beneficiaries and discusses views on federal intervention during campus unrest and riots. It also highlights the VA master index and common surnames among veterans.
Aries to Pisces receive varied guidance with multiple signs urging risk, caution, and self preservation. Readings touch love, career, and emotional balance while Olga offers cautions and encouragement across all signs.
The Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District announces an election to elect one Commissioner for Precinct 1 at Merchants Marine State Bank in Port Isabel with Mrs. Clyde Privett as Presiding Judge and two clerks. Precinct 2 meets at Los Indios School Building with John C. Fry presiding, Precinct 3 at 202 E. Heywood in San Benito with a presiding judge. Absentee ballots available June 21 to July 8, 1969 at the district office and Collins Insurance Agency San Benito. Returns follow law. Notice signed April 1969.
A reader letter discusses a national meeting and distribution of controversial material, alongside an editorial note mentioning SDS and the Black Panthers. The page reprints the 1919 German raid account with a long list of revolutionary rules aimed at undermining government, concluding with a warning from New World News.
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