School board urged support for choral and band programs
Editorial lauds band and choir efforts and urges funding for musical programs at the school. It notes band members train long hours travel for city representation and argues a choral program would boost school spirit and morale, stressing inclusivity and cost efficiency. It compares music to athletics and cites San Benito’s choral example as proof of potential.
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Gill Grah
Ome
San Benito
Watch Your Language in a World of Labels
A reflective piece on how labels like Jew Mexican unionist or Birch society shape perception. It warns against using stereotypes and urges focusing on individual context rather than identities, noting how language can distort discourse and hinder solace and understanding.
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Eggression
Security Council
United Nations
Detm Birch Society
Harris Seeks Port Isabel Navigation District Seat
Gerald V. Bud Harris announces his candidacy for a seat on the Port Isabel San Benito Navigation District opposing Stanley McKown of San Benito The current board includes members from Port Isabel and San Benito The voter notes desire clear charges on whether the port is worth keeping and if it can be developed into a benefit or should be disposed of The letter urges decisive action toward development or dissolution of the district
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Gerald V
Bud) Harris
Port Isabel
San Benito
Stanley McKown
Harris
Los Fresnos Lions Prepare 16th Annual Horse Show Work
Los Fresnos Lions Club assigns 29 members to a double up for the 16th annual Pine Horse Show. Committees cover show clerk treasurer and admissions, photography, trophies, decorations, ushers, reservations, grounds and stables, ads, gate and box seats, program, concessions, parking, and rules. Contact CE 35735 or write Horse Show PQ Box 577 Los Fresnos.
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Los Fresnos Lions Club
Donald Carver
Amick Spensler
Terry Morrow
Ram Bill Nakayama
Morrow
Breediove Nakayama
Chester Macomb
Robert Gerdes
C. A. Keillor
M. E. Asman
G. B. Macomb
Henry Macomb
James Greer
Andy Hendrickson
Terrel Bozarth
Smith Henderson
Gerdes
Willy Spicer
E. E. Wiley
H. Macomb
A. V. Macomb
Sid Barnett
Humphrey
Ron Henson
Garvin Macomb
Nakayama
C. Macomb
George Nixon
John Eagar
Bob Pierce
Keillor
Bill Sandefer
Ove Schultz
Harry Bugge
David Hobbs
Breedlove
Macomb
Los Fresnes
Cameras Click To Please Dad This Father’s Day
Fathers and grandfathers can be pleased with a camera gift and film rolls. The piece notes cameras from basic to reflex 35 mm Polaroid and adds exposure meters bags lenses filters and extra film as good gifts. Movie makers’ gear like film projectors screens and editing tools also appear as Father’s Day gift ideas. Check local stores for more ideas.
Repair tips for fishing rods and wooden bowls
Rod tips can be repaired by reattaching the ferrule to the remaining tip instead of buying a new rod. Wooden salad bowls dry and rough from washing respond to a light coat of salad oil to restore gloss and smooth finish.
Coast Guard Tow Clears Maritime Incident at Sea Bouy
Coast Guard units assisted the F V American Eagle after a gear issue found during a routine boarding. The Campeche Patrol Vessel towed the vessel to Port Isabel while SAR operations relieved the tow. Both the American Eagle and the Patty V were found to have no violations.
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Campat Weesel
New Orleans
CGC
Port Isabel
Campeche
Port Isabel Sea
Miliary
Irma Lee
Port Mansfield
Coast Guard
Aliens Offered English Course at Pan American College
Pan American College will offer an accelerated English course for foreign born students in the second term of summer school. Dr. Orian Lawey notes the class runs during the second and third periods of 80 minutes each. Successful students earn credit toward a year of college freshman rhetoric and composition.
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Edinburg
Pan American College
Orian Lawey
4 and 1 Offers Classes In 27 Subjects
Keingsville Texas A and I College announces a summer term with 16 classes and 4 sections across 9 fields. Registration began Monday June 5 for the term.
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4&1
Keingsville
Texas A&l College
Vacation Contest Opens This Week
Look magazine announces the Win Texas sweepstakes offering a 12 day all expenses paid tour of Texas. The contest runs through July 13 and is open to residents of Arkansas Illinois Indiana Kansas Louisiana Missouri New Mexico and Oklahoma. entrants mail entries to the sponsor.
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Texas
Look Magazine
Arkansas
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Louisiana
Missouri
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Public Boat Ramp Planned for Arroyo City by State
The Texas Highway Department plans a public boat ramp and three piers at Arroyo City this fall. It has applied for a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers. If approved, this would be Arroyo City’s first public ramp and piers.
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Arroyo City
Texas Highway Department
Army Corps of Engineers
Engineers
Brownsville
Arroyo
South Texas Fruits Seek Foreign Markets Through Trade Centers
Officials met with the Foreign Agricultural Service to discuss expanding export potential for South Texas fruits and vegetables. The U S Trade Center program, run by Agriculture and Commerce, showcases American products in Great Britain Italy and Japan. Trade fairs in London Manchester Cologne Munich Hamburg Paris Brussels Vienna Milan Madrid and other cities help attract international buyers. South Texans urge the world to see their high quality produce.
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Washington, D.C
Foreign Agriculure Service
Exeepe
Meee
Texas
Departments of Agriculture and Commerce
Great Britain
Italy
Japan
U. S
Social Security Benefit Totals by County in 15th District
The Social Security Administration released county by county beneficiary counts and total monthly payments for the 15th District as of year end 1966. Brooks reports 8 beneficiaries at $44,569 monthly, Cameron 13,489 beneficiaries totaling $68,178,133 annually, and Minot, North Dakota referenced in a regional context. The document includes related remarks on highway planning and local political figures, plus personal notes from a Texas correspondent.
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Social Security Ybenefits
Social Security Administration
Brooks
Cameron
Money as a Yardstick of Value in Numismatics
An exploration of money’s role through history from barter to coins and odd monetary objects. It covers cowrie shells, salt, beads, and other early media as collectible curiosities and the study of numismatics, highlighting fascination for nontraditional money and its educational pull.
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Africa
China
Mexico
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