Kilgore Says Office of Consumers Not A Laughing Matter
Kilgore critiques a Congressional proposal to establish an Office of Consumers aimed at protecting buyers from price increases. He notes potential downsides including added government debt and reduced market competition, joking that a Department of Leave Us Alone might be preferable but refrains from doing so.
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Washington
Congress
Congressional Record
Office of Consumers
Department of
Leave Us
Department of Commerce
Department of Agriculture
Department of Labor
Consumers
Secretary of Consumers
Valley
Coast Guard Rescues Vessels After Engine Fire and Mayday Call
A Mayday from the Cris Craft Margon 2 miles north of Port Isabel led Coast Guard units to assist. Fire aboard was extinguished, Margon escorted to Port Isabel. Crews from CG 30965 and 2124 aided. no injuries reported.
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Citizens Band
Port Isabel
Coast Toes
Coast Guard
Alice Marie
Potten
Anchorage
Cris Craft
ICW
Richard W. Collins
Ramon R. Roca
Jesse H. Cantrell
SNBM
Donald K. Trent
Robert L. Hux
James B. Bennett
Coast Guard 2124
Corpus Christi
Fthr
Maner
Ogine
W Ftr
Roscoe C. Rowan SA
Oakridge
Tennessee
Roanoke
Virginia
Steve Cherry FA
Birmingham
Alabama
Earl Anderson
State Capital Highlights on Texas tax and politics
July 1 marks the expanded state sales tax on outerwear and auto purchases. Gov. John Connally signs a broad tax and appropriations package while vetoing several bills. A tax ethics review follows Murray’s 17 year income history and potential conflict of interest.
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Austin
John Connally
Dealises
Senate
Connally
Upper
Guadalupe River
Angleton
Texas Water Commission
Water Commission
Murray
William J. Murray
Waggoner Carr
Railroad Commission
Carr
Peps
Jim Nugent
Kerrville
Ob Eckhardt
Houston
Travis Peeler
Corpus Christi
House
Travis County
The Lawyer's Role in Trial Preparation and Defense
A State Bar of Texas feature explains the lawyer's duties from first client contact to trial. It covers fact gathering, theory fitting, strategy planning, negotiations, and trial execution including jury selection and presenting evidence.
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State Bar of Texas
Gonzales Proud Of Big Moment in Early Texas
In Gonzales Texas residents recall the first cannon incident that sparked Texas independence. The famous 1835 cannon and the cried response Come and take it symbolize a pivotal moment. The town celebrates with monuments and local pride in its historic past.
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Gonzales
Texas
United States
South Texas
Valley Events Calendar Highlights Local Activities
Calendar entries list community happenings across the Valley from late June to October. Notable items include the Los Fresnos Lions Club Charity Horse Show, International Fishing Tournaments in Port Mansfield and Port Isabel, Shrimp Fiesta in Port Isabel, a Chevy Motor Division Sales Conference in Fort Brown Brownsville, and the 1963 Junior Olympic Qualifying Swimming Meet at Mercedes Civic Center Pool. Additional events cover regional gatherings of Allis-Chalmers dealers, International Cotton Carnival in Brownsville, Texas Citrus Mutual meeting in McAllen, County Treasurers Association of Texas in McAllen, and Coast Guard District Auxiliary activities in McAllen Region.
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Los Fresnos Lions Club
Port Mansfield
Pic
Mercedes Civic Center
Port Isabel
Brownsville
Texas Citrus Mutual
McAllen
Jim Hart Visits Parents Before Returning to Washington
Jim Hart has returned to Washington after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs L Dale Anderson of the White Sands Motor Lodge.
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Jim Hart
Mrs. L. Dale Anderson
White Sands Motor Lodge
Washington, D. C
The Heart Its Mighty Pump Driving Blood Through Vessels
The heart is a muscular pump roughly the size of a fist that daily moves five to ten tons of blood through the body's arteries and veins.
Lightning Inflicts About 18 Million in Property Loss Yearly
A historical outlook notes that lightning causes approximately 18 million dollars in property damage each year, underscoring the financial impact and risk to structures and assets.
United States Purchases Danish West Indies in 1917
After the United States purchased the Danish West Indies in 1917, the territory was renamed the Virgin Islands, marking a major change in colonial status and governance for the region.
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United States
Danish West Indies
Virgin Islands
Life Expectancy Shifts for Children Born Now
A child born today can expect to live about ten years longer than one born two decades ago, reflecting improved health trends and longer lifespans nationwide.
Ambulance Fund Drive Sees Strong Port Isabel Support
Edith Baines in Port Isabel notes steady progress for the ambulance drive. Chamber of Commerce president Jimmie Jau don reports good contributions, and readers are urged to mail checks to Merchants Marine State Bank marked for the Ambulance Fund.
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Edith Baines
Port Isabel
Jimmie Jaudon
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Kilgore
Capitol
U. S
Rep
Joe M. Kilgore
Richard Schultz
Ramon F. Hernandez
L. H. Graves
Rollins M. Koppel
V. G. Frysinger
Victor
Buzzy
Ricky
Harlingen
Leo Mathes
William Gilliss
Leo
Melanie
J. B
Cocke
Clifford H. Purdy
Prin
City Printing
Bracero
Port Isa
Port Isamfl Press
Chevy Motor Division
Fort Brown
Junior
Olym
Allis - Chalmers
Th Coast Guard District Auxiliary
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