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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
3
A Mission area trial with sterilized screwworm flies shows improved survival and mating potential when fed in cartons with corn syrup. Benefits include more flies alive at release, longer lifespans, better wind tolerance, and potential for mechanized release as eradication expands.
Questions answer income rules for a veteran spouse affecting pension entitlement and federal job preferences for veterans. It covers the first 1200 dollars of spousal income exempt, then applies to combined income, five point federal hiring preference with additional points for combat or disability, and Korean War era eligibility under Public Law 550 requiring training within three years after active duty.
Cotton growers may submit samples for micronaire testing under the Smith Doxey program. Eight cents per sample, fee payable by the gin, with applications due by July 1. Diensts at classing offices will handle testing for districts served.
June 22 to July 7 1963 event features Shrimp Fiesta Inc trophy possession for one year and brownsville and port Isabel firms offering credits prizes and services. Participants include Zales Jewelers Jaydon Lumber Co and many local merchants providing ice fuel nets and gear with mentions of savings accounts and haulouts.
A Capital- commentary discusses Latin America and the Alliance for Progress a ten year foreign aid program proposed by the Kennedy administration It argues the plan seeks to foster growth via jobs factories modern schools housing roads and other projects while noting Europe’s postwar recovery as a contrast and Cuba’s influence under Castro is a concern.
The piece questions the Alliance for Progress citing low farm modernization, weak literacy, unstable governments, and reliance on foreign capital. It notes limited private investment, rising crop prices, and minimal progress after a year, urging a better plan before spending more funds.
District Director R L Phinney in Austin states that businesses must register and pay occupational tax stamps for the year ending June 30, 1964. Applies to operators of coin operated amusements bowling alleys billiard pools adulterated and renovated butter filled cheese. Contact IRS for questions.
COLLEGE STATION Hens should not finish work early says William Cowley of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Authorities agree hours of light must not drop below a minimum, and producers are urged to calculate hens' total light on June 21 as days lengthen. The lighting problem begins now since June 21 is the longest day of the year and other days are shorter.
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