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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1968
Page
2
An editorial argues against pure democracy, urging adherence to constitutional republican principles. It urges leaders to resist mob rule, warns of government by consensus, and calls for voters to uphold justice, truth, and honesty to preserve national unity and resolve issues like Vietnam.
The Port Isabel Press notes improved cooperation between city and county officers after two recent arrests one for marijuana possession in the city and another for stealing a spare tire on South Padre Island. Officials warn the effort must continue and urge the public to follow traffic laws to maximize protection and public safety.
Texas A&M University has been selected by the National Science Foundation for a 475000 dollar sea grant to develop a Gulf Coast marine resources program. Sites under consideration include Corpus Christi and Brownsville Port Isabel, with initial work on the College Station campus and phases at Galveston. The plan spans five years and aims to disseminate applied information and train in underwater technology and coastal engineering.
The Ford Foundation announced a $630,000 grant to establish a Southwest Council of La Raza the first national Mexican American civil rights group. Additional awards include $140,000 to Notre Dame for historical and border research and $221,164 to System Development Corp for Los Angeles school tutoring pilot.
Discussion explains how harm thresholds affect penalties for kidnappers. It cites cases where deliberate beatings, confinement, or injuries from a victim’s escape attempt justified heavier penalties, while minor injuries or injuries solely from escape without prior threats sometimes did not. The point is to deter abduction by signaling the law will punish more for greater harm.
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