County Judge Dancy Pushes Self Help Road Plan
Editorial argues Judge Oscar Dancy proposes issuing county bonds to build a road along the island from the causeway, countering state and federal slowdowns. It questions motive, fears voters will reject toll removal, and warns the plan could end state interest in the project.
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State Highway Department
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Civic clubs aid Port Isabel in city improvements
Small city budgets limit local improvements but civic clubs and the Chamber of Commerce Garden Club Rotary and Business and Professional Women's Club drive beautification sanitation recreation and education efforts The Band Boosters and Boy Scouts help with community projects while volunteers seek recognition for service and urge residents to contribute talents to city advancement.
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The UN Debates as a New Form of War
The writer argues UN debates resemble psychological warfare, not peacekeeping, discussing how public media and anti war sentiment fuel national division. The piece warns such diplomacy might weaken unity and threaten freedom, comparing civilized warfare to traditional conflict.
Veterans questions and Alaska’s centennial calendar
Veterans discuss compensation deductions and policy loans as a convenient method. Alaska marks 100 years since purchase by the United States with a packed summer schedule of fairs dog sled races art shows ski meets operas melodrama motorboat competitions and more.
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Dust concerns prompt regional pledge drive and bishop's note
Local and area industries urged active effort to clear dust from air with many collecting stations and memberships. Bishop Jones predicts church support for social reform as Seattle convention approaches and church lines up with Catholic and local diocesan positions.
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Homan
Local Police Crisis Spurs Recall Talk and Tense City Politics
City officials debate recall election amid police issue. Mayor Sanders cites street signs and uninstalled equipment while Barter plots to quit for a better job. Attorney Ben Hardy pressures Marchan to act on Barter attack and Motley case as tensions rise.
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Dustmeeting Planned for July 13 for Bus Association Members
Roloff notes possible Texas Air Control Board meeting with local group after talks with Engineers Membership. Removing dust is vital to the area’s economy and residents’ enjoyment of life in this seaside community.
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Desalinization bill boosts saline water program progress
The Congress approved a bill expanding the salinity water program by funding test beds and prototype plants and folding it into the Office of Saline Water research plan. The measure, backed by Texas lawmakers, aims to guide long term policy as desalting research continues and commercial plants may take over later.
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Liability in Pool Drowning Cases Under Negligence Law
A court held amusement park and hotel pool management liable for a drowning when lifeguards failed to police behavior and facilities were unsafe. It ruled establishments must take reasonable precautions for pool hazards and policing, while recognizing some cases hinge on guest negligence or unpredictable acts.
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Georgia Offers Brand New Tourist Attraction
An ambitious project aims to create a new tourism magnet as Six Flags Over Texas, the large amusement park between Dallas and Fort Worth, experiences growth and expansion near the metro area.
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History of U.S. Mint and its diverse coinage landscape
The article traces early American currency chaos, detailing foreign coins and colonial issues, and explains Congress founding the Mint under Washington and Hamilton. It covers Philadelphia as the first mint, the Marian figures, and later mints in New Orleans, Charlotte, Dahlonega, San Francisco, Carson City, and Denver plus mint marks and notable events.
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David Rittenhouse
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Border tourist traffic soars at Rio Grande crossings
More than 4,700 tourist vehicles crossed Valley ports headed for Mexico this month. McAllen, Brownsville, Roma, Falcon Dam and Progreso reported a combined total of 10,568 tourists. Hidalgo county entries continued to rise with 5,745 tourists. other totals were Brownsville 2,743 Roma 2,062 Falcon 349 and Progreso 678.
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