Los Fresnos Lions Charity Horse Show at Porter Park
The Los Fresnos Lions Club hosts its 18th Annual Charity Horse Show at Porter Park, with two evenings of entertainment starting at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds fund local aid such as feeding clothing and medical care for needy families verified by Lions members. The editorial urges supporting home-based charity before federal and state programs.
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Los Fresnos
Fresnos Lions Club
Los Fresnos Lions
Lions Club
Los Fresnos Lions Club
Porter Park
Smith Veto Stirs Texas Constitutional Debate
TheWINNER endorses Governor Preston Smith amid a dispute over a one year appropriation bill. The piece argues Smith acted properly vetoing the measure and notes tensions with Barnes and Mutscher, praising Smith’s experience and warning opponents to study his record as a key political brawl unfolds.
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Preston Smith
Gov. Smith
Barnes, Mutscher and Company
Barnes
Ben Barnes
Smith
Texas
Annes
Waggoner Carr
John Connally
Preston
Mutscher
Pier Six
750000 In New Bill For Screwworm Program
A House approved agriculture appropriations bill includes a $750,000 increase for the screwworm eradication program, bringing the year’s total to $5,959,300. The measure aims to sustain sterile fly releases along the Texas Mexico border to control the insect threat. The article also notes related nursing student loan details and defense procurement notes in South Texas.
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Washington, D. C
South Texas
House of Representatives
Senate
House Agriculture Committee
Texas-Mexico
House
Southwest
Ignorance of the Law Limits in American Justice
A public service feature explores the rule that ignorance of the law is generally no excuse. It discusses cases where lack of specific intent shields theft, but notes the broad enforcement principle remains essential for orderly justice. The piece cites Holmes and reflects on practical law enforcement.
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New York
Broadway
Pasadena
Oliver Wendell Holmes
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Will Bernard
Glamorous love rebukes and Lincoln era musings
The piece features a witty line about a glamour girl and her admirer with a cautionary note on spending and Cupid. It shifts to advice on moving on and accepting blame, then quotes a view attributed to Abraham Lincoln on common-looking people and divinely preferred simplicity.
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Abraham Lincoln
Ex Secretary Willard Wirtz Reminded by Guest
At a reception an admirer approached former Secretary Willard Wirtz and exclaimed I remember you The guest then asked if he used to be Secretary of Agriculture Wirtz replied with a smile I am Willard Wirtz The moment shows how former officials are remembered after leaving office
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Labor
Willard Wirtz
Public notice for Port Isabel San Benito election July 12 1969
The Port Isabel San Benito Navigation District orders an election for one district commissioner on Saturday July 12 1969. Precincts include Merchants Marine State Bank Port Isabel with Clyde Privett, Los Indios School District Building Los Indios with John C. Fry, and Community Building San Benito with O C Hamilton. Absentee ballots available from June 21 to July 8 at district office and Collins Insurance in San Benito.
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Board of Commissioners of
Port Isabel
San Penito Navigation
Merchants Marine State Bank
Texas
Clyde Privett
Los Indios
John C. Fry
E. Heywood
San Benito
0. C. Hamilton
Port Isabel- San Benito
R. M. Parker
Stanley McKown
Veterans Questions on Social Security Credits and GI Home Loans
The article explains that veterans may receive a $160 wage credit per month for World War II active service if conditions are met, with exceptions for double credit. It notes time counted for other retirements blocks SS wage credit and advises contacting the nearest Social Security office for questions. It also states that a veteran discharged from the Army can obtain a GI home loan even if under 21 if eligible.
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G.I
Write Your Representatives List for Texas Congress and Senate
The document provides contact addresses for U S Senators John Tower and Ralph Yarborough and Representatives E Kika de la Garza and party Texas legislators James Bates Henry Sanchez Jr Menton Murray with box numbers and city details. It notes letters should be addressed to Sen or Rep during sessions and directs to Texas legislators.
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John Tower
Senate
Washington, D. C
Ralph Yarborough
Rep. E
Kika) de la Garza
Texas
Cameron County
James S. Bates
P. O
Edinburg
Henry Sanchez Jr
E. Levee St
Brownsville
Menton Murray
E. van
G I Loans Open to All Ages in Most States
The statement notes that your income aside your age does not bar you from obtaining a G. I. loan in most states, suggesting age is not a major disqualifier in the process.
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Defense Personnel Support Center
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Lion Club
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Breedlove Insurance
Port Isabel — Los Fres
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State Board of Control
Sam Houston
East 14Th Street
Austin
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