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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1961
Page
13
Visitors to Brownsville Port Isabel area have many fishing spots from fresh water to the Gulf of Mexico. The Spanish Mackerel and Kingfish season runs from early spring to late fall, with the best fishing often within a mile of shore.
Bonita, Dolphin, Barra cuda, Jackfish and Ling lure anglers for an all day Snapper Banks trip two to four hours off the Gulf. Charter captains push extensive marlin, Broadbill and Tuna exploration toward Sigbee Deep, a vast 150 by 400 mile area two thousand fathoms deep, near Port Isabel. Rental boats, guided services and large excursion vessels meet demand as Padre Island piers offer idle sun and fishing paradise.
The Air Force Reserve selects Harlingen AFB as home to the 9424th Reserve Recovery Squadron. Lt. Col. James L. Mayer leads the unit, which will include 236 Valley reservists and provide aid to SAC and TAC aircraft during attacks. Reserve Recovery units will be based at civil airports or inactive facilities capable of handling military planes.
The Harlingen 9424th Air Force Reserve Recovery Squadron is targeted for activation on July 1. Secretary Eugene M. Zuckert states deterrence hinges on absorbing an initial blow and striking back with force, underscoring the unit's role in air defense and offense.
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