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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1973
Page
9
Traveling through Texas highlights rattlesnake roundups in Sweetwater Big Spring Brownwood Lometa Gainesville with events March 9 to April 1. Venom milking aids medical research while crowds watch weighings and pit process.
J W Stanley warns that South Padre Island may lose its undeveloped dunes and 30 miles of beach if careless use continues. He notes 23 miles are privately owned and urges balance between preserving the natural charm and attracting visitors as AAA highlights the issue.
Editor notes that Port Isabel South Padre Island area holds a rich history from 1519 and the shrimp industry boom. It warns that rapid recreational development threatens natural surroundings, echoing J. W. Stanley of The Motorist magazine.
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