This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1968
Page
2
The piece argues for concrete plans to rescue the Pueblo crew, warning of war limits and asking whether the U S government is doing enough to secure their release. It contrasts wartime stakes with Vietnam, questions accountability under international law, and urges public clarity and action.
Port Isabel Rotary hears Susan Smith of Port Isabel High School discuss how grades hinder true learning. She argues only a small percent achieve essential education while A students chase marks, Fs and Cs frustrate, and without grades students could learn at their own pace and focus on understanding.
A Valley TV crew bought marijuana in Brownsville to prove how accessible it is and alerted the sheriff’s office. The sheriff avoided arrests during a campaign for re election, while District Attorney Graham faced pressure over perceived laxity. The incident sparked calls for calmer reporting and a return to journalism.
A federal suit in Texas challenges the one year residency requirement for AFDC eligibility, arguing it violates the federal share of welfare funds. The move could affect all major welfare programs as Texas defends the rule citing risk of funding loss and a nomad class of wanderers.
The six member board is seen as too large and unengaged, with three years of work already invested. Mary George argues to retain the current administration, while Hunt and Thomas favor reducing the board and delaying action. Snedeker reports limited options as the Bank of Irving filing with the State Banking Department is noted.
The 1099 shows your bank interest. use that amount on your return but you do not have to send the 1099 copy. For child care, deduct up to 900 for two or more children under 13, or 600 for one. married couples with high income see a reduced deduction if AGI exceeds 6000.
A fragmentary voice laments public attention to family and civic duties. It references Jackie Robinson and concerns about guardianship and law enforcement, urging practical actions like helping children and maintaining everyday responsibilities.
Q How long may a person retain high TIA occupational deferment A Not more than a year. If status changes, classification must be reopened and reconsidered. He may be continued in Class H A for additional periods of one year or less if qualified. When the reason for an occupational classification eases, the draft board is not required to retain any man in IA. Q I have Europe travel plans. What should I do as far as Selective Service is concerned A Write your local board. If absence won’t interfere with obligations, the board may approve and issue SSS Form No. 300 Permit for Registrant to Depart from the United States.
A Port Isabel reader questions a March 7 1968 Views from the Lighthouse line claiming the world was saved from the Browns to the Reds. The writer identifies as a refugee from Russian occupied Estonia and signs as Roman Kaevando noting skepticism about saving the world.
A member of the House Agriculture Committee describes plans to attend a seven day European Market Development and Trade Seminar in Madrid under a House resolution. Agricultural attaches from Western Europe join to study export restrictions and assess markets for U S agricultural products, with field trips and South Texas focus on expanding exports.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.