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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1969
Page
2
An editorial argues Law Day highlights the rule of law amid social upheaval. It contrasts protests and civil rights demands with the need for effective enforcement and due process, urging balanced reform and patriotism while criticizing violent methods. It notes the divide between legal safeguards and calls for universal applicability of law.
The speaker laments beach safety in a coastal community noting restricted areas for swimming and surfing. He argues pollution and lack of rescue resources endanger fishers, boaters, vacationers, and northern visitors, accusing officials of neglect and limited safety efforts.
A letter urging broad tax reform criticizes multiple taxing entities and state local levies. It argues the tax system is bloated and unfair, calls for federal state tax realignments, and urges citizens to write to leaders to push reversal and elimination of redundant districts.
VA replies that a veteran can write to the VA office handling G I insurance premiums to obtain current information on a present term policy and the next five year premium cost. Officials will also explain comparative costs of permanent plan G I insurance.
Washington columnist urges caution as student uprisings disrupt campuses including Columbia and Harvard. Attorney General Mitchell probes roving agitators under a Civil Rights Act amendment enabling federal action when rioting crosses state lines. Civil rights must protect majorities as well as minorities amid campus tensions.
Edinburg's Agapito de la Garza and Mission's John H. Shary III earned dean's list honors at West Point with Distinguished Cadet status. Harlingen's Allen Bern ie Polikowsky William C. Rountree Roel Campos and Wil liam Hargrove also made top lists at the Air Force Academy.
A letter requests community support for an Armed Forces Day parade in Harlingen Texas set for 2 p m Saturday May 17 1969. It calls on all groups to honor service members and urges widest possible participation across the Lower Rio Grande Valley amid national conflict.
The Bay area reports strong trout fishing and abundant catches. Numerous boats and parties from across Texas and beyond reel in trout, sheephead, redfish, drum, and flounder, with several notable hauls totaling dozens of fish and heavy weights. Night fishing thrives with live bait plentiful and many anglers enjoying prolific catches in both north and south bays.
A public service feature by the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas explores how recognizing a caller is used in legal cases. It notes that voice recognition can be strong evidence in kidnappings and extortion, but may fail without corroborating details.
Islanders clash over incorporating Port Isabel as opponents argue existing protections suffice while proponents push a vote after years of residency disputes. McHenry Tichenor disputes voting residence as property owners call for a formal plan including police, building code, and fire protection.
Texas Air Control Board announces all cities must stop burning garbage in open pits starting July 1 to reduce air pollution. Plans shift to burying waste with bulldozers, risking land subsidence and the need for new landfill sites as municipalities consider future disposal options.
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