School district plans tax collection and facilities expansions
Trustees direct tax liens to attorney for collection with a three letter sequence informing delinquent taxpayers of due dates and consequences. They outline facility growth including buses, a bus garage, classroom additions, and a field house with funding from a delinquent tax fund and regular current taxes. Proposals cover 1964 65 enrollment, staffing, and revised high school graduation requirements including English Mathematics foreign language and social studies units.
Travelers study cites driver error in 1962 highway toll
The Travelers Insurance Companies report attributes 32,300 deaths and over 900,000 injuries on U S highways in 1962 to driver error and lack of judgment.
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Travelers Insurance Companies
U. S
Zoning Reclassifications for Port Isabel Redevelopment Plan
A zoning notice lists numerous Port Isabel parcels to be reclassified across districts including A-1 A-2 B-1 B-2 and B-11. Lots and blocks in Port Isabel are readied for district changes from Public Use R-1 and B-1 to higher or alternative classifications. The dense list specifies parcel numbers and former classifications with proposed new districts under city planning actions.
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Port Isabel
Port Isaberly
Isabel
Hockaday Addition
Port Iabel
Portsabel
Port Isabel Reclassifies Several City Blocks and Parks
The city proposes reclassifications in Port Isabel changing multiple blocks from A-1 A-l and A-2 to B-2 districts. Beulah Lee Park moves from B-2 to Public Use, and two tracts totaling 23.52 and 0.403 acres shift to Public Use. Public hearing rights are offered to nearby property owners with written comments to the City Secretary.
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Bort Isabel
Port Isabel
Beulah Lee Park
P. O. Box
Texas
Coast Guard Station Praised After Staff Inspection
LCDR Stabile and LCDR Kilgilngsmith led a District Staff inspection of the Port Isabel Coast Guard station. The inspectors praised the drills and general appearance, noting the high standards and efficiency of the unit, boosting station pride as crew return from illness.
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Roca
Port Isabel
Lcdr Stabile
Lcdr Kiliingensmith
Coast Guard
Veterans burial rights at national cemeteries and US home loans
The adviser notes that GI loans cover only U S property not Canadian. For burial, a veteran may be interred at a national cemetery like Arlington and spouses can be buried together, with wife eligible if she dies first and a written arrangement is in place.
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United States
National
Arlington
American Legion Convention Set for Pharr May 4–5
The District Convention of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary will be held in Pharr on May 4 and 5. Registration starts 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Texan Hotel and American Legion Hall, with a 2:30 p.m. workshop and a buffet supper 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A Sunday Membership breakfast is planned in the Texan Hotel Mandarin Room, followed by a joint meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the Junior High School auditorium and a noon barbecue at the Legion building. An afternoon Auxiliary session begins at 2:00 p.m. with unit reports and elections for strict president and vice president.
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The
American Legion Andmerican Legion Auxiliary
Pharr
Texan Hotel
American Legion Hall
the Legion Hall
Auxiliary
Texan
American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Legion and Auxiliary
Council For Girl Scouts To Meet Tonight In McAllen
The Tip of Texas Girl Scout Council and its board of directors meet tonight at 7:30 in the McAllen State Bank. President Carl Conley of Raymondville announces the meeting to set the 1964 budget. The Finance Committee led by Ordell from Brownsville will issue budget recommendations.
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Tip of Texas
Conley
Finance Committee
Ordell Rom—Stat
Brownsville
Retail Stores Urged to Adopt 9-Point Fire Prevention Plan
The National Board of Fire Underwriters issued a nine point checklist for retail stores to train employees in fire prevention during Clean-Up Week. It covers exits, clear aisles, disposal of waste, flammable materials control, use of nonflammable decorations, licensed electrical work, designated smoking areas, and staff instruction on handling extinguishers and calling the fire department.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
Texas Safety Association calls Texas traffic crash rate critical
The Texas Safety Association labeled Texas road danger as critical and urged citizens to curb rising traffic deaths and injuries. J Musick, TSA general manager, said the first three and a half months showed about 17 percent more fatalities and 12 percent more accidents than last year, warning vacation time approaching requires safer driving and broader civic action.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Safety Association
Texas
J. ©. Musick
Genral
TSA
Musick
Drive Safely Campaign Urges Courteous Roads
The statement urges careful driving and courteous behavior to improve traffic safety. Civic clubs and organizations are asked to support safety campaigns, with Musick concluding that responsible driving can save lives, possibly including the driver’s own.
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Musick
Safety association urges drivers to plan trips for rest
The Safety Association urges motorists to plan every trip to allow time to stop rest and snack. Proper breaks will help drivers stay alert comfortable and safe.
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Austin
Tex
The
Texas Safety Association
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