Editorial urges Missouri Pacific to stay as public utility
The Port Isabel editorial criticizes Missouri Pacific for seeking to abandon service to Port Isabel, arguing the railroad has been subsidized by the government and should maintain lines and rates. It questions high filing fees for local offices, calls for rate adjustments with Port Isabel, and urges citizens to contact the Interstate Commerce Commission and their congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Missouri Pacific
Corp Club
Port Isabel
Harlingen
Brownsville
Kingen
Secreif
Pacific
Jet Thorn
Varius
Garda
Baloney
Rails
Interstate Commerce Commission
Reopened Lighthouse Tower Attracts Visitors After Repairs
The historic lighthouse tower, damaged by the hurricane, has been repaired and reopened to the public. Visitors can climb the sturdy old structure for the rewarding view, though the climb is challenging for some. The keeper reports the lawn restored and the grounds well maintained.
Banco lands shift sovereignty after Beulah floods
The Rio Grande re channels created a 156 acre banco moving from Texas to Mexico. A 1905 pact split bank sovereignty left bank to the U S and right bank to Mexico, with exceptions for large banks. Los Indios marks the latest transfer, while landowners may keep or sell.
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Washington, D. C
Beulah
Banco
Texas
Mexico
Rio Grande
U.S
Bascos
U. S
Bencos
Rona
Gulf of Mexico
United States
Los Indios
Cameron Ca Seo
International Boundary and Water Commission
Letter to editor on paving Madison Street and local tourism
A Port Isabel resident criticizes urban renewal delays on Madison Street paving and urges action. The writer, Frank Mias, notes mud and flood problems, calls for grading and maintenance, and questions a photo caption about taxes. He also promotes local lighthouse views as part of Texas tourist routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders
Madison Street
Ison Street
Manautou
Port Isabel
Lighthouse Park
Frank Mias
Tourist Bureau
Texas
Masons To Honor Grand Master Visit In McAllen
Masonic lodges across the Valley prepare for the official visit of J. W. Chandler of Houston, Grand Master of Masons in Texas. Delegations from multiple districts plus the Grand Lodge of Mexico will attend a 6:30 p.m. dinner and 7:30 p.m. official visit at the McAllen Civic Center with about 800 expected guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcallen
J. W. Chandler
Houston
Masons
Texas
Robert L. Smith
Brownsville
Willis E. Polvado
Weslaco
Herman Winyard
Fred Deyo
Harlingen
San Juan Lodge
McAllen Civic Center
Masonic
Grand Lodge of Mexico
Bert Coleman
la Feria
L. L. Freasier
Felix McDonald
Edinburg
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Cameron County
Polis
Ieee Eee
Kika's Newsletter
White House
Ed Clark
Australia
Inter - American Development Panok
Judge Clark
Organization of American States
Committee ON Veterans’ Affairs
Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Veterans’ Hospital
Veterans’ Committee
Gia Teague
College Station
House
Ray Roberts
McKinney
Kitche
Lane Cedar Chests
Economy Furniture Furniture CO
East Washington
Retirement Group Plans Life Insurance Company of the Southwest
Halliburton Company
LEO “Speck” Sanders
Lower Valley Representative P
Bow
Port Isabel, Texas
House Agriculture Committee
Perl Bros
Aera
E. Elizabeth
Tetet
NBC
Boca Chica Plaza
Large & Small
M. M
Brooks, Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy Counties
Cameron
Brooks
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