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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1967
Page
2
The editorial criticizes Port Isabel schools for prioritizing athletic facilities and coaches over academics. It argues many graduates are not prepared for college and stresses rebalancing funds toward math science and language education, recommending a de-emphasis of athletics to boost academic programs.
A Port Isabel editorial rebuts claims of oppressive summer heat for northern visitors. It cites August 4, 1964 temperatures in nearby regions and asserts midwestern summers are hotter than the gulf area. The piece urges year round tourism and urges a summer visitors club to boost the area.
USDA moves to end seasonal pricing in 29 federal milk orders after hearings. Amendments align prices across orders, expanding Class I differentials by 20 cents per hundredweight while ensuring a minimum formula price of 4.05 dollars. Decisions reflect farmer, dealer input and rising production costs.
Postal Savings certificates on deposit at the La Feria Post Office stopped earning interest on April 27 1967 according to Postmaster Ruth Mras. Nationwide the program holds over millions in obsolete funds slated for transfer to the Treasury and liquidation via a trust fund with no time limit for claims. Postmaster urges depositors to switch to United States Savings Bonds or the new Freedom Shares beginning May 1 at 4.74 percent interest.
Willacy County farm wife Mrs. John DeWitt named regional Conser Homemaker of the Year for 1967. She will be honored May 10 in Pleasarton. The DeWitts manage a mixed farm with cattle, grain and cotton, teach and support community projects, and emphasize savings, family budgeting, and faith.
The narrator recalls joining Will and Tom with friends as neither weighty brass nor enlisted men. They enter a ship’s crusted mess three times, savoring beans and ample meals. majors seek meals at their officers’ barn. Will, then a California congressman, leaves with a bottle and briefcase, whisked to Washington while generals watch.
Aetna Life and Casualty cautions drivers to stay far behind the vehicle ahead as wet roads multiply stopping distances from three to twelve times.
A pit type farm pond on the Heath Brothers Ranch near Port Isabel fills drought gaps in livestock water Reed Affolter and Ortiz Brothers in Port Isabel Brownsville area built such ponds. These ponds require good planning a suitable soil to hold water and avoid high salinity. The Soil Conservation Service and the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service offer guidance funding and cost share assistance for locating and constructing pit top ponds.
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