Letter to the Editor Opposes Harbor Dredging and Spoil Banks
A Port Isabel reader argues against dredging and creating spoil banks south of Road 100, citing potential fish harm, dust, and high city costs. He shares personal gardening trials with sand and salt, urges keeping spoil sites away from the city, and asks local residents for views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galton
Zimmerman
Long Island
Port Isabel
Sy Roman Kaevando P
Por Isabel, Texas
Army offers four year nursing program for recruits
Sergeant Roberto Maia announces a new Army program allowing recruits to pursue a four year college course in nursing. Enlisted in the Army Reserve, participants receive tuition and books plus military pay while attending an accredited college. After two years, students transfer to Walter Reed and the University of Maryland, earning a B B S in nursing and a commission as second lieutenants.
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Roberto Maia
U. S Army
Harlingen
Texas
U.S Army
Army Reserve
Walter Reed Army of Nursing
Washington, D. C
University of Maryland
Singe Mata
Army Harlingen
Fire on F V Danny Boy triggers Coast Guard SAR action
In a nine hour Gulf incident the F V Danny Boy burned out of control nine miles south in twenty three fathoms. The F V Suzie evacuated the crew as USCGC Triton and CAHOONE arrived. CAHOONE towed the burning vessel to port with Gull taking salvage, then CAHOONE proceeded to Galveston.
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Wed
Salon
Port Isabel
Suzie
Danny Boy
Triton
Cahoone
Point Baker
Gulf
SAR
New Orleans
Galveston
M-V
Warsaw
Fishing News Highlights Big Tuna and Snapper Totals
Reported catches include Peterman and Dildy from Austin with over 100 pounds in three days and Cooper with two sons from Houston at 700 pounds. Other anglers from Amarillo and Houston logged multiple 100–250 pound totals as White Sands guests fished nearby. Coast Guard units towed disabled vessels near Port Isabel and added new personnel at Port Isabel Lifeboat Station.
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Peterman
Dildy
Austin
Mr. Cooper
Houston
Mandela
Canaberry
Kiendike
Roy Bass
Joe Willams
Mr. Collins
Bradley
Amarillo
Local election results show several unopposed and contested races
In District 39 Menton Murray and Filemon Vela led with 229 and 203. District 38 Maurice Pipkin 285 and M. M. Vicars 171. Bill Rapp unopposed in District 40P with 227. Myrtin Johnson 228 and H A Garcia 237 for District Judge posts. F T Graham 227 for District Attorney. Sheriff Boytton Fleming 250 votes. County Tax Assessor-Collector Johnny Snow 585, Ellis Perry 165, Albert Meyers 48. Jack Skaggs elected Democratic Chairman with 200. Ted Hunt unopposed for County Commissioner Precinct No 1 with 313 votes and 1079 in precinct. Constable Precinct No 1 Camacho over incumbent Holland 332 to 245. George Trump 297 for Democratic Precinct Chairman.
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Boytton Fleming
Johnny Snow
Ellis Perry
Albert Meyers
Jack Skaggs
Ted Hunt
Camacho
Holland
George Trump
Democratic Party
Mrs Mary Holland Thanks Visitors and Well Wishes
A note from Mrs Mary Holland extends gratitude to relatives friends and visitors who came to the hospital and to her home and those who sent Get Well cards during her illness.
Newspaper as Mirror of the Community
The piece argues that a newspaper reflects local life and business activity, mirroring progress or struggles. It stresses merchants should engage with the paper to uphold the town's image and visibility in the community.
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Army
Coast Guard News
John H. Kittila
Port Isabel CG
Fishing News
Cine
Ema
United States
Mata
CGC Triton
Joaquim Carenhas
Brownsville
Kimball
Port Brownsville
Hepcat
Coast Guard
Sport
Stella Ewimg
CGC
Ind
Lare
Brien Griffin
Groton
Brownevile
USCOC
Ralph A. West, Jr
Port Mansfield
Michael Wilkins
Victor Driver
Thomas Beecham SN Chbosn Jr
H Kittila, Jr
Rotary Club of
Raymondville
Port Teachei
Emeny
Rowden Bmi
Cgc Point Bar
Robert W. Bolen
Mary Holland
Nussbaum Sales Co
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