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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1969
Page
2
Editorial argues that heavy federal control has eroded American self sufficiency. It warns the nation must rely less on government, urging citizens to develop schools hospitals and infrastructure themselves, learn from Britain's example, and decide who benefits from charity before total control ends individual initiative.
County Judge Oscar C. Dancy hosted a hearing for residents seeking to form a municipality on South Padre Island. The article argues he already decided to deny a ballot vote and accuses him of campaigning by appearing at the hearing and influencing the process. It notes supporters and opponents, including Hester and Ticho per, and questions the judge's neutrality in the incorporation push.
Citizens complain Port Isabel has no doctor or hospital and no county health office until recently while nearby towns like Brownsville Harlingen and San Benito boast hospitals clinics and health services. They fault county politics for directing funds to election strongholds and urge targeted clinics and health offices for the island community.
Nine proposed Texas constitutional amendments head the August 5 ballot. They include raising the welfare ceiling and authorizing a $3.2 billion water bond. Secretary of State Martin Dies Jr. will oversee ballot positions after legislative action.
Washington report outlines federal programs aiding college bound seniors. Details include National Defense Student Loan up to 1000 a year, total 5000 undergrad and 7500 graduate, 3 percent interest, teacher loan options, and Work-Study with 15 hours weekly during classes and 40 hours in summer.
A subscriber letter urges a local paper to transfer and resume publication, praising the San Benito News as a prize winner. The note blends nostalgia with a request to add the writer to the list and mentions fishing news gaps. The editor adds a quip about piracy and ties in notes on education funding programs and student loans offered by colleges and the state.
Week ahead offers Aries a social change with a partner. Taurus should examine motives and honesty with family. Gemini wary of fatigue and emotional entanglements at work. Cancer urged to reflect on future plans and talents. Leo should work, avoid daydreams at home. Virgo trust emotions to navigate a sticky issue. Libra notes telephone importance. Scorpio advised to stay calm if teased. Sagittarius warns against scattered directions. Capricorn advised to reect grass versus real value. Aquarius urges open talk to avoid bottled frustrations. Pisces forecast days of trial and doubt from someone close. stay calm.
A series of humorous misreadings and observations on city life and aging. The writer wittily notes stamps, room prices with TV, appearance over clothing, and everyday mistakes. It lampoons bravado, aging, and the pace of urban living with playful quips.
Extension economist John G. McHaney projects larger farm supplies and slower domestic expansion but sustained export demand will hold farm product prices around 1968 levels.
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