Soil Bank bill passes House amid floor fight over ranch lands
Congress Kilgore reports the House approved the Soil Bank bill sending it to the Senate for action. Major clash centered on ranch lands and 1956 advance payments, with the aim of enabling immediate 1956 operation and avoiding 1957 advances if the President signs. Navy radar sites near South Texas advance under the defense fence, with construction slated May 14 at Baggle Pass Zapata unit and unmanned filler at Delmita to complete coverage.
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Senate
Soil Bank
South Texas
Baggle Pass
McAllen
Zapata
Delmita
Sabel
Port Isabel Naval Auxiliary Field construction advances
Congressional clearance has allowed borderland development at Port Isabel Naval Auxiliary Field. Two contracts awarded with four more planned this month. Land clearance resolved a corner of the game refuge, clearing delays for Air Force occupancy of the site joint with naval units.
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Port Isabel Naval Auxiliary Field
Air Force
South Texas Horticultural Lab funds eyed by Appropriations Subcommittee
The article notes a congressional hearing on a request for funds for a South Texas Horticultural Soil and Water research lab. It praises preliminary work by Senator Lyndon Johnson and Senator Price Daniel, citing input from local witnesses Stanley Crockett, Russell Cherry, and Lorne Hamme. It also highlights Texas tourism figures and regional officials visiting.
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Senate Appropriations
South Texas
Richard Russell
Georgia
Stanley Crockett
Harlingen
Russell Cherry
Raymondville
Lorne Hamme
Weslaco
Lyndon Johnson
Price Daniel
Cameron County shifts in Texas Democratic power struggle
The piece notes Cameron County Democrats lean Conservative as Johnson Rayburn lead the Texas Dems. Governor Allan Ivers loses ground. Liberals and Conservatives debate party control with Shivers faction blamed for reduced support and concerns over federal intrusion. Johnson gains support as a regional favorite son amid national competition.
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Johnson-Rayburn
Texas
Allan Ivers
San Benito
Cameron County
Johnson
Rayburn
Shivers
Eisenhower
Resort Motel Bond Proposal for Padre Island Sparks Debate
A Cameron County Park Board plan seeks a revenue bond of 750000 to 1000000 dollars to fund a plush motel on Padre Island. The writer opposes public funding and urges private capital for island development, urging patience as the project approaches reality.
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Cameron County Park Board
Padre Island
Three More State Highway Projects Of Improvement Are Authorized
The Texas State Highway Commission in Austin approved three Cameron County projects including widening and resurfacing on Highway 83 from Harlingen to two miles east of San Benito, a pavement widening and resurfacing on Highway 100 through Los Fresnos, and grade widening plus rebuilding on Highway 100 from Los Fresnos east city limits to Port Isabel. Dist. Engineer James Snyder said engineering starts immediately with extra right of way required for the Los Fresnos job.
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San Benito
State Highway Commission
Austin
City of
Los Presnoix
Los Freanon
Port Isabel
Cameron County
Commission
Dist
James Snyder
Los Fresnos
Edinburg Tops 16-AA Baseball Standings
Edinburg Bobcats dominate District 16-AA with nine wins and one loss in league play finishing first. Brownsville and McAllen follow in team standings as district totals close out the season.
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Edinburg
Edintsure
Bobcats
Brownsville
Firshed
McAllen
Edinbore Wilmret W. E. Bar
Corpus Christo
Piusotta
Divorce Suit Filed In Cameron County Texas
The citation commands Ruby Moses Murphy to answer the petition filed April 26 1954 by Jack A Murphy in Case No 33528 before 10 am on Monday after 42 days from issuance. The suit seeks a divorce after ten years of separation with no children and no community estate. Clerk Lula George signs the notice at Brownsville Texas with deputy Josephine Ross. dates May 4 May 18 and May 25.
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Cameron County
Brownsville
Texas
Jack A Murphy
Ruby Moses Murphy
Ixcassiance
Lula George
Josephine Ross
Port Isabel Press announces regional publication details
Port Isabel Press a weekly newspaper published in Port Isabel Texas by The News Publishing Co Inc San Benito. Rob Robertson Steel is listed with San Benito as second jamme dated February 7 1949. Post Office details include Port Isabel times under Sangre Act of March 3 1879. Publisher Steve Elam editor Jack Merryman office 904 Adams with rate by mail 2 a year Cameron County 3 outside.
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the News Publishing Co., Inc
San Benito
Texas
Wee Robertson
Rogers Kelley Announces Candidacy for State Senator
The Port Isabe Press authorized to announce Rogers Kelley as a candidate for State Senator in Cameron County. Voter action in the Democratic Primaries of 1956 will determine eligibility and placement in the election. Fees listed for announcements include $25 for state and congressional, $15 for county and precinct, and $10 for justice precinct candidates.
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Port Isabe
Cameron County
Justice
We Wish to Express Appreciation for Kind Thoughts and Flowers
The Graves family thanks friends for the kind thoughts expressions and floral offerings after the loss of Mrs. Cara Mae Graves Elizabeth Graves and family also notes a for sale listing for a combination radio television table model on swivel top table blond finish with WH 45-2835.
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Cara’ Mae Graves
Elizabeth Graves
Kile & Bom
Home for Sale Five Rooms Bath on Paved Street
Mod ern five room home with bath on a large lot now offered for 500 cash and 500 per month. Includes paved street access and a spacious yard. For details contact R. E. Monlux at WHS-2502.
Blue Marlin Pool Opens Season With Guest Policy
The Blue Marlin pool in the city opens for the season from May through September. Membership dues are ten dollars per person for the season, with guests permitted. Pool hours run 8 AM to 8 PM. Contact Mrs. Fiske Furney at WH 3-2626 for details. For lease, second floor office space available with wall remodel to suit tenant. Call or see Port Electric Service.
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Blue Marlin
Fiske Furney
Port Electric
PORT ELECTRIC SERVICE PROMOTES TWO TON 220 VOLT UNIT
The ad lists a 1 two ton 220 volt unit priced at $125 and offers contact by phone or visit. PORT ELECTRIC SERVICE invites inquiries for the equipment.
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