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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1958
Page
2
Port Isabel endures a quiet season as summer warmth slows activity. Downtown streets look deserted compared with a month ago, though motels see daily car traffic and restaurants attract some visitors. Fishermen report shrimp markets dipping, adding to the lull.
Shrimp catches show gradual improvement with several boats reporting barrels per night at Southwest Seafoods and Ewing Fish Co. while industry eyes a continued rebound. A piece discusses new vessels joining Gulf Coast fleets and laments local business rivalry hindering Port Isabel's progress, urging join forces for regional growth.
Wessaco F L Ruland of Sullivan Missouri has become a steady booster of the Valley as a winter retreat. He learned of the region through a Valley Chamber of Commerce ad and spent three months in Brownsville and surrounding areas last winter. He called the experience the most enjoyable of his life and said several people were inspired by his story to visit.
Valley Chamber official explains Attorney General Will Wilson’s informal stance on a constitutional amendment allowing state funds for periodical advertising. Drake traveled from Austin after informal talks, clarifying that periodicals include weekly or monthly publications.
A fragmented list of TV time slots and program titles including news weather circle matinee game shows and dramas. Entries reference stations KRGV NBC Wells Fargo Wells Fargo and others with times ranging from early morning to late evening.
Channel listings show a dense lineup on KGBT TV with NBC News at 6 15, Treasure Hunt, George Gobel, The Californians, Captain Kangaroo, Arthur, Search for Tomorrow, As the World Turns, The Big Payoff, The Millionaire, Today show, Treasure Hunt again, The Price Is Right, Truth or Consequences, Tic Tac Dough, KRGV Noon News, Wagon Train, Frontier Doctor, This Is Your Life, Mickey Jane, and Evening News through late night. Program times and titles reflect a busy local schedule.
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