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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1968
Page
2
The editorial laments a messy world of war in Korea and rising tyranny while urging graduating seniors to uphold freedoms and guard resources. It contrasts disillusionment with a new generation striving for fairness, truth, and a return to the founders' dream of liberty and opportunity.
An editorial dismisses starvation claims in Cameron County noting no specific hunger cases cited by boards. It argues malnutrition links to alcohol and disease, urges parents to address real needs, and questions federal intervention without concrete evidence.
In a debate over the Poor People Campaign, leaders push for a guaranteed income and wide welfare programs while supporters warn of potential clashes with constitutional rights to petition and protect property. The piece notes unrest in Washington, riots elsewhere, and urges safeguarding both rights and law. It references government agencies under the Farmers Home Administration and lists Secretary Orville Freeman.
The text traces the USDA founding in 1862, its initial administration by a Commissioner of Agriculture, and its 1889 reorganization creating the Secretary of Agriculture and elevating the department to the eighth executive department with expanded powers and duties.
General Leonard F. Chapman Jr the Marine Corps Commandant will visit Harlingen May 30 31 as guest of honor at a Chamber of Commerce banquet and as speaker at the Marine Military Academy commencement. He will review cadets award five cadets CAP wings three aero space program graduates.
A historical note outlines early conscription concepts citing biblical figures in Numbers who itemize the male population. It explains that local boards maintain public classification lists and that time for compliance starts the day after notice. It adds that state directors cannot classify individuals but can hear appeals.
The Department of Veterans Affairs says about six percent of veterans should review and possibly update named beneficiaries on life insurance policies to ensure current choices reflect their wishes and dependents.
The District 12 4-H Horse Show will be held June 18 at the Memorial Agricultural Center Robstown with 15 entries per county. Judge Lee Elbel of New Braunfels will oversee halter and performance classes while officials from Nueces and nearby counties manage ring, announcer, first aid, arena maintenance, height measurement, and concessions.
At HemisFair '68 Canadian photo artist Yousuf Karsh presents a "Men Who Make the World" exhibit running through June 15. Notable portraits include Winston Churchill captured during World War II and images of Lyndon Johnson Eisenhower Tito U Thant Willie Brandt and Pope Paul VI.
At end of March 1968 enrollment in veterans education programs stood at 450000. The Veterans Administration states emphysema affects about 50 percent of adult males.
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