There Must Be A Way Out to Supply Fought Supply Questions
An editorial argues county reform is needed amid budget and governance confusion. It calls for itemized budgets, orderly court meetings, possible statutory remedies, leadership, and auditing of county properties to curb inefficiency. It warns that elected officers and commissioners must fix mismanagement or face consequences.
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Aed
County Commission
Ted Hunt
School Distel
Oscar €. Dancy
Bes 1
Port Isabel Needs Tax Revenue To Address Hazards
A local Port Isabel note urges residents and city officials to tackle widespread hazards and neglected properties after the hurricane. It urges the city to enforce maintenance on distant landowners, reconcile drainage and street issues, and use upcoming tax funds to fund repairs and safety improvements.
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Port Isabel
Public Warns Against Schemes in Home Repairs
Texas Attorney General and partners warn the public about shysters in home repair and improvement, urging care with free or discounted offers. The campaign provides a 10 step checklist in English and Spanish, advising reading contracts, avoiding blank forms, comparing bids, and dealing with established firms.
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Texas
Ge Crawitin
Martin
Attorney General
Chamber of Commerce
Cautous
Public Notice of Ownership and Circulation for The Port Isabel Press
Public notice lists ownership details for The Port Isabel Press including publisher Steve M. Elam and editor Raymond Murphy. It provides office locations in Port Isabel and San Benito Texas, and reports circulation figures for the preceding year with total print runs and paid vs free distribution as certified by the publisher.
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Port Isabel
North Garcia
Cameron County
Texas
Steve M. Elam
San Benito
Raymond .R Murphy
Raymond R. Murphy
News Publishing Co. Inc
Loreen H. Elam
Spnilel Ater-Priedea
County drainage project outlined with rising costs
Officials warn a county wide drainage plan could cost about 20.7 million by 1972 with 70 percent federally funded. Initial estimates had been 10 million, leaving county costs near 7 million. District 3 leaders criticize the plan as costly for property owners at public meetings.
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Page 1
O. 3
San Benito
Dist. 3
Dis
Solon Encourages Youth To Continue Education
Washington official urges South Texas students to stay in school highlighting the value of a high school diploma and college education. He cites U S Census data on lifetime earnings, notes dropout risks, and calls for community support and school opportunities. He also discusses fisheries funding, Marvin Watson appreciation, HEW structure, and a family update about son Mike with a broken wrist.
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Washington, D.C
South Texas
U. S. Census Bureau
Wise
South
Texas
Nsweover
Marvin Watson
Daingerfield
East Texas
W. Marvin Watson
United States
Texas State Society of Washington
Lucille
Texas State Society
Mike
Michael
Arlington Hospital
County drainage plan seeks bonds for multi watershed project
County, Southmost Soil Conservation District and federal government back a county wide drainage plan costing about 10 million dollars. Los Fresnos Rancho Viejo and Arroyo Colorado watersheds would cost 6.7, 6.6 and 7.3 million respectively. Proponents urged a county vote on the plan as early as this week.
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Trict
Arroyo Colorado
Rancho Viejo
Los Fresnos Resaca
Los Fresnos
Mid Cameron
Arroyo
Guy Leggett
Harlingen
Adolph Thomas, Jr
San Benito
Coast Guard Announces 93rd Academy Entrance Test Date
The Coast Guard outlines the 93rd annual process for admission tests held December 7 1968 at over 3000 test centers nationwide. Appointments are competitive with no congressional or geographic quotas. Dec 1968 CEEB tests require ETS application by November 2 1968. Eligibility requires unmarried status and age 17 but under 22.
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United States
CEEB
Educational Testing Service
Coast Guard Academy Cadet Eligibility Announced
Coast Guard seeks applicants for nationwide cadet program by July 1 1969. High school diploma required with seniors graduating in 1969 eligible. Three English and three mathematics units including algebra and geometry needed. Height 64 to 70 inches, good vision, and excellent health. Cadets earn a B S degree and commission as Ensign. Write to Director of Admissions U S Coast Guard Academy New London Conn 06320 for details.
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Coast Guard
U. S. Coast Guard
U. S. Coast Guard Academy
New London
Conn
Biblical narratives explored for insights and lessons
The text reflects on Nathan confronting David for moral failings and the broader Bible stories about Bathsheba. It suggests these tales reward careful reading for enjoyment, instruction, and satisfaction, highlighting the enduring value of scriptural narratives.
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Nathan
David
Bathsheba
Tarpons fall as Cavaliers dominate at Tarpon Field
Corpus Christi Academy quarterback Nel Koloezier led the Cavaliers to a 28-6 victory over the Tarpons. Martin Garcia blocked a Tarpon punt for a safetly and Barry Snepka recovered for a TD as Cavaliers built the big margin. Raymond Ragusin scored the Tarpons lone TD on a 1 yard run in the third.
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Tarpons
Cavaliers
Nel Koloezier
Tarpon Field
Corpus Christi
Academy
Barry Snepka
David Layva
Raymond Ragusin
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