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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1962
Page
2
Kilgore reflects on the lengthy session of Congress as adjournment nears possibly this May. He notes the Farm Bill and Trade Expansion Bill, praises constituent input from South Texans, and plans to return home briefly before two weeks of Air Force reservist duty.
A fragmentary historical reflection argues about Congress and the law it enacts. The speaker contends the law may endure if supported by Americans and stresses impartial judgment without rancor or prejudice.
A news feature explains how past debt enforcement shifted from jail and indentured servitude to voluntary bankruptcy. It covers discharge of debts, remaining income, creditor objections, and exemptions like family items, tools, and conditional sales rules under Texas law.
Teachers integrate art and language arts to build understanding of harvest and farm life. Students draw barns with crops, give oral definitions, and use class drawings to reinforce meaning. A pilot program links ninth grade English, Spanish, math, and trades in Port Isabel to fit student needs.
In a Petitions style statement the Port Isabel police praise ethics and teamwork with County State and Federal agencies. They stress joint efforts with the district attorney Sheriff and other officers to fight crime and promote traffic safety youth programs and law order during National Newspaper Week. September 1962 police report notes a pilot eighth grade unit with nine older boys promoted to the program and potential expansion if successful.
The Warlingen Arts Forum and members from McAllen Weslaco Donna La Feria and other Texas towns will send about fifty paintings to the State Fair of Tamaulipas in Ciudad Victoria Mexico. Governor Zapata supports Mex US arts exchange and Bert Balboa will bring twenty Tamaulipas paintings. Museum displays include works from the University of Victoria and several Forum members led by Sarah Schaudies from Harlingen.
The Valley Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee will tour Harlingen San Benito Port Isabel and Brownsville on October 14 to observe operations meet firm officials and assess needs for expansion. Chairman C C Bradshaw says the trip also aims to strengthen existing industries and attract new ones. Robert Farris of Valley Transportation Co arranges transport in a new air conditioned VTC bus.
City Commissioners receive a summary of September police activity: speeding 10 cases $160. no license 15 cases $150. drunks 22 cases $584. fighting 10 cases $320. theft 1 case $50. break in 1 case 0 cleared. burglary 5 cases 3 cleared. vandalism 4 cases 3 cleared. missing children 2 cases 2 cleared. run stop sign 1 case $5. improper parking 5 cases $25. defective rights 1 case $7. escapee 1 case $25. disturbances 7 cases $230. Additional investigations: burglary 5 cases 3 cleared. vandalism 4 cases 3 cleared. missing children 2 cases 2 cleared.
The Confederate Air Force did not attend the Meridian Mississippi Naval Air Station air show delaying planned performances. Weather and scheduling issues were cited as the reason for the absence and return to base.
Col Robert Kenny of Weslaco said CAF pilots were ready to depart for Meridian when Naval Air Station telephoned to cancel the event due to current unrest in Mississippi. About 100000 spectators were anticipated. The CAF planned five WWII fighters and several support planes for the Mississippi show. invitation was issued months ago, before the university incident.
Governor Price Daniel proclaims October Spinal Check-Up Month for the Rio Grande Valley. The Rio Grande Valley Chiropractors sponsor a Mobile Spinal Check-Up Unit offering free public check-ups conducted by Valley Doctors of Chiropractic. Children especially need regular checks to detect misalignments and posture defects that may affect health later.
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