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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1968
Page
2
Editorial notes 23 year old Adolfo Bejarano as Port Isabel’s first local death in Vietnam. It laments his lost potential and the war’s costs, offers sympathy to his bereaved parents, and urges readers to recognize the impact on families left behind. It suggests Bejarano might have found peace through a peaceful world and honors those serving.
The editor urges voters to decide on Viet Nam and cold war policies, rights, and treaties based on evidence. It outlines positions of Nixon Humphrey and Wallace and notes the newspaper will cover future election topics with nonpartisan intent for reader consideration.
The Port Isabel Urban Renewal Agency invites bids for purchase and private redevelopment of parcels in South Port Isabel Project No 2. Bids due November 13, 1968, at 1 PM, with 10 percent deposit. Agency may reject bids and set terms, conveyance within 60 days, and give preference to former owners.
Invitation for bids for South Port Isabel No. 3 site improvements lists excavation caliche concrete curb and gutter work, drainage, pipes, valves, manholes, and misc fittings. Bid deadline 3:00 PM October 24, 1968. contract documents available from Port Isabel Urban Renewal Agency with deposit and bond requirements. Public hearing on 1968-69 budget announced for November 4 at City Hall.
The article advises notifying VA before returning to school to speed payments and to obtain a new Certificate of Eligibility for the chosen school. It also explains GL insurance loans allowing up to 4 percent of cash value with 4 percent interest for dependents.
The Veterans Land Board asks for sealed bids at the General Land Office in Austin by 11:00 A.M. November 19, 1968 for 65 land tracts. Thirty two tracts are for eligible Texas veterans in listed counties. 33 tracts are for non veterans and eligible veterans in other counties. Tracts may be financed through the Veterans Land Board. Contact the General Land Office for tract listings.
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