Texas Builds Bridges Cheaper Than Any State
Texas leads the nation in bridge construction cost per square foot across Interstate highways, with an average of 6.13 dollars for prestressed concrete, cast in place concrete, and structural steel. Kansas follows at 5.50, while New Jersey spends 15.50. State Highway Engineer Greer cites standardized parts and bidding familiarity as keys to lower bids.
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Texas
Greer
Texas N& Ts
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
Kansas
New Jersey
Texas Highway Department
Samuel Holland Named Lodi High School Language Head
Samuel Holland, new head of the foreign language department at Lodi High School, replaces Walt Recksick who is on sabbatical. Trustees approved Holland's appointment and also hired four other teachers. Holland, a 1948 Port Isabel High School graduate and valedictorian, will lead the department as it expands its use of standardized prestressed concrete beams and pan ridér forms in construction projects.
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Samuel Holland
Lodi
Calif
Walt Recksick
Holland
Lodi High School
Port Isabel High School
Partment
Coast Guard Relay Plan Amid Disabled Vessel Situation
Coast Guard lines up 2182 kHz relay between the Valley Rose and a nearby station while the CGC Kimball prepares to assist. Before Kimball can sail, Valley Rose reports it is being towed to Port Isabel by the F Capt Cruiser, and no further Coast Guard aid is needed.
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Valley Rose
CGC
Kimball
Vailey Rosé
Port Isabel
Coast Guard
Contractors gain reuse of steel pan forms for beams
A 1940s-era proposal permits contractors to reuse steel pan forms for pouring concrete beams, eliminating the need to fabricate new for each project. The plan aims to speed construction and reduce costs by standardizing reusable formwork across jobs.
Coast Guard Unit Reports Arrivals and Auxiliary Training
Ports Isabel arrivals noted after two vessels entered the jetties. Crew changes include Robert V Longtin ENC on station in Port Isabel and Jesse Cantrell SNBM returning from 20 days leave in Atlanta. Charles A Weber SN, USCGR begins two weeks on the job training here. Auxiliary offers boating safety instruction and voluntary patrols to aid Coast Guard operations.
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Port Isabel
Robert V. Longtin
Jesse Cantrell
USCGR
Weber
Houston
Texs
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Tmen
Coast Guard
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