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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1964
Page
2
Guide to mixing two cycle engine oil with gasoline for outboard motors. Emphasizes accurate oil gas ratios, thorough mixing, and avoiding additives that resist blending. Warns against excessive oil causing exhaust smoke and fouled plugs and explains risks of too little lubrication.
Visitors from Houston including Tony Fenogio hunted Whitewing and bagged daily limits. Mr. and Mrs. Harris and Mr. Laughmiller from Houston also reported daily limits. B C Lynch fished for trout and dressed weighments reached a hundred pounds. Jack Seliman and W W Steinhart from Houston fished two days catching thirty five trout weighing 14 to 3 pounds.
A paid political advertisement urges Port Isabel Texas voters to rally for the Democratic ticket in November. The message attacks fascist ideas and promotes loyalty to the party, mentioning bumper stickers and turnout reminders. It cites John H. Humphrey as the sponsor.
Port Isabel seniors led by Isabel, with captains Pat Bell and Mary de la Garza, raise 1200 dollars for a trip to Mexico City through a magazine drive. The fundraiser pits boys against girls as they seek support from Port Isabel residents to gain practical experience. Joel Ochoa shines with two touchdowns against the Los Fresnos Falcons, earning hero of the evening honors.
Gene Galvan Port Isabel High junior and top quarterback says luck helped him intercept two passes in last Friday's game against Los Fresnos. He plans to boost effort Friday versus Bruni while expressing love for track.
A humorous local note from Port Isabel recounts Andres Basrera, a senior beloved by neighbors, as his pants fall while he holds the football. He jokingly explains his goal is to impress girls, then mentions future plans to work with his parents and study as a mechanic after service.
The first dance of the 1964-65 school year, hosted by the Student Council after the Port Isabel Les Fresno football game, drew students from freshmen to seniors. The Classics of Port Isabel played as attendees enjoyed music and the mood turned from disappointment to festive. Plans are set for fewer football games and more dances.
John C. Jones of La Feria will be installed as Valley Chamber president for 1964 65 at the annual banquet in Jacob Brown Auditorium Brownsville. Jones follows his father John C Jones Sr who also led the chamber in 1944 45. The event features Vice President Eugene Hurt Carlton Farris Gonzalez and Charles Kivett with Thomas Mann as principal speaker, praised by President Johnson as a Latin America voice.
Frank Poggus of Harlingen, George won of Harlingen, David T. Flory of Lee Bush For Senate Chairman, Robert N. Clarke of McAllen and Ted Pupnik of Mission join Bush in Hidalgo County. He plans future Lower Rio Grande Valley visits to meet supporters and explain his bid to represent Texans in the Senate.
The Inter American Affairs assistant to the President works on coordinating U S Latin America policy and serves as U S coordinator of the Alliance for Progress. The role involves coordinating Latin American policy and managing Alliance for Progress initiatives.
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