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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1968
Page
2
An editorial laments televised brutality from war in Africa and elsewhere, arguing such images reveal the true horrors of conflict. It compares ancient and modern wars, condemns violence in Vietnam and Korea, and urges voters to confront communism and totalitarianism at home.
Community cheer for Marine Military Academy game in Port Isabel highlights new football field lighting scoreboard and PA system funded by band election support. Band boosters praise director Mr Mireles while local merchants finance upgrades. Education programs expansion and parental gratitude noted as district energy grows.
A court finds stores not absolute guarantors of escalator safety while noting some risk is inherent. Cases describe falls from jerking equipment grease on a step and a drunk passenger restrained by a hostess. Courts emphasize duty to prevent accidents when reasonably possible and assign fault only where negligence is clear.
The Texas Secretary of State explains that a US citizen 21 or older who has resided in Texas less than one year but at least 60 days may vote for president and vice president in the upcoming election if qualified in their previous state and if they apply for a ballot at the county clerk’s office. They must vote within the 15 days before the general election and may need a document proving prior registration to ease eligibility checks.
A legislative UT Austin study team will examine the feasibility of a Texas and Southwestern stock exchange while Gov. UT researchers, led by Ernest W. Walker, report to the Legislature in January. The Texas Highway Commission unveils a 1969 program of 60.6 million for 1,177 projects across 224 counties to boost safety and road improvements.
The article urges outdoor enthusiasts, especially fishermen, to carry a basic first aid kit. It lists items to include such as six sterile bandage strips, butterfly closures, adhesive tape, gauze pads, an elastic bandage, two handkerchiefs, soap, eight safety pins, and a waterproof pack. It also endorses Red Cross courses and notes packing the kit in a plastic container for readiness.
A team of mathematicians focuses on a theoretical model to optimize moving Texas water resources to regions with greatest need. The study treats supply and demand as dynamic variables and seeks efficient allocation strategies.
The passage explains how young flounders have eyes on either side and that during early development the skull bones push one eye to the opposite side until both eyes sit on the top of the head. It also notes right and left sided groups. It mentions first aid preparedness and locating a doctor near fishing areas.
The school offers meals for Monday and Tuesday with items like Hamburger Pattie, Salisbury steak, burritos, beef stew, and fried fish. Each meal includes sides such as potatoes, rice, vegetables, bread, milk, and dessert options like peach halves cookies, ice cream, and cake.
Dr. Charles R. Queen of Edinburg says Moone Hospital seeks volunteers to staff a mobile emergency hospital in Rio Grande Valley disasters. The 200 bed, crate-packaged disaster hospitals replicate Air Force evacuation design and proved versatile after Hurricane Beulah. Recruit non practicing medical staff with nursing or tech training, or armed service medical experience. call DU 3 2761 or MU 60822 weekdays.
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