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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1968
Page
1
The piece surveys Jewish origins, monotheism, and the Mosaic Code, crediting Amos Isaiah and the Bible for shaping humane ethics. It notes family sanctity, legal protections, and oath gravity as foundations of Jewish nationhood while contrasting with earlier codes like Hammurabi.
Cameron County Taxpayers League elected H W Bahnman as president and adopted four resolutions targeting the Cameron County Commissioners Court. The group vows to watchdog local taxing and spending while urging a detailed budget and opposing a county pension plan.
Consumers will pay a total of four percent sales tax starting October 1 as the new three percent state rate joins a one percent city tax. The text also outlines small purchase brackets from thirteen cents to over two dollars and twelve cents with corresponding tax steps.
Fire drill field at Weslaco’s field on October 6 will showcase firefighting techniques for the public. Sponsored by the Rio Grande Valley Firemen and Fire Marshals Association, with demonstrations from multiple valley departments during Fire Prevention Week.
Port Isabel appoints Ronald R. Stripling as prospective police chief with immediate effect after Tex Schremp resigns by October 1. Striplings’ background includes Port Isabel deputy sheriff role and FBI academy training. Local commissioners weigh advertising for a chief while aiming for quick bonding and swearing in. Workable program approved for year signals new apartment and housing unit projects.
Beulah’s one year anniversary finds South Padre Island and Port Isabel rebuilding stronger after winds of 175 mph. Most beachfront motels are back in operation with expanded facilities, jetties extend into the Gulf, and new shops and motels rise along the causeway toll was removed. The island reports heavy construction labor shortages but booming summer tourism and larger dining and lodging spaces.
Texas Southmost College Canales School of Vocational Nursing held a commencement at 7 p.m. Tuesday honoring licensed vocational nursing graduates. Dr Narcio Carter county health officer and board member presided, while Dr Cortez praised the graduates and their future contributions to Valley health care.
Temperatures will run one to three degrees below normal high 88 to 93 and low 67 to 71. The week ends with a slight warm trend then cooler again by Sunday or Monday. Scattered showers and thundershowers are likely late in the period with heavy rain possible.
Cameron County Commissioners Court authorized 280 000 in 10 year time warrants to finance the county share of right of way for floodway control. Warrants sold to M E Allison Co of San Antonio. Court previously agreed with Hidalgo County on a 35 65 participation. No action on request for two more aides in Surplus Food Department. Also considered pay raises and expanded office space for Veterans Service Officer Hugh Ramsey and secretary.
Southmost College in Brownsville reports its largest enrollment in 42 years with 1502 students after the first full week of classes. Registrar Bob Hoskins notes last year’s combined enrollment was 1346, marking a substantial rise in overall student numbers.
The United Methodist Church marks the 28th Worldwide Communion Sunday with a joint observance, offering to the Fellowship of Suffering and Service split between overseas relief and servicemen and families. One-fourth of the offering goes to bishops for local church ministry expansion.
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