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Thursday, July 3,1986
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How About An Old-Fashioned BBQ?
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Portland's Past
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'Smart Women' Look At
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in August 1975 while attending foot-
ball practice.
Miss Liberty may be the nation’s focus this weekend, but for those
folks who are looking for smaller, quieter and more traditional celebra-
tions, local Boy Scouts have something planned for you.
This newspaper is published Thursday after-
noon.
PDL is the pen name for Paul Le-
veen, who retired from the Portland
News in 1984.
CHARLES SULLIVAN ..
LINDA CASTLEBERRY
ARMOND ASHWORTH .
CARRIE MURRAY.....
KAY ATKINSON.......
DIANA ROSALEZ.....<
JEANIE COONROD ... .
VICTORIA A. NERIOS. .
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A good-sized crowd representing
the Portland Youth Center Pool
members, attended the dedication
ceremony for the center last Satur-
day afternoon.
DISTRICT COURT
Darlene Sue Kmecik Borger -vs-
Larry Lewis Borger - divorce.
Lisbeth Rose Hackney -vs- Louis
George Hackney - divorce.
Becky Standlea -vs- Glenn Randall
Standlea - divorce.
Tammy Renae Tijerina
Robert Tijerina - divorce.
Security State Bank of Portland
-vs- W. C. Triplett, M.D. - suit on
note.
Karyn S. Benware -vs- Stephen J.
Benware-divorce.
Romana Torres Valdez -vs- Jim-
my Ray Castro - suit for damages
and personal injuries, auto.
Albert Trevino -vs- Yamaha Motor
SUNDAY, JULY 6
Alcoholics Anonymous - 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., 426 Moore Ave.
Narcotics Anonymous - 7 p.m., Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic
Church
10 YEARS AGO
-1976-
This week Portland will join with
the rest of America in one gigantic
“Happy Birthday USA” party. Two
days of festivities are planned here
which will have something for
everybody.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Domingo Liserio - Marta Juarez
Benjamin M. Martinez - Maria
Magdelena Martinez
Ramon Zapata, Jr.
Molina
Kurt R. Westerman - Gina M.
Hood
Charles Rodney Evans - Billie
June Reagan
William C. Thomas - Anthe Lee C.
Dauzat
Darrell Paul Young - Rita Laray
Lanier
Ruben Flores - Angela Elaine
Clark
George Requenez - Elma Valdez
Cano
Jay Dee Shedd - Carrie Lee Mur-
ray
Miguel Manuel Salinas - Deanna
Lee Boren
FRIDAY, JULY 4
Portland Al-Anon - 10 a.m., Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic
Church
SATURDAY, JULY 5
Alcoholics Anonymous -5:30 and 8 p.m., 426 Moore Ave.
PRODUCTION STAFF
Epifanio Paz, Pete Villarreal
Dale Andrews, Alonzo Murphy, Lynda Dunlap
Marty Garza, Pat Rodriguez, Paul Salone
Raul Gomez, Janey Armesto, James Pease
Nelda Bustamante, Victoria J. Mann
Kerry Williams, Kelly Isaacks
TOM BRIDGES
District Attorney
Aransas and San Patricio Counties
In Portland
THURSDAY, JULY 3
Alcoholics Anonymous - noon, 5:30 and 8 p.m., 426 Moore Ave.
TOPS 638 - 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church
Gregory Lions Club - 7 p.m., fire station
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A model of the proposed Memorial
Pavilion will be on display at
Portland Municipal Park this
weekend during Bicentennial
celebrations.
...o...
Gregory-Portland Little League
observed its 20th anniversay with
annual closing ceremonies Saturday
night during which the Senior
League Field was dedicated in
memory of Mark Axelson, who died
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Baptist
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Pat McDonald attended the Delta
Kappa Gamma Society Interna-
tional Southwest Regional Con-
ference June 25-29 at the Hotel Ex-
celsior at Tulsa, Okla.
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By Lyra Sparks
“Smart Women-Foolish Choices”
was written by Dr. Cornell Cowan
and Dr. Melvin Kinder, the first
from the University of Houston-and
the second from the University of
California at Los Angeles; both have
doctbrates in clinical psychology.
They have lectured extensively at
Los Angeles and have been very in-
novative, using video tapes, in the
treatment of marital and family
crises. Their work in this area has
been featured in many national
magazines.
The book discusses men-women
relationships in the light of modern
life: The career woman who wants
both a husband and family as well as
career. They offer much needed in-
sights and advice for a growing
number of “smart” women who
have everything going for them but
a satisfying relationship.
Despite the popular myth that
there are not enough “good” men
around who want long-term relation-
ships with women, Drs. Cowan and
Kinder assert that most men do
want to commit themselves, so
women who want to do so can get
married.
The problem is more complex in
Part I (Being Foolish); the authors
describe how smart women are
almost magnetically drawn to the
wrong men for a number of subtle
yet powerful reasons; they make the
mistake of expecting perfection.
Unrealistic expectations about rela-
tionships, conflicts over the need for
independence and the desire to be
taken care of by a man and lack of
understanding of the male psyche
are some of the causes of frustration
and disappointmenmt in love.
In Part II, “Getting Smart,” the
authors explain the specific ways
women can open up new oppor-
tunities with men and make their
relationship happier. They explain
to women how to let go of the expec-
tations that can ruin a relationship,
. how to understand the hidden male
needs, recognize the men who truly
may be “diamonds in the rough”
and, finally, to understand what
causes men to fall in love.
At the end are tests and questions
Answerline
This column is a new addition to the
Portland News. Here, we will at-
tempt to answer questions and
issues of concern which our readers
bring to our attention.
I’m concerned about the number of
dogs in my neighborhood running
loose. Isn’t there a city ordinance
against this?
Notice - Obituaries and poetry are published iff
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erroneous reflection upon the character or stan-
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names of visitors in your home, or the going of
members of your family away for a visit. Such
assistance will help increase the value of your
local paper.
Oakridge Baptist Church
members, a sizable number of
visitors from First Baptist Church
and other visitors Sunday afternoon
attended a formal groundbreaking
ceremony for the church’s new
facility on Buddy Ganem Dr. across
from Gregory-Portland High School.
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Kim Bridger, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Bill Bridger and reigning Miss
Gregory-Portland, will participate
Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4, in
the 1981 Miss South Texas Scholar-
ship Pagent at Seguin.
5YEARSAGO
-1981-
Police Chief Harrold White has
returned to duty with the Portland
department following attendance at
a three-month school given by the
Federal Bureau of Investigation in
Virginia.
Corporation, U.S.A,
damages and personal injuries,
auto.
Rosalva R. Hinojosa -vs- Alfredo
Hinojosa - divorce.
The Attorney General Of Texas ex
rel State California and Susan Janet
Neal -vs- Leonard Earl Neal -
reciprocal child support.
Everyone wants to have a safe and
happy Fourth of July. However, in
the past the fun of exploding certain
types of dangerous fireworks
resulted in the tragedy of the loss of
a finger or sometimes eyesight. To
protect the public, the legislature
has regulated the type of fireworks
that can be sold at retail or possess-
ed by individuals in the State of Tex-
as.
It is unlawful to offer for sale or to
sell fireworks to children under 12
years old or to intoxicated or ir-
responsible persons. Further, it is il-
legal to explode or ignite fireworks
within 600 feet of any church,
hospital, asylum, public or private
school, or licensed childcare center.
It is also illegal to ignite or
discharge fireworks within a car or
to throw them at a car. Violations of
the state fireworks law can result in
a fine of up to $1,000 and imprison-
ment for up to six months.
Fireworks permissible for sale to
and possession by the public are
those classified as “Class C” ex-
plosives by the United State Depart-
ment of Transportation. These are
small fireworks designed primarily
to produce visible effects of combus-
tion. An exception under Texas law
is the “bottle rocket.” These are il-
legal if their total propellant charge
is less than four grams, the casing
size is less than five-eighths of an
inch outside diameter and less than
3% inches long, and the overall
length, including stick, is less than'
15 inches.
Excepted from these laws are toy
cap pistols, model rockets and
model rocket motors, novelties and
trick noisemakers, pyrotechnic
emergency and distress signaling
Modern Relationships
for women to study to see more
clearly what she wants to see in a
mate.
This is a book every woman should
read — every woman who wants to
stabilize her love life. It gives her an
entirely new way of looking at men,
relationships and the possibilities
for lasting fulfillment with the op-
posite sex.
Yes, according to city officials, it
is unlawful for dogs to be in public
“unless under reasonable control”
by their owner.
Complaints about dogs not on
leashes should be directed to the
animal control officer at the
Portland Police Department, 643-
2546.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to
Portland News, P. O. Box 14, Portland, Tx. 78374.
countries.
AND WITH the continuing
unemployment problem which the
country faces, there should be no
foreign worker program. The labor
pool in this country is completely
adequate to fulfill any needs that ex-
ist.
It is a spacious country, there is
much to be done.
-The odds that an immigration bill
will be passed, of course, are slim.
And any bill that finally makes its
way through the two august bodies
of the Congress will do little, if
anything to solve the problem.
INTERESTING POINTS:
Ninety-one per cent of Americans
polled want illegal immigration
the entire Los Angeles County deficit
for that year.
Getting into the United States
might be a dream for those
await an opportunity to sneak 1HL
this coutry. But it is a continuing;
growing nightmare for every
American citizen. One that some
day soon will turn into a
catastrophe.
By Linda Castleberry
The nation celebrates the 210th anniversary of the signing of the
Declaration of Independence tomorrow with a special birthday party for
the Statue of Liberty — the beacon of hope that has welcomed immigrants
to our nation for nearly a century.
Although the Miss Liberty unveiling cermonies are just one of many
ways Americans will celebrate the nation’s independence, those special
ceremonies undoubtedly are the most publicized plans for the July
Fourth holiday weekend.
To commemorate Miss Liberty’s renovation, our country’s leaders,
most popular entertainers and representatives of the media will converge
on New York City and Ellis Island throughout the three-day weekend,
posing for publicity photographs, making speeches and retelling the
statue’s history through special programs and presentation^
20 YEARS AGO
-1966-
Mayor Pro Tern Ed Barker Tues-
day proposed that the city give im-
mediate consideration to building a
police station consisting of an over-
night lockup and an office for the
police officers.
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Kathleen Lucey observed her
seventh birthday with a party on
Saturday afternoon in her backyard
at 110 Chase.
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devices for marine, aviation, and
highway use, and blank cartridges
for signal or ceremonial purposes in
athletic events.
Persons selling or manufacturing
fireworks are required to obtain a
license. The State Fire Marshal
licenses manufacturers,
distributors, jobbers, importers and
pyrotechnic operators. Retail
fireworks permits, good for one loca-
tion and not renewable, may be pur-
chased from manufacturers,
distributors, jobbers and the State
Fire Marshal. Sale to the public may
be only from June 24 through July 4,
and Dec. 20 through Jan. 1. The State
Fire Marshal is a division of the
State Board of Insurance; for fur-
ther interpretation of the fireworks
law, including licensing informa-
tion, the Austin telephone number is
(512)837-1428.
In addition to the State law, cities
or towns may enact local ordinances
prohibiting or imposing further
regulations on fireworks. For exam-
ple, local laws may regulate the
noise and locations for exploding
fireworks, or even ban the explosion
of all fireworks within the city or
town limits. Check with your local
police department for possible local
ordinances governing the legal use
of fireworks. Most important of all,
if you must use fireworks, BE
CAREFUL!
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BELL-WHITTINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday - 9 a.m. to
7 p.m.; Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday -10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
It is estimated that there are some
500,000 illegal Salvadorans in the
United States, an eighth of that coun-
try’s population of 4 million.
; Sixty percent of the illegals enter-
ing the country are Mexicans.
Illegal aliens from 53 countries
have been apprehended just along
the border south of San Diego, Calif.
A RECENT survey showed that 73
per cent of the babies bom at the
University of Southern California
Hospital were the children of illegal
aliens.
In fiscal year 1983 (latest figures
available), Los Angeles County
estimated it spent $99.5 million in
unreimbursed medical services to il-
who patiently wait their turn to enter 'legal aliens, an amount greater than
the country legally.
Yet, the members of the U.S. Con-
gress, badgered by those who do not
wish to see a renewed emphasis
placed on stopping the flow of these
illeglal, undesirable people into
America, fail to take the action
necessary to stop the movement.
THE MASSIVE illegal tide can not
be tolerated. Yet, the “fearless”
members of the Congress are unsure
of moving a comprehensive, effec-
tive immigration bill which would
not only stop the illegal flow, but
which should not grant any amnesty
to anyone who entered the country il-
legally.
The bill should demand criminal
charges against those who harbor or
who employ such illegal entrants.
All illegals, without fanfare,
should be returned to. their own
Boy Scout Troop 345 will hold a barbecue dinner in the scout hut, adja-
cent to First Baptist Church of Portland, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday.
The barbecue is an attempt by the scouts to give our city some sort of
community activity to attend as we observe our nation’s independence.
Guests can join friends and neighbors at Willacy Park as they dine on old-
fashioned barbecue, recall other holiday celebrations of the past and,
perhaps, join in discussions about the Miss Liberty party in yankee land.
Tickets to the event are $4 each with proceeds, after paying for the
scouts’ costs, going to scouting activities.
Could there be a better way to say, “Happy birthday, America”?
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MONDAY, JULY 7
Rotary Club - noon, Community Center
Alcoholics Anonymous - noon, 5:30 and 8 p.m., 426 Moore Ave.
Lions Club - 7 p.m., Chamber of Commerce building, 902 Elm
Fire department auxiliary -7:30 p.m., fire station
THURSDAY, JULY 10
Story Time-10 a.m., Bell-Whittington Public Library
Alcoholics Anonymous - noon, 5:30 and 8 p.m., 426 Moore Ave.
TOPS 638 - 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church
Jaycees -7:30 p.m., Community Center
TUESDAY, JULY 8
Chapter 2901, AARP -10 a.m., First Presbyterian Church
Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting - noon, Chamber of Com-
merce building
Alcoholics Anonymous - noon, 5:30 and 8 p.m., 426 Moore Ave.
Volunteer fire department -7:30 p.m., fire station
Masonic Lodge stated meeting - 7:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge building
Planning and Zoning Commission - 7:30 p.m., City Hall
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9
Kiwanis Club - noon, Chamber of Commerce building, 902 Elm
Alcoholics Anonymous - noon, 5:30 and 8 p.m., 426 Moore Ave.
Portland Sea Gulls Square Dance Club -8 p.m., Community Center
Opinion
THEY CAME to America legally.
They met the standards. They
waited out the long periods until
their time turned up on the quota
list.
This is a nation that largely was
built by immigrants. Most of our
forefathers came from a foreign
land, many coming to the plains of
Texas through Indianola. They all
came legally, in pride, to stand tall
in building a budding new nation.
Today, there are still those who
await their turn to come into this
country of promise. They, too, go
about it in a legal way.
CURRENTLY, THERE are some
600,000 immigrants who enter the
United States legally each year. This <-T-— _ ------ -—
is twice the number of persons as stopped completely,
are accepted by all the other coun-
tries of the world combined.
But, while there are those who
move along legal channels to come
to make their new home, there are
the other untold millions who take
the shortcut in the black of night, in
the way of criminals who sneak
across the border into this country in
hopes of not being found out.
THESE PEOPLE, regardless of
how unfortunate their cir-
cumstances, are illegal infiltrators.
They come here in violation of ex-
isting immigration laws.
They come here in utter disrespect
for law and order.
They infringe on the rights of those
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IT IS the week of the gigantic
Liberty bash in New York City.
The Statue of Liberty has had a
$31-million face lift, and some $233
million has been raised so far for the
For Instance
Nightmare Continues To Grow
overall restoration of Liberty and
Ellis Islands.
Ellis Island was the door through
which some 15 to 20 million im-
migrants passed on their way to a
bountiful America. They sought
their fortune, or a better way of life,
or a respite from oppression.
1 YEAR AGO
-1985-
Twenty-four graduates of the
Gregory-Portland High School class
of 1985 recently returned from a 12-
day senior trip tour to Honolulu,
Hawaii.
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