Nixon Proposes Tough Overhaul of Federal Criminal Laws
President Nixon’s Criminal Reform Act of 1973 seeks harsher penalties and easier enforcement including reinstating the death penalty and removing insanity as a defense. The plan drew liberal criticism while Sen. Lloyd Bentsen’s Exclusionary Rule amendment (S 881) aims to close the Fourth Amendment loophole and curb police technicalities in searches.
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Nixon
Congress
U.S
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Bentsen
Senate Judiciary Committee
U.S. Supreme Court
Warren Burger
Sen. Bentsen
Ken Bennett Day Declared in Gladewater for 1973
The proclamation honors Ken Bennett, Gladewater High School choral director for 23 years, for shaping students and directing the East Texas Revue. It proclaims Thursday April 12, 1973, as Ken Bennett Day, praising his community and civic example amid a note on protecting natural resources. The text also notes Australia has over 120 marsupial varieties among about 230 mammal species.
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Ken Bennett
Gladewater High School
Bennett
American Legion
Gladewater
Dress Code Stresses Parental Role and School Authority
The board states parents must ensure students are properly groomed and dressed. If students persist in extreme styles, the principal, with staff counsel, may suspend them. Extra-curricular sponsors may set appearance rules with principal approval.
Centennial Celebration Participation Form
Citizens are invited to join the Centennial Celebration by returning a form listing preferred roles such as division revenue women’s and men’s participation queen contest publicity and special events. Mail to 1873-1973 Centennial Building Gladewater with earliest return urged to organize committees and preparations for July 28 kickoff.
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East Pacific
Gladewater
Centennial Corporation
School Board Plans April 23 Workshop and May Equalization Dates
The East Texas State University sponsored workshop will run April 23 starting at 3 p.m with varied group sessions. Gladewater officials will discuss year-round terms. May 22 23 and 24 were set for the board of equalization. Tax data shows 1972 delinquent taxes collected in March totaling 2112 30 with 1971 and prior years at 848 56 and penalty 281 24. Budget was amended and discussions covered a possible building site for next year's building trades and learning disabilities programs.
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East Texas State University
Gladewater
Board of Equalization
Arlan Woods
Charles Hopson
Carol Sue Marshall
Mirror
Cow Chip Throwing Contest Debuts in Odessa Texas
In West Texas Odessa hosted the first annual Cow Chip Throwing Contest last Saturday. The writer praises the quirky sport noting its golf like follow through and distance emphasis while admitting few formal details are known.
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Texas
Odessa
Oklahoma
Cow chip throwing could become nationwide sport trend
A humorous column imagines professional and amateur cow chip throwing leagues with a national chip ball, drafts, and Super Chip Bowl. It envisions skilled throwers, chip techniques, and rules while noting challenges like weather and safety. The piece also reports city council items on a police car bid, street repairs, and a hospital board commendation.
Gladewater Mirror masthead and publishing details
The record lists Harry Kates as publisher and notes roles such as general manager and news editor for the Gladewater Mirror. It shows staff identifiers, and mentions Fredalene Clark and Harriett Walton among contributors, with publication and mailing details and a history of consolidation with The Gladewater Times-Tribune and The White Oak Texan.
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Elrod
Fredalene Clark
Harriett Walton
Gladewater Times-Tribune
The
White Oak Texan
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Poston
J. B. Poston
O. G. Johnston
Jimmy Brown
America
Gladewater Choral Parents
Australia
Hanes
Han
Stre
Pacific
Har Ae
Mirror Office
Jack Elrod
Brookshire
Helen Keith
California
Tom
Euter
Dallas
Lorena McChesney
Houston Post
Fair Grounds
Council
Plymouth
Chevy Chase Street
Kay Acres
George Thomas
Johnston
John Osteen
Municipal Hospital Board
Osteen
Che Gladewater
Harry Kates
Mrs
Gladewater Publishing Company
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gregg County
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