Editorial endorses Bill Owens for Gregg County Precinct 2
The piece lauds Bill Owens as a hardworking, conscientious commissioner who serves all of Precinct 2 and supports grass roots government. It notes his leadership roles with Texas counties and urges voters to re elect him with strong support in the Democratic primary on May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Owens
Gregg County
Owens
Precinct 2
Texas
North and East
Texas Association of County Judges and Commissioners
Texas Association of Counties
Ecumenical citizen and gifted newsman praised in column reminiscence
The piece recalls Margaret Jenkins as a highly active church and community figure, with Presbyterian leanings, long ties to Kilgore and First Methodist Church, and a life anchored by family homes and local involvement. It notes her work as secretary and her role supporting church events and meetings. It also references her past housing decisions and deep, lasting roots in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Clark
Oklahoma
Margaret Jenkins
Presbyterian Church
Margaret
Kilgore
First Methodist Church
Tyler
Jenkins
Ernie Pyle
G. I. Joes
Ie Shima
G. I
Pyle
Neal
G.I
Los Angeles
London
United States Senate
Soviet Union
U. S
Mike Gravel
Alaska
House
Senate
Congress of the
United States
Globe
Russia
Republicans Rally on Conservatism in Off Year Outlook
National GOP leaders seek to reinvigorate seats in Congress amid a Gallup poll showing about three of five Americans calling themselves conservatives. The piece contrasts liberal and conservative labels, notes varied interpretations, and critiques rapid government action under President Nixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Congress
Gallup
the News
John Connally
Connally
Grass Roots Crime Reduction in Wynne Arkansas
In Wynne Arkansas residents claim proactive policing and neighborhood vigilance cut petty crime. They describe installing street spotlights trimming hedges and keeping areas visible to deter robberies and snatchings.
Gladewater Mirror Publication Details and Masthead
The Gladewater Mirror lists Harry Kates 1897 1964 as publisher and various editors including News Editor and Women's Editor. Publication is Thursday and Sunday from Gladewater Texas with postal details and subscription rates. Consolidated with The Gladewater Times-Tribune in 1949 and The White Oak Texan in 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladewater Times-Tribune
The
White Oak Texan
Time Heals and Witty Sentiments From Louis
Louis reflects on healing time and patience, noting doctors’ waits. Roy Collum weighs in on income and worry, while Louis quips about marriage order and life on the road. Ends with a closing line urging caution while driving.
Head speaks to Rotary on life, government and rugged individualism
State Representative Fred Head urged living life to the fullest and pressed for participation in public office. He addressed fiscal issues, criminal law, and education, warned against overdependence on programs, and defended keeping annual sessions and budgets while noting welfare work requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Head
Rotary Club
Rep. Head
Head
State University
Department of Agriculture
Rotary
Tyler
United States
East Texas
Rusk State Hospital
Austin
Texas
Gladewater
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Washington
Nixon
Grass Roots Opinion
Gladetwater
Harry Kates
Weewee
Eenee Weee
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
TEXA
Louis J. Carla
Roy Collum
Louis
Shade
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