Former Gladeite and family survive Big Thompson flood
Mrs Phyl Laney recounts how she located her daughter Marcia Ballew and family in the Colorado canyon flood. The Houston group, in a motel with others, escaped to Estes Park after losing their car and belongings. Deacon J H Ballew and relatives faced a week of uncertainty but found safety with Red Cross, police, and neighbors.
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Phyl Laney
Thompson Canyon
Colorado
Marcia
J. H Ballew
Mr. Ballew
Houston
Red Cross
Police Department
Laney
Ballews
Vail
Estes Park
Ballew
Worldwide Church of God
Population center shifts through American history
The text notes the U S population center moving westward since the Revolution from near Baltimore to near Manitowoc in Minnesota over centuries. It cites expansion from 900,000 square miles in the 19th century to about 7 billion square miles today and mentions American Indian tribal councils administering 120 Cub Scout packs and Boy Scout troops.
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America
Baltimore
Maryland
Mancoulah City Hall
St. Clair County
Minos
United States
Medicare Coverage Limits for Hospital and Custodial Care
Medicare covers only care that is reasonable and necessary and provided in appropriate settings. Custodial care mainly for personal needs, such as help with walking, bathing, dressing, or taking medicine, is not covered. The article notes services like acupuncture and histamine therapy are not generally accepted as reasonable or necessary. It also mentions the Supreme Court ruling from March 26, 1962, allowing federal courts to scrutinize seating appointments in state legislatures.
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Medicare
Supreme Court
Tennessee
Flower Children
Parenting program aims to curb early childhood issues
A three year program in New York co sponsored by New York Medical College and the New York Junior League trains parents on fostering well adjusted children. Weekly sessions with babies from four weeks old involve 60 plus parent child pairs, with findings aiding understanding of early development.
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NEW York
New York Medical College
New York Junior League
Medical College
Junior League
Early Childhood Development Center
Richard E. Brotman
Department of Community Mental Health
Brotman
Southwestern Graduate School of Banking graduates 218 in Dallas
The Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at SMU Dallas launches the 1976 class with 218 graduates from 21 states in Commercial and Trust majors. Dr. James E. Brooks and Dr. Eugene Swearingen present diplomas as 192 Commercial Banking Majors and 26 Trust Majors finish the program. Tracy Kelly delivers the commencement address, with 743 bankers attending the 1976 session and 255 seniors, 224 intermediates, and 279 freshmen from 29 states. A Dinner and Dance concludes the ceremony at the Dallas Country Club.
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Dallas
Southwestern Graduate School of Banking
McFarlin
Southern Methodist University
Texas
Betty V. Cook
Gladewater
First State Bank
Jim N. Heath
White Oak State Bank
Tracy Kelly
American National Bank
Bristow
Oklahoma
Kelly
Oklahoma Bankers Association
Association
Citizens State Bank
Okemah
Oklahoma State Chambers of Commerce
Board of Regents
Claremore Junior College
James E. Brooks
SMU
Eugene L. Swearingen
Bankers
Swearingen
Bank of Oklahoma, N.A
Tulsa
University of Tulsa
Dallas Country Club
Swigsbie
Richard B. Johnson
Save with Payroll Savings Bonds For Fun Later
An advertising pitch urges workers to enroll in Payroll Savings Plans to buy United States Savings Bonds at work. Regular deductions build a fund for future pleasures such as a dream boat villa or island vacation, with savings starting now to speed the payoff.
Romans Create Oyster Beds To Guard Supply
Historical note traces Roman practice dating to 100 B.C. of forming oyster beds to ensure steady harvests. Researchers describe early aquaculture aimed at securing food sources and economic value through managed reefs.
Kilgore approves cost cuts for Maude E. Laird Middle School
Kilgore school trustees and architects agree to trim $500000 from the Maude E. Laird Middle School project by redesigning construction methods and adding bid package alternates. Major change targets the mechanical system to save $100000 to $150000 while preserving scope and quality.
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Kilgore
Maude E. Laird Middle
Bill Steely
John Pauliine
Republicans Ready for Kansas City Showdown at Convention
Ronnie and Jerry Ford clash as Reagan supporters accuse Ford allies of stacking the convention. The GOP faces a fierce power struggle between conservative and liberal wings amid Watergate fallout as the national scene heats up before the vital vote.
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GOP
Kansas City
Jerry
Ronnie
Jerry Ford
Reagan
Ford
White House
Backlog and Banter From a Busy Mirror
A long reflective column blends work turmoil with family health worries as The Mirror enters year end. The writer notes staff departures, her mother's hospitalization, and a shift toward home projects while musing on finances and fashion. She also surveys political chatter and Fresno cinema growth.
Gladewater Mirror publication and subscription terms
Gladewater Mirror issued Thursdays and Sundays by The Gladewater Publishing Company at Glade Avenue and Dean Street Gladewater Texas 75647. Rates: Home delivery 1.25 monthly. Texas mail 1.25 monthly 5.00 six months 8.50 year. outside Texas 1.50 monthly 96.60 six months 10.00 year. Subscriptions payable in advance. Consolidated with The Gladewater Times Tribune Nov 28 1949 and The White Oak Texan June 1 1988.
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Mirror
Gladewater Publishing Company
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gladewater
Gregg County
Texas
Gladewater Times-Tribune
White Oak Texan
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World Book Encyclopedia and
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Louis Owen
Vic Lazar
San Jose
Marriott
Santa Clara
Calif
Americ
Tank of Tigers
Mid-East Gasoline
Jimmy Brown
Ronnie, Jerry and
John
Fredalene Clark
Aggie
Tyler
National Geographic Society
Richard S. Schweiker
Jimmy Carter
John Connally
Big John
Veep
Ford & Choice
Reagan & Schweiker
Mars
Viking Lander
Ato B
Connally
Nelson Rockefeller
Fresno
Central California
Festival
United Artists Cinemas
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