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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1971
Page
2
A U.S. District Court notice informs Oregon residents they are class members in a suit alleging overcharges from 1954 to 1966. Those who wish to exclude must mail a request by June 25, 1971. The piece argues class actions threaten free choice and the American marketplace structure.
Henry Cathcart reports conservatives growing displeased with President Nixon as Human Events warns of a drift leftward. The paper notes past GOP allies now question Nixon on welfare reform deficits and foreign policy while praising limited court picks and Vietnam stance.
County judges and commissioners from 41 East Texas counties were invited to a one day seminar in Kilgore sponsored by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Topics include financing laws population changes solid waste disposal FHA rural housing and investing county funds. The program closes with The Court is in Session led by Charles Lawrence.
The U S Coast Guard Academy invites nationwide applications for Cadet, U S Coast Guard Class of 1976. Eligibility includes age 17 to 21 on July 1 1972, unmarried status, high school diploma or near graduation, and competitive scores from CEEB tests and mathematics. Applicants must submit by December 15 1971 and take College Entrance Exam Board tests by December 4 1971.
Maxwell chronicles his Scots English ancestry, detailing late 18th to 19th century migration to the north central states. The narrative blends memoirs letters and church life with focus on the last five generations and late boyhood in Illinois. It notes the genealogical challenges and the Coast Guard Academy program and a Mark Twain quote closes the piece.
The article depicts President Nixon redefining U S economic policy as a radical, sweeping shift that sends tremors through international finance. Analysts debate whether the move stabilizes or undermines the dollar while observers seek shelter from the fallout and volatility.
A reminiscing column on Oklahoma Texas borders and shared climates. The author reflects on home in Claremore Oklahoma and Gladewater Texas, recalling childhood places, memories of a lake and a growing town, and lingering affection for both states.
A humorous personal essay contrasts Oklahoma and Texas life, noting shared traits yet joking about regional foods and identity. The narrator, an Okla-exan for 17 years, expects to remain a Texan and reflects on mobility, family car trips, and carrying people and items. It critiques national economics with satirical detours into a plan called P.A.N.L.C. and a mock political run by Ralph Nader.
First copies of the 1971 East Texas Fair catalog are mailed to hundreds of exhibitors supporters and officials Fair President Earl Andrews announced The cover by James Wilkins from WM Finn Associates features a jar of pickled peaches symbolizing the Womens division Premiums total over 12000 The 56th annual fair runs Sept 27 to Oct 2 with Bill Hames Shows providing midway attractions
The Gladewater Mirror merges with The Gladewater Times Tribune on November 28, 1949 and with The White Oak Texan on June 1, 1969. The publisher lists offices in Gladewater Texas and notes subscription rates. Editor responsibilities and staff roles are described including general manager advertising director and women's editor.
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