Watch the Switches And The Nation On Its Course
The piece compares Americans to a spacecraft crew relying on a complex energy system. It warns that removing oil import controls could cut domestic petroleum exploration by over 50 percent in 15 years, forcing reliance on foreign supplies. It notes the high petroleum dependence of heating and transportation and the risk from supply disruption.
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American Petroleum Institute
U.S
Shidler
OKLA
Cooperation between government and business in consumer protection debate
The article argues that while government business cooperation aids social and economic problems, consumer protection faces stiff resistance from class action advocates. It warns that unrestricted lawsuits could cause chronic market warfare, undermining trust and potentially harming areas like environment urban renewal and city rebuilding. It cites existing fraud laws as insufficient without balanced action.
Reflective voices on youth markets and patriotism across regions
A compilation of quotations from small town and city papers discusses youth spending patterns, aging consumer power, rising flag sales, and the link between production and price. It contrasts teen buy trends with seniors and notes anticipated 1970 sales gains for flag makers.
Dr Collins New Evening Division Coordinator Named
Dr Jack V Collins longtime dean of men at Northeast Louisiana University is named coordinator of the Evening Division and freshmen counselling. Tom Murphy succeeds him as dean of men. Collins, son of Mrs Dick M Collins of Route 1, is a 1946 Gladewater High School graduate with degrees from North Texas State and Texas Tech and a doctorate from McNeese State University. He previously led at Hardin-Simmons and was assistant dean at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He helped found the Southwest Association of Student Personnel Administrators and belongs to several professional groups. He is married to Carol Cameron and they have three children.
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Jack V. Collins
Northeast Louisiana University
Tom Murphy
Collins
Dick M. Collins
Route 1
Gladewater High School
Dr. Collins
Hardin-Simmons University
University of Southwestern Louisiana
North Texas State
Texas Tech
McNeese State University
The
Southwest Association of Student Personnel Administrators
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
Louisiana Deans Council
Carol Cameron
One Third of Australia Lies in Tropical Zone
A geographic note identifies that about one third of Australia falls within the tropical climate band. The region includes coastal and northern interior areas and influences climate, biodiversity, and agriculture.
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Australia
Roberts to Visit Gregg Smith Areas September 1 3
U S Rep Ray Roberts plans a district stop September 1 3 focusing on Gregg and Smith areas. He will be joined by Rep William H Harsha on Alaska House Public Works travel. Roberts delays trip home to August 31 due to committee assignment and aims to meet friends during the district visit.
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Washington, D C
U. S
Ray Roberts
Alaska
House Public Works Committee
Young Republicans Presidential Forum Held in Longview
The District 2 Young Republican Presidential Forum met August 13 at First Christian Church Longview. Participants included Kilgore High Longview Panola and Rusk County clubs with officers and committees formed for district action and constitutional revision.
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First Christian Church
Longview
Young Republican
Longview High
Kilgore High
Rusk County
Kilgore College
Panola College
Bobby Ferguson
Ya’s
Kerry Cammack
Jean Lotspeich
Beverly Crow
Mike Gazette
Ronnie Adams
Crystal Howard
Ed Johnston
Nicky Dudley
Lou Anne Luber
Panola
Katie Dressner
A&M Graduate Programs Start at LeTourneau College
Texas A&M and ASQC announce noncredit and graduate options at LeTourneau College. The graduate Production and Inventory Control course runs Aug 27 to Dec 17 with 3 credits toward a master's, meeting Thursdays 6 to 9 p.m. The ASQC quality control short course runs Sept 1 to Oct 27, 7 to 9 p.m., for quality control professionals. Dr. Kenneth Stephens teaches both programs.
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Texas A&m University
American Society For Quality Control
LeTourneau College
Texas A&m
ASQC
Kenneth S. Stephens
Stephens
Longview
Texas
SFA Sees New Record Enrollment For Fall Term
Stephen F. Austin State University expects a record fall enrollment surpassing 3,000 for the first time as it enters its 48th year. Dormitories open August 23, orientation August 24 25, registration August 26 through 28 with a final full-load registration date September 4.
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Nacogdoches
Stephen F. Austin State University
SFA University
SFA
S. W. McKewen
McKewen
University Center
SWEPCO Records Peak Electricity Use Amid Heat Wave
SWEPCO customers set a new peak on August 6 reaching 1,383,000 kilowatts, above the 1,370,000 kilowatts forecast. The gain followed nine days of 100-degree heat in Northwest Arkansas, with high 90s in Northwest Louisiana and Northeast Texas. Dodson noted the Wilkes Plant additions and an upcoming 345,000 kilowatt unit will bolster capacity and reliability.
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Southwestern Electric Power Company
Northwest
Arkansas
Swepco
Louisiana
Texas
R. W. Dodson
Wilkes
Jefferson
Dodson
Wilkes Plant
Shreveport
Oklahoma
Gladewater Mirror Subscription Rates and Details
The Gladewater Mirror lists home delivery at 1.00 per month and mail rates for Texas and outside Texas with monthly, six month, and yearly options. The publication is dated November 28, 1949 and consolidated with The Gladewater Times-Tribune.
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Texas
The
Gladewater Times-Tribune
Sundays and Mondays of a memorable trip
A reflective note on vacation plans, loss of Neal, and the meaning of service and shared duties. The writer cherishes letters from friends and a fireman tribute, honors church gifts, and advocates shared domestic responsibilities while musing on future resolutions and practicalities.
Author Segal Would Trade Books For Olympic Marathon Gold
Erich Segal, author of Love Story and Yale professor, runs 10 miles daily and competes in the Boston Marathon, where he finished 319th this year. He says he would trade his best seller for a Munich 1972 marathon gold if guaranteed, and credits Harvard coach Bill McCurdy for instilling discipline.
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Washington
Erich Segal
Segal
Harvard
Yale
Roger Bannister
Munich
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SEA Monster
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