Saving us from ourselves from the Scheuer air bag argument
The columnist critiques Rep. James Scheuer on mandating air bags and other government controls arguing the push erodes personal choice. He asserts liberal and conservative support for such intrusions signals a broader move to tax supported welfare and limits private decision making across society.
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Dallas Morning News
Jim Wright
James Scheuer
Democrat
New York
Ralph Nader
Scheuer
Transportation
Coleman
Cargill: From groceries to oil field lord of Longview
Bob Cargill, Harrison County native and Longview business leader, recalls early Gregg County grocery roots in 1926 and details his rise through oil, banking, and industry. He envisions rapid Gregg County growth over 20 years, credits local people as the community’s core, and pledges continued active development.
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Cargill
Gregg County
East Texas
Bob” Cargill
Harrison County
Marshall
Oscar Hope
Jefferson
New Orleans
Karnack
Louisiana Line
Texas Bank of Tatum
Longview Industrial Districts, Inc
Longview Savings & Loan Association
Interstate Oil Compact Commission
Shrine Circus Brings 1976 Spectacle to Gladewater Weekend
The Shrine Circus visits Gladewater for a two day show at the Round up Rodeo Area on Sept 4 and 5 with performances at 4 and 8 p m Saturday and 3 and 7 p m Sunday. Tickets are sold by Shrine members or at the gate. The program features Wade Burke with Bengal tigers, highwire and trapeze acts, 9 000 pound elephants and a cast from around the world.
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Gladewater
Shrine Circus
Shrine
Wade Burke
Royal Bengal Tigers
Four Corners
Earth
Wastes
Alaska
Political Calendar Constable Gregg County Pact
Political calendar item lists a pact involving constable Gregg County with political advertising paid for by L R Garner Box 51 Kilgore Texas.
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Pol. Adv
L R Garner
Kilgore, Tex
Street Dance Benefits MDA Set for Sept 5 in Gladewater
Gladewater to host a street dance September 5 as a Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraiser. Irene Midler chairs the Gladewater MDA with events from 9 p.m. at the rodeo headquarters on North Main and Quitman Street. Spartacus of Ambassador College will provide live music and donations will be accepted. Labor Day telethon coverage begins at 10 30 p.m. CST with additional activities for kids such as a fishbowl clowns and police car rides.
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Gladewater
MDA
Gregg County deputy arrested for marijuana charge
Deputy Sgt. Claude Brad Cox of Gregg County was arrested on a class C misdemeanor after DPS narcotics officers seized less than two ounces of marijuana at his Lake Cherokee home. A single marijuana plant was found. Cox was released on a $3,000 personal recognizance bond.
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Gregg County
Justice of the Peace
Charles Chashell
Department of Public Safety
Jim York
Claude Brad Cox
Cox
Lake Cherokee
DPS
Cashell
Faithful Foundation in Christ Ends All Debates
A religious note emphasizes that no other foundation than Jesus Christ is valid and urges believers to trust in God's strength and grace for their work in the kingdom. The prayer asks for steadfast labor and grace to ensure success in faith-based endeavors.
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Jesus Christ Himsef
Gladewater School Enrollment Rises With Expected Growth
Superintendent Roy Johnson reports Gladewater schools show total enrollment at 2 091 after two weeks, up 51 from last year, with kindergarten at 161 and first grade at 175. He predicts steady gains and notes need for more space if trends continue, while listing current totals for GHS 617 Middle 488 Broadway 489 Gay Ave 487.
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Roy Johnson
The
Mirror
Gladewater
Broadway
Gay Ave
Johnson
College starts with respect for dedicated teachers
The author recalls entering college with preconceived ideas of cold classrooms but finds professors deeply committed. A summer class taught unpaid by an overmatched instructor reveals dedication, while Gladewater schools are credited for a solid foundation. Coach Bill Waters is highlighted for inspiring Western Civilization studies, yielding an A and lifelong appreciation.
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State of Texas
Texas
Gladewater
Bill Waters
Coach Waters
Coach Water
Translating bureaucratese and CB talk into plain speech
Reader letter criticizes modern jargon such as in terms of and learning disability. It contrasts educational buzzwords with plain meaning and mocks CB radio slang and political double talk. A reader from White Oak recounts a traffic accident near Longview and urges clearer road warnings.
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Washington, D.C
Family dispute over Eleanor Street house escalates
One side says Obie Godlock Jr. remains at the Eleanor Street home while another claims no one is living there. The mother plans to seek a court resolution if needed.
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Obie Godlock Jr
Eleanor St. House
Meredith
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Gladewater Mirror
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AFDC
Robert L. Cargill
U.S
Energy Resources Commission
Pauline
Longview
America
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Constable
L. R. Garner
Frror
Gladewater Publishing Company
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gladewater Times-Tribune
White Oak Texan
Gregg
Wodgepodge
Coon Hunter
A&f
Termite Control
South Main
Charles Orendorf
I. M. Ashmore
Georgia Fowler
Gilmer
Tex
Tijuana
Cbers
the Mirror
White Oak
Highway Dept
A.P
Last Stand
Malcolm Stone
Quitman St
J&j Liquors
Tyler Hwy
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