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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1970
Page
2
Researchers trace Christmas origins to Greek and Roman midwinter rites and greenery practices. The Feast of the Nativity began in 353 A. D. after Pope Julius I set a birth date, with many customs arising in various lands and the mistletoe and Christmas tree traditions evolving over centuries.
A top American Petroleum Institute official cites a wild Washington scramble to blame others for the oil and gas shortage. He accuses regulators, policy critics, and depletion and import-control actions of worsening supply while urging the public to learn the industry's true role in energy security.
A broad draft of opinions questions new revenue ideas and welfare reform. It notes potential county board savings could cost local knowledge of welfare cases and argues tax dollars saved may raise overall costs. The piece reflects community discussions across multiple towns.
Gladewater taxpayers may save about 15423 dollars on sewer plant improvements if the Texas Legislature approves a 25.5 million dollar state matching grants program requested by the Texas Water Quality Board. Gordon Fulcher notes federal participation rises from 30 percent without a match to around 55 percent with a 25 percent state match, reducing local cost to 20 to 25 percent.
Sixty two law officers attended the East Texas Police Academy session on the Kilgore College campus. Instructors from the Dallas Police Narcotics Division, Texas Department of Public Safety, and Gregg County District Attorney offered courses on drug identification laws arrest procedures and evidence handling. The article also discusses Texas state grant matching options and proposed financing via bonds with legislative deadlines.
Cloud G. Carter, a Texas State Department of Health specialist, outlined Region 7 in East Texas to the Rotary Club. He described 36 counties, staffing of 98 personnel, and the shared role with local health and medical staff in solving health, sanitation, and waste disposal issues. Funding comes from state and federal sources.
Colonel Wilson E Speir director of the Texas Department of Public Safety warns that Christmas and New Year holiday periods could see up to 87 traffic deaths. He notes 52 may occur during Christmas and 35 during the New Year period with all patrols on duty and an Operation Motorcide to publish fatality tabulations to deter drivers.
Columnist Jimmy Brown proposes a nationwide general strike where every person, including nonworkers and students, would walk off the job to oppose big labor and its bargaining. He argues no wages or reforms would be demanded and notes his own long experience with organized labor.
A reflective column contrasts 1930s marriage roles with household chores many women handle, jokes about men’s carpentry skills, and muses on weight loss and self restraint. It then shifts to praise for The Mirror’s five year milestone and a tongue in cheek proposal for a Great American Strike. The piece closes with notes on hunting in Texas Panhandle and a historical mark on Hudson’s Bay Company blankets.
The Gladewater Mirror lists staff roles and addresses and details home delivery and mail subscription prices. Rates include Texas monthly and yearly options, outside Texas pricing, and advance payment terms.
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