Patrolman Asks Santa for Safety on Highways
A Texas Department of Public Safety officer writes to Santa Claus outlining holiday road dangers. The letter urges caution, planning, and sober driving to prevent traffic tragedies during Christmas. It highlights the season’s risks, the role of law enforcement, and a wish for a safe, deathless holiday for all Texans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Texas Department of Public Safety
Santa
Myself
Texas
Editorial critique warns against national health insurance push
The piece argues a national health insurance program could cost about 77 billion dollars yearly, risking economic independence. It cites Elliot Richardson’s preference for targeted federal measures to fix manpower, facilities, and payment gaps before adopting a universal system.
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Congress
Elliot L. Richardson
Christmas memories fill a family’s warm traditions
A nostalgic reminiscence describes Christmas rituals from church programs to Santa lore, gifts, and family gatherings. It recalls childhood expectations, wartime toys, heirloom ornaments, and late night celebrations that end with the tree’s glow and everyone staying up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Oklahoma
Personal Tax Exemption Rise to 625 in 1970
The 1969 Tax Reform Act raises personal and dependent exemptions from 600 to 625 for 1970. Ellis Campbell Jr. notes the extra 625 applies to those 65 plus or blind. Dependents now use a 625 income test, with exceptions for under 19 students. parents must provide over half support and meet other rules.
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Dallas
Ellis Campbell, Jr
IRS
North Texas
Former Gladeite Jane Trawick Dies in Dallas
Jane Trawick 76 native of Gladewater died in Dallas after a short illness. She lived in Dallas 11 years and was postmistress at Etter in 1943-44. Funeral Tuesday at Malcolm Stone Chapel with Rev. James Brannen. burial Rock Springs cemetery. Survivors include son Stewart and daughter Laura Jean, sister Jenny Belle Carlisle, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.
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Jane Trawick
Gladewater
Dallas
Trawick
Malcolm Stone
James Brannen
First United Methodist Church
Rock Springs
Samuel H
Ellen Jane Vernon
Etter
Texas
Stewart Trawick
Laura Jean Trawick
Jenny Belle Carlisle
Sharon Hagen
Latressa Trawick
Pamela Carrington
Buddy Perryman
Billy Ray Vernon
Jimmy Vernon
Leonard Evans
Tommy Cobb
Gordon Kelly
Smith urges re evaluation of Texas water plan and funding
Gov. Preston Smith calls for re evaluation of the 1968 nine billion dollar Texas water plan amid funding limits. He blocks most water study funds from the Water Development Board, cites voters' rejection of a related bond issue, and hints at short term gains to win public support for a revised plan. Boundary suit over Sabine River proceeds with Texas arguing mid river boundary. oil leases and school fund interplay loom. Oil production quotas reduced by Texas Railroad Commission. January draft quota rises. McGee resigns, replaced by Jim Oliver.
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Austin
Preston Smith
Texas
Smith
Marvin Shurbet
Texas Water Development Board
WDB
Sharbet
DeCordova Bend
Louisiana
Sabine River
Crawford Martin
Martin
Price Daniel
Robert van Pelt
Nebraska
Houston
Gulf of Mexico
Sam Jones
Permanent School Fund
Congress
Sabine
U. S
Spain
Texas Railroad Commission
Citizens urged to mobilize against rising crime nationwide
The Chamber of Commerce outlines citizen roles in reforming policing courts and corrections to curb crime. It promotes updated systems, a 250 question checklist for officials, and endorsements from major groups. The aim is broad public involvement to strengthen the justice framework.
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Cops and Robbers
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
American Correctional Association
National Governor’s Conference
National Association of Counties
National Federaton of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
National Chamber
Christmas Season and Company Boardroom Talk
A holiday digression contrasts festive giving with rising costs and diet woes. Tulsa based Cities Service Oil announces three new board members Robert H. Chitwood C E Cole and W C Soudriette with brief bios. The piece then returns to reflections on Christmas cards diet temptations and the biblical story of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
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Tulsa
Okla
Cities Service Oil Company
Robert H. Chitwood
E. Ed Cole
William C. Loudinette
R. H. Chitwood
Oklahoma State University
John
Mary
Joe
Jill
Santa Claus
St. Nick
Bethlehem
Island Ranger Families Life on New York Harbor Islands
W Pingree Crawford and family live rent free on Liberty Island with three bedrooms near the Statue of Liberty. He oversees Ellis Island while children Ping and Bridget attend a public Coast Guard school on Governors Island. The Crawford family moves between islands as park service duties require with a two year Liberty Island residency and one more year anticipated.
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New York
W. Pingree Crawford
Judy
Liberty Island
Crawford
National Park Service
Ellis Island
Crawfords
Ping
Bridget
Governors Island
Manhattan
Coast Guard
Park Service
Finland Relies on Imports for Wood to Feed Mills
Finland, though two thirds forested, imports timber from Russia and Sweden to sustain its extensive sawmills and paper plants amid domestic supply.
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Finland
Russia
Sweden
Olds Rites Held Monday in Shreveport Area
Funeral services for James C. Olds were held Monday at 2 30 p.m. at the Malcolm Stone Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Liberty City cemetery near Hawkins. Olds a Lufkin native worked over 20 years for National Cash Register Company and was a World War II veteran. He leaves Delanna Olds of Gladewater and three brothers and one sister.
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Malcolm Stone
James C. Olds
Shreveport
James Brannen
First United Methodist Church
Liberty City Cemetery
Hawkins
Stone
Olds
Lufkin
National Cash Register Company
First Baptist Church
Delanna Olds
Gladewater
Publisher Harry Kates 1897 1964 obituary note
Obituary notice for publisher Harry Kates 1897 1964 announces death and notes his long career. Mentions Mrs Harry Kates and his spouse in the brief memorial. Limited readable text preserves core family reference without further details.
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THE
Gladewater Mirror
Department OF Public Safety
Editorial
Christ
Jesus
Mrs. Beasley
Rhonda Ann
Rhonda
Stacy Jo Reynolds
Gladewater Public Library
Ellen Bauman
Dad
Mother
Ron
Neal
Mary Grace
Harriett Jean
Gladeite
Vernon A. McGee
Jim Oliver
Caldwell
Gladewater Chamber of Commerce
DSA
P.D
Ireason
Jaycee Awards
PROMU
Lions Club
United Fund
Broadway Pta
McElroys
McElroy
Wanda
Larry
Monte
Cities Service Board
Harry Kates
Ce Csescerse Vee Vveers
Mrs
Wack Elrod
Fredalene Clark
Harriett Walton
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gregg County
Gladewater Times-Tribune
White Oak Texan
Press Association
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