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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1975
Page
2
Rep. Ray Roberts reports that despite a veto threat the Tax Reform Act passes the House. He cautions it would strain real estate, oil, gas, and agriculture, hitting Texas with higher costs and fewer jobs. He notes anti busing measures and highway funding debates as part of broader concerns.
Texas motorists will receive new registration applications as plates switch to reflective strips in 1976. Plates issued in previous years will carry a monthly issue sticker on the upper left corner, with annual reissues planned for several years. The system aims to reduce yearly registration lines and set costs by issue month.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reports a 10.5 percent drop in licenses sold for Sept 1 to Nov 30, 1975 versus 1974, with revenue down by 595,583.80 dollars. Total licenses sold reach 1,005,706, a decline of 117,824 from 1,123,530. Revenue falls from 6,449,872.25 to 5,854,288.45.
The VA urges meticulous filing of personal documents such as discharge papers, licenses, court decrees, and child custody records. Include insurance policies and VA notices with claim numbers, social security numbers, and naturalization papers. Keep them fire and theft resistant and known to a family member for survivor benefits and pensions.
DPS and local officers will launch Operation Motorcide a public awareness drive during the Christmas and New Year periods. Captain Ferman C. Carpenter urges sobriety and caution. troopers will patrol with radars breath tests and safety checks to reduce fatal crashes and protect pedestrians.
A Gladewater Mirror columnist shares holiday chaos and warmth. She notes sister Mary Jean’s daughter-in-law Linda’s major surgery, a missing child scare, and family caregiving during Christmas. She recalls gifts, cooking chili beans, and heartfelt thanks to readers and advertisers.
A reflective Christmas essay recalling Christmas memories across years and wars. The author contrasts sacred meaning with commercial excess and shares personal scenes from Italy in 1944 and Korea in 1950, noting a universal, indescribable sense of togetherness and hope.
In San Antonio, a drilling crew struck oil five times while pursuing a water well at the Patio Mexican Foods plant 1,400 feet underground. Plant manager Ralph Cornwell said oil intrusions slowed progress but the team finally reached water and hopes for a 30 year supply.
The Gladewater Mirror lists publication days Thursday and Sunday under The Gladewater Publishing Company at Glade Avenue and Dean Street Gladewater Gregg County Texas 75647. Subscriptions priced 1.25 monthly in Texas 1.50 outside. six months and yearly rates shown with advance payment required. Consolidated with The Gladewater Times-Tribune in 1949 and The White Oak Texan in 1969.
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