Bug Tussle featured in Northeast Texas lore and politics
The article notes Bug Tussle in Fannin County at a Ladonia Honey Grove junction, with local estimates of its tiny population and playful promotional items. It also reports Governor-elect Dolph Briscoe forming a new staff, naming George Lawrance, Ken Clapp, and Roy Coffee Jr. as aides and outlining policy priorities.
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Texas
Fannin County
Ladonia
Honey Grove
Joe Morrow
Pecan Gap
Sulphur Springs News-Telegram
Texas Press Association
Austin
Dolph Briscoe
Briscoe
George Lawrance
San Antonio
Ken Clapp
Killeen
Roy Coffee Jr
Dallas
Preston Smith
Sidelights on Briscoe aide and 1973 license plate rules
Sidelights John Brunson Houston attorney close to Briscoe amid speculation on Texas Secretary of State post. New license plate rules set 1973 plates mail in eligibility from January 1 with a $1 handling fee. plates ready after February 1 and display deadline April 1. In person registration starts February 1 at county offices. Committee disputes over school finance propose a broad tax panel after a federal ruling found current funding unconstitutional. Medicaid limits proposed to curb doctor visits and hospital spending. cost figures for 1972 cited. House Speaker Rayford Price plans to join Dallas law practice next month.
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John Brunson
Houston
Briscoe
Texas
Texas Highway Department
Motor Vehicle Division
Highway Department
Paul Silber
San Antonio
Billy Williamson
Tyler
Texas Education Agency
House
Dean Cobb
Dumas
Cobb
Rayford Price
Palestine
Dallas
Medicare
Sihred
American Medical Association
Grapefruit Sacks vs Boxes Highlighted in Texas Study
A Texas Agricultural Market Research release notes mesh sacks of grapefruit outsell 18 pound boxes by two to one to four to one. In-store surveys show a four to one preference for sacks, while the writer laments plastic bags for potatoes and praises lettuce bags. The piece reflects regional attitudes and humor about produce packaging.
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Texas Agricultural Market Research and Development Center
Texas
Owens elected president of Texas Association of Counties
Longview Bill Owens Gregg County Commissioner briefed as new TAC president leading a group of more than 1600 Texas counties. Other officers include Lester Slayton and Joe Bragance. Note mentions redistricting moved Gladewater to precinct three under Hugh Camp.
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Longview
Bill Owens
Gregg
Texas Association of Counties
Texas
Owens
North and East
Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association
Texas Association of County Judges and Commissioners
TAC
Lester Slayton
van Zandt County
Joe Bragance
Brazoria County
Gladewater
Hugh Camp
Christmas memories of a Texas family long ago
Mrs W A Piper recalls a simple Cedar Christmas in Adamsville Texas after her fourth birthday. She describes home grown decorations, fruit and popcorn on the tree, and a Santa who frightened her before her uncle comforted her. Contributions to The Old Timer box in Frankfort Kentucky are requested.
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W. A. Piper
Adamsville
Tex
Santa
Frankfort
Consolidation Mentioned in Local Gazette Notices
A regional consolidation is noted in a joint late 1949 Gladewater Times-Tribune item and a 1969 White Oak Texas notice. The pair links the two communities through a shared municipal or regional action.
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Gladewater Times-Tribune
White Oak Texas
Infant Baboon Relies Solely on Mother for Companionship
The infant baboon depends on its mother for both companionship and protection, relying entirely on maternal care for safety and social bonding.
Letdown Season Toys and Family Reflections
A holiday piece reflects on the post Christmas blues and toy excess, contrasting noisy toys with peaceful moments. The narrator recounts sharing gifts with relatives and a humorous poker toy episode, noting charitable thoughts toward those in need during the season. The piece also satirically critiques age inappropriate adult style medical play kits and the oddity of Medicare in a child’s toy set.
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Tam
Pentagon
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Lawrance
House of Representatives
Dupont Qul
Fabric Shoppe
N. Main
Louisiana
New Tac
Gladewater Mirror
Gladewater Publishing Company
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gregg County
Jcpenney
Penn- Prest
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Brad Driver
J. O. Williams, Jr
Williams
East
Gladewater, Texas
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