The Year Ahead 1973 and the Predictions for America
The piece muses on 1974 prospects after a turbulent 1973. It cites energy shortages, rationing, and consumer scarcities while urging personal and communal initiative. It notes a Louis Harris poll on national greatness, stressing hard work, resource development, equal opportunity, and quality of life as future aims. It closes with a call to collective resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Harris
America
United States
Black-Eyed Pea Jubilee and Energy Debate
The piece notes Athens claiming the Black Eyed Pea Capital title with an August three day jamboree and mentions Bill McKnight criticizing the EPA and urging removal of energy controls. It highlights Texas oil unitization debates, shale oil potential, and calls to boost domestic oil and gas production toward 1980s energy needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Athens
Henderson County
Athens Canning Company
Frank R. Dorsey
Marvin Watson
Occidental Oil Company
Lyndon B. Johnson
Watson
Texas
Gov. Briscoe
McKnight
Walter Mengden
Sen
Mengden
Houston
Middle East
Reflections on 1973 and looming energy crisis
The piece laments a turbulent 1973 marked by crises and personal gloom between Christmas and New Year. It questions oil-setbacks, energy scarcity, and the world’s readiness, then shifts to a note on the Yanomamo belief in healing and resilience amid illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Barrie
William Cullen Bryant
Texas
Dakotas
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Kansas
America
Local News Roundup From Gladewater and Surrounding Areas
Community notes include library donation in memory of the Stevens family from Lubbock, 45th wedding anniversary for Melvin and Mary Jenkins, and a call for clothing and goods for the Green family who lost their home. Also mentioned are a school dedication, holiday visits, a found German Shepherd, and a dialysis-stamps drive coordinated by Lindale supporters for Mrs. Charlie Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Jenkins
George Savage
Lee Public Library
J. B. Stevens
Stevens
Lubbock
Hamilton W. Jenkins, Jr
Melvin
Mary Jenkins
Mary
George Hudson
Winell Gordon
Jeanie Moore
Lindale
S&h
Charlie Collins
Collins
Indianapolis
Tyler Pipe
Dix Cleaners
Hudson
Reflections on 1973 and hopes for 1974 in a personal note
The writer recalls a hectic year filled with joys and problems, longs to be carefree again, and plans practical home tasks for 1974 such as painting, finishing a teenager’s room, and removing a tree in the driveway. They express longing for childlike simplicity and a hopeful New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Oil Shortages Spark Diaper Crisis And Plastic Push
A satirical column warns that disposable diapers may vanish amid oil shortages driven by Middle East supply cuts. It expands to list shortages from nylon hose to cosmetics and plastics, twists daylight saving time, and laments life without plastics while urging Americans to endure sacrifices to preserve the American Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Middle East
Subscriptions and rates for local papers
Delivery and mail rates listed by region with monthly six month and yearly options. Mentions consolidation with The Gladewater Times-Tribune on November 28, 1949 and The White Oak Texas on June 1, 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Gladewater Times-Tribune
White Oak Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dorsey
Chamber of Commerce
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Environment
Price Daniel, Jr
House
Gov
Briscoe
Dave Finney
Ft. Worth
Finney
The
Dallas Morning News
Athen
Bill Perryman
O. Henry
Venezuela
Gladewater
Loyce
Thelma Green
L. D. Mullins
Russell
University of Texas At Austin
Austin
Capitol
Bill
Donna
Ryan David
Gladewater High School
Herman Williams
E. D. Dillard
Gladys Dillard
Lawton
Okla
Steve M. Griffin
Lou
Mike
Fritch
Charles E. Moffett
Christopher
Joyce’s Steakhouse
Fredalene Clark
Santa Claus
Jimmy Brown
Rome
Bettie
N. Main
Gladewater Publishing Company
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gregg County
S. Main
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