Off set newspaper plates gain second lives in inventive uses
The shift to offset publishing has extended the life of aluminum plates used for page images. Across towns from Yarmouth to Union City and Madill, people repurpose discarded plates into choir boy figures, camper parts, flower decorations, and various DIY projects. Other noted uses include heating, animal deterrents, window repairs, roofing, insulation, and even reflectors for television signals.
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News-Telegram
Yarmouth
Nova Scotia
Farmington
Minn
Union City
Madill
Okla
Insurance hikes eyed by Texas homeowners
State Insurance Board staff recommends average increases statewide for homeowners 18 percent fire insurance 1.7 percent and extended cover age 6.9 percent. Rates set late next month with variations by location building use and construction. A mandatory 3250 windstorm deductible is proposed for all wind coverage, with optional homeowners policies for one year.
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Insurance Board
Texas Insurance Advisory Association
TIAA
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
State Supreme Court
ABC
Court of Civil Appeals
Texas
Moors Use Gibraltar as Step in 711 Invasion
In 711, Tariq ibn Ziyad’s troops crossed from North Africa to Europe using the Rock of Gibraltar as a stepping stone. The landmark was named Jabal Tariq, Mountain of Tariq, by the invaders before evolving into its current name.
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Rock of Gibraltar
Europe
Tariq Ibn- Ziyad
Jabal Tariq
Tariq
Gibraltar
Green Carpet Route eyed to lift MT economy
Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce manager Don Taylor told Kiwanis the Green Carpet Route from Paris to the Gulf Coast could bring millions in construction and payroll. East Texas Gulf Highway Association seeks a major four lane link via Kilgore Henderson and Nacogdoches with 27 leading to the coast. State Highway Commission will four lane when traffic justifies. Also in route Pittsburg Gilmer Gladewater. Right of way purchases begun on 271 Paris to Red River County line as work continues in Camp Gregg and Henderson counties.
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Mt, Pleasant
Don Taylor
Mt. Pleasant
Lamar County
Paris
Red River
Camp
Gregg
Henderson
Boyd Jr. Promoted to Division Supervising Engineer at Humble Oil
William E. Boyd Jr. has been promoted to division supervising engineer in Humble Oil and Refining Company’s Central Production Division in Oklahoma City. He oversees reservoir engineering projects and previously worked on engineering assignments in Texas before joining the Central Division staff in 1967.
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Oklahoma City
William E. Boyd, Jr
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Central
Boyd
Tyler
Gladewater High School
Tyler Junior College
University of Texas
Humble
Texas
Central Division
Boyd Is
William E. Boyd Sr
Gladewater
Texas Public Schools Week Highlights Modern Classroom Reforms
The 20th annual Public Schools Week in Texas runs March 2 to 6 under Gov. Preston Smith’s proclamation. The event showcases new schedules, team teaching, teacher aides, and updated instructional tools as schools modernize. parents are urged to visit and engage with districts during the week.
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Texas Public Schools
Texas
Preston Smith
Texas Public
Fresh Quips on Habits and Everyday Fears
A collection of witty lines about quitting smoking bragging drinking and aging. It notes a boy fears deep water and jokes about organizing spaces. The voice mockingly cautions against overthinking past mistakes and highlights small, humorous truths.
Americans bought 7,500 motorized homes in 1966
In 1966 Americans purchased about 7,500 motorized homes marking a notable sales level for the year. The figure highlights growing popularity of mobile living amid mid decade economic conditions and consumer demand.
Gladewater Mirror Names Readers and Local Figures
The Gladewater Mirror lists Mrs. Harry Kates Neal Clark Jack Flred and Fredalene Clark Harriett Walton among its local figures and readers in an informal community note.
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Harry Kates Neal Clark Jack Flred
Fredalene Clark
Harriett Walton
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Gladewater Mirror
New Orleans
Publishers’ Auxiliary
Sulphur Springs News-Telegram
Austin
State Insurance Board
Democratic Executive Committee
Smith
Lloyd Bentsen
America
Court of Criminal Appeals
Supreme Court
San Antonio
McAllen
Department of Public Safety Directour
Wilson E. Speir
Julius Hoffman
Chicago Seven
By Ace Reid
W. E. Boyd Jr
Humble Oil
Jonneys
Strictly Fresh
D. Monk
Hop Penney
Penn-Prest
Orig
Dre
Oak Manor
Juanita Stevens
Longview
Harry Kates
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gregg County
Gladewater Times-Tribune
The
White Oak Texan
TEXA
Ress Association
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