Texas lawmakers face tough agenda for 1971 session
Legislators arriving January 9 under new leadership confront a heavy agenda. Key issues include school finance reform tied to a Supreme Court ruling, ethics and lobbying law revisions, campaign finance reporting changes, election law overhaul, party primary financing, potential primary date shifts, and redistricting under a new political backdrop.
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Sidelights prioritised by Hill in new administration
Highlights report Hill aiming to clear a heavy pollution case backlog while boosting consumer protection with new legislation and forming a five member task force of attorneys to tackle organized crime. Also covers UT El Paso campus turmoil and swift presidency appointment of Dr Arleigh Templeton.
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January Alcoholism Information Month Observed in East Texas
An article announcing Alcoholism Information Month outlines the January observance theme Need to Drink Need to Think and stresses education about alcoholism as a treatable public health issue. John Cessna of the East Texas Council on Alcoholism emphasizes distinguishing social from compulsive drinking, with ongoing local programs across fourteen counties.
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Bowl-Game Burnout Triggers Nationwide TV Debate
A humorous ponder on bowl games dominates New Years television viewing. The piece jokes about Bryantitis a faux illness named for a famed coach, caused by endless ads and pregame hype, with reactions ranging from anger at commercials to euphoria for winners.
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New Year Reflections and Bowl Talk From a Texas Home
A personal year opening reflects on holiday cleanup with a Bissell sweeper and pine needles. The writer recalls meeting Bayou La Batre Alabamans en route to the Cotton Bowl, shares mood music choices, and skewers the Dallas Cowboys while recapping major bowl outcomes and calling for personal resolutions.
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Gladewater Mirror publisher details and historical note
The item lists the Gladewater Mirror staff roles including Mrs. Harry Kates as General Manager and Advertising Director and Jack Elrod as News Editor with other editors named. It notes postal and subscription rates, rates for Texas and outside Texas, and that the paper consolidated with The Gladewater Times- Tribune and The White Oak Texan on specific dates.
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