Railroading in Decline Recalled by Texas Boomer
The piece reflects on the golden era of American railroading and AMTRAK woes. It highlights old railroad life through the experiences of Cunningham from Longview and details childhood heroes, famous lines, and the shift from steam to diesel with modern schedules and computer systems.
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America
Amtrak
U.S
Texas
New York City
Grand Central Station
Atcheson
Cunningham
Mine la Motte
Galveston, Harrisburg and
San Antonio
el Paso
J.R. Cunningham
Gladewater Federal Savings and Loan shows growth in assets
Gladewater Federal Savings and Loan Association reports year end 1973 assets of 14,849,724 reflecting a 1,091,344.12 increase from 1972. Mortgage loans and contracts stand at 13,584,021 up from 11,360,464.93. Savings in 1975 reach 13,128,709 versus 12,215,196.
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Gladewater Federal Savings and Loan Association
Dedication date set for Lee Public Library
The library board chose Sunday February 24 from 2 to 3 30 PM for the dedication of the Lee Public Library at Pacific and Tenery Streets. The event marks years of work and the new library also houses Gregg County offices. The building replacing the old Community Building hosts public access under assistant librarian Julia McCourt and staff.
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New Lee
Pacific and
Tenery Streets
Gregg County
Dean and
Pacific Streets
Julia McCourt
Rice May Seek Legislative Post
Longview business leader and former mayor Bill Rice says he is considering running for Gregg County state representative. He notes his 1969 pledge to listen to all voices and says friends have urged him to pursue the office. he plans to announce his decision in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longveew
Bill Rice
Gregg County
Johnston
Rice
Longview
Press refused police records in Texas media access debate
In Texas the attorney general's upcoming meeting with press representatives aims to discuss an opinion limiting access to police offense reports. Officials in Gladewater Tyler Dallas and Fort Worth defend public access, while a judge's ruling allows withholding certain arrest reports.
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Austin
Texas
John Hall
Wm Am
Hill
Gladewater
Oris Morrow
Tyler
Dallas
Fort Worth
Morrow
Pasadena
Houston
Tyler Morning Telegraph
L. B. Odom
U S superintendent outlines school plans for Rotary Club
Union Grove school superintendent Robert A Cooper described to the Rotary Club an upgrading improvement and construction program for the school. He outlined aims to enhance facilities and student services through a planned sequence of projects and funding.
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Rotary
Union Grove
Robert A. Cooper
Rotary Club
Lloyd Towery
Cooper
Robert A Cooper
Gladewater
Gilmer
Coopers
HMO Answers Cost With Fixed Prepaid Care Drift
December to February shows a patient paying $50 per visit and surgery within a prepaid HMO model. The Health Maintenance Organization Act of 1973 authorizes federal support to establish HMOs, targeting preventive care and physician incentives to keep people healthy. In Texas, several local organizations pilot the concept while costs vary by plan.
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Nixon
Texas
Bexar County Medical Foundation
San Antonio
Texas Instruments
Dallas
el Paso
Galveston County
LaMarque
Scott White Memorial Hospital
Temple
Paul G. Rogers
D-Fla
HMO
State Insurance Board
Joe Christie
Christie
Texas Medical Association
Pharmacist Eyes Alternative Route to Health Care Reform
Gladewater pharmacist Charles Wilson questions HMOs citing profit rules and physician independence. He foresees workload rise and dehumanized care if doctors join HMOs, urging stricter profit oversight and questioning how a doctor-led system would function amid state and federal rules.
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Wilson
Gladewater
HMO
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Ford Office Supply
First State Bank
Daniel's
Up Town
J. C. Penney
the Gift Shop
Sallie's Flowers
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Gray's
Davidson Ford
Nelson Motors
Spencer Harris
Don Audas
Dairy Queen
Lions Club
el Chico
David Holcombe
Iuka McCourt
Vivian Wood
Charles Wood
Vivian
Kilgore College
Mirror
the Mirror
Harriett Walton
Harriett
Chamber of Commerce
St. Clair
Chamber
John Carvel Smith
Texas Association of School Administrators
TASA
Smith
Big Sandy
East Mountain
Gilmer High School
Bobby Leach
Boomer
Tales of
Rails
Jimmy Brown
Mamie
T&p
FE Paso
California
Southern Pacific
Bakersfield
Association Up
Board
Harold Victory
John Ray Harrison
Texas Daily Newspaper Association
Texas Press Association
Texas Association of Broadcasters
By Cherie Hopkins
Joe Smith
Congress
The
Bexar Foundation
Charles Wilson
Bexar County
TMA
Pharmacists
Texas Pharmaceutical Association
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