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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1972
Page
2
The Gilmer Mirror argues youth frustration stems from rapid growth into adulthood and that vandalism, though deplorable, reflects a need for better communication. It urges two way talks with adults, adult confidants for teens, and mentions city programs as possible outlets for constructive energy.
American Oil Company executive Owen Watkins outlined the looming energy crisis at the Rotary Club meeting in Tyler. He warned oil and natural gas depletion, rising coal costs, and slow nuclear progress, urging diversification and careful reliance on imports while citing Texas as a major current producer.
Gregg County Commissioners approve buying 37 used voting machines at 325 each, to be delivered to Longview. Dissenting vote by Commissioner Camp. Ted Ryder endorsed after inspection. Other actions include hospital work payment, bond sale, right of way payments, and cable burial approval. District bands and competition details follow in unrelated items.
City Manager Bill Langford spoke to the iLions Club about the cable TV industry history and growth. He noted FCC permit changes since 1952, franchise for a Tyler firm, and that Longview Marshall Kilgore have permits. He warned of evolving channels and the youth inheriting a 1980s future while urging civic caution.
The Gladewater Public Library receives Modern Hunting with Indian Secrets by Alan F. MacFarlan in memory of M. E. Verner, plus The Peaceable Kingdom by Jan De Hartog and Glory by Vladimir Nabokov. The collection highlights hunting techniques, Quaker history, and a Nabokov novel from 1932.
President Nixon faces Democratic critics as he pushes a value added tax to fund schools. A satirical Texas Union blasts the plan and mocks the idea of a no-tax schooling future. The piece lampoons political games and endorses a controversial Ignorant Association award.
The Kilgore College school of nursing holds its third annual capping ceremony Sunday at 2 p.m. in Van Cliburn Auditorium. Thirty nurses receive caps, including Pauline Carrington, Karen Enloe and Hielen Wagner, Gladewater. Roberta Welch, White Oak. Rector John Carnett delivers invocation. Dean M Whitten gives welcome. Melvin Marshall presents The Impossible Dream.
The Gladewater Mirror lists Harry Kates as publisher and general manager with Jack Elrod as news editor and Fredalene Clark as women's editor. It notes Harriett Walton as second class postage and provides pricing for home delivery and mail subscriptions. The paper is published Thursdays and Sundays from Gladewater Texas, consolidated with related papers since 1949 and 1969.
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