International speakers address teen forum at Ambassador College
BIG SANDY The Youth Opportunities United teen forum featured three international speakers from South Africa Ceylon and Guyana among 33 international students at Ambassador College John McEaeths from Johannesburg contrasted life under segregation with England praised youth unity in Britain Mohan Jayasekera Sri Lanka discussed caste literacy and education Mike Motian spoke on travel and life abroad Sean Taylor Guyana described diverse races and early schooling while urging teens toward education and work Ali Knauf OU director organized the event for the local Worldwide Church of God.
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Mohan Jayasekera
U Lanka
John McCarthy
South Africa
Sean Stewart Csrarers
Big Sandy
Faylor
Gavatia
Ambassador College
Ceylon
Guyana
John McEaeths
Johannesburg
England
Sri Lanka
Sri Jamika Vy Ceylon
Pakistan
Inca
Tricennatta
Shehana
Mohan
South America
Sean Taylor
India
Sean
America
al Knauf
O.U
Worldwide Church of God
Ancient Indian basket weaving taught to Klickitat students in Bingen
At Clark College Adult Learning Center in Bingen 28 Klickitat tribal students learn coiled basketry, bead work, and moccasin making, taught by Elsie Thomas. They collect cedar roots and bear grass for handmade baskets valued at 85 to 185 dollars. The program, funded by a federal grant, aims to preserve ancestral skills.
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Bingen, Wash
India
Clark College
Bingen
Elsie Thomas
Ross Brewer
Pacific Northwest
Thomas
Nettie Kuneki
Brewer
Kilgore Man Robert Fiam Thompson Dies at 86
Robert Fiam Thompson 86 of Kilgore died Tuesday morning in a Kilgore hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Rader Funeral Home with Jimmy Moore officiating and burial in Danville Cemetery. He was a retired McAllister Fuel Oil Co. switcher and Eastview Church of Christ member. Survived by widow Gertrude. daughters Mrs. Snell Bullard Longview and Mrs. Wayne Williams Pasadena. sons J. R. New London and Bob Shreveport. sister Mrs. T. Lo Modgling San Angelo. 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
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Rader Funeral
Jimmy Moore
Danville
Thompson
Bertha Goin
Gladewater
Kilgore
McAllister Fuel Oil Co
Eastview Church of Christ
Tennessee
Wilson
Oklo
Gertrude
Snell Bullard
Longview
Wayne Williams
Pasadena
J. R
New London
Bob
Shreveport
T. Lo Modgling
San Angelo
Mankins seeks reelection to Texas House District 13
Jimmy Mankins announces his candidacy for a second term as State Representative for District 13 serving Gregg County. He cites service on key committees, business leadership, and community roots, pledging to defend Gregg County interests and govern with fairness and trust.
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Gladewater Mirror
Gregg County
Mankins
House
Patou
Texas
Virginia Henley
Gladewater
Kilgore High School
Texas A&m University
Kilgore College
North Texas State University
Presbyterian Church
Eagle Trucking Company
Jimmy Mankins J O Hancock
Elgore
Texas 3x80 Task Force to Meet in Austin on Safety Plan
A Texas Safety Association announced a February 13 Austin meeting for a 3x80 task force to refine citizen recommendations and draft action plans for traffic safety. The two day conference drew 200 representatives from citizen groups and public agencies. The task force will review conference recommendations on drunk driving, motorcycle and pedestrian safety, licensing and training, and road conditions. Governor Briscoe endorsed a proposal for automatic 90 day suspensions for first DWI offenses and one year for second offenses pending feasibility and possible new legislation. Public recommendations are being accepted through the Texas 3x80 Task Force Box 9345 Austin TX 78766.
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Austin
Texas Safety Association
Texas
The
Safety Association
Highway Users Federation
Governor's Office of Traffic Safety
Briscoe
Hugh Scott
William Finn named among America's 100 outstanding creatives
William F Finn Creative Director of William F Finn and Associates is cited as one of America's 100 top creatives in a nationwide Ad Day USA poll. Edward Buxton's new book "Creative People at Work" reports the voter results from 4000 ballots. Dr. Richard Schmidt of Ecodyne says water pollution tech could cut industry environmental spending and highlights a Northeastern mill saving $50,000 in controls and over $24,000 yearly in energy costs. He notes CEQ figures suggesting 10 to 20 percent of plant investment may go to pollution controls to meet federal laws.
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TYLER
William F. Finn
William F. Finn and Associates, Inc
America
Ad Day-Usa
Edward Buxton
Creative People
Executive Communications, Inc
New York
Richard Schmidt
Ecodyne
Schmidt
Council of Environmental Quality Frgures
Zonta Club
Tim
Small Town Paper Faces Tight Deadlines Amid Tragedy
A reporter reflects on the pressure of covering a busy weekend in the city. Two vehicle crashes leave multiple seriously injured, another hurt, and three with minor injuries while a local store is robbed in a kidnap attempt. A cashless day of reporting, photo development, and writeups test stamina.
Diary Notes From A Small Town Newspaper Life
A personal column recalls a week of illness with sinus infection and rain, church, antique shows, home projects, and a street sweeping plan. The writer jokes about newsroom pressures, editor demands, and a longing for calmer TV news compared to local reporting.
Editors Quote Look Friendly Baron McKay
A newspaper brief notes that Baron McKay appears approachable and takes a friendly stance amid public curiosity. The item suggests observers see no hostility and greet him with casual inquiry.
Subscription rates for Ml mail in Texas and beyond
The notice lists monthly and longer term subscription prices for Ml mail in Texas and outside Texas. Texas rates are $1.25 per month $5.00 for six months and $8.50 per year while outside Texas charges are $1.50 per month $6.00 for six months and $10.00 per year. Payment is due in advance to Oak Texan.
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