Fireworks hazards spark public safety drive
The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness with the National Fire Prevention Association and the Fire Marshalls Association report fireworks caused 1 330 injuries in 1969 including five deaths and 38 cases of lost eyesight. Legal fireworks accounted for 42 percent of injuries and property damage. Cities nationwide promote public displays and ordinances to curb sales and shooting on the Fourth of July 1972.
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National Society For the Prevention of Blindness
National Fire Prevention Association
Fire Marshalls Association
United States
United States Celebrates 196th Birthday On July Fourth
July Fourth marks 196 years since 1776 when the Declaration of Independence established the United States as a free nation. The piece urges citizens to honor freedom, liberty, and justice and renew respect for the U.S. flag and national ideals.
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United States
United States of America
U.S
Dairy Queen opens new location with drive in and seating
A Marshall native opened a $70 000 Dairy Queen claiming the largest seating capacity in Texas. The DQ offers drive in service and quick order counter alongside burgers hot dogs and sandwiches joining the familiar soft ice cream and toppings. The site features ample parking and air conditioned dining.
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Texas
Longview
Dishmans
Dairy Queen
Dishman
Why stand when the flag goes by
A reflective piece on patriotism at Texas A&M, urging respect for the flag through memories of veterans, memorials, and shared national ideals. The author speaks of World War II heroes, diverse Americans, and the duty to stand to honor sacrifices while acknowledging personal freedom.
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Texas A&m University
Corps of Cadets
Aggie
University
Memorial
Aggies
Mose
Concord’s Bridge
Shenandoah Valley
Flanders Field
St. Lo
Guadalcanal
Bastogne
Korea
Viet Nam
James Ray
Conroe
North Vietnam
America
G272
Infandtry
Boy
Mrs Dan Hatchett Dies in Florida
Pauline Ellis Hatchett died Friday morning in a Pensacola hospital after a stroke. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 30 p m in McLaughlin Funeral Home Ft Walton Beach. She lived in Niceville with her husband and was formerly of Gladewater. She is survived by her husband her mother two aunts and her brother Carlton Ellis who died recently in Florida.
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Dan Hatchett
G. E. Ellis
Dr. Ellis
Pensacola, Florida
McLaughlin Funeral Home
Ft. Walton Beach
Florida
Hatchett
Niceville
Gladewater
Pauline Ellis
Carlton Ellis
Lois
Florine Carlton
Texarkana
Making Waves by Jimmy Brown on beef price scare
The piece mocks rumors that Nixon has shifted to backing dollars with beef and notes sky high beef prices nationwide. It satirically suggests extreme security for prime cuts and requires butchers to pass Top Secret checks with Marines guarding shipments.
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Nixon
Fort Knox
U.S
Fourth of July Reflections and Community Bus Trip
A reader muses on patriotism and unity amid current tensions then notes a humorous steak satire about budgets and beef. The Gladewater 4-H Club announces a 33 passenger bus trip to Six Flags Over Texas on Saturday July 8 with five dollar round trips, lunch advised, and age restrictions.
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US Treasury Department
Grand Canyon
U.S
U. S Department of Beef
Congress
Gladewater
Six Flags
Gladewater 4-H Club
Six Flags Over
Texas
Ruby Johnson
Gladewater Mid-Town Mayor Mirror Publication Info
The Gladewater Mirror lists publication details for the Mid-Town Mayor Mirror. It notes Thursday and Sunday issues by The Gladewater Publishing Company, with address, postage, and subscription rates for in state and out of state readers.
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Gladewater Mirror
Gladewater Publishing Company
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gladewater
Gregg County
Texas
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