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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1969
Page
2
WASHINGTON reports protests and riots labeled as liberal led by left elements appear to boost the right in elections nationwide. The middle class tilting toward a candidate seen as handling youth support and urban unrest signals a shift in voter behavior and political expectations.
The Texas Forest Service with Moody Foundation support will publish Famous Trees of Texas, a 200 page color book featuring landmark trees tied to historic events. Proceeds fund Forest Conservation Education, with copies offered to libraries and schools statewide and a 1970 release planned.
The article argues the American middle class once driven by a revitalized pioneer ethos is fading as leaders age. It notes veterans from World War II and Korea shaping current politics, with Vietnamese-era troops anticipated in future leadership roles, and mentions an FBI security check on Dean Rusk as Rockefeller Foundation head.
A reporter visits Dallas Children’s Medical Center opened in 1967 with five floors and 350 physicians. The facility treats medical surgical psychiatric and neurological cases for private and charity patients and runs a battered-child registry.
A quirky slice of life captures a drive-in feature as a neighbor jokes about his son and allowance. A caution about envy and a note on aging workers contrasts with domestic wisps of tradition and fashion.
At a recent Bridge club gathering the members discuss reading habits and favorite books. They joke about sexy novels versus bland reads, recall Pilgrim's Progress misgazed on a cover, and conclude with a playful standing ovation.
The piece lauds Japan as a rising global powerhouse, noting rapid gains since the 1950s. It cites overtaking Britain and France by 1967, surpassing West Germany by 1968, tripling industrial output in a decade, and leading in ships, cameras, radios, motorcycles, watches, and textiles while ranking high in autos, chemicals, and TV sets.
The author cautions on stock market risk yet notes returning interest in quality stocks paying 4 to 6 percent. He cites Baruch and Getty to illustrate contrarian and bold moves, argues inflation erodes dollars and Nixon era restraints limit prices, then endorses good growth stocks as hedges while warning to avoid using rent money.
A Gladewater Jaycees letter praises the fire department and volunteers for rapid action saving the Fourth of July fireworks show. It commends the police, highway patrol, and local citizens for calm and support, and thanks all for understanding.
A collage of notes and names spans glassware 1880 to 1905 naming Hawkes Fry Libbey Clark Tuthill Sinclaire J Hoare and Eddington. It covers a black organic material trial at Ambassador College, a priceless family collection with Abel Upshur letters, armadillo hunting in Harrison County, and polio survivor James Braz Walker's typing feat.
General Telephone Company of the Southwest raises wages for all employee classifications by an average 5.6 percent under a three year contract with the Communications Workers of America. June 1969 adds full health insurance premiums for employees and monthly major medical coverage. Four weeks vacation granted after 20 years of service starting January 1, 1969. Myrtle Craig details.
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