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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1969
Page
2
Citizens debate a proposed excavation near the Ta P Depot in Gladewater. They fear a flood risk and an “eyesore” depot site while criticizing railroad operations and seeking depot removal amid talk of a downtown pool or other uses.
Paul Harvey recalls meeting Larry Lewis, a remarkable 102 years old in San Francisco who jogs six miles daily, runs the hundred yard dash in 20 seconds, and works as a waiter at the St Francis Hotel.
Residents near Prairie Creek in Smith County protest a new water district tied to a proposed dam that could flood their land and bypass votes. The piece notes opposition in Gregg County and sparring over districting, with commentary on Commissioner Hugh Camp and the Kilgore water plan, plus digressions about local figures Larry Lewis and others.
A letter from a Gladewater resident expresses gratitude as her husband Bob Dyer relocates with Zales Jewelry to Fort Smith Arkansas. She praises the town for two years of courteous hospitality and heartfelt welcome.
A West Virginia housewife attempted to bury herself alive by digging an oversized tomb. She said goodbye to family and life and descended into her self chosen grave with only bare necessities.
Kilgore public schools face possible loss of federal funds within two weeks as HEW declares Kilgore's desegregation plan unacceptable and reiterates no renegotiation. The district has 20 days to request a hearing after notice, with Dansby High School remaining the all Negro facility and plans to desegregate within two years to upgrade academics and add vocational offerings.
A letter from F H Verheyden M D chairman of the Rodeo Caravan thanks Gladewater Texas officials for courtesy during a visit and requests copies of pictures if published. The note also mentions a masklike marking on the bobwhite quail.
A man and a Chinese visitor exchange a sharp line over a bowl of rice placed on a grave. The Chinese respond with a retort about timing. The note ends with a casual sign off and a weather tip about fog and low beams.
A damaged OCR fragment shows several personal names8 including Mrs Harry Kates Neal Clark Jack Elrod and Fredalene Clark Deas Harriett Walton and Jerry Kates. The text lacks dates places or events.
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