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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1968
Page
2
An AMA magazine article by Richard H. Chamberlain argues X rays are a major health boon and far safer than perceived. It notes diagnostic exposure is minor next to natural background radiation and stresses modern techniques reduce risk while physicians push safer use.
Between 1956 and 1966 government payrolls rose 63 percent and costs 143 percent while population grew 17 percent, showing tax dollar demands outpace growth. Experts urge inflation controls but more likely favor tax increases, with spending cuts unlikely to curb pressure.
A column urges celebrating Family Reunion Day on August 11 to honor family life amid many other so called special days. The author warns against commercialized holidays and stresses the value of mothers and a stable home as the basis of strong governments and communities. He recalls personal regrets about not visiting his mother and missing Eagle Scout progress.
Clarence Dawson recalls U S students at Universidad Internacional in Saltillo Mexico singing patriotic songs on July 4. He notes no anti draft sentiment and widespread chorus of Yankee Doodle and Viva los Estados Unidos with local Mexicans joining in. He offers a homesick, patriotic reflection on being far from home.
A brief item notes Curtis Bright and Maurice operate Curtis and Maurice on South Main in Gladewater, building a budding business venture amid community interest. The column highlights youthful entrepreneurship and local reception to their enterprise.
The Hickory House, led by chief chef J B Poston, opened with high demand and a Tuesday re run announced for those who missed the grand opening. The town eyeing a possible new retail location from a national firm and locals note several business and school updates.
The July 1958 column notes Mrs. Elliott Moore and her sons visiting Dallas with grandparents, Dana Williams resigning as Gladewater schools chief to lead Corsicana, and homemakers’ workshops led by Mrs. Roy Pynes. Curtis Bright buys Ward's Studio, plans a joint venture with Hightower, while the Bright and Hightower families expand homes and families.
Publisher and staff names listed with rights to corrections policy state any erroneous reflection will be corrected upon notification to the editor. Names include Mrs. Harry Kates Neal Clark Jerry Kates Jack Elrod Fredalene Clark Harriett Walton. Editorial contact details imply accountability and reader interaction.
Simple precautions for fishing gear protect hands and prevent injuries. Shield hooks with corks and store lures. clear casting area. If a hook embeds, seek physician removal. Dust reduction aids include glass-fiber curtains and low-pile washable rugs for allergy relief.
The 60th Legislature completed a 30 day special session with a major tax bill and a $2.555 billion all funds appropriations package for the new fiscal year starting Sept 1. The package includes $1.23 billion for education and $130.5 million for health and related services, plus a 3.4 percent across the board raise for classified staff. The tax measure raises the sales tax to 3 percent and franchise tax from 2.25 to 2.75 per thousand, with $149 million expected in revenue. A filibuster killed the mini bottle liquor bill and a separate liquor measure passed restricting weapons in licensed venues. A public address system may be installed in the Senate chamber and Dorsey Hardman, Bruce Reagan, and Jim Wade were honored. Sen. D Roy Harrington was elected president pro tempore.
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