Conservatives urged as Briscoe praised in Gladewater
State Rep. John Allen of Longview urged voters to back conservatives and praised Gov. Dolph Briscoe for a productive 63rd Legislature and his no new taxes stance. Allen warned of rising liberal influence after court rulings on single member districts and discussed upcoming elections for House Speaker, constitutional convention, and key state fund positions.
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Jimmy Brown
John Allen
Longview
The
Lions Club
Dolph Briscoe
Rep
Allen
House
Lions
NAACP
Afl-Cio
American Civil Liberties Union
ACLU
Bill Clayton
Spring Lake
Jim Nugent
Kerrville
Dave Finney
Ft. Worth
George Preston
Paris
Fred Head
Troup
DeWitt Hale
Corpus Christi
Carl Parker
Port Arthur
Head
Clayton
House Appropriations Committee
Briscoe
Gregg County
Gladewater
Senate
Price Daniel, Jr
Liberty
Daniel
Joe McElroy
Raymond Allen
Dale Barton
Paul Bennett
Calvin Brannen
Clyde C. Crawford
Chester Gleason
Wilson Godfrey
David Holcombe
Charles Hopson
Melvin Jenkins
Billee Johnston
Leon Kapchinsky
Glen R. Kent
Harold Victory
Harold McDowell
A. B. Nelson
Loyce Phillips
Ovid Phillips
C. D. Pittman
Don Smith
Billy Sorrells
George Thomas
Lion Pittman
Centennial week ahead drives pride in Gladewater
The column praises Centennial preparations and community effort in Gladewater, thanking volunteers and promising a special edition and upcoming events. It notes the extensive citizen labor behind the centennial and urges readers to be involved and proud of their city.
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the Mirror
Gladewater
Mrs Gracie Garrett Dies In Louisiana At 58
Mrs Gracie H Garrett mother of James H Garrett of Winona died in Coushatta Louisiana at 6 45 am Thursday after a stroke Tuesday Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 pm at the Coushatta First Methodist Church under Rose Mead Funeral Home direction She is survived by two sons James and L R Garrett Jr of Shreveport five grandchildren and one great grandchild James Garrett works for Texaco in the Gladewater production office About 460 bird species have been recorded in the British Isles.
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Gracie H. Garrett
James H. Garrett
Winona
Coushatta
Coushatta First Methodist Church
Rose Mead Funeral Home
Broad range of readers' opinions on funds and politics
A compilation of brief reader opinions from various U.S. towns and international spots. Topics include federal fund misuse, education and space, U.S. government criticism, tax promises, youth behavior, television ads, and Iran drug penalties. Includes voices from North Dakota, Wyoming, Minnesota, Virginia, South Carolina, and Tehran.
New Library Additions Feature Fehrenbach Newcomb and Mystery Novels
A library event highlights Fehrenbach Fire and Blood on Mexican cultural cycles and Newcomb The Indians of Texas with analysis of vanished tribes. Delores Hitchens In a House Unknown joins a romance thriller lineup while Elizabeth Peters Borrower of the Night and Todhunter Ballard Nowhere Left To Run appeal to mystery and western readers.
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Mexico
T. R. Fehrenbach
Texas
W. W. Newcomb, Jr
Gladewater
Elizabeth Peters
Delores Hitchens
America
Todhunter Ballard
Watergate Poem Praises Class While Criticizing Scandals
A columnist pens a satirical poem about Watergate noting the loss of class from the early rhetoric to the taped phone call hoax. The piece laments the dirty tricks and coverups, while urging journalism to reveal inner government workings and journalistic integrity.
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Watergate
Sen
Sam Ervin
White House
Sen. Ervin
Washington
Sen. Sam
General life lessons from a Gladewater author
A narrator likens daily duties to military roles, jokes about being a general flunky to manage family needs, and muses on work ethic, home projects, and small business spending. He notes modern comforts, local trades, and plans a future book critiquing work avoidance.
Religious Heritage Day Planned in Gladewater region
The article notes a register for descendants of pioneer citizens and asks churches to highlight heritage. Gladewater designates Religious Heritage Day for July 29 with church recognition. It recalls Gregg County’s July 21 1873 court meeting to organize the county after the 13th Texas Legislature act signed June 28.
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Gladewater
Longview
Gregg County
Texas
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Goode
Virginia
Ricky
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Future Teachers of America
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Southend
England
Malcolm Palmer
Palmer
Mugwump
RY Kate
Charlie Brown
Jack
L’il Abner
James Garrett
Louisiana
British Isles
Rugby
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Pierce County Tribune
Thermopolis
Wyo
Cottonwood
Minn
U. S
Madison
EAGLE
Winnsboro
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News and Herald
New York
Central Park
Red Devil
Alfred Letourneur
Letourneur
Teheran
Iran
Senator Sam
Congressional
Jst
Gen. MacArthur
Stephen Decatur
Gladewater Publishing Company
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gladewater Times-Tribune
White Oak Texas
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