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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1972
Page
2
Editorial notes the 200th anniversary of American independence and outlines three programs Heritage 76 Festival USA and Horizons 76. It cites Reader's Digest feature Ring Out Liberty Bell and quotes President Nixon urging action to improve national life and move toward a more perfect union.
The article argues modern cars are more fragile and costly, driving higher auto insurance premiums. It notes a 111 percent rise in repair costs from 1960 to 1971, that two thirds of premiums go to vehicle damage, and that energy absorbing bumpers could cut rates by about 20 percent if adopted via state laws.
Washington announces George R. Phenix former Texas newsman and municipal affairs expert will serve as executive assistant to Senator Lloyd Bentsen in Texas. He will base in Austin with an office in the Federal Office Building and coordinate state local activities with the Washington office.
East Texas Magazine names Q. M. Martin of Carthage as East Texan of the Month for August. The Panola Junior College president retires next year after 51 years in East Texas schools, including 39 years in Carthage, with notable contributions to education and regional programs.
About 2.2 million veterans with service connected disabilities will get automatic 10 percent monthly pay increases starting August 1 under Public Law 92 328. Dependents benefits apply. A $150 yearly clothing allowance for prosthetic wearers is included and peacetime veterans gain same rate as wartime from July 1, 1973.
Local artists and readers are invited to explore Flower Painting in Watercolor by Mario Cooper presented in memory of Dr. and Mrs. David Morrison and Judge Harris. The library also notes jury duty notices for 150 county residents with names listed for appearance at the Central Jury Panel.
Senator Thomas Eagleton, McGovern running mate, faces past nervous exhaustion treatment and a report of drunken driving. Eagleton denies the DUI claim and remains on the ticket with full party backing, as Washington pundits and rival critics speculate on a possible replacement.
The column blends reflections on heat and air conditioning with nostalgic travel memories across western Kansas. It laments modern comfort, recalls a thermos and soda straw ingenuity, and muses on aging and circulation. It weaves in political party imagery and names, ending with a note on Sheik Shakbat and oil wealth.
The American Automobile Association announces new yellow warning signs to alert motorists to crossing areas for pedestrians livestock and other road users. In addition to PEDESTRIAN and BICYCLE CROSSING signs, DEER CROSSING and CATTLE CROSSING signs will use the traditional diamond shape with black symbols on yellow. Drivers are urged to be courteous as well as cautious.
Gladewater Mirror, published Thursdays and Sundays by The Gladewater Publishing Company at Glade Avenue and Dean Street, Gladewater, Gregg County, Texas. Subscriptions by mail in Texas and outside Texas listed with monthly, six month, and yearly rates in force, all payable in advance.
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