Hall B Hall Jr expected to win East Texas runoff
The First Congressional District runoff between Sam B. Hall Jr of Marshall and Glen Jones of Jacksonville will be close. The Mirror endorses Hall, citing his public service record, conservative yet compassionate stance, and potential to continue Rep. Patman’s influence on inflation economy and national security.
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Gregg County Sheriff warns of rising residential burglaries
Gregg County Sheriff Tom Welch warns residents that residential burglary is the fastest growing felony crime nationwide and in Texas. He urges home security steps for vacations including neighbor watch, mail suppression, timer lights, and security surveys. Encourage notifying local law enforcement of absences.
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History of Rock Springs cemetery in East Texas
A bicentennial tribute outlines Rock Springs Cemetery’s long history from its earliest burials before the Civil War to 1955. It notes the infant Smith grave in 1865, Arabella Smith in 1866, a spring-based name origin, 1889 fence, later neglect, and the 1930s burial association led by W G Smallwood S M Smith and Cona Timmons with a 1955 reorganization.
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SBA plans cut red tape to expand bank participation
The Small Business Administration backs a 25 percent rise in participating banks and aims to add at least half a billion dollars annually to small business lending. Fred Neumann says the plan speeds loan processing, relaxes guaranty terms, and allows fluctuating rates. A national secondary market for guaranteed portions is also proposed to free funds for SBA loans.
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USC Spring Commencement Honors Notables and 2500 Degrees
Carolina University graduate Paige Winslow Randolph earned a degree at USC spring exercises in the Carolina Coliseum where 2,500 students received degrees. Former Secretary of Defense James R. Schlesinger gave the commencement address and received an honorary doctorate along with Len Strom Thurmond M Maceo Nance Jr and Henry Savage Jr. About 1,400 additional USC degree candidates were recognized for December 1975 completions.
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University of South Carolina
Secretary of Defense
James R. Schlesinger
Len Strom Thurmond
South Carolina State College
M. Maceo Nance, Jr
Camden
Henry Savage, Jr
Carolina Coliseum
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Hard cleaning and a bicentennial reunion tale
A reader shares a personal push to daily hard cleaning after a cluttered period and recounts a family reunion at Glade Tennis and Swim Club. The piece reflects on aging, school memories, and advice to attend class reunions despite not feeling ready.
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Pat Dake
Mildred Barker
Europeans See America s Primary System Explained
A European official questions the US method of presidential primaries, calling it complex and unstable. An American explains primaries as state level popularity tests, not binding beauty contests, noting debates, speeches, and diverse financing shaped by federal support.
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Gladewater newspaper subscription rates and consolidations
The Gladewater publishes on Thursdays and Sundays from Glade Avenue and Dean Street. Subscriptions are 1.25 per month in Texas, 5.00 for six months, 8.50 yearly, with outside Texas rates higher. All mail subscriptions are prepaid. Consolidated with The Gladewater Times-Tribune and The White Oak Texan on specified dates.
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