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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1977
Page
8
Kilgore Texas Atty John Hill told the Kilgore Noon Lions and Rotary Clubs he will reveal his governor race decision by late September. He said he must consult many people and visit places before deciding if he will run, adding Kilgore would be strong support if he enters.
U.S. Senator John Tower notes Hill will oppose Gov Dolph Briscoe who plans another run. Hill sets up Houston campaign office and criticizes the public school finance bill as late and insufficient while urging stronger teacher pay. He also blasts Carter era health care cost containment as insufficient and warns of broader economic harm.
Entry deadline looms on Monday for the TAAF All City Tennis Tournament with the trophy list due Monday night and James Walker noting Tuesday is too late. The Mirror notes continued activity Saturday afternoon with a fish fry fundraiser at East Mt. Volunteer Fire department. Proceeds fund new equipment and the department’s new fire truck will be shown.
Ella Mae Hollis aged 43 of Starrville Community apparently took her own life by jumping into the Sabine River Friday afternoon. Justice of the peace Ross DeLay ruled death by own action after investigation. Her husband Columbus Hollis pursued, she jumped in, body recovered downstream by the Gladewater Fire Department. Funeral arrangements set for New Mountain CME Church Tuesday at 1 p.m. Survivors include husband, five sons, one daughter, and several siblings.
Louisiana engineers and Turkish born researchers develop a floating highway concept using clam shells as the core embankment for a 4.4 mile stretch of U.S. 90 near Raceland. The method aims to cut costs versus sand fills and dredging while reducing dredging needs and enabling rapid construction.
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