Gladewater Bicentennial projects and plans outlined
C C Chamber of Commerce directors heard that the local Bicentennial committee seeks a tax exempt charter and work on the history book Gladewater Today and Yesterday proceeds with photos of local businesses and families. Funds are needed to microfilm the Mirror archives, while the airport Master Plan and Arts and Crafts show plans advance.
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Jimmy Brown
Mayer
Mirror
Chamber
Roy Johnson
Civic Division
Buzz Long
B. P. Dake
Milton Bolgiano
Gladewater
Fredalene Clark
Womens’ Division
Arts & Crafts Show
Johnson
Flag Day 1976 Bicentennial Flag Proclaimed
President Ford declares Flag Day June 14 official across all sites flying the U S flag. The Bicentennial Flag may be flown through 1976. Congress set June 14 as Flag Day in 1949. The 1777 Continental Congress created the first flag with 13 stripes and stars. The 200th birthday of the U S Army is noted.
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Gerald R. Ford
United States
Congress
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
United States Army
Marines
Navy
Mayer
Coffee Break Yearly Checkup for Pressure Canner
A cleanup and checkup for the pressure canner is a real necessity before beginning the year's home canning. Clean removable petcocks and safety valves with vinegar to remove corrosion. Clean openings in lid with a toothpick or pipe cleaner and inspect the gasket for a tight fit free of grease and dirt. Use salt free fat to grease.
Retirement and Bicentennial Style Clash in 1970s Fashion
Senior citizens advise positive retirement living and careful planning for housing and finances. The piece also surveys Bicentennial fashion trends toward red white and blue palettes, calico prints, and patriot motifs, with projections of higher furniture costs and shifts toward cigarette proof upholstery impacting older and general consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumer Products Safety Commission
Congress
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Blue Lagoon at Port Antonio Draws Water Sports Fans
The Blue Lagoon in Port Antonio Jamaica is a large deep pool reaching about 180 feet in places. Mineral water blends with Caribbean currents creating a unique swim and snorkel site. Some fish have strong scenting abilities aiding food search, though catfish bite bait others avoid.
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Port Antonio
Jamaica
Blue Lagoon
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Tony N. Williams
Rodeo _ Assn
Jack Phillips
The
S. Dean
Yvonne
Hallmark
Pacific
oUurark
Nancy Byrd Mayer
Mildred Barker
Bicentennial Committee
U.S.A
Buick
Free Spirit
Nes Fates
Gregg County Extension Agents
Ezalah Petty and
Lynda Marley
Senior Citizen's Corner
General Grant
Grant Grove
Sequoia and
Kings Canyon National Parks
Olla
Sandy Lankford
Ford
Miss Ford
Davidson
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