Editorial: Rethinking Forced Unionism in Federal Jobs
The Kilgore News Herald argues that Nixon's postal service reform risks compulsory unionism for 750,000 federal workers, undermining Kennedy era protections. It warns Congress to reject the union shop, fearing broader federal payroll influence by unions and political patronage.
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Congress
Kennedy
Nixon
Postal Service
Government Postal Service
Democratic Party
Meany
Kilgore News Herald
District Attorney Appoints Two Assistants in Gregg County
The Gregg County District Attorney Ralph Prince announces the appointment of W. E. Eblin and Ebb B. Mobley as Assistant District Attorneys. Mobley, a Kilgore native with degrees from Rice and UT Law, will handle misdemeanor and felony prosecutions and juvenile cases. Eblin, a Vernon native with Texas Tech and UT Law credentials, will assist in felony prosecutions and previously served as Wilbarger County Attorney. Both reside in Longview. The report also notes William Martin's attendance at a Republican candidates school in Austin, with remarks on prominent political figures attending. A London AP item reports graduates in Britain earning higher salaries.
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Gregg County
Ralph Prince
W. E
Bill’’ Eblin
Ebb B. Mobley
Mr. Mobley
Kilgore
E. B. Mobley
Rice University
University of Texas School of Law
U.S. Coast Guard
Mobley
Helena
Longview
Juvenile Board
Court of Domestic Relations
Eblin
Vernon
Texas Tech
Wilbarger County
William Martin
Republican Party
Austin
William Steger
Tyler
John Tower
Senate
George Bush
Paul Eggers
Byron Fullerton
Texas
Republican National
Congress Needs Modernization to Improve Legislation
House procedures are described as archaic with roll calls consuming 30 minutes and committees severely understaffed. The piece notes 30,000 bills a year, 250,000 pages of hearings, and argues for computer support and expanded staff to streamline information, despite budget objections.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Virginia
California
Congress
House
Library of Congress
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Charles McChesney and Charles Wampler Memorial Rodeo
A memorial in the Gladewater Mirror honors Charles McChesney and Charles Wampler, longtime Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo directors. The piece describes riderless horses, broken corral gates, and two empty saddles, symbolizing their departure. The board renames the event The Charles Wampler Memorial Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo and invokes blessings for future performances.
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Charles
McChesney
Wampler
Charles McChesney
Charles Wampler
Gladewater
Local Scouts Head to 1971 World Jamboree in Japan
East Texas Area Council Boy Scouts announce five scouts and one alternates chosen to represent at the XIII World Jamboree in August 1971 in Japan. The 20 day trip includes an eight day Japan tour and a nine day encampment at Asagiri Heights near Mt. Fuji.
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East Texas Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
Japan
Scout Service Center
East Fifth Street
Asagiri Heights
Shizuoka Prefecture
Mt. Fuji
Gladewater Rodeo Crowd Praises 33rd Annual Event
The writer praises the 33rd annual rodeo in Gladewater, noting visitors from Texas and beyond and calling the stock the toughest ever with outstanding acts. Parade success is highlighted and Russell Loyd is recognized for years of service as a rodeo director.
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Texas
Gladewater
Cleo Marlowe
Russell Loyd
Gladewater rodeo ties and community notes travel amid war
In Gladewater, Loyd and local families sustain a rodeo culture with youth programs, notable figures like Debra Cannon Mahon supporting the rodeo and barrel racing. A teen prize and local charity focus shine beside reflections on wartime service, home projects, and Father’s Day sentiments. Nearby Johannesburg, a tribunal jokes about snob bus use, noting no snob survey exists.
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Mr. Loyd
Gladewater Saddie Club
Russell Loyd
John B. Cannon
Cannons
Gladewater
Debra Cannon
Bubba Mahon
Gladewater Arena
Neal
Kilgore College
Johannesburg
South Africa
Chamber of Commerce
Gladewater Mirror masthead and serving details
The item lists Harry Kates as publisher general manager and details staff roles, publication policy, and subscription rates. It notes the paper is published Thursday and Sundays in Gladewater Texas with mail and home delivery options and mentions historical consolidations with The Gladewater Times-Tribune and The White Oak Texan.
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Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gladewater
Gregg County
Texas
Gladewater Times-Tribune
The
White Oak Texan
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Arthur Goldberg
American Federation of Government
Chuck Parrison
Gadewater
Chuck
Rodeo Association
Parkison
Association
Jack Phillips
District Attorney’s Office
Mary Ann Condon
First Methodist Church
Eblen
Science
London
Britain
W. E, Eblin
Ebb B
Samuel Patterson
Iowa State University
Executive Branch
John McCormack
D-Mass
James Brannen
Gladewater Mirror
Rodeo Cowboys Association
Rodeo
By Ace Reid
Mark Waldman
Trey Miller
Bob Love
John ‘Walker
Crockett
Carter Davis
Roland Bear
Scouting
International Brotherhood
Idaho
Kemper Latham
Council
Latham
Lord Baden- Powell
England
New Delhi
Indian Subcontinent
Natural History Society
Himalayas
Louis J, Carlat
Howdy
Louis
Harry Kates
Pere Reee
Pere
Clark Daiuae
Jack Flood
Fredalene Clark
Harriett Walton
A Press Association
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