Crime Prevention Seminar Set Tuesday in Longview
Gregg County deputies announce a two session Crime Prevention Seminar on Tuesday July 8 at the Contessa Inn Longview. Sessions run 9 am to noon and 7 pm to 10 pm with speakers from Skaggs Albertson American Bank of Longview and Dallas Police Department. Citizens and businessmen urged to attend to learn methods to combat shoplifting fraud and hot checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg County
Gene Nobles
Contessa Inn
Longview
Nobles
Captal Newsom
James E Hood
Skaggs-Albertson Company
Doug Hill
American Bank of Longview
Leslie Beilharz
Dallas Police Department
Airport expansion plans move forward in city
City Manager Tony Williams says final touches are on the airport extension and remodel by Knowlton-Ratliff-English-Flower Inc. of Fort Worth and the airport board. Pre applications were filed for a TAC grant of 50 000 and FAA grant of 617 378 with Gregg County pledging 30 000. Williams cites potential runways extensions to 3400 feet and possible additional 600 feet later. He expects approval by September or October and notes state funds may match federal money with the city’s exact share yet unclear due to pending House legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton-Ratliff-English- Flower, Inc
Ft. Worth
Airport Board
Texas Aeronautical Commission
Federal Aviation Agency
Williams
TAC
FAA
Gregg County
SWEPCO Opposes Proposed Lake Near Cherokee Bayou
Southwestern Electric Power Company fights a Texas Utilities plan for a 2000 acre Cherokee Bayou lake in Rusk County. J Lamar Stall cites impact on Knox Lee Plant cooling water and air and water quality, plus right of way issues and intra state operation limits. The dispute centers on plant siting, transmission corridors, and regional electric service boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Electric Power Company
Texas Water Rights Commission
Texas Utilities
Cherokee Bayou
Rusk County
J. Lamar Stall
Swepco
Knox Lee
Cherokee Lake
Texas Power and Light Company
Texas Electric Service Company
Dallas Power and Light Company
Art classes for seniors and others at Ellen Bauman Center
Dr. David Morrison announced Wednesday art classes at the Ellen Bauman Senior Citizens Center, held each Wednesday at 10 a.m. Open to ages 65 and under, with many young participants, no charge, and supplies provided by attendees. A palette knife painting demonstration by Jim Jones drew interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Morrison
Ellen Bauman Senior Citizens Center
Wounded man airlifted after shooting near Gladewater
Willie Wallace, about 40, of Mineola, was shot in the back and taken by ambulance to Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview from Gladewater's Municipal Hospital. The shooting occurred at 5 54 p m on the banks of Big Sandy Creek six miles west of Gladewater. Wallace is in poor condition in the ICU. deputy Standifer said the investigation continues with no suspects. Deputy Ken Garriott assists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Wallace
Mineola
Good Shepherd Hospital
Longview
Gladewater
Upshur County Depty
Lee Standifer
Big Sandy Creek
Upshur County
Standifer
Cornell Wallace
Good Shepherd
Wallace
Ken Garriott
Rain Tangles City Water Plant and Street Work
Unofficial readings show six months of rainfall near 39.6 inches at the city filtration plant, about 3 inches more than 1974 through June 28. May brought 10.1 inches and June 8.5 inches, delaying Gay Ave. street work amid lush lawns and weeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Ave
Bicentennial coins to be issued by Federal Reserve
The Treasury announced that from July 7 the Federal Reserve will begin distributing the first of three Bicentennial circulating coins. The half dollar will depict Independence Hall and a drummer boy, with 1776 1976, followed by a quarter and dollar with Liberty Bell and related imagery. Washington Eisenhower Kennedy faces remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Treasury
Federal Reserve System
Washington
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Route Memories From a Grassroots Newspaper Year
The author reflects on an eighteen month stint delivering a 35 mile route with a co worker. He recalls scribbled notes that became peculiar house codes like 5X4 and the big old mother and describes the people and changes as a new carrier takes over July 1. The piece ends with a note on empathy for carriers.
Mrs. Osteen and son escape serious injuries in crash
Mrs. Jay Osteen and her 3 year old son Clinton of McAllen survived a collision on State Highway 155 south of Tyler with another car driven by Robert Graham 56 of Emerald Bay who was killed. They were en route to Gladewater to visit family and were treated for minor injuries before transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Osteen
Clinton
McAllen
Tyler
Robert Graham
Emerald Bay
Osteen
Gladewater
Harold Rose
John Osteen
Gregg County Bar Elects 1975 76 Officers
The Gregg County Bar Association elected officers for the 1975 76 term at its June meeting. Joe Bailey Allen named president Larry Funderburk first vice president Emily Binion second vice president and J Michael Russell secretary treasurer. The new president will attend the Council of Bar Presidents meeting in Dallas in early July. A new member Gene Caddoll was introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg County Bar Association
Joe Bailey Allen
Larry Funderburk
Emily Binion
J. Michael Russell
Council of Bar Presidents
Dallas
Howard Coghlan
Joe B. Allen
Ernest Martin
Frank Supercinski
New York City Faces Deep Debt Under Beame Regime
The piece critiques New York City's finances under Mayor Abraham Beame, claiming near bankruptcy and failed attempts to secure federal aid. It contrasts Beame with John Lindsay, notes limited state funding, and questions the city’s handling of public funds and voter-bought programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Abraham Beame
John Lindsay
Beame
U.S
New York
Manhattan Island
America
Now and Then Catch-Up From The Mirror Readers
A column editor explains occasional lost items on his desk and reveals a methodical filing system for Dallas News copies. He muses on catching up, keeping good intentions, and avoiding apologies as heavy rain yields a green season for his garden harvests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirror
Kathryn Grant
Dallas News
My Fourth Of July Jottings And New York City Woes
A breezy personal column wanders from gardening tips to Fourth of July plans, then pivots to a sharp satirical take on New York City welfare, debt, and governance. The writer envisions drastic, comic reform ideas and critiques the city’s fiscal mess and public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorena
New York City
Gladewater Mirror Subscription Rates and Consolidation
The Gladewater Mirror lists Home Delivery and mail subscription rates for Texas and out of state readers. It notes consolidation with The Gladewater Times-Tribune on November 28, 1949 and The White Oak Texan on June 1, 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Gladewater Times-Tribune
White Oak Texan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vair
Mack Wiley
Neil Cooper
Wiley
Bob Layton
Rotary International
Tony Williams
Morrison
Jim Jones
LIONS
Ben Cadenhead
Longview Right
Maleta Blessing
Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Lions Club
Richard Goode
Vian
Mill Street
Jerry KA
Mozelle Berryhill
Gregg Bar
Gene Caddoll
Houston
Watress
Jimmy Brown
St. Augustine
Chicago
Windy City
Brooklyn
The
Bridge
Saudi Arabia
Heck
Manhattan
Disney Enterprises
Broadway
42Nd Street
Empire State Building
Central Park
Greenwich Village
Russia
Nelson Rockefeller
Ous
Che H Gladewater
Gladewater Publishing Company
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!