Health care program and veterans concerns highlighted in Gladewater remarks
The Gladewater Mirror reports Texas lawmakers discuss a health care plan favoring private insurers and federal tax incentives to aid employers and individuals. Veterans groups addressed the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, seeking action. President Carter previews a national energy program calling for a Federal Energy Department and accelerated energy research and exploration. Dr John J. McKetta warns energy self sufficiency is unlikely without broader exploration and policy support.
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Texas
Blue Cross
American Legion
Paralyzed Veterans
House Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Carter
Congress
Federal Energy Department
Interior Department
Energy
McKetta
Notes From The Senior Citizens Center February Highlights
AVYL TERRELL reports a busy month with over 1000 visitors. The Valentine Dance delighted attendees. Avyl received a $136 money tree gift from fellow seniors. Roy Wolf and Alice Weant were named Valentine King and Queen. Leigh Yarbrough named Valentine Queen at another center. A new luncheon program is planned by end March with cooks Malinda Gardner and Cleodis Tillman and driver Bill Ellis. Weekly schedule includes dance lessons Tuesday, dominoes Wednesday, health screenings Thursday, painting class Thursday, and active weekends with dominoes and dancing drawing 100 plus attendees each Saturday.
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Senior Citizens Center
Minnie Jo Brannon
J A. Laster
H. J Lindsey
A. B Osburn
Minnie Jo
Valentine
Roy Wolf
Alice Weant
Kilgore
Fred. Malinda Gardner
Cleodis Tillman
Gladewater
Bill Ellis
Longview
J. Jones
Pete McKain Seeks Return to City Council
Pete McKain runs for Place No. 2 in the April 2 1977 city election. He cites prior service 1965 1969 and pledges to improve city governance, cut waste, ensure accountability and press for two council meetings monthly while opposing a single dominating clique. The statement outlines his background in Gladewater and state of local issues.
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E.R
Pete” McKain
Desdemona
West Texas
Gladewater
Houston Ship Building Corporation
Pearl Harbor
Houston
United States Navy
South Pacific
Guadalcanal
Bougainville
Mustang Dr
Juanita
Rusty
Broadway
First Baptist Church
Masonic Lodge
Scottish Rite
the Shrine
Bureaucracy fuels Congressmen’s job security in politics
A critical view argues that Americans elect representatives who exploit bureaucracy to secure contracts and favors. It claims Congressites profit from growing federal rules, expanding staffs, and official perks, using constituent complaints to justify expanding power and funding.
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Federal Register
City budget hearing set for March 10 on water rate rise
A city official outlined a continued budget plan noting water rate increases will mainly affect large volume users while the average homeowner should not be affected. A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday March 10 during the city council meeting and the public is encouraged to attend.
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J. Banks
Tony Williams
Mr. Banks
Free OSHA inspections available for Texas farms and ranches
Farmers and ranchers can request a no charge on site OSHA inspection through the Texas Department of Health Resources. Texas Resources Occupational Safety Division contact is Walter Martin 1100 West 49th St Austin 78756 5124543781. Inspections aim to align operations with federal OSHA standards and avoid stiff fines.
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College Station
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA
Jack L. Jones
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas Department of Health Resources
TDHR
Walter Martin
TDHA
Jones
Reflections on life and boldness in politics
A columnist muses on life and imponderables noting that mankind has moments of glory and ignominy. He recounts President Jimmy Carter writing to Russian dissident Andrei Sakharov as an example of courage in freedom.
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Turkey
Congress
Jimmy Carter
Plains
Andrei Sakharov
KGB
Week of small disasters and big reflections in Gladewater
A week of chaos at the desk ends with a steam engine sighting in Gladewater and plans for new projects. The writer notes dieting friends, a busy start to the month, a long wait for the steam engine, an antique sale in Union Grove, and musings on TV ads, politics, and federal figures.
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Longview
Gladewater
Mineola
Mississippi
Union Grove
School Cockerell and Officials Urge District Patron Support
From page 1 a group led by Secretary Cockerell and Dr G Robert Hugman along with Medro Barnes Jack Finley and John Steger appeal to district patrons to visit the schools and extend a special welcome to students and staff.
Gladewater Mirror Publishing Details and Rates
The Gladewater Mirror lists publication as Thursday and Sunday editions by The Gladewater Publishing Company at Glade Avenue and Dean Street. Home delivery and mail rates are shown for Texas and out of state, with prepaid subscription terms. Subscriptions are consolidated with The Gladewater Times-Tribune since 1949 and The White Oak Texan since 1969.
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Gladewater Publishing Company
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gladewater
Gregg County
Texas
Gladewater Times-Tribune
White Oak Texan
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