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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1969
Page
2
In March the American Legion marks its 50th anniversary since its 1919 founding in Paris. The editorial praises the veterans group for guiding the nation through change and urges wide involvement to forge the future with a 2.6 million member base across four wars.
Texan legislators debate reorganizing public schools while Frederick Harrigan of Colebrook New Hampshire argues for smaller schools. The essay, reprinted here for readers to consider, highlights tensions between efficiency and community needs in education policy.
In Pittsburg and Colebrook small towns with populations under a few thousand, nearly all students participate in school events from Canaan Memorial High School’s production of David and Lisa to Colebrook’s spring concert. The piece argues participation builds lasting confidence and community involvement, noting many students take part across schools and that larger enrollments would likely dampen such participation.
The University of Texas Music Department sponsors the first annual Concerto Contest for High School Pianists with a total prize of 2650 dollars. Winners receive scholarships and cash, with top prize 1000 dollars and a May 13 guest artist appearance with the University Symphony. Open to 10th to 12th graders, applications due April 1. Contest requires two works: first movement of a standard concerto with own accompanist, and a solo piece.
Gregg County Society for Crippled Children and Adults offers physical and speech therapy for handicapped children and adults in Gladewater. Executive Director Leonce P. Lanoux Jr. says services cover arthritis strokes cerebral palsy muscular dystrophy speech and hearing neuromuscular and related conditions.
The Gregg County Society and Easter Seals affiliate raise funds for rehabilitation services for 188 children and adults in 1968. The society supports East Texas Treatment Center in Kilgore and promotes nationwide efforts to assist handicapped people through the 1969 Easter Seal Campaign running to April 6.
Paul Harvey critiques President Nixon's European trip and the diplomacy around Vietnam. He cites George Brown calling the U S patronizing and NATO's desire for a Europe United, noting personal ambition and media attention influence leaders. The piece argues domestic stability matters most as the president returns to challenges at home.
State Senator introduced a bill to create a guardian ad litem in contested divorce custody disputes. The guardian would represent minors or incompetents, be paid from court costs, and focus on the child's welfare rather than parental issues. Also notes a five member Senate Interim committee to study computer utilization in state government.
A nine member blue ribbon group appointed by Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes will study juvenile problems focusing on the Texas Youth Council which runs reform schools for boys and girls. A subcommittee will examine the juvenile court system and the need for a statewide probation system.
The phrase belling the cat denotes undertaking a dangerous task for others. Its roots are traced to an early English poem, Piers Plowman, illustrating a medieval fable about courage and risk.
Postmaster J H Parrish announces March is Tax Poster Month and urges taxpayers to use the IRS piggy back label and self addressed return envelope to send forms to the Service Center. He notes several thousand refunds delayed when returns went to the District Office and says the Gladewater post office provides address labels to ensure delivery to the Service Center.
A 19th century tale from David Crockett is cited to argue against congressional appropriation for charity. In a three part reprint, Crockett declares Congress has no power to use public funds for private relief, insisting individuals may give of their own money but governments may not. He recounts the speech and a backstory of elections and public duty.
Texas State Library announces a $1000 Title I grant to Gladewater Public Library under the Library Services and Construction Act for fiscal year 1969. The funding supports books binding or microfilm as part of Texas public library development involving 125 Texas libraries. The program enhances local tax support, free service, and access via the Texas State Library Communication Network through Area and Major Resource Centers.
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