Decline of the Smothers Brothers Blamed on Censorship
Tom Smothers blames CBS for the group’s drop from top 20 ratings citing censorship making programs bland. A CBS insider labels Tom difficult while noting network concerns over censorship, taste, and headaches over the Viet Nam era controversy. The column contrasts with Arthur Godfrey and other stars who faded after fame, warning celebrity corruption risks.
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Tom Smothers
CBS
Tom
Smothers
Chicago
Arthur Godfrey
Me Jane Cigarette and City Wit in Quick Jests
A humorous jumble of quips and wordplay about cigaretes taxes party politics fashion and dating paired with puns and social observations. The fragments reference a Me Jane cigarette joke a pawnshop line a jab at income tax and two party politics while noting modern city life and dating quirks. It closes with a safety insurance reminder.
Gregg Bar Association hears Judge Guittard on pre trial procedures
The Gregg County Bar Association held a noon meeting at the Downtowner Hotel Longview featuring Judge Clarence A. Guittard presiding 14th District Court Dallas County on pre trial procedures. He stressed efficient fair procedures benefiting judges lawyers clients and jurors and noted settlements may avoid trials. Also reported were Law Day plans and a funeral notice for Rose Ann Holcomb.
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Gregg County Bar Association
Clarence A. Guittard
Guittard
Ewing Adams
Bar
Baylor Law School
Texas Supreme Court
Dallas
Sarah T. Hughes
Herbert Boyland
Fred Errisman
James Ross
Rose Ann Holcomb
Malcolm Stone
George Goodman
Missionary Baptist Church
Kilgore
Elmer Kelly
Gladewater Memorial Baptist Church
West Mountain Cemetery
Holcomb
Upshur County
Gladewater
Madison
Lisa Rochelle
Charles Madison
Barry Carl
J. Henry Smith
Garland Arrington
Gilmer
Balendar Jane Holcomb
City
Carolyn Wood
W. H. Owen
Longview
B. J. Owen
Waco
Sammy Owen
C. W. Owen
Area Men in Service Highlight Navy and Army Careers
Radioman Seaman Jesse E. Cordray II of Longview marks the 25th Anniversary of Amphibious Group One aboard USS Mt. McKinley in the Western Pacific. The Mt. McKinley unit supported Operation Bold Mariner near Batangan Peninsula. Specialist Four Charles E. Lansdale of Ore City earned the Combat Infantryman Badge during a ceremony with the 1st Cavalry Division. Linda Lansdale resides in White Denver. Airman Billy R. Allen of Big Sandy completed U S Air Force training at Lowry AFB Colorado and serves with an unit in Europe at Upper Heyford RAF Station England.
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MT. McKinely
Jesse E. Cordray II
USN
Longview
U. S. Army
Vietnam
Charles E. Lansdale
Spec. Lansdale
Charles E
Lansdale
Ore City
1St Cavalry Division
Denver
Billy R. Allen
L. H. Allen
Rt. 2
Big Sandy
U. S. Air Force Technical School
Lowry Afb
Colo
U. S. Air Forces In
Europe
Upper Heyford
England
Big Sandy High School
Union Grove Banquet honors athletes and teams
The Union Grove banquet applauded the football and basketball teams, with praise for all-district members Donnie Wilson and others. Norma Hamilton commended cheerleaders and seniors, while Superintendent Ferguson noted a championship season. Guest Mack White urged discipline and perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnie Wilson
Texas
Bobby Ferguson
David Williams
Norma Hamilton
Frances Bowden
Margaret Phillips
Rose Phillips
Jane Maddox
Ferguson
Lions
Faithful Workers Enjoy Luncheon at First Baptist Church
Members of the Faithful Workers Sunday School class hosted a quarterly luncheon at Mrs. J. E. Thompson’s home with Mrs. Claude Dailey presiding. The gathering featured opening prayer by Mrs. A. G. Pritchett, a devotional on Being a Good Neighbor, and a financial report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faithful Workers
First Baptist Church
J.E. Thompson
T. J. Copeland
Horace Withers
Ouida Milner
Claude Dailey
J. C. Teasley
Charles Walker
Lala Fowler
Neva Phillips
Vera Goodson
V. A. Mickey
T. D. Cross
H. E. Gentsch
A. G. Pritchett
O. G. Jones
Loyce Phillips
The Mugwump Concludes Crockett’s Barbecue Encounter
In the final part of the three part story Congressman David Crockett recalls meeting Horatio Bunce in his district and admitting his fear of this vote. Bunce challenges him to tell the people he was wrong and Crockett agrees to a public speech and barbecue to prove his pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Crockett
Congress
Crockett
Horatio Bunce
Bunce
Mr. Bunce
Colonel Crockett
Davy Crockett
Randall Martin Birthday Party Honors Boy Scout Tone
Randall Martin was honored with a surprise birthday party on Friday March 14 hosted by his sister Mrs Leon Watson and Mr Watson at the Watson home 607 W Quitman. Guests decorated with blue and red crepe paper and included Jess Martin Nannie Watson Pam Jerry Mary Rowan Lisa Killman James Watson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Martin
Jess Martin
Robert Watson
Mrs. Watson
Charlotte Bobo
Patricia Watson
Nannie Watson
Pam and Jerry
Mary Rowan
Lisa Killman
James Watson
Bobby Yates
Kim
Wayne Wilson
City Manager Appeals for Help in Missing Car Case
Gladewater residents urged by Mayor Abernathy to aid police in finding the driver who struck Mrs. Lillie Burney on March 14 and fled. Police Chief Sharrock thanked citizens for tips and said leads are being checked as officials vow the crime will be solved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladewater Mirror
C. Q. Abernathy
Lillie Burney
H. L. Sharrock
Gladewater
Gregg County
Local Socialites Attend Busy Davis Reception
Mrs. Harry Kates hosts a small social gathering as Neal Clark and Jack Elrod are noted guests along with Harriett Walton and Jerry Kates. The event highlights community ties and notable attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kates
Redalene Clark
Harriett Walton
Jerry Kates
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