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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1970
Page
1
The piece outlines the decennial census scheduled for April 1, 1970, emphasizing constitutional basis and historic continuity. It notes Nixon's view of the census as a country portrait, privacy protections, and citizen cooperation essential for accurate data on population and housing.
The Mirror credits Jimmy Brown and Phillip Hearnsberger for standout news photos across the area. Community items include pet adoptions, a dog in need, and yard plant offers. A Legion Hut restroom repair by Tony teens is noted, plus nursing delegate news and memorial gifts to Gladewater Library.
An eight member Exchange Team from Great Britain visited Gladewater for 48 hours as part of Rotary International’s people to people program. The Midlands group toured local business, industries, schools and churches with East Texas hosts providing hospitality and discussion. The visitors, six young professionals ages 25 to 35 and two group leaders, arrived March 1 in Dallas and will tour 60 clubs in District 581 across Texas Arkansas and Oklahoma before returning April 30. The Rotary Foundation funds travel and lodging for the educational exchange.
A $1.3 million bond proposal will go before voters on April 4 to finance school construction including new rooms labs a girls gym cafeteria admin building and field house at the high school remodels and new facilities at the junior and elementary schools plus air conditioning and a metal multi purpose building at two elementary campuses. Texas sees auto visitors add record 1.06 billion to state economy in 1969 up 4.5 percent from 1968, per the Texas Highway Department. Marshall city issues notice for details on page 7.
Charles Ben McKenzie son of Dr and Mrs C B McKenzie won top honors at the state YMCA swimming meet in Dallas earning eligibility for the YMCA Nationals in Alabama later this year He previously won two gold medals and one silver at the regional meet to qualify for the state event.
Mrs. Locker Watkins aged 67 died Friday at 3:35 a.m. in a local hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Union Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Herman Reagh officiating. Burial followed at West Mountain Cemetery. Survivors include husband Vernon daughter Maleen Stevens brother Garland Smith sister Annie May Baker three grandchildren.
A devotional note cites Jesus stating I am the light of the world and asks for surrender to divine control. The prayer seeks power through aligning thoughts feelings and actions with God to be productive.
The Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo Association unveils plans for the 33rd annual four day event June 10 to 13 with grand entry at 8 15 p m. Stock contractor Bill Minick and announcer Chuck Parkinson return, with acts by Dick and Connie Griffith and Jerry Olsen. Entry fees for five events range from 30 to 50 dollars, with girls barrel racing adding a 400 dollar purse. A downtown parade features an eight horse Belgian draft hitch, and a scholarship program continues.
The Census Bureau reviews many proposed questions during census time with several recent rejections. Items considered but not adopted include queries about auto accidents taxes union membership multiple jobs religious beliefs pet ownership and smoking habits.
The Commerce Secretary explains the 1970 census questions follow the Federal Reports Act of 1942. Criteria require public need, ease of answer, and data usefulness to federal, state, and local agencies. Research bodies, educators, businesses, and the public may use the statistics.
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