Area Men in Service Vietnam Marines and Army
Area men serving abroad include Marine Private First Class David W. Towery of Dallas and Longview’s Rebecca A. Hardeman husband and wife in the Third Marine Division. The Marines sweep and clear in Vietnam with civic action projects such as wells and bridges funded by the Civic Action Fund. Army Specialist Four Edward F Williams, Hawkins, 21, joined the 4th Infantry Division near Pleiku as a truck driver. Fort Hood notes the 1st Armored Division’s 5th Battalion welcomes 1st Lt. Thomas D. Moore of Gladewater as adjutant, with Capt. George L. Tupa of Larimore moving to company commander.
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Vietnam
David W. Towery
Virginia L. Towery
Dallas
Rebecca A. Hardeman
Longview
Third Marine Division
Leathernecks
Republic
Marine Corps Reserve Civic Action Fund
U.S. Army
Edward F. Williams
Chester C. Williams, Hawkins
4Th Infantry Division
Pleiku
Fort Hood
Tex
Armd
6Th Inf
Thomas D. Moore
Gladewater
Moore
1St
Co. A
George L. Tupa
Larimore
N.D
Scouts Take Honors At Spring Camporee
Episcopal Church Troop 192 led by Jerry Reid won a Blue Camporee ribbon for high scoring in field events, campfire participation, and camp duties at the Spring Shurwood District Camporee. Members include Donald Armstrong, David Fincher, Scott Halley, James Hugman, Edward Lawrence, Billy Mitchell, Louis Pope, Victor Ray, Chris Richardson, Warren Downey, Jay Rowe, and Larry Russom. Troop 194 under Gerald Hatcher also earned a ribbon. honorees include Robert Allen, Jimmy Blackmon, Rickie Blackmon, Clifford Bowden, Eugene Lockwood, John Morgan, Tim Terrell, Ricky Thomas, Charles Weeks, Rodney Powers, and David Easley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Jerry Reid
Union Grove
John Ferguson
Burns Institute adds 12000 feet under Shrine plan
Waldeck Burnett announces a new addition to the Galveston Burns Institute. E L Taylor Construction Co of Houston wins the contract with Goleman and Rolfe as architects. The 12000 foot expansion, praised as continued Shrine progress aiding crippled and burned children, is backed by Harold Lloyd and Chester A Hogan. Matt L Ward of Sharon Temple sits on the board of governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lloyd
Imperial
Chester A. Hogan
Matt L. Ward
Sharon Temple
Tyler
Galveston Burns Institute
Inside WASHINGTON SENATOR KENNEDY HAS EYE ON 1976
Senator Kennedy outlines goals for 1976 as he considers the political landscape and potential moves. He emphasizes economic concerns, foreign policy, and public service priorities amid a changing national scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
March of Events Teddy Kennedy Eyes 1976 White House Bid
The article weighs Edward M Kennedy as a potential 1976 presidential candidate from Massachusetts, noting his youth and family legacy, with Nixon’s era and GOP scrutiny shaping his path. It also mentions William Connell becoming Britannica Washington consultant, tied to Humphrey and Benton.
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Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
John F. Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
New York
Teddy
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
White House
Lyndon B. Johnson
GOP
William Connell
Hubert H. Humphrey
Encyclopedia Britannica
Connell
William Benton
White Oak wins state track title in 3:23.8 relay surge
White Oak captures Conference A state mile relay title at Memorial Stadium UT campus with a 3 23.8. Team members Billy Silvertooth Winfred Wilborn Vince Edmundson and Bowie McMillan raced as McMillan replaced hamstrung Chuck Silvertooth. Kerens finished second in 3 24.1. Edmundson opened in 50.9, Wilborn 51.6, Silvertooth 50.2 final leg. McMillan added a 40.4 in the 330 hurdles and Big Sam Hunt contributed a 54 1/4 shot put for points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Oak
Memorial Stadium
University of Texas
Billy Silvertooth
Winfred Wilborn
Vince Edmundson
Bowie McMillan
McMillan
Chuck Silvertooth
Silvertooth
Kerens
Edmundson
Wilborn
Big Sam Hunt
Lubbock Cooper High School
Hunt
Gene Sultemier
Johnson City
Elephant tusk billiard balls noted in early 19th century
A historical record states that billiard balls used in the early 1800s were fashioned from elephant tusks, reflecting material practices of the era and the subsequent shift to alternative sources.
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Luke
Biscayne
Belair
AIR & Power
Lemans
O, Williams
FORD
Galxie
THE
Gladewater Mirror
Ais
Civil Air Patrol
James Brannen
Yankees
Red Sox
Indians
Tigers
Melvin Jenkins
Yanks
Carl Dorrough
Lafon Dorrough
David Beavers
Stacey Barrow
Gerald Johnson
Ronny McMillen
Jimmy Cox
Ray Gilbert
Mike Downing
Robert Ferguson
Jeff Ferguson
Billy Ferguson
Ricky Wallace
David Wacasey
Nathaniel W. Bigham
Jessie Howard Powe
Kilgore
Derril Garner
L. D. Barnes
Roy J. Oliver
Bill Brewer
J. D. Ballenger
Bobby E. Fortson
James C. Gel
Shrine
Burns Institute
Jimmy Foxx
Joe DI Maggio
Mickey Mamtle
Yog Berra
L ™ Musial
Row Campanella
White House Run
Ashin
Remington’s
Weiser’s
Tire & Appliance Store
N. Main Gladewater
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