Fire Service Recognition Day Observed Across North America
Official memorandum notes Day 8 1971 as Fire Service Recognition Day to highlight the versatile services of fire departments in the United States and Canada. Fire stations host open houses and demonstrations while firefighters showcase inspections, pre fire planning, and public safety duties in Texas and beyond. Citizens urged to visit nearby stations to meet the professionals and view equipment.
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United States
Canada
Texas
Fire Service Recognition Day Declared in Gladewater 1971
Mayor O G Johnston proclaims May 8 1971 as Fire Service Recognition Day in Gladewater. The observance highlights fire department services such as inspections and prefire planning with an open house and public demonstrations. City Secretary Stella Dickinson attests the proclamation.
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G. Johnston
Gladewater
International Association of Fire Chiefs
O. G. Johnston
Stella Dickinson
Demonstrators Target Washington Offices Fizzled
Jimmy Brown reports on antiwar demonstrators failing to shut down U S government offices in Washington They aimed to halt divisions and departments including the internal revenues tax division critics say the protest would have delayed taxes if timed before April 15 but end result was limited disruption and continued tax collection with other venues left open for action
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U. S
Washington
Senate
House
Department of Internal Revenues Income Tax Division
Potomac River
Federal Water Pollution Control Office
Washington, D. C
Potomac
Pennsylvania Ave
White House
Washington Monument
Congress
Madagascar
East Pakistan
Red China
Ambulance Service Expands as Calls Rise in City
The Texas Health Department licenses ambulance attendants with six regulars now registered after a special school. From 1968 to 1970 calls rose from 386 to 446, with 166 calls in the first four months of this year. Fire alarms also increased, and the two city ambulances are equipped for serious injuries. Chief Potts praises both regular and volunteer firemen and ambulance drivers for their professionalism and dedication.
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Texas State Health Department
Potts
Odd Travel Tales and a Farewell to a Pillow
A grandmotherly column blends travel anecdotes from Oklahoma to Texas with reflections on turnpikes tolls and wind. The writer recalls sister Mary Jean, family quirks, a friend recovering after surgery, and humorous contrasts between turnpikes and interstates along with a satirical notion of a duplicate Washington in the heartland. A note of community updates and a brief religion news item closes the piece.
Defense Spending Shifts From 1953 to 1970
A historical comparison shows defense spending rising to nearly half of all government outlays in 1953 during the Korean War, then declining to about 20 percent by 1970 as military expenditures shifted.
Resolution Honors Abernathy in Texas Legislature
The Texas House resolves to congratulate C. Quentin Abernathy of Gladewater for his leadership in business labor relations and community service. The motion notes his presidency of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce, his civic and church work, and his pride in Texas while wishing him health and prosperity.
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Texas
Gladewater
East Texas
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Texas House of Representatives
East Texas Chamber
Carthage
South Pacific
C. Quentin Abernathy
Mirror Mail In Notice at Glade Street Office
Citizens are invited to fill out a form and mail it to Mirror Box 1352 Glade Water or deliver it in person to the office at the corner of Dean and Glade Street. The notice directs submission via mail or walk-in during office hours.
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Mirror
Gladewater
Dean and Glade St
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Bloomsburg
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Pam
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Religious News Service
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Tue First State Bank
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