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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1973
Page
4
The all-farm prices index for Texas shows a drop from the prior month with hay beef and cattle prices sliding while turkeys and eggs rise. For 1973 livestock slaughter remains up, cattle totals reached 865000 head in Q1 and a beef cook-off is set for April 19 with 2400 entrants across three contest categories.
Former Texas Speaker Rayford Price announced his switch to the Republican Party stating it better reflects his views and those of many Texans. He stressed the Democratic Party has moved away from mainstream beliefs and urged others, following John Connally, to publicly express positions now.
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A group of band parents urged school officials to strengthen the band program through administration support and direct band involvement at contests. They proposed dedicated band duties, assistant leadership, more practice space, better lighting, a permanent band hall, and improved traffic flow and parking at the campus.
McKnight says Hobby lacks Senate role, while oil majors back the bill. Proponents claim higher taxes from expanded oil recovery under majority consent unitization, with state Railroad Commission oversight. Independent operators warn the measure could push them out of business by letting majority holders control production.
A list of residents including Bell Dale Chafin Ella Coby Janne Coby Jimmy Cox Robin Ferguson Patricia Gruden Debbi Herndon Norma Huckaby Gerald Johnson Rosemarie Johnson Wade Maberry Tommy Mackey Melba Martin Johnny Mitchell Vernon Orms Ricky Pace Vinnie Sue Pilcher Darlene Pinson Marty Pitt man Karen Puckett Sandra Pullen Joe Reagh Jeanne Richard son Bobby Rogers George Salter Larry Spears David Wacasey Ricky Wallace Ronald Watts Debbie Woods appears as a local roster. The item records names in a community roster style notice.
The School Board seeks to obtain a deed to school property despite a 50 year lease. City Manager John Marshall is involved. Plans for pool changes will come within a year. Kindergarten enrollment stands at 101 with potential space issues at Gay Avenue as 1973 74 opens. Two space options include converting the front entrance hall or leasing portable classrooms. An extensive summer maintenance program faces staffing limits amid large projects at the Middle School.
Discussion covers adding showers by removing a restroom in the gym and lacking PE offices. A new buffet luncheon program gains favorable comments and saves three hours daily in labor. Resignations of two teachers noted, transfers approved totaling 54, and salaries for non professionals raised. Secretaries begin on a new salary schedule with a 10 year maximum.
A review of John E. Gregg’s guide to navigating health insurance. The book portrays insurers as delaying claims and urges careful application, 13 point buying tips, and practical form letters to companies, officials, and agencies to speed settlements.
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