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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
2
Editorial hails Gladewater spirit fueling local projects and events. United Fund drive success, Christmas parade, sunrise Easter service attendance, and rodeo promotions show a thriving community mood. Merchants back dress western days as parade entries arrive.
Six million Boy Scouts plan a nationwide June 5 cleanup called Save Our American Resources SOAR. They will collect litter, sort recyclable items like glass aluminum steel and newsprint, and urge all groups to join in litter prevention waste disposal and recycling initiatives.
A 1972 fiscal year outline shows a typical 10000 dollar income family paying 1117 dollars in federal tax. It details spending by category including defense 371.80, social security 241.50, education 41.80, healthcare 77, pollution control 50.60, agriculture 20.90, commerce 27.50, urban development 52.80, foreign aid 22, space research 19.80, general government 15.40, revenue sharing 24.20, debt interest 28.60. It notes the taxpayer must work 2 hours 43 minutes of an 8 hour day to pay taxes.
Dr. D. Whitney Halladay, president of East Texas State University, warned 765 graduates that rapid change burdens modern life and could threaten the American dream. He cited Alvin Toffler and predicted major cities like Dallas Fort Worth and Houston may double in size by 1980. The ceremony awarded 11 PhD and seven EdD degrees with alumni honors to L. P. Sturgeon and Dr. W. Eugene Hollon.
An editorial from March 19, 1937 urges Gladewater residents to donate books to the city library campaign. The piece notes the library’s growth, calls for clubs and individuals to contribute, and provides drop-off locations at the library, the library commission, or the Daily Times Tribune.
The Bible Lesson sermon at a Christian Science church centers on Soul and Body with Psalm verse about comforts delighting the soul. A passage from Science and Health stresses harmony of man and the influence of God on body and mind and urges acquainting with Him for peace.
Gov. Preston Smith vetoes a 900 million tax measure unless fat is cut, uniting with lawmakers to remove a 287 million gasoline tax hike. U.S. drought aid via cloud seeding is planned with DOD, NOAA, and Interior Bureau coordination to ease Texas losses. Courts, opinions, and banking bills shape the session as adjournment nears.
A letter from Garland Ferguson to the Gladewater Mirror thanks the paper for extensive advance publicity and postevent photos for the Follies, praises the paper’s service to schools, and notes the School Bell Award recognition given to editor Jack Elrod by the TSTA.
Detroit craftsman Ben Harrison, deaf for 27 years, builds violins and repairs cellos and violas in a small shop. Former Chrysler engineer, he crafts 50 to 80 instruments, tunes by ear with a tuning fork, and won a grand award in 1969 for tone at the International Violin Makers Association.
A personal reflection on disorganization at home. The writer admits failing to manage time and space, detailing clutter in the kitchen, drawers, and linen areas. She notes coupons, recipes, and stamps piling up, and observes their family keeps framed pictures stacked on a table rather than hung, a sign of everyday chaos.
Graduating seniors of St. Theresa's Church will be honored during Mass on Sunday May 23 at 9 am. Six graduates Chris Parsons Jean Marie Wilkins Rosemary Barber Joe Neal Duhon Linda Light and James Rogers will receive prayerbooks after a homily by Father Robert Chagnon. Parents relatives and friends are invited to attend. After worship graduates will visit Lake of the Pines for an outing organized by religion teacher Matt Jung and his wife Judy. The Mass of Ascension Thursday will be celebrated at 7 pm to recall Christ's return to Heaven forty days after Easter.
Negotiations began Wednesday at the Ramada Inn in San Angelo for a new contract between the Communications Workers of America and General Telephone of the Southwest. The current three year pact expires June 27. CWA reps include T. C. Moses and Tyson Phillips. GTSW spokesman is Owen Rabourn with Arlan Fenner assisting.
A nationwide survey of penal institutions reports the guitar as the leading musical instrument among inmates. The study highlights the instrument's popularity across many facilities and notes its role in recreation and morale.
Second class postage paid at Gladewater Texas 75647 Home Delivery one dollar per month Consolidated with The Gladewater Times-Tribune November 28 1949 shown for readers in the area as the local paper combines editions and lists mailing details.
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