Pushers to face lighter penalties sparks Texas debate
A Texas Bar Association committee urged across the board reductions in drug penalties, proposing to cut pushing heroin from a life sentence to 12 years and set minimums for marijuana. Critics warn lighter penalties would aid dope lords, recruit middlemen, and worsen addiction, while proponents claim judges could tailor sentences. (Reprinted from The Dallas Morning News)
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Texas’ Bar Association
Dallas Dist
Henry Wade
Bar Committee
Vice Lords
Teens Bring Bright New Folk Mass Sound to Churches
Across the United States teenagers and young adults embrace modern folk and rock styles in worship. Catholic and other congregations adopt folk masses with guitars, drums, and traditional hymns, blending scripture with contemporary pop and protest songs to engage youth.
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American Music Conference
Michael
Simon and Garfunkle
Bob Dylan
Youth music gains favor in Catholic educator talks
At the National Catholic Educators Association convention, over 77 percent of parochial school music educators support including youth oriented rock and jazz in school programs hoping to make church services and mass more relevant to students.
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AMC
National Catholic Educator Assn. Convention
Public safety tips advise caution for Texas snake encounters
A Texas public service urges caution around poisonous snakes rat tlesnake copperhead cotton mouth and coral. It explains safest actions remain still or retreat slowly and notes more people die from insect bites than snake bites. It covers first aid and antivenin availability through state and local labs.
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Texas
Texas Health Department
State Health Department
Austin
Dallas
Houston
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
Public Letters and Community Acknowledgments in Gladewater May 1970
A collection of letters to the editor and thanks in the Gladewater Mirror, May 1970. Citizens praise local publicity, Jaycee Carnival support, Follies coverage, Teen-Clean Day efforts led by students, and thanks to officials. The pieces recognize Neal Clark, John Paul Tallent, Bill Langford, Roy Perryman, and various community groups for fostering civic activity and positive news.
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Neal Clark
Gladewater
Texas
Neal
Jaycees
Fire Department
Bill Langford
Roy Perryman
John Paul Tallent
Gladewater Jaycees
Clark
Union Grove Pta
Follies
Garland Ferguson
Chamber of Commerce
Gladewater Jaycees and Jaycettes
Gladewater Mirror
Morgan-Berry
City of
Strictly Fresh Warns Against Rainy Day Shortfalls
The boss notes no fear of burglary at the plant due to many clocks on the payroll. A day with no mistakes is celebrated, and Johnny-come-lately is praised for conscientious work. He takes a ten minute break before lunch.
Texas Manufacturers Association Resolution Urges Spending Restraint
The Texas Manufacturers Association calls on the Texas Legislature to curb state spending and avoid new or increased taxes. It proposes economy, program consolidation, and reallocation of funds, urging candidates for the 62nd Legislature to support budget restraint. The resolution was approved on April 24, 1970.
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Texas
The
Texas Manufacturers Association
Gladewater Mirror masthead and staff notes
The Gladewater Mirror lists Harry Kates as publisher with Neal Clark Advertising Manager Jack Elrod News Editor and Harriett Walton as Women's Editor. The paper carries standard notices and indicates home delivery and mail rates, noting consolidation with The Gladewater Times-Tribune and The White Oak Texan.
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Harry Kates Ewer
Soto
Neal Clark
Jack Elrod
Rasesus Ates
Fredalene Clark
Harriett Walton
Gladewater Times-Tribune
The
White Oak Texan
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Dallas Morning News
Bettex
Anton
Ballet
Osaka
Toronto
National Ballet of Canada
Japan
Canada
Giselle
Peter Wright
Wright
Stuttgart Ballet
British Royal Ballet
Cologne Ballet
Lynn Seymour
Egnon Madsen
National Ballet
Angelica Bornhausen
Veronica Tennant
Hazard Surmejan
O’keefe
San Diego
Calif
Arlington
U. S
Bill Pierson
Pierson
United States
Vietnam
San Diego State College
American Legion
Henry Smith
Richmond
Smith
Jerry Mackey
Gladewater, Texas
Gladewater Chamber of Commerce
Phillip Hearnsberger
Mary Grace Clark
Yours Truly
Billy D. Langford
Strictly Fresh
Texas Manufacturers’ Resolution
Gladetwater
Harry Kates
Eben Ae
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gregg County
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