Youth on the Move in Gladewater Clean-Up Campaign
Editorial salutes Gladewater youths for a month long clean up and paint up effort with the Chamber of Commerce. Teens worked from Little League Park across the city hauling trash and repainting areas, with police and workers ensuring safety. The piece urges constructive, useful community involvement by America's youth and warns against passive or destructive impulses.
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Gladewater
Longview
Gladewater Chamber of Commerce
Age of Leisure Opinion Sparks Debate on Work Ethic
Time magazine reviews rising inefficiency in American society and blames consumer apathy and worker absenteeism. It cites auto industry executives noting Monday manufacturing lapses and weekend absences undermine output quality and pride in work.
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Time Magazine
Time
Ralph Nader
Nevada unveils triple-trailer truck trains on state highways
The trucking industry pushes longer rigs, as Nevada tests 104 foot tractor with three trailers. Critics warn drivers face nightmare traffic while advocates aim for even longer rigs. The article notes 65-foot double trailers already common in the West and questions future increases.
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Nevada
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Truck size bills target interstate highways
Washington lobbyists push a 70 foot truck authorization bill allowed on all interstates. Wisconsin and Iowa rejected similar measures. The Senate once passed it in 1968 but the House blocked it amid protests. The House Public Works Committee weighs the proposal amid opposition from AAA cities and civic groups. Public vigilance is urged to prevent Nevada style patterns.
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Washington
Senate
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House Public Works Committee
Republicans face talent drain in House as 13 seek higher office
Republicans fret over a talent drain as 13 House members decide not to seek re election to pursue Senate or governor races. The loss of experience could hinder GOP goals and limit coverage of Nixon administration proposals in the House. Gerald Ford warns of reduced influence if talented lawmakers depart. Republicans hope to redraw districts but risk losing key figures. Also Republicans eye James Lovell for Wisconsin Senate bid.
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Senate
House of Representatives
House
Gerald Ford
Michigan
Ohio
John Wold
Wyoming
Thomas Kleppe
North Dakota
Lawrence Burton
Utah
Thomas Meskill
Connecticut
Ford
Seta
Walker to Represent Local Rotary Club at International Meeting
Gladewater Rotarians name longtime member Walker to represent the club at the 1970 Rotary International Convention in Atlanta beginning May 31. Mary Brumley entertained at a Thursday noon luncheon with songs, joined at the piano by Bob Bryson. A request from Mrs. Joe Simpson urged county wide funding for a Gregg County recreation program and Day Care Center.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Walker
Gladewater Club
Mary Brumley
First Baptist Church
Bob Bryson
Gla-Tex Packing Company
Woodland Christian Church
Longview
Gary Kizer
Brumley
Bryson
Joe Simpson
Texas Association of Retarded Children
TARS
Gregg County
Hawkins Couple Improving From Wreck Injuries
A Hawkins couple, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Welch, stay in satisfactory condition at Tyler's Mother Frances Hospital after a two car wreck on the Sabine River Bridge, 18 miles north of Tyler. The other driver, Bobby J. Palmer of Tyler, 22, said his car drifted from his lane when he could not pass and struck the bridge railing before hitting the Welch vehicle, which overturned. Palmer had no injuries.
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Tyler Mother Frances Hospital
Sabine River Bridge
Tyler
Joe Welch
Tyler Hospital
Bobby J. Palmer
Elm
Palmer
Welch
Neal
Omaha
Nebraska
Ron
Air Force
Yvonne
Joan
Shreveport
Stuckey’s
Clark’s
Spencer
Chris
Houston
Claremore
Will Rogers
Rochelle Hudson
United States
Helen
Germany
Mother's Day Gifts From Family Circle At Mirror
Nodgepodge by Fredalene Clark describes Mother’s Day gifts within a family: Harriett’s expense paid Mayo Clinic trip, a lunch with husband Glenn, a request for barnyard fertilizer from Helen Torbert, and two scratched boat seats given to Pat Thomas. Harriett Jean spent Camp Fire night and baked doughnuts with canned biscuits for breakfast.
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Harriett
Mayo Clinic
Shreveport
Glenn
Helen Torbert
Lake Gladewater
Helen
Paul
Pat
George) Thomas
Rhonda
Harriett Jean
H. J
Camp Natowa
Jest A Fa NUTE Jest A Fa NUTE
A long personal reflection recounts travel from Omaha to Shreveport and back to visit family, noting the stockyards in Omaha, motor travel delays, and gifts received. The writer shares humorous insights, family happenings, and contrasts with hometown memories.
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