Census hints Gregg County growth slower than hoped
Gregg County shows a 10-year gain of 3,736 people per preliminary census figures from Longview. Longview itself is up about 4,347 since 1960, while Kilgore and Gladewater show growth despite losses elsewhere, with Smith County also rising. The Census Bureau will publish official figures next fall. residents are urged to send in forms to ensure proper counting.
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Tyler
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Amarillo
Nader Attacks Muskie Over Pollution Record
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader calls Sen Edmund Muskie a fraud for pollutions policy and says he will publish a report on Muskie’s activities. In Louisiana Gov John McKeithen hints at a 1972 presidential bid as a third party candidate despite Wallace’s alleged reluctance to run.
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Washington
Ralph Nader
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Nader
Muskie
Louisiana
John McKeithen
Fresh thoughts on politics and society in the press
A collage of aphorisms and political notes touches 1923 prices and modern life. McKeithen and Wallace are linked to a 1968 vice presidential offer, with hints of desegregation debate and Mafia pressure in Louisiana. Cartha DeLoach plans a private sector exit. Lenore Romney suffers a rocky Michigan Senate bid amid questions on national issues.
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Lenore Romney
Michigan
Phillip Hart
D-Mich
Romney
Vietnam
Summer vacation memories and high school farewells
A personal column reflecting on the joy and chaos of summer break. A mother notes the thrill of waking late, planning family trips to Colorado Hawaii and Kansas City, and sending seniors off to college and the Armed Services. The piece contrasts fond nostalgia with the end of school year milestones and a police golf day mishap in Sydney.
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Neal
Harriett Jean
Girls State
Camp Fire Camp
Norma Hamilton
Union Grove
Colorado
Old
New Mexico
Nancy
Gail Phillips
University of Hawaii
Hawaii
Dees
Peggy
Kansas City
Kilgore College
Abbey
Ann Landers
U.S. Armed Services
Seniors of '70 Remembering Gladewater High School
Ace Reid reflects on the Seniors of 1970 at Gladewater High School. He recalls prom memories, UIL achievements, National Honor Society, and co salutatorians while aging alongside the students and imagining their future roles as leaders, parents, and professionals.
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Frances Ann
Laura
UIL
Gladewater
Drive Friendly urged for Texas Memorial Day travel
Governor Preston Smith and DPS Director Wilson Speir urge Texans to adopt Drive Friendly as a practical safety creed for Memorial Day travel. They cite state efforts including 300 billboards and over 1,000,000 bumper and window stickers while warning patrols to curb reckless driving to reduce fatalities and injuries from last year’s traffic toll.
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Preston Smith
Department of Public Safety
Wilson E. Speir
Texas
Outdoor Advertising Association of Texas
Speir
Proclamation Urges Poppy Day Observance in Gladewater
May 29 designated as Poppy Day to honor fallen World War II and other veterans. Mayor Jim Holcomb calls citizens to wear Memorial poppy and donate to Disabled Veterans and Destitute Families on May 23 1970. City seal affirmed May 26 1970 at Gladewater City Hall.
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OF Gregg
Gladewater
American Legion Auxiliary
Jim Holcomb
America
State of Texas
Bishop Bailey to Visit St. Mark's Episcopal Church
The Rt. Rev. Scott Field Bailey will preside at morning prayer second office and sermon at St. Mark's Episcopal Church this Sunday at 11 a.m. Bailey leads Mission Churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and St. Mark's is a member. Services are open to all.
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Scott Field Bailey
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Bailey
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Diocese of Texas
Crocodile Intervenes During Zambia Baptism Turnout
In Mulfulira Zambia Davison Kapusa was baptized in the Kafue River before 200 Watchtower members when a crocodile grabbed his leg. A lone observer shouted for help and the man was saved before the reptile could drag him away. He later received herbal treatment.
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Davison Kapusa
Kapysa
Peeper
Gladewater Mirror Publication and Subscription Details
Publication note for Gladewater Mirror includes editor contact for corrections and delivery options. It lists home delivery for 1.00 per month and mail rates within and outside Texas, along with consolidation history with The Gladewater Times-Tribune and The White Oak Texan.
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Gregg County
Texas
Gladewater Times-Tribune
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