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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1970
Page
2
The Daily Times Leader reports Mount Whitney, the nation's second highest peak, is badly littered with paper bottles and cans. National Parks Service crews haul away tons each summer and may consider a summit heliport to speed trash removal.
The Independent Petroleum Association of America releases the 1970 edition detailing petroleum resources by state. It notes oil and gas production in 32 states, with state totals like Texas over 5 billion and Illinois 178 million. The report links energy welfare to national prosperity and argues oil interests are inseparable from the public good.
Retailers educate customers to get value with 13 tips from the National Association of Food Chains. Cooking less familiar cuts, cost per serving, egg size and grade, and quantity judgments help save money during inflation. But laws cannot replace commonsense.
The United Fund adds many new contributors this week including Gladewater Rotary Club H N Preston Enid Aycock Ollie Ducey Cannon's Saddlery KK Women Walens Department Store John McLain Mrs Munn McGough Marguerite Haggard Irene Matlock Addie Martin Vida Sharp Caroline Kelley C J Mauldin Jr M E Thornhill Gary Ducey C D Holsapple Marie Sherman Goldie Wampler Leta Hearrell Mrs A R Sharp Sharon Milliorn J W Adams E R Dees and many more. The Middle School J C Penney's and The Tot Shop join as 100 percent Club members with a total of 5465.85.
Kilgore hosts a three day Curriculum Revision Workshop sponsored by Region VII Education Service Center. Four discussion groups focus on self concept learning activities desegregation challenges slow learners and attitudes to learning with teachers from Gilmer Gladewater and Kilgore.
Gladewater readers learn Ro land Witherspoon the old cyclist is hale and pedaling again. He rode from Paris Texas toward Shreveport when bad winds and a pistol shot near the Texas line forced him to return. Shreveport declared Bicycle Week and his doctor urged ongoing pedaling.
A University of Arizona project yields an electronic confusion meter. During lectures, students press a transmitter button if they do not understand. If the dial shows over 50 percent confusion, the professor revisits the topic.
Gladewater Texas Mayor Jim Holcomb proclaims Friday November 6 1970 as Poppy Day urging citizens to wear Memorial Poppies to honor World War II dead and support living veterans and destitute families. The declaration dated November 2 1970 cites the American Legion Auxiliary's call and seals the city commitment.
A reflective piece by Jimmy Brown questions the fate of campaign slogans and campaign material after elections. It notes most slogans and paraphernalia vanish without trace amid political upheaval.
A niece writes about hometown life in Claremore including school memories, homecoming prep, and aging perspectives. She recalls football, students, and a humorous view of past rules, plus reflections on politics slogans and the oddities of aging and community ties.
A 150 member blue ribbon panel named by House Speaker Gus Mutscher and led by former attorney general Waggoner Carr began work at the capitol to assess lawmakers pay and workload. Subcommittees will study duties ethics facilities and internal security while considering pay raises. The group will not cover session timing or joint committees.
Gladewater Mirror, published Thursdays and Sundays at Glade Avenue and Dean Street in Glade, Gregg County Texas 75647. Subscriptions: Home delivery 1.00 monthly, by mail in Texas 1.25 monthly or 5.00 for six months or 8.50 yearly. Outside Texas 1.50 monthly, 6.00 six months, 10.00 yearly. All payments in advance. Consolidated with The Gladewater Times Tribune November 28, 1949.
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