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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1973
Page
2
The article argues the 1973 federal price freeze and meat shortages disrupted production and reduced profits for ranchers and processors. It notes inflation sparked boycotts and criticizes the belief that price ceilings can regulate markets without harm. It concludes the free market is the best regulator and public understanding has grown.
Andre Rhoads promotes the SHOES formula to reduce coronary heart disease risk factors. Smoking hypertension obesity exercise and stress are controllable, and regular medical checkups boost effectiveness. The plan emphasizes personal willpower to modify lifestyle for longer life and better health.
Architects from Caudill Rowlett and Scott of Houston visited Tyler State College Monday and Tuesday to evaluate equipment needs for Phase I of a four phase campus project. Dr. James H. Stewart Jr. led the CRS team with William Steely as project manager and other members including Lannis Kirkland and Dennis Forsy. James F. Cauley joined to discuss food service requirements.
Pioneer 10 matched close solar system speed and used Jupiter’s gravity to set course for Saturn. It passed the asteroid belt last summer, showing belt particles are rare hazards for outer-planet missions. Pioneer 11 reaches Jupiter next year, enters belt in August and exits in March.
SWEPCO President J. Lamar Stall stated the utility has an adequate electricity supply to meet residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal needs across Northwest Louisiana, East Texas, and Western Arkansas. He highlighted fuel planning, ongoing plant expansions, and coal and oil gas fuel diversification, urging conservation and energy program support.
Gladewater citizens face denial of a lawful petition by the Upshur County clerk and district attorney. The letter argues disenfranchisement, questions petition procedures, urges public record on requirements, and condemns Gregg County politics while affirming Upshur County ties.
A resident energy expert and notary public presents a critical analysis of fuel and energy saving ideas. He argues the federal government should adopt substitute fuels such as cow chips and pine knots to solve the crisis, concluding it will not be easy.
A reflective Thanksgiving diary notes overindulgence despite good intentions. The writer recalls one balanced plate but ongoing nibbling, family dynamics, yard work, and seasonal store displays. The piece pivots to humorous energy saving fantasies about Congress, the White House, refrigerators, roads, and a playful Office of Flare Fizzle to curb consumption.
Oral Roberts presents a holiday television special taped after Thanksgiving and scheduled for national release December 20 2 featuring Doc Severinsen the Lennon Sisters and special guest star Richard Roberts Patti Roberts and the World Action Singers. The Lennon Sisters rose to fame with Lawrence Welk in the 1950s and Doc Severinsen became Tonight Show regular by 1962.
Under his ownership the Watchman earned many honors in press association contests and last year received the Texas Press Association General Excellence Award in statewide weekly competition. Survivors include his wife Doris DeBrock Smith of Carthage, son James A. Smith Jr. of Austin, daughter Denise Smith of Carthage, mother Mrs. John Abb Smith Jr. of Mt. Pleasant, and brothers John Abb Smith Jr. of Mt. Pleasant and Thomas W. Smith of Longview.
Fort Worth area service news includes Air Force Sergeant Charles E. Hamman of Gladewater arriving at Carswell AFB Texas to join a Strategic Air Command unit as an aircraft support equipment repairman. He previously served in Thailand and is a 1970 Gladewater High School graduate. Navy Radioman Third Class Paul M. Willis of Longview was assigned temporary duty with Task Force 140 supporting Skylab Four recovery. Willis, a Spring Hill High School graduate, joined the Navy in March 1972.
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