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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1968
Page
2
Milton Friedman suggests repealing the prohibition on private mail delivery to introduce competition and cut consumer costs. He argues private firms would deploy modern technology, forcing government service to improve or exit. The piece parallels using privately run plants as yardsticks for electric companies.
A debate over private postal operation marks government’s grip on business as a 1960s policy view. The piece argues government in business is a one way street and cannot be easily withdrawn, highlighting resistance to privatization. It also notes a Chicago Police helicopter program as a deterrent and cites 1967 state tax data on highway user levies and motor-vehicle related revenues from Oil Facts.
The article notes Oregon as the only U.S. state without any form of impeachment legislation. It discusses constitutional questions and potential reforms under consideration by state lawmakers.
A humorous yet inspirational Ladies' Night barbecue talk by Rev. Jack Sparling of Kilgore Saint Lukes Methodist Church, Flying Parson, contrasts country life with urban artificiality. The East Texas Fair Junior F-1 Show reports 42 entries. Brahama-Hereford crosses won top prizes. Hadaway property near Pritchett sold to the Keiths of Arlington. plans include more acreage and weekend home for the Keith family.
The Gladewater Public Library lists The Salzburg Connection by Helen MacInnes and In All Walks of Life by Josephine Lawrence among new circulation titles. Also featured are War and Aftermath by Pierre Renouvin and The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant, plus The Story of Civilization set, with notes on Bradock’s 1755 use of a conestoga wagon in Fort Cumberland campaign.
Council on Family Health warns flammable liquids pose poisoning dangers when within reach of children. A survey links yearly child ingestions to six thousand under five, with cases of kerosene and solvents causing hospitalizations and fatalities. Recommendations include storing liquids in original containers, away from food, and in child proof locked cabinets, with careful label reading.
Paul Harvey argues that youths bear the stakes of Vietnam and see little political hope. He critiques bombing limits and Paris peace talks, noting Haiphong imports and expanded enemy logistics. He calls for accountability and urges adults to explain policy to the younger generation.
Gladewater's business community filled the three day Public Relations course held at the chamber of commerce building. UT extension division sponsored the seminar with co sponsor Gladewater Chamber and Credit Bureau. Frank A. Driskill led discussions on image building and local responsibility.
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