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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1972
Page
2
The Shreveport Journal analyzes how the idea of love in marriage, once hailed as a human rights advance for women, is increasingly seen as a constraint. It notes that strict egalitarian contracts resemble old dowry arrangements and questions the long term impact on romantic life and equality.
Governor Preston Smith pushes for a special legislative session on insurance reform before the November 7 election, with Lt. Gov. Barnes indicating cooperation. Attorney General Crawford Martin issues opinions limiting the governor's fiscal powers, while a rules committee forms ahead of the September 19 Houston convention. Republican and Democratic campaigns expand as claimants seek $49,500 in an antitrust settlement and Rural Development Act funds promise about $60 million for Texas communities.
Catherine Gaskin presents a mystery romance set in the Scottish highlands at Cluain a whisky empire. Kirsty Howard travels from China to Scotland to uncover her brother William s death and inheritance while mastering whisky craft aided by a falcon Giorse and local leaders. Atomic scientists in Berkshire report a fingerprint revealing method using radioactive material for forensics.
A writer laments the potential demolition of a cherished depot and urges neighbors to form a Save Our Depot brigade. She notes personal influence is lacking and imagines proposals like a specialty restaurant while fearing the site will become a parking lot. The piece blends civic concern and personal reflections on self discipline.
Boy Scout Troop 194 held its Court of Honor on August 29 with a pledge and Tenderfoot investiture led by Scoutmaster Carl Weeks. Inductees included Brett Wagner and Joey Ward, with Robert Bigler and Alan Cheil advancing to First Class. Glen Ellis earned a three year pin and merit badges in first aid home repairs horsemanship. Warren Downey earned a four year pin and mile swim card. other Mile Swim cards went to Kevin Van Houten Joey Ward and James Barnett. Blane Adams earned first aid and advanced to Star rank. The troop plans to paint its bus with two gallons of red paint from Cities Service Oil and add magnetic signs from Macks Radiator Shop after painting. Refreshments followed, and some Scouts like Kenneth Barnett Robert Barnett Ricki Blackmon and Jimmy Blackmon did not receive badges. Parents Bessie Bigler and Mr and Mrs Wagner Adams and Cheil were present along with prospective Scout Jon Erickson.
The Gladewater Mirror announces home delivery and mail rates for Texas and out of state subscribers. Prices include monthly, six month, and yearly options with advance payment required, reflecting consolidation with The Gladewater Times Tribune and The White Oak Texan.
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