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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1968
Page
2
An Esco Corporation piece argues employers act as tax collectors by withholding wages until taxes are due. It decries federal spending waste, cites billions in foreign aid, and urges readers to protest by voting or contacting Congress, Senators, and the President.
The Wall Street Journal reports that after World War I Germany faced hyperinflation but citizens saved prudently and wage demands cooled. Manufacturers cut prices while others raised them, and unions warned inflation must be avoided. The mark is described as "as good as gold" among currencies.
The piece defends gun ownership as a historic American heritage tied to independence and courage. It argues reasonable controls are acceptable but opposes laws that would force citizens to defend themselves under police state scrutiny and cites U.S. servicemen honored in rifle and pistol teams.
Washington reports preparations for the upcoming inauguration and quadrennial festivities. Congress allocates 400000 for the ceremony while the overall event may approach two million dollars, funded by donations, ticket sales, and license plates. The inaugural committee will organize parade venues, headquarters, and the presidential pavilion with five balls likely.
Enish Washington review notes a woman buying frozen pizzas and other items with food stamps. Taylorville Times reports Social Security benefits mailed abroad exceed 13 million dollars monthly to about 180 thousand beneficiaries, Italy highest, suggesting import of funds may affect the U S economy and dollar value.
The Gladewater Public Library highlights new and notable titles for busy readers of all ages. Cameron Hawley's The Hurrican Years follows Judd Wilder after his midlife heart attack as he rethinks his goals and confronts shared social pressures. Also featured are Morning Noon and Night by James Gould Cozzens, An Illustrated History of Grayson County Texas by Graham Landrum and Allan Smith, and The Road to Pearl Harbor a concise World War I history reference.
A reader analyzes the Chicago Democratic convention and the era's youth protests, arguing leaders use idealism for goals against the constitutional republic. The writer defends Mayor Daley, warns of Bolshevik tactics, and condemns police actions while urging respect for free speech.
Local church attendees from Friendship share visits with family in Dallas Henderson Henderson local guests include the Meadors and the Jordans. Several families from nearby towns gather for services while others recount out of town condolences. A political op-ed contrasts looters with peaceful protestors and argues for strong decisive action.
Civil Air Patrol Lt. Col. Harry Burger spoke at Tyler Rotary about CAP history and missions, emphasizing search and rescue and the cadet program. Cadet Lt. Mike Hearn and Lt. Rosemary Moore joined, detailing Gregg County unit activities at Longview Gregg County Airport.
The article recalls 300 injured and 300 arrested as 3000 antiwar demonstrators tried to storm Hilton and other downtown hotels. Helmeted police and National Guard faced protesters, using tear gas and nightsticks to manage the crowd. Mayor Richard J. Daley spoke from the convention floor.
Paul Harvey comments on Vietnam policy amid convention unrest and political maneuvering. He predicts an alternative Vietnam plan by a major candidate prompted by George Wallace. In Edwardsville, State's attorney Leon Scroggins says police must seek admissible evidence beyond confessions, noting Miranda limits remain.
One man died and six others were hurt in eight traffic accidents across Rusk County as rain slicked highways. Mercer C. Rice, 79, of Overton, died in a two car collision on Highway 323 within Overton city limits. Voters new to Texas must apply for a ballot in a 15 day period starting Friday, requiring personal appearance at the county clerk's office.
Items include Looxane Back Mrs. Mary Dyer of Kilgore as an art teacher in Gladewater district, Paul J. McClung resigning as Gregg County DA, Billy Jack Reeves signing with the Cincinnati Redlegs, Michele Muncy winning a Maryland Club Coffee contest prize, Upshur County’s Radio Church of God building, a Texas voting law on presidential ballots for movers, a $1 million Hill-Burton grant for Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview, four people killed in a plane crash near Alto returning from HemisFair, Asian influenza concerns for fall, Don Ray Dacus acquitted by the Navy on UA charges, and related East Texas notes.
Funeral services for Thomas W. Smith 48 of 2204 Pine Tree Road were held Saturday morning at Emmanuel Baptist Church White Oak Rev Ronnie Starr officiated with burial at Lakeview Memorial Park Welch Funeral Home directed. Smith a Arkansas-born WWI veteran and Sun Oil Company employee died Wednesday in a Houston hospital He is survived by his wife Evelyn a son Larry at home a daughter Joyce Smith Longview four sisters Mrs Hazel Berkau Mrs R C Munsey Mrs Lee Lyles all in Longview and Mrs Cyril Bennett Big Sandy and many nieces and nephews.
The Gladewater Mirror lists Harry Kates as publisher and editor with Neal Clark as advertising manager and news editor. The paper, published Thursdays and Sundays at Gladewater Texas, outlines delivery and mail rates and notes consolidation with The Sagewater Times-Tribune in 1949.
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