Gladewater United Fund sets $15,000 goal for 12 agencies
A membership meeting approves a $15,000 budget target to support 12 agencies including Camp Fire Girls, Boy Scouts, the East Texas Treatment Center, the USO and Y.O.U. Local leaders praise Mrs. N. E. Formby for driving the campaign and urge payroll deductions or small cash gifts during the October drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladewater
United Fund
N. E
Marcella) Formby
Camp Fire
East Texas
USO
Gregg County Airport celebrates milestone with new runway
Gregg County Airport unveils a far reaching upgrade plan highlighted by a 10 000 foot northwest south east runway set for dedication. The aviation appreciation air show features the Navy Blue Angels and showcases plans to boost air freight and regional service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg County
John L. Baker
Federal Aviation Administration
Navy
Blue Angels
United States
Central
South America
Gregg County Commissioners Court
National Newspaper Week Highlights Freedom and Community News
National Newspaper Week is observed October 4 to 10. The theme American Newspapers 200 Years of Freedom 1770s to 1970s emphasizes the free press’s role in preserving personal liberties and the enduring value of community newspapers in representing rights and vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
The
Bet
Ter
Gladewater Library tribute praised by area officials
A letter from librarian Mrs. Ellen Bauman to Jimmy Brown commends coverage of the John Ben Shepperd Jr. Texana Collection Memorial ceremony at the Gladewater Public Library. The note thanks Gladewater Mirror staff and trustees for their role in honoring the late donor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Brown
Gladewater Mirror
Jimmy
John Ben Shepperd, Jr
Ellen Bauman
Royal romance and social change across decades
A London dateline recounts Peter Townshend and Princess Margaret, once suitors in a royal drama, then diverging lives. The essayist reflects on Wallis Simpson, generation gaps, pollution, and social shifts, urging listening, education, and evident hope for a peaceful, healthier future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Peter Townsend
Margaret
Peter
George VI
Anthony Armstrong-Jones
Lord Snowden
Marie-Luce Jamagne
King Edward
England
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Wallie Simpson
Wallie
Edward
United States of America
Making Waves Column Debuts From a Lighthearted Non Expert
A humorous campaign to launch a history mobile by the Kentucky Historical Society is announced. The project is funded by a $30,000 donation from the Order of Kentucky Colonels as the column teases a broader talk on war on poverty and national affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans Parish Medical Society
The
Bulletin
Roger O. Egeberg
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
Pyramids of
Cheops
Ancient
Egypt
Frankfort
Kentucky Historical Society
Commonwealth
Order of Kentucky Colonels
Meet Mr Jaycee In Gladewater Community Column
A columnist proclaims allegiance to country and values while inviting 21 to 35 year olds to join the Jaycees. The piece highlights park facilities, Miss Gladewater Pageant sponsorship, Yard of the Month, and community service. The author promises thoughtful, non attacking commentary and welcomes reader letters despite occasional humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycee
Gladewater
Safer School Bus Campaign Promoted in Texas
Texas railroads the National Association of Railway Business Women and Railroad Workers Brotherhoods promote safer school bus operation. 12000 safety reminder stickers were presented in Austin to TEA Director Richard M. Cummins for distribution to Texas school systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
National Association of Railway Business Women
Railroad Workers Brotherhoods
Texas Education Agency
Richard M. Cummins
L. W. Nowlin
Railway Business Women
Railroad Transportation Section
Texas Safety Association
TSA
TSA Railroad
Perry F. Satterwhite
Houston
Satterwhite
Southern Pacific
Cotton Belt
Congressmen challenge pornography commission findings
A House subcommittee attacks the Presidents Commission on Pornography, calling its major report biased and flawed. Dr. Victor Cline accuses the panel of 16 errors and omitting data from Kinsey research, arguing the panel was rigged and biased by preconceived notions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commission
Victor Cline
University of Utah
House Postal Operations Subcommittee
Kinsey Sex Research Institute
Cline
Kinsey
Kinsey Institute
Johnson
Nixon
Local newspaper subscription rates and publish dates
The notice lists publication days Thursdays and Sundays for Glade water area in Gregg County Texas. It details home delivery and mail subscription prices for Texas and outside Texas with monthly and annual rates, payable in advance, and notes consolidation with The Gladewater Times-Tribune on Nov 28, 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gladewater
Gregg County
Texas
The
Gladewater Times-Tribune
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Y.O.U
Gregg
Arise
Kilgore
National Newspaper Week
Washington, D.c
Charles Atlas
GHS
Jack Murphy
Bears
Rusty Daniel
Murphy
History Mobile
Meet MR
God
Jntide
Henry Cathcart
Publius Syrus
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