Woodrow and Opal Wood Lead Gladewater Housing Project
Gladewater honors Woodrow and Opal Wood for a decade of managing the local Housing Project. Their leadership built Greenway Terrace and Pacific Gardens, totaling 125 units, with improved exteriors and uniform lawn care. Woodrow also handles bookkeeping and will supervise at Diboll. Opal will join the office, as the Woods move to new projects and extend their service to others.
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Woodrow
Opal Wood
Housing Authority Board
Weldon Homes
Greenway Village
Authority Board
City
the Woods
Greenway Terrace
Pacific Gardens
Dibol
Gladewater’s
Opal
Communist pressure and Czechoslovakia reform clash
The piece argues Russia will use force to block liberal reforms in Czechoslovakia led by Alexander Dubcek and cites Newsweek on abolition of censorship and press freedom as the key challenge to orthodox communism. Experts split on whether Moscow will moderate or tighten control to force the nation back into the Soviet orbit.
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U.S
Czechoslovakia
Soviet Union
Alexander Dubcek
Ussr
Communist Party
Dubcek
Karl Marx
Newsweek Magazine
Russia
West Germany
Defense of gun ownership and NRA role in safety
A defense of gun rights argues that responsible ownership with moderate regulation is essential. It notes the NRA founded in 1871 and its Hunter Safety Course as a tool to reduce accidents, urging continued safety education and strict enforcement of existing laws as responses to the gun issue.
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U.S
National Rifle Association
NRA
Kennedy resumes Senate duties after Kennedy death
Senator Edward Kennedy returns to work in the Senate following a period of mourning for his brother Robert Kennedy. He is seen during a lunch break with Senator Thomas Dodd in Washington as the Judiciary Committee resumes sessions.
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Robert Kennedy
Sen
Edward Kennedy
Senate
Thomas J. Dodd
D-Conn
Senate Judiciary Committee
Washington
Private political conversation reveals campaign tensions and jibes
A long distance interception captures two men discussing politics, debating debates and TV time, and naming figures like Muskie Johnson and Nixon. They joke about 1964 material and the idea of a three way debate with George, Hubert, and Dick while noting the public watching 60 million voters.
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Hubert
Ist
Muskie
Johnson
Asia
George
Potomac River
Letter praising soldiers and prayer inspires reader
A unsigned signed letter from "Annoymous" thanks readers for prayers for Vietnam soldiers and others. The writer recalls Mark Twain and Innocents Abroad, notes Twain's later bankruptcy, and shares a personal morning prayer wishing blessing and protection for the editor and readers. The piece blends tribute, religious sentiment, and reflection on wartime sacrifice.
Beards Basic History and Library Selections Highlight
Gladewater Public Library features The Beards New Basic History of the United States by Charles A. and Mary R. Beard. Other titles include Sandalwood Fan by Katharine Wigmore Eyre and The U S Book of Facts Statistics and Information a reference on American life and trends.
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Charles A
Mary R. Beard
Beards
United States
Gladewater Public
Katherine Wigmore Eyre
Nan Allen
Amah
Hawaii
U.S
Alfred J. Kolatch
Leon F. Phillips
Next President Will Shape Law Enforcement and Courts
The piece argues the president will appoint Supreme Court justices and influence enforcement of laws for generations. It praises FBI Director Hoover, criticizes Attorney General Ramsey Clark, and warns that crime could rise while political manipulation of archives threatens justice. It ends urging voter turnout.
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Supreme Court
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
America
Hoover
Department of Justice
Congress
White House
Ramsey Clark
United States
Clark
Chicago
When We Are Turned Down by Custom When Refused
A note explains the phrase turned down as an allusion to an old English custom. Turning a glass up side down signaled no more drink and was used to indicate desire for no further serving. The saying echoes social norms about politeness and restraint in tavern culture.
Glade water Welcomes Fair Queen and Local Businesses
Miss Barbara Bowlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bowlin, represents Gregg County Fair Queen contest. Finney Bros. Store marks 25 years in Gladewater, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Finney. Gladewater teachers reception honors new faculty members. Jobe Drug Co. featured in American Druggist. Taylor Jobe wins 3 month project prize.
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Barbara Bowlin
Bill Bowlin
Gladewater
Gregg County
Finney Bros
S. Main
Jewell Finney
James Ogg
Jobe Drug Company
Glad
Local notices and editor correction policy note
Readers are invited to report any erroneous reflections about persons firms or corporations printed in this newspaper to the editor for correction. This notice appears alongside names such as Fredalene Clark Harriet Walton Mrs Harry Kates Neal Clark Kate and Jerry Kates with standard second class postage information for Gladewater Texas 75647.
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Harry Kates
Neal Clark Kate Oh
Jerry Kates
Washington Congress Faces Recess Talks and Pollster Warnings
The resumed Congress debates timing of a session and possible September meetings to finish work after the elections. FTC actions loom over major polling firms as misinformation concerns rise. Rep. Edward J. Gurney deploys "Gurney Girls" to boost his Florida Senate bid, offering badges and publicity while colleagues joke about voter attention.
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Ins
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Edward J. Gurney
R-Fla
Madison Avenue
Gurney
U.S. Senate
Florida
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