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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1977
Page
2
A heated argument over energy industry advertising argues for free enterprise. The piece contends utilities should market efficiency and cost advantages, arguing advertising informs consumers and spurs better products, urging support for continued utility ads and a win for liberty in commerce.
East Texas outstanding salesmen are invited to enter the Distinguished Salesman's Award competition for national recognition. Les Kroeger of Sales and Marketing Executives of East Texas announces the program guiding firms to submit nominees by November 1 1977 with awards presented in February.
GMH participates in a national survey led by Ron Selman of Gladewater Municipal Hospital as part of an extended study on respiratory therapy education staffing. The piece also notes local sports banter about GMH and the Bears, including past results and team rivalry.
At the Upshur County Program Building committee annual meeting in Gilmer, several residents were named to the Honor Roll for Outstanding Community Service. Garry Boyd and Mrs. Nancy Ple joined the honor roll, Wayne and Judy Crowley were added to the 4 H committee for 1977 78, and Mrs. Betty Boyd was appointed to the Child Welfare board.
In a display of Tutankhamun treasures the article traces Akhenaten's 14th century BCE move toward monotheism with the sun god Aten. It notes the suppression of Osiris, Horus, Isis and others, the relocation to Amarna, and the later return to multiple gods under Tutankhamun. The piece credits Hebrews Christians and Muslims with developing monotheism afterward.
President Carter’s energy program, favored by liberals and backed by the House, stalls in the Senate over gas price decontrol. He warns of winter shortages in the Northeast and battles perceived liberal influence, oil profits, and regulatory pressure while a weather note hints at the upcoming hurricane season.
Gladewater civic life buzzes with festival wrap up notes and upcoming events. The column highlights audience praise for the arts festival and notes vendors already seeking booths for 1978. It shares quirky hog history and pumpkin tips, then flags the Halloween carnival and United Fund drive as upcoming activities.
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