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[Brownwood Bulletin: Speaking of Freedom] (open access)

[Brownwood Bulletin: Speaking of Freedom]

Clipping from the Brownwood Bulletin with an article on Anita Bryant's visit and freedom and individual rights for gays and lesbians, sponsored by the Dallas Gay Political Caucus. Steve Wilkins has his name at the bottom. July 3rd, 1977
Date: July 3, 1977
Creator: Gay Political Caucus
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Speech: Veteran Benefits for Individuals who Served in Civilian Capacity in the Armed Forces] (open access)

[Speech: Veteran Benefits for Individuals who Served in Civilian Capacity in the Armed Forces]

Copy of two pages from the Congressional Record containing a speech by Texas Representative Olin Teague regarding pending bills that would grant civilian veterans benefits as well as the history of Avenger Field. The pages include other text, including partial text before the speech discussing a memorial dance for Jess Nevarez, his service in the military, his involvement with his community and church and supplemental statements to Teague's speech after his statements.
Date: April 6, 1977
Creator: United States. Congress.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Cochran's Convent] (open access)

[Clipping: Cochran's Convent]

Magazine clipping of "Cochran's Convent" by SMSgt Harold Newcomb. An old article about who the WASP were and how they started and ended is included.
Date: May 1977
Creator: Newcomb, Harold
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASP's Only Footnote to USAF History Now"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WASP's Only Footnote to USAF History Now"]

Newspaper clipping from The Sentinel-Record titled "WASP's only footnote to USAF history now" written by Don Thomason. It discusses the advanced the training the Women Airforce Service Pilots went through and their sacrifices, only for none of them to receive proper military recognition, government insurance, or familial compensation for the 38 WASPs lost in service. It also discusses Col. Bruce Arnold's failed attempt at getting WASP-centered bills passed through Congress and the death of Nancy Love, former head of the Ferry Command of WASP. The back of the clipping reveals part of the CAC (Community Adult Center) calendar and an article written by Vivian Brown. This article discusses the increase in housing sales to "foreigners."
Date: October 24, 1976
Creator: Thomason, Don & Brown, Vivian
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "They Flew, Too"] (open access)

[Clipping: "They Flew, Too"]

Copy of the May 25, 1977 issue of The Gazette. An article of the WASP, who they were, what they did, Helen Snapp's service with them, and their efforts to gain veteran status is included. Articles about city government, summer jobs for youth, nutrition, cooking, and sports are also provided in this issue.
Date: May 25, 1977
Creator: Remington, Eileen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Memorial Reunion For WASP is Now Underway"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Memorial Reunion For WASP is Now Underway"]

Copy of Sweetwater Reporter's June 1972 issue. Four WASP related articles on front page and detailed in paper Titles are: "WASP's is Now Underway" , What Did WASP's Find Here Today", " Miss Cochran Known for Her Flying" and "Mrs. Young is leader of Order of Fifinella.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPS Reunion Includes More Than Tea And Old Times] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPS Reunion Includes More Than Tea And Old Times]

Newspaper clippings pasted to a flat card, and laminated. The clippings correspond to an article about Mrs. Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, a Stillwater, Oklahoma resident who participated in WWII in WASP. The article includes a brief history of WASP and the personal experiences of former WASP members. Handwritten text on the card expresses fascination, by an unknown author, at Mrs. Brown's experience. The card itself has a text graphic, partially covered up by the clippings, reading "YOU made the NEWS!"
Date: July 2, 1972
Creator: Van Deventer, Micki
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Same Uniform] (open access)

[Clipping: Same Uniform]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Mrs. Cliff "Leoti" Deaton, a deputy commander of the WASP during World War II. On the back of the clipping are local real estate listings.
Date: April 15, 1976
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Belated Benefits for AAF's Women Pilots] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Belated Benefits for AAF's Women Pilots]

Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members receiving veteran benefits after years of lobbying. The article includes photographs of WASPs in action during WWII. On the back of the clippings, there is another article about services offered by the Air Force for members, and a list of industrial associates of the Air Force Association.
Date: April 1977
Creator: McDonnell, James A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Victorian Outraged by AF Woman Pilot 'First'] (open access)

[Clipping: Victorian Outraged by AF Woman Pilot 'First']

Newspaper clipping of a letter to the editor by Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown, expressing outrage over the Air Force's announcement of the training completion of their "first" woman pilot. Mrs. Brown details how the members of WASP flew during WWII, were largely ignored by historical accounts of the U.S. Air Force, and were denied Veteran status. On the back of the clipping is an advertisement for a television.
Date: August 14, 1977
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women Pilots Acknowledged] (open access)

[Clipping: Women Pilots Acknowledged]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" Brown and other WASP being honored for their service in WWII
Date: May 28, 1979
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women Pilots Acknowledged] (open access)

[Clipping: Women Pilots Acknowledged]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the U.S. Department of Defense awarding members of WASP who served during WWII with full veteran status. The article includes quotes from and a photograph of WASP Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown. On the back of the clipping is a brief article about the local Bronte club, and an advertisement for Montag's Supermarket.
Date: May 28, 1979
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Winged Woman of Forgotten Past] (open access)

[Clipping: Winged Woman of Forgotten Past]

Newspaper clippings of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown, WASP. Includes two photographs of Mrs. Brown in her uniform and current photo.. On the back of the clipping are wedding and engagement announcements, as well as advertisements for catering companies.
Date: October 31, 1976
Creator: Broughton, Jamie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP reunion at Avenger Field... A Flyby of Memories] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP reunion at Avenger Field... A Flyby of Memories]

Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members reuniting at Avenger Field, in Sweetwater, Texas, for a special parade. The clippings include a large photograph of WASP members sitting in uniform on the front of a parade float, and smaller photographs of the members at the reunion. The clippings also include large advertisements for anti-aging cream, vacation homes, Leo's Quality Foods, Inc., and Titche's shoe store.
Date: September 10, 1972
Creator: Lynch, Dudley
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Advertisement: "Fall 1971"] (open access)

[Advertisement: "Fall 1971"]

Newspaper clipping with an advertisement for Ken's Man's Shop, "Fall 1971." The ad depicts a gentleman posing in a suit.
Date: Autumn 1971
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Advertisement: "The Patchwork Era"] (open access)

[Advertisement: "The Patchwork Era"]

Newspaper clipping with an advertisement for Ken's Man's Shop, "The Patchwork Era" published by The Dallas Morning News November 13, 1975.
Date: November 13, 1975
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Advertisement: "We Keep Good Company"] (open access)

[Advertisement: "We Keep Good Company"]

Newspaper clipping with an advertisement for Ken's Man's Shop, "We Keep Good Company" published by The Dallas Morning News, November 1976.
Date: November 14, 1976
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Advertisement: "The Executive Image"] (open access)

[Advertisement: "The Executive Image"]

Magazine clipping with an advertisement for Ken's Man's Shop, "The Executive Image" 1978.
Date: 1978
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Photocopied Intelligence Report - Dallas Morning News Clipping, April 26, 1972] (open access)

[Photocopied Intelligence Report - Dallas Morning News Clipping, April 26, 1972]

Photocopy of intelligence report with Dallas Morning News clipping dated April 26, 1972 with headline: "Testimony Shows Gambling Not New on Ross." The article was written by Earl Golz.
Date: April 26, 1972
Creator: House, W. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper clipping about Arlington Police Officers receiving awards, 1973] (open access)

[Newspaper clipping about Arlington Police Officers receiving awards, 1973]

Photograph of an Arlington Citizens Journal newspaper clipping about five police officers recieving awards for their achievements. The title caption under the picture is "Top Cops." Those listed in the clipping are: Richard Love, Ben Bounds, Lionel (Lee) Eastman, John Faltynski, and Bob Callas. Awards given were watches or .38 pistols.
Date: June 18, 1973
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Arlington Police Substation 1 described in the Arlington Citizen Journal, 1973, 1st view] (open access)

[Arlington Police Substation 1 described in the Arlington Citizen Journal, 1973, 1st view]

Photograph of a newspaper clipping from the Arlington Citizen Journal dated November 8, 1973 telling about Arlington's first police substation located on Little School Road. Arlington Substation 1 shared the facility with Fire Station 7. Substation 1 was also referred to as Little Road Station. A police motorcycle, a detective car, and a community service van are parked in the front parking lot and fire vehicles are parked inside the fire station garages. When the building opened in 1971, a portion of the building was used by the Police Department for a training center, community services, polygraph examinations, and traffic/motorcycle offices. Later in 1973, the section used by the police was dedicated as its first police substation with desk officers on duty 24 hours.
Date: November 8, 1973
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Arlington Police Substation 1 described in the Arlington Citizen Journal, 1973, 2nd view] (open access)

[Arlington Police Substation 1 described in the Arlington Citizen Journal, 1973, 2nd view]

Photograph of a newspaper clipping from the Arlington Citizen Journal dated November 8, 1973 telling about Arlington's first police substation located on Little School Road. Arlington Substation 1 shared the facility with Fire Station 7. Substation 1 was also referred to as Little Road Station. A police motorcycle, a detective car, and a community service van are parked in the front parking lot and fire vehicles are parked inside the fire station garages. When the building opened in 1971, a portion of the building was used by the Police Department for a training center, community services, polygraph examinations, and traffic/motorcycle offices. Later in 1973, the section used by the police was dedicated as its first police substation with desk officers on duty 24 hours.
Date: November 8, 1973
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Reyes says LULAC request to halt Torres trial was misunderstanding (open access)

Reyes says LULAC request to halt Torres trial was misunderstanding

Clipping of article, "Reyes says LULAC request to halt Torres trial was misunderstanding," by Tom Moran, published in the Houston Chronicle on September 10, 1977.
Date: September 10, 1977
Creator: Moran, Tom
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Oh, my God, they've really thrown him in" (open access)

"Oh, my God, they've really thrown him in"

Clipping of an article, "Oh, my God, they've really thrown him in" by Gary Taylor, published in The Houston Post on September 16, 1977. The article covers hearings regarding accusations that Houston policemen beat Joe Torres and pushed him into Buffalo Bayou. The document includes the front page story as well as the continuation on page 19A.
Date: September 16, 1977
Creator: Taylor, Gary
System: The Portal to Texas History