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[Clipping: Sweetwater is all abuzz with WASPs] (open access)

[Clipping: Sweetwater is all abuzz with WASPs]

Newspaper clippings of an article about an air-show in Sweetwater, Texas. The article also includes information on the history of the WASP program, quotes from several WASP, and a photograph of a navy parachuter at the air-show.
Date: September 28, 1986
Creator: Lazorko, Catherine
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Had to Fight for Veteran Recognition] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPs Had to Fight for Veteran Recognition]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Nancy Robinson's Aviation. Space Writer's Association award and the article that earned her that award.
Date: September 27, 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Local WASP reunion events continue through Sunday] (open access)

[Clipping: Local WASP reunion events continue through Sunday]

Newspaper clipping with an article about a past issue John Hosier experienced, certain WASPs' experience in the military, and the 1986 Reunion.
Date: September 26, 1986
Creator: Redden, Gail
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot instructor had one fear: 'Fire in the air'] (open access)

[Clipping: Pilot instructor had one fear: 'Fire in the air']

Newspaper clipping of an article about a time when Margaret Tamplin's plane caught fire in the middle of her flight and brief mention of the upcoming reunion.
Date: September 26, 1986
Creator: Redden, Gail
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Deaton introduced WASPs to Sweetwater] (open access)

[Clipping: Deaton introduced WASPs to Sweetwater]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Leoti Deaton, her involvement with Red Cross, the WASP, and the Order of Fifinella.
Date: September 25, 1986
Creator: Tanner, Doris Brinker
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Early-bird Registration"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Early-bird Registration"]

Newspaper clipping of a photograph with text under that reads: " Its been 15 years since Doris Tanner visited Sweetwater for the 1972 reunion for the Woman Airforce Service Pilots(WASPs). During this week-end's reunion, Tanner will take over as the president-elect of the WASP organization. She has written a biographical account of Leni Deaton's life and year's as administrative assistant to Col. Jacqueline Cochran, WASP commander. The account is partially reprinted in today's Sweetwater Reporter...and complete in the 1986 WASP reunion program. Tanner was one of the first ex-WASPs to register for the reunion yesterday." Another article about an air show that will be held for the WASP is also included.
Date: September 25, 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Leapfrogs Parachute Over Avenger Field"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Leapfrogs Parachute Over Avenger Field"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about the US Navy's Leapfrogs coming to parachute over Avenger Field and another about Doris Tanner's biography of Jacqueline Cochran.
Date: September 25, 1986
Creator: Redden, Gail
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Welcome Back to Sweetwater WASP"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Welcome Back to Sweetwater WASP"]

Newspaper from the Sweetwater Reporter with the front page bearing a Fifinella illustration and welcoming the WASP for their 46th reunion. Articles about the WASP, their impact on an Air Force colonel, their mascot, and more are included.
Date: September 25, 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Training was tough, but 1,102 WASPs made it] (open access)

[Clipping: Training was tough, but 1,102 WASPs made it]

Newspaper clipping with an article about the women who trained at Avenger Field and upcoming events the WASP will be having in Sweetwater. Another article giving more information about the WASP events is also included.
Date: September 23, 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Sobran column on gays was wicked and irresponsible] (open access)

[Clipping: Sobran column on gays was wicked and irresponsible]

Clipping from Dallas Times Herald for September 19, 1986. "Sobran column on gays was wicked and irresponsible" reacts to a column from Joseph Sobran that was featured on the Herald's opinion pages titled "A cure to homosexuality."
Date: September 19, 1986
Creator: Ivins, Molly
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: "WASPS Wasn't 'Wash Out' For Pilot Florey"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WASPS Wasn't 'Wash Out' For Pilot Florey"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about what training at Avenger Field was like for both trainees and instructors and how selective the Army Air Forces were about admitting the women into WASP training.
Date: September 19, 1986
Creator: Redden, Gail
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPS Wasn't 'Wash Out' For Pilot Florey"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WASPS Wasn't 'Wash Out' For Pilot Florey"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about what training was like for a trainee and an instructor at Avenger Field.
Date: September 19, 1986
Creator: Redden, Gail
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 'Fighting spirit' helps AIDS sufferers to cope] (open access)

[Clipping: 'Fighting spirit' helps AIDS sufferers to cope]

A Dallas Times Herald clipping about the APA studying AIDS sufferers and their coping mechanisms, as well as how homophobia affected their lives.
Date: September 4, 1986
Creator: Squires, Sally
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Female Pilots Hold Reunion in Sweetwater] (open access)

[Clipping: Female Pilots Hold Reunion in Sweetwater]

Newspaper clipping discussing a WASP reunion in Sweetwater, Texas, with some advertisements on the back.
Date: 1986-09?
Creator: A-J News Services
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: May Owen To Be Inducted Into Texas Woman's Hall Of Fame] (open access)

[Clipping: May Owen To Be Inducted Into Texas Woman's Hall Of Fame]

Clipping of an article from the September 1986 TMA Action newsletter for the Texas Medical Association. The article discusses Dr. May Owen's induction into the Texas Women's Hall of Women, and includes some of her accomplishments. A photograph of Dr. Owen is included in the article. On the back of the clipping are two more articles the TMA Board of Trustees and TEXPAC.
Date: 1986-09~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Anti-sodomy law should be dropped] (open access)

[Clipping: Anti-sodomy law should be dropped]

Photocopy of a clipping from San Antonio Light for September 1, 1985. "Homosexual law ruling is a threat to privacy" describes how Section 21.06 violates citizen's right to privacy with the help of a quote from Judge Irving Goldberg. This article also details how the law could potentially worsen the AIDS epidemic.
Date: August 28, 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Article about Sam Myres move to the West to chase business opportunities] (open access)

[Article about Sam Myres move to the West to chase business opportunities]

Newspaper clipping that features an article about Sam Myres decision to move his business out of Sweetwater, Texas to El Paso, Texas. This decision was made due to the lessoning of ranchers that could be found in that area of Texas with more innovation coming about to make moving to other places easier and more opportunistic. The article goes on to talk about Myres son, Bill, who took on the business once his father had passed.
Date: August 26, 1986
Creator: Francis, Otis
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dallas Times Herald articles on AIDS] (open access)

[Dallas Times Herald articles on AIDS]

A variety of Dallas Times Herald articles on a growing understanding of sexually transmitted infections and safe sex.
Date: August 26, 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Newspaper Clipping: 13 Texas women picked for Hall of Fame] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: 13 Texas women picked for Hall of Fame]

Newspaper clipping of an article about 13 women selected for induction into the third Texas Women's Hall of Fame: Mary Lavinia Griffith, Jody Conradt, Mary Kay Ash, Ada Simond, Caro Crawford Brown, Wilhelmina Ruth Fitzgerald Delco, Dr. May Owen, Hermine Dalkowitz, Margaret Cousins, Anne Legendre Armstrong, Sally Kirsten Ride, Alicia Chacon, and Frances E. Goff. The article discusses each of the inductees and their contributions to society.
Date: August 20, 1986
Creator: Daily News
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clippings from Dallas Morning News pertaining to Don Baker anti-sodomy case] (open access)

[Clippings from Dallas Morning News pertaining to Don Baker anti-sodomy case]

Clippings from Dallas Morning News, featuring articles pertaining to the Don v Wade anti-sodomy law case.
Date: August 14, 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Photocopy of Dallas Morning News article about Don Baker anti-sodomy case] (open access)

[Photocopy of Dallas Morning News article about Don Baker anti-sodomy case]

Color photocopy of Dallas Morning News article pertaining to the Baker v Wade Texas anti-sodomy case.
Date: August 14, 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Citing fears of gays, Dallas County moves polls from center] (open access)

[Clipping: Citing fears of gays, Dallas County moves polls from center]

A magazine clipping of an article about a polling place being removed from the Dallas Gay and Lesbian Community Center by a Dallas County commissioner.
Date: August 1986
Creator: Harding, Rick
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. May Owen, July 29, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. May Owen, July 29, 1986]

Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. May Owen congratulating her on her selection for the Texas Women's Hall of Fame. Also included are photocopies of a newspaper article about the honor.
Date: July 29, 1986
Creator: Williston, C. Lincoln
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot Dotting The Skies With Colorful History] (open access)

[Clipping: Pilot Dotting The Skies With Colorful History]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Suzie Parish's acceptance into the WASP program and continuation in aviation.
Date: July 22, 1986
Creator: Hanes, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History