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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1955
Page
4
Chicago doctors warn intracranial arteriosclerosis can alter personality, memory, and judgment. Dr. Walter C. Alvarez describes clots in brain arteries producing behavioral changes long before paralysis. A light anecdote about a horse trainer and whisky closes the piece.
Dallas Senator George Parkhouse steered a child marriage bill through the Senate Criminal Jurisprudence Committee sending it to the floor. It imposes a 25 to 500 dollar fine on clerks who issue licenses to minors without parental consent and requires notarized parent or guardian consent with proof of age. The panel rejected a provision that would have allowed removal of a clerk who sold to a minor.
Dr. A M Skeffington of St Louis argues children lack practical learning through home and outdoor tasks. He says modern education overemphasizes 20 20 vision and time space concepts, claiming even a chimpanzee with perfect sight isn’t equal to a skilled human.
Mrs. Dena James of Fort Worth entered a national contest for a $3600 auto. She finished first but could not claim the prize after company officials learned driving was a required entry condition. She said she never owned or drove a car.
Walter Washington of Dayton Ohio asked Charleston police for help locating his former wife so he could learn his age and file for social security. He joked about the pigeon cage cleanup job and his prior cavalry service. A passing officer noted the odd, cheerful mood of the private.
A University of Iowa study on expectant mothers from modest incomes shows enriched bread prevents riboflavin niacin and iron deficiencies and boosts protein and calcium. Potatoes provide vitamin C and iron, while protein and calcium rise with increased meat eggs and dairy. Parents can put good health within reach of their baby.
Two fatal decompression cases in jet flights involve passengers 5 feet 11 inches tall and 240 to 250 pounds. Deaths occurred at 35 500 and 39 500 feet after rapid decompression. Fat cells released into circulation caused fat emboli and nitrogen bubbles. blue baby atrial opening noted but not life threatening in life. USAF Aviation Medicine advises against flights for grossly overweight individuals in decompression chambers.
Mrs Newlywed frets about cooking dinner after hearing John plan to "shoot craps" tonight. Neighbor asks what’s wrong and she confesses she knows nothing about preparing the dish.
A string of light humor recounts mismatches and social quips. A fisherman’s wife balks at baiting as a minnow stares back. An economist parades a skewed average. A patient jokes about engineering and locomotives. A colonel mocks class and labor. A mother explains straw padding for a newborn. A job seeker notes performance traits. A glamorous dame flexibility in a hotel lobby.
Grayson and Fannin Counties receive a 2.00 rate outside these counties is 2.50 for subscriptions. Foreign subscriptions (except soldiers) are 5.00. The publisher will gladly correct any erroneous reflection upon any person, firm, or corporation that is brought to attention.
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