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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1943
Page
3
In Texas lawmakers push to end the justice of the peace role seen as the “poor man’s court” while rural residents favor local access to quick resolutions. The GBRA and LCRA power plant lease deal draws scrutiny over potential profits and long term ownership options.
South Dakota has an Indian population of 26 500 and nine reservations.
College Station advise on poultry care stresses proper spacing to prevent disease, with 200 chicks per 100 square feet as a guideline. Vaccination against fowl pox is recommended for pullets, sanitation and dry litter to prevent coccidiosis, and dusting sulfur added to feed for older chicks. Complete guidance is available from the county agricultural agent.
Washington reports a mid March nationwide cross section showing 1,000,000 unemployed, near the irreducible minimum. February to March changes include 400,000 fewer jobless, 100,000 more in labor force, and 300,000 entering the armed forces.
Washington dispatch reports a beer shortage in parts of the country, notably California, with the War Production Board branding the rumor as without foundation.
Using the Army menu as a guide, American homemakers are encouraged to follow a scientifically planned, nutritionally balanced pattern. The article cites soldiers’ superior conditioning and weight gain as linked to proper meals, exercise, and routine, detailing typical garrison meals and urging civilian planners to adopt similar healthful eating habits for wartime families.
The War Production Board reports recurrent talks of resuming beverage spirits production but says whisky will not restart due to industry storage. Brewers may ration civilian beer 15 to 25 percent of 1942 deliveries to free transport and storage, with 90 million gallons industrial alcohol stored and tankage for an extra 25 million gallons.
Fort Worth official B B Cobb reports 17 000 teachers left Texas classrooms since last September amid low pay and poor outlook. Over 100 schools closed and 1 250 vacancies remain unfilled, as bills before the Legislature face uncertain support.
Texas comptroller George H. Sheppard warns the public against accepting unstamped cigarettes sold at wholesale from out-of-state sources. The state has collected over 50 000 dollars in taxes and penalties from parcel post orders, with fines of 25 to 200 dollars plus 25 to 500 dollars in penalties for recipients.
A teacher asks Johnny to identify a deer at the zoo. Johnny replies he doesn’t know. The teacher then asks what his mother calls his father and Johnny blurts out a playful insult, calling him a louse.
An Irishman jokes about influenza describing it as a disease that makes you feel sick ten weeks after you’re well. The quip uses humor to comment on lingering illness and the stubborn spread of flu effects.
Citation issued to Edgar B Hyde in Grayson County Texas. Dolly Hyde sues for divorce on abandonment grounds filed April 6 1943. The court requires appearance by May 24 1943 before Judge at Sherman Court House. Case No 49612. Issued April 8 1943. Clerk S V Earnest. Deputy R C Steed.
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