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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1939
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun lists J. H. Waggoner as publisher and Glenn Doss as managing editor. Subscription price is $1.50 per year, payable in advance. It is entered at the Whitewright Texas post office as 2nd class mail matter and is published every Thursday.
The Legislature's Senate finance committee urged annual cuts totaling 650000 for Public Safety. It would eliminate 115 patrol examiners and 46 patrol stations, end the narcotics division, cripple driver licensing, reduce identification and records bureau staff, and neglect Ranger investigations. County costs rise while tax relief fails. a county manager form could save about 50000 yearly. Suggestion: reappoint John Wood to the Highway Commission to settle the matter.
Analysis argues vice president Garner, aged 71, would be too old to win the 1940 presidency. It notes age implications for a potential term, cites Republican messaging, and contrasts public opinion with Democratic and Republican views on suitability and vitality at 73 to 81 years.
A columnist argues that Governor O'Daniel claims to aid common people and should veto price fixing measures such as the fair-trade and anti discrimination bills. His record on these bills will define him as the common people's governor.
The proposal to remit the state's share of ad valorem taxes to counties for five years will have limited impact on taxpayers and is unlikely to spark excitement or broad support. Local officials may welcome temporary relief, while residents await longer term fiscal effects and service implications.
The Texas Legislature battles pension expansion arguing sales tax and gross receipts tax would shift burden. Senate backs a 2 cent sales tax on most purchases while House favors a gross receipts levy. Critics say both tax schemes are shared costs affecting workers and creditors and that pensions should not impose broad taxation.
Quote compares humans to animals with no instinct, noting man learns and errs. J. W. Henry echoes from The Whitewright Sun about helplessness and navigating stormy times with new hit-or-miss legislation, suggesting government lacks innate guidance.
Governor O D aniel plugs a $3 return for every $1 retail tax. Critics warn the math is bogus and would shift costs to all, including pensioners, under the Senate plan. A Texas A&M extension note adds cattle feed tips as campers face jay theft risks.
Government experts estimate about 65 percent of U S crop land, totaling 282,659,000 acres, was affected by any phase of the agricultural adjustment program in 1938.
The piece weighs Democratic and Republican prospects for 1940, noting about 20 Democratic aspirants and similar Republican fervor. It argues the DNC cannot back a candidate, praises seasoned Democrats, critiques GOP inexperience, cites Hoover and Taft as examples, and questions cabinet reliance as a substitute.
The author argues a president should consider official and expert advice but must distinguish between viewpoints and follow what serves national interest. A minor figure would rely on a strong chief of mind. Republicans show no clear candidate likely to lead with decisive independence. The American people won’t risk a long shot.
Bill Jones and John Smith own adjacent farms with identical acres and soil. Jones labors constantly, his fences down and barn dilapidated, while Smith hires workers, plans, and manages finances to run a thriving, well cared for farm with terraced land and efficient water management. His family benefits from a prosperous operation.
The speaker extols trained citizens shaped by farm upbringing and college learning, arguing cultivated minds achieve advances. From the Brooklyn Bridge to the Panama Canal, and the radio’s reach, human intellect solves engineering problems and wires the world together. Bill Jones is cited as example of overreliance on brute strength.
March registrations of new passenger cars rose 45.8 percent from February and 33.7 percent from March last year, while truck sales increased 37.5 percent over February and 29.7 percent above March 1938. First quarter totals for cars and trucks are far higher than a year ago, with passenger cars up 27.2 percent and trucks up 21.6 percent.
The President earns 75000 dollars annually with 2500 dollars extra for travel. The First Lady receives 25000 dollars for housekeeping and may obtain more if needed. The government funds salaries for the head butler, housekeeper, valet, and wife’s secretary, while the President’s wife can call on army and navy social aides as needed.
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