Greenville Centennial Group to Arrive in Whitewright Wednesday
A motorcade of about 50 cars with police escort and some 200 Greenville boosters will roll into Whitewright on Wednesday at 10 20 a m to invite residents to the Greenville Centennial Celebration May 8 13. The tour covers 47 Northeast Texas towns April 25 28 with frontier programs and sound cars. Joe Moore and Gus Morris lead the visiting party.
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Greenville
Whitewright
Texas
Joe Moore
Greenville Chamber of Commerce
Gus Morris
Texas Voter Eligibility Set at 1 662 589
Comptroller Robert S. Calvert reports at least 1 662 589 Texans eligible to vote in the general election this summer. Poll taxes issued totaled 1 552 945 with exemption certificates to 109 644. Tarrant County reports incomplete for the first three months. city residents may obtain certificates after Jan 31. Harris County led with 180 672 qualified voters, Dallas 100 193.
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Austin
Robert S.calvert
Tarrant County
Calvert
Harris County
Dallas County
Basic Heart Disease Causes Acute Attacks
State Medical Association of Texas explains heart attack types and symptoms. Coronary insufficiency results from inadequate blood supply and may be followed by recovery, while coronary occlusion from a clot can cause permanent heart damage. High blood pressure and artery hardening are major causes. treatment focuses on managing complications and underlying factors.
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State Medical Association of Texas
Herd or Heard A Rural Wordplay Exchange
A playful dialogue centers on the homophones herd heard and their cow rustling pun. The speakers joke about a cow herd and making a pun on hearing and herd meaning. The exchange emphasizes language quirks and rural wit.
One Third of Cancer Drive Quota Raised in Whitewright
The Cancer Drive in Whitewright, chaired by B. W. Newman with C. B. Bryant III, aims for a $250 local quota. By Wednesday night $88.90 was raised, with over 60 letters sent and 27 of 40 women volunteering this week. Ten completed assignments day one, and $41.10 was received from 45 contacted by the 10 workers. additional donors include Grover Stateville and Dr. C. P. Johnson among many others, with various small contributions totaling the season’s early tally.
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B. W. Newman
C. B. Bryant III
Whitewright
Jack Nossaman
Joe Young
Grover Stateville
C. P. Johnson
F. M. Williams
Ruby Childress
Joe Johnson
A. R. Orenduff
Homer Sanderson
Petite
Cole & Davis Co
Clarence Tillett Jr
Luther Gordon
Wee Ie
Coron Chiens
Charles E. Ayres
Pioyad Bassett
Lucille Wilson
Lorene Bonda
C. C. Cates
Sponeniccea
Carlton Johnson
Shiskamiapnll
Printess Compton
Lee Wilson
Sdosigniceh
Gael
W. M. Gates
Acen
Marion Felker
Glenn Doss
Bill Taylor
Ao Smith Grocery
Elbert Bennett
George Brown
Clarence Bond
Emory Christian Siapielenhante
OW. Wilson
Gladys Ray
C. P. Johnson - Ses
Glen Earnheart
W. E. LaRoe
H. B. Everheart
Emma Coleman
Miss Mae Hall
Oscar Burkhalter
T. J. Lilley
Harold Doss
Russell Summers
Ed Pennell
Edgar Ayres
W. A. Phillips
W. D. Williams
George Burleson
Mary Lou Thrasher
L. C. Teyier
Aes
W. H. Stedham
Aoe Ries
Castena
Clyde ‘Sadler Ee
C.J. Morgoe
Paul Stephens
Jack M. Meador
Guy Hamilton
Charley Wilson
Findley Haile
Ross May i
Pascal Farley
C. J. Meador
the Whitewright Sun
Acheiaces
Officials Report Bootlegging on Rise
The Distilled Spirits Institute reports a surge in bootlegging with federal agents seizing 1,792 moonshine stills in January and February. The rise follows a larger sugar and copper supply and a $9 per gallon federal tax driving many to illegal whisky production.
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Washington
Distilled Spirits Institute
Institute
States with periodic auto inspections show lower death toll
The Association of Casualty and Surety Companies reports that in 13 states with required periodic auto inspections the average annual highway death toll runs more than 12 percent below the national average. States listed include Colorado Delaware New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico Maine Massachusetts Mississippi Pennsylvania Utah Vermont Virginia and Washington.
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New York
Association of Casualty and Surety Companies
Colorado
Delaware
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
Maine
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Poisoning of Pets Endangers Leonard Child
A Leonard household narrowly avoided tragedy when a 16 month old girl nearly ingested bread laced with poison meant for dogs. The Sun warned such poisonings risk human death and urged community cooperation to stop the practice, with Officer Wade Morris vowing to prosecute the culprit to the fullest extent.
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Leonard
Bill Chrisman
Peope
Wade Morris
Morris
Popcorn Rises in Theaters Yet Falls as Farm Crop
In Washington the war era boosted popcorn appetite with movie houses selling about half the nation s popcorn and theater venders keeping profits afloat. Farmers meanwhile see volatile income with 1945 at 15790000, 1946 1947 down, 1948 near record, and 1949 at 4897000 as production shifts with price signals and contracts.
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Washington
Muster Day Observed by Aggies at College Station
Texas A and M alumni and students gather in ceremonies across the world to honor San Jacinto heroes and Aggies who have died. Muster Day began 47 years ago at A and M College and remains a tradition wherever Aggies are stationed or reside.
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College Station
Texas Aggies
San Jacinto
Aggies
A. & M. College
Aggie
G I Dividends Now 85 Percent Paid
Washington reports 85 percent of the $2.8 billion GI insurance dividends fund paid. Treasury officials announced 13,142,279 checks totaling $2,391,186,788 have been issued, averaging over $180 each. Distribution began January 16.
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Washington
Treasury
Curtailment in Postal Service for Nation Ordered
Postmaster General Jesse M. Donaldson ordered nationwide mail cuts to offset a mounting deficit. Deliveries reduced to one daily in residences, two in business areas, night processing for first class mail and newspapers, reduced window hours, and Saturday closures. Further payroll reductions expected.
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Washington, D. C
Jesse M. Donaldson
Post Office Department
Donaldson
Sun Honor Roll Subscriptions From Wichita Readers
Hazel Glidewell thanks the Sun for continuing publication and notes memory lane features. This week’s paid subscribers include Wilson Kaiser Dr. Ross R. May Morris F. Gillett J. E. Parker A. R. Orenduff D. M. Rich J. F. Roberts B. Y. Spindle N. L. Manning Lucy Craig Leslie Holland Burl Ray Hansard Frank Thornhill Lt. Lloyd J. Badgett Badg et t Mrs. E. M. Badgett W. B. Holcomb Community Public Service Co. Mrs. Hazel Glidewell Mrs. J. W. Wilson Paul Stephens Mrs. C. J. Waits.
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Hazel Benedict Glidewell
West 14Th Street
Wichita
Kansas
Genn
Memory Lane
Whitewright
the Sun
Wilson Kaiser
Ross R. May Morris F. Gillett
J. E. Parker
A. R. Orenduff
D. M. Rich
J. F. Roberts
B. Y. Spindle
N. L. Manning
Lucy Craig Leslie Holland Burl Ray Hansard
Frank Thornhill
Lloyd J. Badgett
E. M. Badgett
W. B. Holcomb
Labour Budget Cuts Income Tax for Britons
The Labour government in London cuts annual income tax for middle income groups by 11 pounds seven shillings as part of a 1950 1951 budget. The plan also raises gasoline price and mileage allowances, increases beer strength, curbs welfare costs, trims food subsidies, and targets big industries with retroactive taxation on 1949 bonuses.
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London
Stafford Cripps
Retail Sales Jump in March Across U S Markets
Washington reports March independent retail sales up 19 percent from February and 4 percent above March 1949. Auto dealers lead growth with 15 percent rise. lumber and building materials up 14 percent. furniture stores 9 percent. filing stations 2 percent higher than a year earlier.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Six Million On Public Payrolls Reported Nationwide
Census Bureau data show 6,204,000 civilian government workers in October across federal state and local levels, with payrolls at 1.406 billion monthly. Including armed forces, total government payrolls reach about 21.8 billion annually. Distribution varies by region and population.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Bureau
States
Bar Opposes Extending Attorney Privilege to Ministers
The Texas Civil Judicial Council report notes a State Bar Association committee rejected extending attorney client privilege to ministers. Houston attorney Cecil Cooke warned the move could lead to broader professional privileges and harm judicial procedures. The issue followed Rev. J W McClain Eastland minister’s claim he would not reveal personal conversation with a murder trial defendant.
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Austin
Texas Civil Judicial Council
State Bar Association
Cecil Cooke
Houston
J. W. McClain
Episcopal
Eastland
Fool-the-Eye Cotton Has Linen Qualities
Columbus report says Department of Agriculture chemists created cotton fabric that wears like linen and launders well. Frank L. Teuton announced at Ohio Farm and Home Week that the linen like fabric suits children's play wear and summer garments. The material comes from low grade short staple cotton and was developed in New Orleans with a finish mimicking linen.
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Columbus
Ohio
Department of Agriculture
Frank L. Teuton
Information Division
Ohio Farm and Home Week
Ohio State University
New Orleans
Vaccinate Your Hogs Despite Earlier Deaths
Washington report urges farmers to vaccinate young pigs against hog cholera this year. Despite past losses from the serum, the Agriculture Department says current stocks are free of the variant virus and warns against delaying vaccination to avoid greater losses. Early increased doses are recommended to protect against widespread disease.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Midwest
Ten-year-old junior traffic patrolman dismissed
A 10-year-old junior traffic patrolman was removed from duty on Tuesday for conduct unbecoming an officer after police said he hurried three girl schoolmates across the street by peppering their behinds with an air rifle. Their dignity was hurt.
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San Diego
Rain Breaks Month-Long Drought in Whitewright
A drought ending rain reached Whitewright on Saturday with .75 inch, bringing April total to 1.60 inches and the year’s rainfall to 12.16 inches. The steady soak helped dry ground across Texas Oklahoma and Kansas reducing dust bowl fears. Compared with prior years, this April shows lower totals than last year’s and 1948’s marks, while January and February receipts varied widely.
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Whitewright
Ray
Charley Cates
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Stiff Potato Control Measure Wins Senate Panel Approval
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved a rigid federal control program to curb government losses on surplus potatoes by an 8 to 1 vote. A new feature allows the Secretary of Agriculture to cut marketing quotas by areas or regions up to 20 percent.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Agriculture
Ellender
D.-La
Secretary of Agriculture
Talking Blond Draws $25 Fine
Detroit. Blond Gertrude Knycz argued with a traffic judge over a speeding ticket. She boasted her car could reach 130 miles per hour, was fined $25, placed on probation, and had her license suspended.
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Detroit
Gertrude Knycz
Marriage suit over six dogs ends in divorce
Knoxv ille Tennessee. Joe R. McDonald filed for divorce in Chancery Court after arguing with his wife Josephine over keeping six dogs. He said she refused to part with the pets and told him he could leave.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Joe R. McDonald
Josephine
McDonald
Chancery Court
Prison doctor says life in jail healthier for inmates
Albany report quotes Sing Sing senior physician Dr. Charles C. Sweet claiming prisoners leave the facility in better condition than when they enter. He cites regular habits rest security and a slower life pace as factors countering the stereotype of inmates as worn out by confinement.
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Albany
N. Y
Sing Sing
Charles C. Sweet
Sweet
Deficit Projection: 6.7 Billion by June 30
Congressional experts forecast a 6.7 billion dollar federal deficit for the year ending June 30, exceeding President Truman’s January estimate by 1.2 billion. The Senate committee staff says 7.3 billion could occur in the new fiscal year if the President’s spending plan is enacted.
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Washington
Truman
Senate House Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation
Senate
George
Georgia
Congress
Split Presidency: Lincoln in North and Davis in South 1861
In 1861 the United States had two rival leaders, with Abraham Lincoln governing the Union in the North and Jefferson Davis serving as president of the Confederate States in the South during the Civil War’s early year.
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United States
Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
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