20 Apr 1961
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1961
Page
1
Subscribers report late Sun and Fort Worth Press deliveries while local groups, including Whitewright FFA, gain praise for livestock show efforts. The piece also weighs anti Birch Society cautions, government economy debates, and tax burden shifts affecting moderate earners.
The Dallas News quotes a lighthearted take urging fallout shelter preparations. It suggests building a tunneled shelter with exits and even proposes drastic measures if you are serious about protection, illustrating the era's shelter culture with irony.
Senate Republican Leader Everett M. Dirkson urged a revision of antitrust laws to ensure consumer bargains as hearings on price fixing and bid rigging by electrical equipment executives resumed. The article also notes the first recorded baptism in the United States, by an Indian named Peter in 1540.
Postmaster General J Edward Day urged Congress to raise rates and roll back the postal deficit. A 1 cent hike on common mail would lift revenue by about 741 million annually, with increases across first second and third class mail plus special services. He cited savings from transportation economies and higher international rates effective July 1.
The Veterans Administration still pays pensions to more than 3,070 Civil War widows and 650 children. The last Civil War veterans died recently, with details on ages and residences based on September 1959 data. Union and Confederate veterans received pensions under different eligibility dates, and quotes from William Hablitt accompany the note.
Dan Mills of the Texas Highway Dept notes trends in 1960 and 1961 registration figures. More passenger vehicles as families add a second car, economy models rising, farm and pickup trucks shrinking, and a big rise in commercial trucks over five years. Estimated 1960 Texas registrations near 4.8 million with 1961 tag sales around 4.9 million.
IRS reports higher average refunds this year. By April 10, $2.7 billion had been mailed to 23.2 million taxpayers, up from $2.2 billion to 20.6 million a year earlier. Total refunds expected around $4.5 billion with about seven of every twelve taxpayers eligible. If not finished by May 31, interest at 6 percent begins on the late amount.
The 4th Sunday Singing Convention will be held at Indian Creek Church one mile east of Nobility Sunday at 2 00 p m with Vernie Caraway in charge. Both singers and listeners are invited to attend. Yellowstone Park was established by Congress in 1872 as the first national park.
A humorous column from Uncle Dan mocks national prayer meetings TV spectacles, small town merit, secret data leaks, knee pants fashion, and a 104 year old hitchhiker. He quips about Senators, editors, and public life with folksy skepticism and punchy asides.
The Whitewright High School senior class lists 22 members sending out commencement invitations from The Sun. Names include Patty Bartley Steven Brown Richard Cook Arthur Crouch Thomas DeBerry Cliff Emerson Barbara Erwin Paula Geers Barbara Lumpkins Sandra Morris Elizabeth Morris Linda Neal Don Pool Bobby Roberson David Rogers Linda Sanderson Tom Sears Lucille Sinor Johnny Slaughter Barry Tillett. Baccalaureate is May 28 at the Methodist Church and commencement May 29 in the gym at 8 p.m.
Funeral services were held Tuesday in Denison for Mrs Mary Jo Ingram 26 who died Saturday. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery. Born March 11 1935 in Whitewright she was the daughter of H L Pointer and Hazel Dunn. Survivors include her mother two sisters two daughters and a son all of Denison and Houston Oklahoma City and Whitewright ties.
Funeral services were held in Sherman Friday for James David Flemings 45 with burial at Whitewright. He lived in Whitewright as a boy and is survived by his mother in Sherman a brother M F Flemings of Sherman and five sisters Mrs L T Pate and Mrs Jewel Head of Sherman Mrs J D McBride of Denison Mrs C J McManus of Dallas and Mrs Don Hanson of Fort Worth.
Kennedy's New Frontier program faces stiff Congressional opposition in its first three months. Officials say forecasts are being scaled back as bills, especially welfare measures, are delayed. Kennedy and Johnson remain disappointed by the lack of grassroots support despite the president's popularity.
Army Undersecretary Stephen Ailes told the California convention of reserve officers that the Cold War costs the world $14 million each hour, mostly for military weapons. He noted extra funds are going into research and development of conventional weapons for the United States.
Whitewright FFA shines at Log Lake Park with one Grand Champion, multiple Reserve Grand Champions and many blue red and white ribbons across fat steer, sheep, and swine divisions. Local boosters donated 394.50 to guarantee fair prices. buyers include Grayson County State Bank and O K Feed Mill.
Beauty expert Jeanne Bryant notes that dabbing behind the ears wastes perfume. She offers guidance for soap manufacturers on effective use including pulse points on the wrists and throat, applying after bathing, not mixing scents, and avoiding staining fur or fabrics with perfume.
Langtry Texas derives its name from the renowned actor Lily Langtry. The city’s origin ties to the actress, whose fame sparked the naming choice in local history.
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