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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1932
Page
4
The Literary Digest reports a mixed response from bankers clergy lawyers physicians and readers in its prohibition poll. Clergymen favor continuance by 23824 to 19684 while physicians lean toward repeal 45459 to 14770. Digest subscribers split 135813 for continuance and 337947 for repeal.
The New York Times breaks down the fiscal year 1932 33 expenditures into six divisions led by Veterans relief and national defense. Total budget stands at 4 112 909 950 with 2 903 673 727 for past and future wars and 1 209 236 223 for all other expenses. The World War era inflation is noted as shaping government activity for decades ahead.
The Friday Literary Club announces a Whitewright yard beautification contest with fifteen prizes across divisions. The event aims to boost the town’s charm and closes in June giving residents time to participate.
The Texas Highway Commission orders all state highway contracts to be awarded to Texas contractors defined as firms or individuals active in Texas road work at least six months before the order. With more contractors than projects, the measure aims to secure low bids and seems likely to be rescinded when conditions improve.
The excerpt explains the Texas flag colors red white and blue with a vertical blue stripe near the hoist about one third of the width. A white star sits in the blue field while the remaining two thirds are two horizontal stripes white on top and red on the bottom.
A blaze destroyed the city’s fire station and its two engines leaving Rouse City without firefighting equipment. Officials seek borrowed gear from Greenville while replacement is arranged.
City officials plan a survey of vacant houses to identify those over insured and reduce fire losses. The proposal follows a broader aim to extend scrutiny to occupied homes, viewed as yielding greater impact on fire safety and losses nationwide.
A 1931 column argues government veteran benefits are expansive. It cites $1 013 041 905 in 1931 VA costs, 24 percent of federal spending, and one ninth of all wartime benefits since 1790, then warns over immediate bonus payments risking tax sources.
Global Kruschen Salts advertisement targets women seeking an attractive slim figure. It claims a daily morning dose in hot water before breakfast helps lose fat, improve health, and boost energy with a four week supply and money back guarantee if not satisfied.
The Kansas City Star questions Patman's proposed 2,500 million dollar paper money scheme. It argues printing large sums dilutes currency, lowers intrinsic value, reduces gold backing, and raises global dollar risk. The editorial warns against risky monetary tinkering.
Tom Blanton of Texas seeks removal of W. W. Smith, general counsel for the Veterans Bureau, alleging too many pay allotments to non disabled men. A Bureau physician notes payments to men not disabled or entitled, urging cleansing of dishonest officials or methods to aid real veterans.
Jim Waggoner, editor of The Whitewright Sun, reports a rise in new subscribers and many new correspondents. The Sherman Democrat lauds the paper as high class and notes efforts to improve further across communities near Whitewright.
The Whitewright Music Club Choral members directed by Mrs. G. F. Bryant performed in the Munger Room of the YWCA for the Dallas Wednesday Morning Club at 11:00. A luncheon followed with pink verbenas Texas bluebonnets and blue candlelight, as tributes were spoken to club leaders and visiting members.
Clem Calhoun a lawyer and soldier known as the fighting prosecutor opened his campaign for Texas Attorney General at Sherman. He assailed James V Allred as a tax eater and dictator, cited fiscal excesses and failed pre election pledges, and urged home rule against centralization. He pledged not to seek another office while in the AG post.
Mrs. A. L. Jackson chaired the event with a costume reading by Mrs. J. L. Bivens and a radio skit in negro dialect by Mrs. Frank Cooney and Mrs. Frank Seals. Guests sang Texas songs under direction of Mrs. W. E. Downing. Whitewright visitors enjoyed a memorable luncheon with many reunions among former residents.
Through Austin College and a University of Texas law course he rose from private to lieutenant in the army. As district attorney of the 39th judicial district he fought bank robbers and killers, earning the nickname Send Em Up Calhoun. Gov. Dan Moody drafted him after Borger gangsters killed DA John A Holmes, and Calhoun returned with results in nineteen days.
A London humorist notes the shift from novelty to permanence as talking pictures settle in. He asserts that sound cinema is no short lived fad but a lasting evolution in film.
A San Diego Union quote reports Judge Lindsey asserting that six million young American men are too poor to marry and suggests investigations would likely reveal even more tragic numbers, including their marriage status.
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