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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1945
Page
3
A historical excerpt contrasts life in Russia under Bolshevik rule with democracy. It asserts state ownership of homes businesses theaters radios and media and single party control while condemning censorship forced labor political prisoners and lack of labor unions.
A teacher prompts the class with a riddle asking for the feminine of bachelor. Roger replies with a playful guess of a lady in waiting, sparking light conversation and a smile in the room.
Demand for food due to war drives a 200 to 300 percent rise in domestic rabbit production, per the Fish and Wildlife Service. Rabbit meat reaches table in 90 days from mating, making it a quick source for summer meat. Home gardens can sustain three or four does and a buck, with surplus sold to neighbors. Hutches from scrap lumber and wire, plus scraps and weeds, can form a cheap, efficient system.
The 1945 turkey procurement for U S armed forces operates under War Food Order 106, reinstated April 8. Hen turkeys and late summer fall crops are included, with supply primarily for holiday dinners and some may support canned poultry under military programs. The program continues until the required quantity is bought by the Army Quartermaster Corps.
Lt Jack E. Wallace writes from Germany to Mr and Mrs Cates about civilian hostility to American troops, shortages and pay, and ties strike morale to wartime effort. He recalls Bastogne and argues 99 percent effort by civilians and miners is insufficient for victory.
The state commands Nettie May Lewis to appear and answer the plaintiff Lee Lewis by 10 AM on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, June 4 1945, before the Honorable District Court in Sherman Texas. The suit filed April 21 1945 is for annulment of marriage due to a former marriage not terminated.
A soldier writes from the front lamenting casualties and longing for family life in Whitewright. He recalls small hometown memories, urges a quick end to the war, and asks for support, letters, and prayers from loved ones as he endures long workdays and danger overseas.
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