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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1961
Page
8
Wood rots affect all Texas regions and many shade trees with toadstool like growths signaling infection. Fungi spread by wind or insects, enter via wounds, and cause extended damage over time. Prompt repair of hail wind and insect injuries plus proper pruning and disinfectant treatments help prevent rot.
The Commerce Department reports 1960 personal income rose 5 percent to 401.6 billion dollars, with per person income at 2422 dollars. Dakotas and Alaska lead gains while Delaware and DC show highest per capita figures. Mississippi and Iowa show lower gains. Texas totals rise from 1959.
A Texas bill targeting sit in protests moves toward a floor vote after a State Affairs Committee sent it to a sub committee. The measure imposes a 200 to 500 dollar fine on anyone who refuses to leave a cafe theater or other business when asked by management.
In Baton Rouge a U.S. District Court judge found Porter Stewart, 85, guilty of moonshining but suspended a one year term. The defendant, described as stone deaf, drew the judge’s remark that he is the oldest violator before him, leading to the suspended sentence.
At Edwards Air Force Base NASA lowered the X15 speed record to 3074 mph for Maj. Robert White after reviewing radar data from two tracking stations. The original 3140 mph figure was based on preliminary measurements.
Dr. Charles D. Aring of Cincinnati's University neurology department told a Louisville symposium that migraine sufferers are usually intelligent yet tense and perfectionistic. He warned their behavior often cannot be met, and noted limited usefulness of analgesics sedatives and tranquilizers in treatment. The text oddly ends with a note that the opossum has lived in America for 80 million years.
Bonham daily notice promises free removal of dead or crippled livestock with a reach to local readers. Edwards Chevrolet Co advertises a modern steam cleaning machine offering car or tractor steam cleaning for 3.50 dollars.
The piece notes May Day as Law Day U S A a national observance of government by law not men. It urges rededication to constitutional rights due to laws courts and the rule of law contrasting with tyranny and communism. It also briefly mentions food supply context for Texas consumers and a tea sandwich recipe using cucumber and cream cheese.
May brings plentiful foods in College Station with tender broiler fryers leading the list. The Texas Agricultural Extension Service notes a 15 percent rise in broiler market volume versus last year, ensuring budget prices and store ads for cabbage potatoes turkeys peaches and dairy products.
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