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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1966
Page
3
A mother with suitcase bottle and baby fell on train steps after two railroad workers ignored her needs. The court held that when help is needed the duty to assist is owed and damages may be awarded.
A public service feature discusses when transport staff must aid passengers. Examples show a taxi passenger winning after being let off on a broken pavement, and a trolley conductor dragging a man for 100 feet. Other cases note aid not required when need is not evident or not asked for.
The mail order industry is dominated by two giant firms. A paper maker estimates women bought 335 million dollars in merchandise by mail last year. By 1975 catalog mail order could account for over 11 percent of total sales.
A compact recap of significant April historical milestones including the Battle of Concord and Lexington in 1775, the first public library supported by city taxes in Peterborough in 1833, Royal Tyler’s theatre debut in 1787, the first moving picture exhibition in 1896 New York, and the White House press beat shaped in 1897. The summary notes the 1896 Athens Olympics with Americans winning 9 of 12 medals and other notable events in Greece and Oklahoma.
A historical note traces the phrase to Western ranchers inspecting a suspected sheep-killing hound. If guilt is suspected, wood found in the dog’s teeth becomes a visual cue cited in explanations of the expression.
The Insurance Information Institute notes that property damage liability insurance on autos pays for damage your car causes to others property, not damage to your own vehicle. This clarifies coverage limits and helps drivers understand what their policy covers.
The Army Engineers estimate flood damages on the Tennessee River max at 2.25 million annually, while TVA interest on a 153 million flood control debt runs about 3.5 million yearly, burdening taxpayers. TVA’s river navigation costs 159 million through 1958, potentially cheaper if rail funded, challenging TVA’s stated aims of navigation irrigation and flood control. The piece argues TVA profits from hydro power and hints at nuclear plans, while noting shifts in export shares: US 26% to 20%, Germany rising to 20%, reflecting broader economic trends.
Dallas owes a total of 2.6 million in fines from the five corporation courts mostly for traffic violations. An average of 19,000 traffic tickets are issued each month. Hugh Jones, clerk, notes most violators pay fines without court appearances. When three traffic convictions appear on a record the person must face a judge.
The speaker argues that a nation must work hard and avoid feather bedding to stay competitive. Germany remains competitive with global sales while wage push inflation erodes export markets. Domestic markets shrink as foreign rivals undercut prices despite transport costs and tariffs. The path to reclaim world trade requires affordable wages and sustained competitiveness.
The State of Texas to Teddy Lynn Whatley is commanded to appear and answer by 10 A M on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, in Grayson County court at Sherman. Plaintiff Joyce Whatley seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. suit filed April 15 1956. citation issued April 1966. published in The Whitewright Sun April 28 and May 5 12 19 1966.
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