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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1940
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun lists post office class matter and ad rates for entertainments and box suppers with admissions. Memorials and resolutions will be charged. Publisher J H Waggoner and Glenn Doss announce Thursday publication, $1.50 yearly, advance payment, corrections policy included.
The piece contrasts celebrity sway with real voting impact while tracing the collapse of Commonwealth and Southern stock tied to a Morgan merger. It notes inflated company valuations, shares plunging from high prices to pennies, and financiers profiting as ordinary investors suffer. a dramatic medical scene ends with Grasnow dying after a choking incident.
The essay argues for full legislative cooperation with Governor O Daniel after a decisive re election. It blames the Senate for blocking tax bills despite House passage and warns voters to replace up to half the Senate if the stalemate continues.
Alfred E. Smith plans another political walk supporting Wendell Willkie after backing Landon in 1936. The piece notes long standing GOP defections from the Democrats amid New Deal backlash and suggests the press influences but voters ignore media anti New Deal sentiment.
Dallas News notes the Saturday primary results show runoffs needed in two state races with scattered county results. The piece argues the preferential ballot could save time and reduce campaign fatigue in a lengthy Texas election season.
In Saturday's runoff races Texan voters face Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court and Railroad Commission seats. H S Lattimore and James P Alexander stand for high court leadership while Olin Culberson battles Pierce Brooks for the Rail Commission post, with emphasis on intelligence and integrity in regulating oil gas and transport.
An official designated objector in a North Carolina Rotary Club exemplifies how strict dissent can safeguard organization plans. Although seen as obstruction by some, a principled no man offers valuable checks as boards push proposals, ensuring careful consideration and accountability.
In this analysis of conventions and media, public boos and headline ties do not predict election outcomes. Voters act on personal convictions at the ballot, while celebrities and press framing rarely indicate broader shifts. Individual defections matter only if tied to large groups.
In Bombay 107 year old Sorabji Lakdavala laments age bias as he seeks employment. He says he is writing his autobiography after retiring as a sanatorium manager, having survived five wars and five shipwrecks. He spends days in bed, living on biscuits and tea.
Brentwood New York. Abraham Grasnow a 65 year old carpenter died when his truck crashed into a telephone pole during a ride to work. A set of false teeth lodged in his throat and caused the fatal choke.
In New York the Rev Edgar Romig criticizes Irving Berlin’s God Bless America as a crisis substitute for religion. He argues true national anthems arise from sacrifice and sincere faith, not emotional songs. He spoke to his West End Reform congregation.
New York report notes RCA has developed a personal radio a compact self contained receiving set weighing four pounds. The unit measures under nine inches by four by three inches and includes a shoulder strap for easy carrying.
Nazi broadcasts spread contradictory claims to each nation while home broadcasts push hate against all enemies. The tone shifts from appeasement to aggression, portraying Churchill as a bogeyman and urging support for the war effort.
A fragmented report describes French people labeled barbarians and brutes amid wartime chaos. It mentions Sterling Tracy and a claim that women with knives attempted harm, leading to a dramatic, uncertain German narrative.
Gov. W. Lee O'Daniel predicted his re election in a campaign song. The lilting verse claimed there would be no run off and referenced past elections, foreshadowing the result of Saturday's election.
Lige Swope posted $2,000 bond on charges connected to the deaths of Jess Atkins and Jack Whitt of Bonham. The men were fatally hurt Friday when Swope's car struck them near Ector as they worked on Highway 82.
Final returns from Saturdays elections in Lamar and Fannin Counties show A. S. Broadfoot of Bonham ahead by 611 votes over M. D. Emerson for the sixth district judge seat. Blackburn was unseated. Broadfoot leads in both counties with totals Emerson 6,728 and Broadfoot 7,339.
An official at the animal dispensary explained that 410 London dogs were treated for dog fight injuries in October versus 198 in September. He warned that dogs suffering war nerves become snappy and may start fights when angry, leading to more dog altercations.
In a witty exchange Jean jokes about marrying a man of means. Jean quips that many claim such a suitor but few deliver, highlighting a humorous contrast between intention and action.
A political figure thanks supporters for their vote for District Attorney and asks for continued efforts and backing in the runoff primary on August 24. The message emphasizes loyalty and gratitude from friends who helped secure the initial win.
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