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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1945
Page
4
Whitewright Sun editors J H Waggoner and T Glenn Doss publish weekly on Thursday. The paper states subscription rates of one year 1 50 six months 1 00 and promises prompt corrections for any erroneous reflections upon character or reputation brought to the editors’ attention.
Scripps-Howard reports Ohio director of the War Manpower Commission surveys executive and supervisory jobs for officers after demobilization to aid in job searches. The piece argues a democratic government must ensure equal treatment and warns against officer favoritism undermining democracy. It notes a separate remark on Lake Texoma boating safety and a low drowning count despite many boats.
Two young women drowned when their small boat capsized in 15 feet of water on Lake Sweetwater Monday night. Authorities stress mandatory life preserver use for all Lake Texoma boaters due to sudden wind shifts.
A compilation of dated literary quirks and public memory examples. It cites a novelist describing a heroine as going off in a huff and a hero leaving with misgivings. It notes how tomato imagery appears in dialogue and recalls George Washington’s legacy and a Philadelphia editor’s critique. It ends with a doorstep encounter offering “a quart.”
Grandma Ellis reflects on changing morals as she recalls a neighbor exposing her ankle to a young man and a girl from a good family in a bathing suit. She notes ongoing shifts in behavior among local girls and the impact on family life and care for her child.
A reflection on church attendance and the fragility of friendship when money is involved. The speaker notes that skipping church may be preferred to skipping someone’s trust, suggesting tests of loyalty through borrowing.
A wartime report describes Germans reacting to Hitler's death and France's fall with mixed sentiments. Citizens recount past Nazi involvement, the Youth Movement, Goering's defiance, and a shift toward deeming Hitler's regime as a cautionary tale. The piece contrasts old loyalties with calls for accountability.
Readers are urged to notify the newspaper of any address changes to avoid misdelivered Sun issues and save 2 cents per incorrect mail. If an address will change in a week, readers should notify in advance to prevent missing a copy and reduce postage loss.
The piece argues that German urges for dominance stem from a long standing belief in mastery rather than novelty. It contrasts American openness with German historical shifts toward aggression, noting Hitler amplified an existing menace rather than creating it.
WPB and OPA announce civilian leather shoe output to reach about 26 million pairs monthly in Q4 1945 due to military cutbacks. Rescission of leather sole restrictions on moccasin and saddle style shoes noted. Fifteen million yards of staple cotton fabrics designated for civilian home sewing become available in small town and rural stores. Gas cooking and heating stove rationing ends July 31 with certificate free ranges and certain oil appliances remaining rationed. An agriculture department order boosts heavy duty laundry soap production by ten percent.
New York Veterans K-9 Corps announces that fighting dogs will be enrolled in the American Legion after discharge. The dogs served as sentries scouts and messengers in Europe and many gave their lives. They are now classified in the infantry and active on top fronts.
Brig. Gen. Kenneth Royall told the Senate War Investigating Committee that the Army is discharging about 4,000 men daily under the post system while about 3,000 are being inducted daily under Selective Service. He noted additional discharges for medical or other reasons beyond the point system but gave no figures.
William Banks 99 of Houston was the lone Confederate veteran able to attend the annual reunion. He will lead the Texas division of United Confederate Veterans for the year. Twenty three Southern Army survivors live in Texas.
Washington reports the Navy denied urging the War Manpower Commission to list jobs for officers only. A Navy spokesman said no special preference for officers or enlisted men was requested. An official noted the commission was asked by the Army and Navy to survey executive and supervisory roles for officer placement when vacancies occur.
The American Legion national executive committee adopted a resolution reaffirming support for universal compulsory military training. It backs the organization’s 1944 convention stance and endorses the Gurney May bill before Congress.
Polk Nebraska The Polk Progress reported a baby born to Mr and Mrs Carl Wilshuen who already had a family. The next week the paper corrected to a boy born to Mr and Mrs Carl Wilson. A card of thanks signed by the Wilshuen ends with Sorry we can’t oblige.
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