This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1944
Page
4
Notice announces that entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission fees will be charged at regular advertising rates. Memorials resolutions of respect and similar notices will also incur charges. J. H. Waggoner publisher Glenn Doss editor.
The publication lists a weekly schedule published every Thursday and states a subscription price of $1.50 per year payable in advance. It also promises to fully correct any erroneous reflections upon the character or reputation of any person, firm, or corporation upon notification to the publisher.
Washington reports a shortage of B type hearing aid batteries within the next few months due to sharply increased military demand for dry cells. The War Production Board urges conservation of current supplies while noting offset by new production from a recently authorized manufacturer.
The writer recalls early critiques of Wilson's actions and vetoes before praising him as a war leader and nation builder. He notes shifts in opinion at Republican gatherings, then ends with Judge Renfro's quip about running unopposed and a Texan’s humor about looking down on others.
The report highlights Texan exploits on Saipan and in other theaters. Marine Hiram Westbrook of San Angelo lands a 1100 yard rifle shot. Lt. Lloyd G Barnard shoots down six Japs. Lt. Tom Horne and Lt. L. L. Barnard earn hard-fought battlefield reputations. Also noted are POW relief work by War Prisoner Aid YMCA, Donna’s Barnard family with multiple air and sea service members, Texan beauty contest honor for Pvt. Lucille Wilkey, Merchant Marine service abroad, and Willie Carson recovering from injuries with a captured Japanese major’s sword.
President Manuel Quezon of the Philippines died at Saranac Lake New York on Tuesday. Five hours later Vice President Sergio Osmena took the oath as his successor pledging to hasten the liberation and independence of the Philippines from Japan.
Washington reports canned corn returns to rationing as OPA sets three points for 12 ounce cans of whole kernel vacuum packed corn and five points for 20 ounce cans. Grapes jam tomato preserves and tomato marmalades become ration free.
The U S Air Force said German rocket propelled fighter planes were used against Allied heavy bombers. Five rocket planes engaged the heavies and their escort over Germany on Friday, with only one seen on the return. The report confirms the first official use of rocket aircraft by Germany amid raids on Meseburg oil targets.
Newark New Jersey authorities report Toby a 6 year old German shepherd formerly an Army sentry dog was destroyed after failing to shed Army combat habits. He jumped at anyone not in uniform and refused to take orders from civilians, eventually turning on his guardian James Sabia.
The Milwaukee Journal notes golf balls, not deemed necessities, escape price controls. Prewar balls fetch steep prices, with sellers reportedly charging up to $25 a dozen, far above the usual $9. Golf expert Billy Sixty highlights the scarcity and profiteering in the market.
A German prisoner captured at St Denis le Gast in France says he left the United States to serve Germany. He claims to be a Yakima Washington High School graduate recruited by Fritz Weidemann, former German consul in San Francisco, who allegedly sold him on joining Hitler and the SS. He was brought to America from Germany at age three and says others with German backgrounds were similarly approached.
Italian authorities report that eleven masterpieces, six armor cases and Pompeian gold from the Naples collection entrusted to Monte Cassino Abbey were stolen by German forces. Recovery efforts indicate eleven cases were missing after initial surrender to the Vatican.
Kenneth R. Keith, drafted on November 11 1918 as the armistice was signed, serves as a tail gunner on a Navy bomber. Born in Chicago, he enlisted July 1942, faced age doubts, earned an extra in Hawaii, was injured before deployment, and now acts as plane captain responsible for the bomber and its guns. He is one of the oldest combat air crewmen and father of three.
A reader asks how a church can avoid disbanding amid financial trouble. The editor answers with a pun suggesting religion as a solution, attributed to Alexander Animator.
A fictional exchange shows Goebbels querying a note that reads irreduc ible minimum. The Doctor answers that it signals unconditional surrender and a stake in the postwar settlement.
The Denison District U S Engineers propose a temporary beach at the Denison Dam reservoir to improve safety for swimmers near Highway 91. They seek county help for lifeguards and maintenance supervision at a site near the old Preston Bend hill.
A pithy proverb-like line notes that blunt honesty often hurts others, branding the boastful speaker as quick to deliver harsh digs. The remark frames frank talk as potentially harmful social behavior.
Dillon Read & Co offered 850000 shares for John D Rockefeller Jr. from the Standard Oil group after the New York Stock Exchange close. The package included Socony Vacuum 500000 shares at 13 58, Standard NJ 200000 at 56 1 2, Standard California 100000 at 31 4, and Standard Indiana 50000 at 33, totaling 23462500. Oversubscription followed the announcement.
Pvt. Glenn W. Robinson was killed in action in France on July 3, as notified to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Esker Robinson by the War Department. Surviving relatives include two brothers and a sister, with a brother Leonard Nelson Robinson serving in France and a sister Vernell Robinson. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Robinson of Valley Creek also survive.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.