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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1945
Page
1
Washington features an explainer on the atom describing its basic structure as a unit of matter, electric forces inside atoms, and how uranium and other elements decay to release energy. It notes the historical discovery of disintegration and hints that Allied scientists have achieved a breakthrough in harnessing atomic energy just in time for war.
Major Richard Bong America’s top air ace dies at 24 in a jet crash near Burbank California while testing a P-80 Shooting Star. He wore twenty six decorations including the Medal of Honor after forty confirmed enemy kills and surviving numerous air battles.
The Sun sent 20 500 ballots to county election officials for the Saturday August 25 vote on four proposed constitutional amendments. The 8 by 11 inch ballots list the amendments and aim to inform voters clearly about changes including a permanent legislature per diem, a nine member supreme court, and a new old age and needy assistance system with federal funds. The text notes concerns about voter information and outlines the four amendments in detail.
The Office of Price Administration will decide in about two weeks if new passenger car prices will rise above 1942 levels. Price Administrator Chester Bowles denied any firm decision against increases for most makers and said a 25 percent jump is not possible.
Wartime migrations reshaped the U S population and economy. Between 1940 and 1943 more than 15 million civilians moved, mainly to West and South metropolitan areas, with California and other Pacific cities absorbing large shares. Northern regions saw declines and wartime labor shifts drive future settlement patterns.
Tech Sergeant Jones Paul Alexander 25 died Aug 2 from drowning while stationed with the Air Transport Command in Shamshernagar India 280 miles northwest of Calcutta. He enlisted Sept 23 1941 and served on the Atlantic coast before going overseas ten months ago. Survived by father O G Alexander five brothers and one sister.
Mr and Mrs J R Ford of Whitewright received a War Department telegram confirming their son Pfc Pete Ford was killed in action July 18 in North Luzon Philippines. Born December 21 1923 he attended Whitewright schools and served from March 1943 earning the Purple Heart. He was survived by six siblings and his parents.
Sergt Robert A. Scott of Pampa is promoted at Pampa Army Air Field and visits his father A L Scott this week. Several soldiers share new addresses, training, and postings from Europe, the Pacific, and Manila, with notes on reassignments, hospital stays, and letters home.
The Petroleum Administrator for War announced a PAW order to raise premium grade gasoline for civilian use by 100 percent by upgrading 158000 barrels a day, without increasing total civilian supply. The change shifts the mix of grades but keeps overall volumes the same.
In Mondorf Luxembourg Admiral Karl Doenitz and other top Nazis expressed disbelief at the atomic bomb. Doenitz predicted Japan would be wiped out and warned the device would be used against Germany. Goering and von Ribbentrop reacted with surprise and mixed comments after seeing Stars and Stripes headlines.
President Truman will address the nation at 9 o clock tonight over all major radio networks.
Revivals in progress this week at Central Christian Church feature Evangelist Theodore McElroy of Paris teaching The Spirit of God Not Striving Always. Attendance has been strong since July 30 as Homer P. Reeves of Sherman preaches at the Church of Christ starting last Wednesday with steady, inspired messages.
The 1945 cotton crop is forecast at 10,134,000 bales, 17 percent below 1944. Harvest acreage is seen at 18,034,000 acres with lint yield around 269.7 pounds per acre, one of the highest on record. Carryover stocks are expected to be 7 to 8 million bales by Aug. 1 next year.
The Texas Democrats Club of McLennan County adopted resolutions opposing the return of Texas Regulars to the Democratic party and urged the expulsion of U. S. Senator W Lee O Danial. The group opposed three of four proposed state constitutional amendments on Aug 22 and backed an amendment allowing soldiers to vote without a poll tax.
The School Lunch Program will continue nationwide with government assistance in the 1945-46 fiscal year. Returning schools from 1944-45 are reinstated under a simplified agreement. New participants may apply to the Department of Agriculture. Local sponsorship by school and community groups is required and aid is provided through approved agreements.
New York dispatch reports the Soviet army opened a ground assault on Japanese forces along the eastern Soviet Manchukuo border with accompanying bombing of Manchukuo. Moscow announces the Soviet Union is at war with Japan starting August 9.
The Sun announces new honorees this week including Mrs. T. H. Sears Mrs. J. E. Blanks Mrs. W. E. Rice and Mrs. W. C. Brown Jr plus B. R. Looper J. B. Richie and the Sherman Chamber of Commerce.
Advertising support for the 7th War Loan totaled 42,635,459 dollars, an all time high for any product or cause in the nation’s history. Ted Gamble, War Finance Director, said the advertising was paid for by private advertisers, agencies, newspapers, periodicals, radio and outdoor firms. The value exceeded the 6th War Loan by more than 17,000,000 dollars.
The notice outlines ration book four red stamps for Meats and Fats with various range codes valid through August to November, blue stamps for Processed Foods with multiple date ranges through November, sugar stamp 36 five pounds through August with next stamp September 1, and shoes airplane stamps 1 2 3 4 valid indefinitely. Gasoline coupons 16 A provide six gallons through September 22 plus B-7 B-8 and C-8 five gallons each. OPA states no cancellation plans.
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