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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1962
Page
8
A string of light humor covers bankers foiled by a doctor joke and hens at a Chicken Hop. A pair of shop insults, hospital card poker, Cardinal Spellman meeting a child, and St Peter questions reveal social amusements and gentle punchlines.
The Wall Street Journal notes Kennedy urged shrinking federal employment to a minimum. Byrd reports June civilian federal jobs rose by 34 921 the end year total near 2 5 million and a payroll over 14 billion the highest in 10 years. It contrasts wartime peaks with current spending. It adds car features prevalence data for radio transmission brakes steering and air conditioning.
Classified items include two houses on East and West Main streets sold by Paul Stephens. Edwards Chevrolet Co offers steam cleaning for autos and tractors at 3.50 dollars. Cunningham Laundry provides wet wash at 3 cents per pound, wash and dry at 5 cents per pound with free pickup for three loads, contact after 6 pm or before 7 am.
State filed suit No 68173 against J R Bellows and unknown heirs to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes on Lot 2 Block 15 Original Town Ambrose Grayson County. Citations issued for 42 days return date Sept 17 1962 before Grayson County District Court. Published Whitewright Sun Aug 9 and 16 1962.
A new state tax on automobiles at 1.50 per 100 valuation would replace city and county car property taxes and fund schools and cities on a 60 40 split. The plan targets full market value, collects at annual registration, and aims to shift away from ad valorem taxes while tightening exemptions and taxing leasehold interests.
In East Greenbush New York couples applying for marriage licenses in Rensselaer County receive a gift box valued at two dollars. Town Clerk Virginia Ochs distributes samples of soaps cosmetics aspirin and other household items supplied free by manufacturers.
Concord New Hampshire Rotary Club hears famed heart specialist Dr. Paul Dudley White advocate quitting tobacco as the best tranquilizer. He says exercise and walking ease emotional strain and promote relaxation.
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