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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
6
Rev. Thomas J. Luke of St. Mark's Methodist Church says he will use flight to convert sinners. He aims to appeal to beauty of sunset and the sense of law and order from above, and jokes about spinning the plane if needed.
A brief exchange about a boy provoking Mary by not engaging with her, illustrating social tension and perception.
London observers believe Adolf Hitler will continue to resist the Allies until the end as he thanks Reich leaders for their “blind confidence” and pledges to stand firm against exterior enemies. The DNB report suggests his aim to rally Germans under the Nazi banner and form a post war underground core.
Senator Tom Connally of Texas warns that World War II is not over despite Churchill’s optimism. He emphasizes defeating Germany first and then Japan, urges British aid in the Pacific, and hopes for combined Allied fleets and Asian land bases. He also hints at possible Russian land bases for air operations against Japan.
The Austin Chamber of Commerce funds a 30 minute color and sound film from the University of Texas Visual Education Bureau to show pupils what they would see in Austin. The film features hill country views, the city tower lights, the Capitol, UT tower and rare books including the Plymouth Bible. Schools may borrow the film.
The United States Public Health Service announced a new penicillin treatment for gonorrhea that can be completed in under eight hours. The method suits service members and private clinics, requires no hospital care, and may broaden gonorrhea control where standard 12 to 21 hour schedules are impractical.
Solomons Island native chief told Navy Cmdr. Myron W. Graybill that a Japanese occupying force included a woman. Graybill asked how he could be sure and the chief replied I ate her.
Texas Legislature proposes amending Section 9 of Article 8 to let Commissioners Court reallocate county taxes by changing rates for purposes, with total not over 80 cents per 100 dollars. Requires voter approval, six year duration, and possible new ad valorem levy for roads.
The document outlines a proposed Texas constitutional amendment to Section 9 of Article 8 allowing Commissioners Court in any county to reallocate county tax levies within an 80 cent cap per dollar of valuation after voter approval. It defines ballot language for For and Against positions and sets election procedures, proclamation duties, and a $5000 appropriation for publication and election costs. The proposal includes conditions for voter approval, duration of changes, and non limitation clauses.
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