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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
2
Texas State Comptroller Sheppard argues that about half of the state's current prosperity stems from inflation, with 12 percent from a tax rate change and 29 percent from higher unit sales. He notes July's cash balance and receipts, plus a rise in state revenue, and mentions birth records linking fertility to outdoor temperature.
The United States dollar has plunged to a historic low as wartime credit and increased money supply broaden inflation. Authorities expect partial recovery within a year, urging thrift and debt payment to curb reckless spending.
Citation No 56530 commands E L Smith to appear by August 30 1948 before the District Court in Sherman Texas to answer Gertrude Smiths petition for divorce on abandonment grounds The filing date is June 2 1948 and the issuing official is S V Earnest Clerk with deputy Nancy Drake on record 4Alz
Six years ago last Saturday the First Marine Division reinforced and landed on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands to begin America’s first defensive action in World War II in the Pacific. Under General Alexander A. Vandegrift about 10 000 men stormed the northern coast while the Raider Battalion hit Tulagi and the parachute unit touched Gavutu.
Nutritionists say one quarter pound of pork liver per serving provides B complex vitamins riboflavin niacin and thiamin essential for nerves. Lean hog liver should be included in weekly menus despite being often neglected by housewives.
Francisco Pizarro led Spanish forces to subdue the Inca Empire in Peru during the 1530s. His campaign established colonial rule and expanded European influence in South America, shaping early modern history.
Citation No 6035 commands publication in Grayson County Texas to notify interested parties in the estate of Mrs Lillie E Short Deceased that Administrator W Y Short filed a final account August 5 1948 numbered 6035 in the County Court of Grayson County Texas and will be heard August 23 1948 at 10 am in Sherman. Citation also announces a second notice for Edna E Thomas Deceased with Administratrix Nellie A Thomas filing final settlement August 5 1948 and to appear and contest as required.
J F Whiteford, an American consulting engineer, was awarded 6300 pounds by a London surgeon who claimed in 1942 he had only months to live. Whiteford contends a misdiagnosed bladder issue and inoperable cancer led him to abandon business duties and return to the United States.
Historical note traces heel invention to the 15th century when boots gained heels to prevent men’s feet from slipping through stirrups while riding.
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