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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1954
Page
3
A string of light humorous exchanges spans everyday life and politics. Jokes touch on school nature study bedbugs tightropes and fashion bills. A political quip recalls Calvin Coolidge’s famous line No chance for advancement.
The quotation claims the automotive era largely eliminates horse theft by replacing horse transportation. It highlights the social impact of cars on mobility and crime, implying vehicles deter theft and reduce reliance on horses. This reflects a period view of technological progress transforming everyday life.
A cosmetics manufacturer recalls a merchandising strategy: an early 30 cent morning blush powder failed until price was raised to 75 cents. The higher price transformed the product into a best seller, illustrating value perception shifts.
In a tense moment, Old Joe paces and peers along the road anxious about his wife and the fate of her car. The brief exchange hints at a domestic worry driving the scene.
Donald R Grimes president of the Independent Grocers Alliance told the 28th IGA convention that government purchase and storage of farm surpluses costs American families about 100 annually. He urged reducing surpluses by expanding exports, concentrated merchandising, advertising, and research to find new uses for surplus products.
The Texas Legislature proposes an amendment to Article VI to grant voting rights to members of the regular U S Army Navy Marine Corps or Air Force who otherwise qualify while limiting military voting to the county of residence at entry. The measure also revises disqualifications and residency requirements for electors.
Constitutional text outlines voting rights for U S military members, allowing voting in their county of residence and requiring poll tax payment or affidavit. Provisions cover spouses paying for each other and self-enacting approval, with absentee voting and federal service considerations noted. Voted on at the November 1954 General Election.
The text describes proposed constitutional changes clarifying military voter eligibility, limiting votes to county of residence during service, and repealing a provision that allowed poll tax exemptions for wartime military electors. It directs the Governor to issue a proclamation and publish as required by state law.
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