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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1942
Page
4
Notice lists that entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission or monetary consideration will be charged at regular rates. Memorials and resolutions will also be charged. Payment terms and corrections policy noted. publisher and staff names included.
The Dallas News editorial lauds the eight Nazi spies, six executed and two imprisoned, for upholding constitutional rights during a vast wartime crisis. It argues the case showed American justice, despite impatience, confirming due process even for those who sought to destroy the nation.
A Moscow report cites German mother letters from the Russian front questioning the war and fearing defeat, contrasted with buoyant British letters. The observations suggest weak Nazi morale vs Allied resolve as World War II news coverage notes.
A German woman in a wartime letter calls the bombing cruel and asks what will remain of their city. The Christian Science Monitor notes such letters expose war’s horror and may push Germans toward opposing the conflict in the future.
Texas Comptroller notes 1930 census showed 5 percent over 60, 1940 census 6.4 percent, and the elderly population climbing nearly 50 percent from 232 459 to 347 505 as pensions expanded. Last month 176 413 people received pensions, with about 12 000 claims on file awaiting investigation. If new claims are paid, the payout limit set by the last Legislature could be breached until the next session. Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Texas now pays more elderly pensions than any other state.
Rockport on the Texas coast promotes fishing for big speckled trout redfish and tarpon but restricts fishing to United States citizens. To fish commercially or recreationally, individuals must obtain a Coast Guard identification card by presenting documents such as a birth certificate or naturalization papers. The program, issued by the Coast Guard, will be enforced by patrol boats in bays and gulf waters.
Nick Chantiles aged 13 from Texas returns home from the Army after a brief service and honorable discharge. His family proved he was their missing son Nicholas by birth certificates and affidavits, confirming his enlistment under a false identity.
Mrs. Bernice Caylor of the A and M College Extension Service warns paints may become scarce due to war resin restrictions. She offers interior paint tips selecting semi gloss or flat finishes, cautions on calcimine and enamel use, and urges avoiding rough surfaces to reduce rework.
Denison officials warn speeders that speeding tickets issued by state or local police will bar eligibility for new tires or retreads. E Jones, chairman of the war price and rationing board, cites instructions from Mark McGee and asks city and county officers in Grayson County to forward tickets to enforce rubber conservation during wartime.
The Justice Department asks the Supreme Court to reconsider a 5 to 4 ruling allowing overtime pay tied to a contract hourly wage when workers receive a fixed weekly salary above the Wage-Hour Act minimum. A. H. Belo Corp, publisher of the Dallas Morning News and owner of WFAA, is central to the dispute.
Solicitor General Fahy said the ruling is not entirely consistent and causes confusion in the law. The Overnight Motor Transportation Company seeks reconsideration with emphasis on damages awarded to an employee equal to overtime pay. The Supreme Court will act on the petitions in September.
Isabelle S. Thursby of the State Home Demonstration of Florida warns homemakers against using saccharin as a sugar substitute in canning and preserving fruits. She explains saccharin is 300 times sweeter than sugar, not a carbohydrate, has no food value, and should only be used by doctor's prescription. She notes many state food laws bar saccharin in foods as unsafe for general use.
The Federal Trade Commission filed complaints against Philip Morris & Company Ltd of New York and Richmond Virginia and R J Reynolds Tobacco Company of Jersey City New Jersey and Winston Salem North Carolina for misrepresentation and false advertising of cigarettes and smoking tobacco. The complaints allege that Philip Morris claimed its cigarettes caused no threat or nose irritation and that their superiority was recognized by eminent medical authorities and scientifically proven.
The complaint alleges false advertising by Reynolds regarding Camel cigarettes aiding digestion and boosting energy and that testimonials for Camels were faked. It also alleges Prince Albert tobacco claims that it is the coolest. Philip Morris executives deny merit and vow to contest.
An old tip explains powder sprinkled on the rug underside to prevent slipping. The method mirrors how a shoe clerk uses powder to ease fit, showing a simple, practical household trick for better rug grip.
A synthetic powder with a high coefficient of friction is described as safe for floors and rugs. It cannot scratch floors or damage rugs, yet allows rugs to be moved easily while preventing slipping when weight is applied due to increased rug floor friction.
Representative Coffee urged Monday that Army and Navy leaders be disciplined for granting commissions to wealthy civilians' children. He cited Horace Dodge Jr. of Detroit as the most egregious example, calling such practices a morale blunder and not isolated.
C R Jones thanks Whitewright area voters for July primary support and asks Grayson Fannin Cooke County residents to back him in the August 22 run off. He notes the district spans three counties and appeals through newspapers and radio as a personal solicitation.
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