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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
1
Heavy rainfall over Tuesday and Wednesday boosts boll weevil boll worm army worm and flea hopper activity in Whitewright. Farmers report costly pesticide use washed off by storms while crop progress stalls due to ongoing rain. Harvest planning notes picking will start a month late and extend into winter.
Washington notes the federal debt rose to over $50 billion, up about $1.04 billion since July 1, with defense spending at six weeks totaling $1.4 billion. Debt per person reaches $376.97, driven by defense savings bonds and tax anticipation notes, while other borrowings add to the rise.
Vichy France announced a formal alignment with Nazi Germany signaling a long term collaboration to reorganize Europe. Marshal Petain admitted France’s democracy failed and named Admiral Darlan to control the military structure while appealing to the United States not to fear the shift.
A wealthy new member is asked to become treasurer of a club. The reply notes a current deficit and asks if he is willing to cover it. The exchange highlights the financial strain and the ethical sting of inviting personal funds to fix a shortfall.
The House approved the service extension bill 203 to 202 after tense debate. Twenty one Republicans joined 182 Democrats in support while sixty five Democrats, 133 Republicans and four minor party members opposed. The measure allows draftees and reservists to stay in service up to sixteen months beyond induction and raises pay after one year.
The United States accelerates warship production cutting construction time by about 24 percent per vessel. Navy sources say the two ocean fleet could be substantially ready by 1944, with 38 keels laid and eight ships launched in a two month stretch including the battleship South Dakota and the carrier Cabot among others.
A compact exchange features a mother asking what ails Bob and the son replying he is full. The witty line implies humor through a play on words about fullness and mood.
Dallas lawyer William McCraw predicted at the Capitol that Governor Stevenson will face little opposition in next summer’s political campaign, saying no contenders could seriously defeat the state’s rancher-lawyer-businessman governor.
Sherman reports Mrs. Mary B. Matthews, 87, of Collinsville died after an automobile driven by her daughter Mrs. W. S. Sanders skidded on a slick road, went off a bridge west of Gunter, and fell fifteen feet into a creek. Matthews suffered severe head injuries.
Fort Worth brothers Oscar J. Parrish 25 and Alexander Parrish 22 met in Toronto Canada after five years apart. Oscar is an RCAF aerial observation instructor and Alexander serves as RCAF flying officer and pilot instructor. Both are first lieutenants and brothers of Davis Parrish Whitewright.
War Secretary Margesson reported to the House that British imperial forces left behind 25 680 prisoners and dead in evacuations from Greece and Crete. Australian New Zealand and UK troops are included in the total.
The piece argues that a Nazi victory would forge a universal German aristocracy ruling a slave world. It cites Goebbels and Goering style coercion, forced farm tenure, limited education for others, and a brutal labor system across Poland and conquered states. It warns of barter diplomacy, restricted trade, and loss of U S and British markets.
Congress passed a bill to halt government sales of cotton and wheat to curb price spikes. Officials predict President Roosevelt will veto to avoid artificial scarcity. Wickard will urge the veto. The measure would freeze 6 125 000 bales of cotton and 175 000 000 bushels of wheat during the war. House approved the Senate House conference report by 176 to 163.
The Navy Department allows men ages 17 to 50 to enlist in the Naval Reserve for four years to serve on active duty during the national emergency. pay ranges from 21 to 99 dollars monthly. Training paths include carpentry machinist electrician metalsmith storekeeper radio mechanic yeoman or signalman. Enlistment for flight or sea training leading to ensign commissions available for 20 to 27 year olds with college credits. Trained men in various trades may join as petty officers at 54 to 99 dollars monthly. Housing allowance 34.50 monthly for those with dependents. plus board lodging uniform care and medical dental. Enlistment contacts at Navy Recruiting Station Federal Building Dallas.
The Agriculture Department put this year’s corn crop at 2.588 billion bushels and wheat at 950.953 million bushels based on Aug 1 conditions. Earlier forecasts predicted 2.549 and 923.613 million respectively, with last year’s outputs at 2.449 and 816.698 million. The 1930–39 ten year averages are 2.307,452 million for corn and 747.507 million for wheat.
Nineteen railroad labor organizations representing about 1.2 million workers agreed to mediation by the National Railway Mediation Board. The board will meet with union and carrier spokesmen in Chicago on Thursday to avert a threatened strike after wage demands were rejected. Unions had ordered strike votes. operating brotherhoods seek 30 percent raises while non-operating unions request 30 to 34 cents an hour.
The East allowed car owners to share trips with passengers on a pro rata cost basis to conserve gasoline. Insurance firms eased liability rules so drivers may carry riders without higher premiums or policy voiding risk.
Two soldiers debate the meaning of V as they joke about victory versus victuals. One insists the V stands for victory while hoping it signals food supplies rather than triumph. The exchange underscores wartime rationing humor.
The Palace Theatre changes hands from Clay Horton and Joe Johnson to T. M. Hasty of Mt. Vernon. Hasty’s son M. B. Hasty of Dardanelle Ark. will operate the show and assume management August 19. The Hastys plan extensive improvements. Horton and Johnson had run the theatre since purchasing from Robb and Rawley of Dallas six years ago.
President Roosevelt ordered a new control system for installment credit used in consumer durable goods. The Federal Reserve Board will regulate installment loans and set regulated items with penalties up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 fine. The move aims to curb consumer inflation, conserve materials, and does not affect cash purchases.
In Windsor Massachusetts Phoebe Ellen Turner born 183? collected on a $1,000 straight life policy bought in 1894. Officials record her as the oldest local woman and deem the policy matured at age 96. Typewriter ribbons at Sun office.
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