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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun announces 2nd class mail entry and bills for admissions at regular ad rates. Memorials and resolutions are charged. Subscription is $1.50 yearly in advance. Corrections will be published if an error reflects on a person or firm.
A Saturday proposal by Railroad Commissioner Ernest O Thompson urges financing Texas social security by a 5 cent per barrel crude oil tax. The Sun argues 600 million barrels a year could yield over 30 million dollars for pensions needy blind and children and teacher retirement. Most oil is sold outside Texas, so out of state users would fund the programs. The piece compares rates with other states and questions sales tax versus oil tax, urging Texans to consider natural resource taxation to curb enrichment of eastern capitalists.
The Aug. 12 issue celebrated the Sherman Democrat's 60th anniversary with a 100 page edition. It highlights a comprehensive local history and strong editorial and printing quality, noting no outside help and praising the staff for a better edited and printed special edition.
The Denison Press notes that while locals may prefer Denison Dam by vote, the Red River valley would likely name Rayburn Dam in homage to Sam Rayburn. It credits Rayburn with making the dam a reality, outweighing others who contributed.
The Sun and Dallas Dispatch Journal adopt a departmentalized layout this summer. The Sun notes its logics and praise for easier reading as the Dispatch Journal follows the same plan.
Tyler Courier Times discusses the college decision in many homes noting the cost and the belief that graduates earn more money. It warns that choosing based on income alone is faulty and that ambitious students should work through suitable courses, though this can be a severe strain.
The text argues that a capable student may fund part of college with a scholarship, signaling training. It notes noncollege paths let youths start working earlier, potentially securing good jobs before graduates enter the workforce. It cautions graduates may resist starting at the bottom, and urges those unable to pay to pursue self-education and self-improvement through available facilities and associations.
In McKinney Examiner opinion urged by Gov. O Daniel to enforce laws against gambling and liquor. The piece criticizes lax enforcement, cites Dallas and Fort Worth gambling, and notes crusaders fail after elections. A local anecdote about a radio prize racket underscores the point.
Abelene legislative figure Cecil Lotief recalls the 56 to battle SJR 12 in Austin. Lotief cites constitutional amendment two thirds rule and warns majority opinions can mislead. He criticizes lobbyists while praising the 56 as true friends of the people.
A tribute quotes Bessie A. Stanley on a life well lived through achievement, compassion, and love. It lauds success built from laughter, respect, and rescuing souls, honoring earth’s beauty and the best in others as a lasting memory.
A column mixing essays on poetry and public policy notes that Sunday truck bans reduced traffic hazards, praising the measure urged by State Railroad Commissioner Jerry Sadler. The piece wanders through sayings, a Florida alligator joke, and Austin’s intricate traffic signals including red lights with walk indicators and green arrows for straight, left, or right turns.
A humorous look at toothpick vending devices in Austin cafes. The levered machines eject a single toothpick to deter theft, costing 10 cents per box and about 70 cents yearly in losses. Machines cost around $5 and frequently break, needing a skilled mechanic for repairs.
President Roosevelt signed the social security revision act freezing payroll taxes at one percent for three years to yield a $905 million tax saving for business and employees. He called it a tremendous step forward and urged extending insurance benefits to workers in all occupations.
Washington reports the cotton carry-over on August 1, 1939, at 13,032,611 running bales the largest stock for this time in government statistics history. An 11,412,000 bale crop forecast by the Agriculture Department will be added to the carry-over to form the year's supply. Last year’s carry-over was 11,533,439 bales and two years ago 4,498,848. the ten year average from 1929 to 1938 was 6,744,800 bales.
When the body loses large amounts of water through perspiration or diarrhea, salt reserves deplete and cramps occur. The text recommends adding a small amount of common salt to drinking water, a routine measure for those who perspire freely, specifying one teaspoonful of salt per quart of water.
Milton Smith drowned in the river. A police officer went to the Smith home to inform his wife. He asked, Is this where Widow Smith lives. Mrs. Smith replied I am Mrs. Smith but not a widow, and he asked What will you bet.
The agriculture department projects this year’s corn crop at 2,459,888,000 bushels based on Aug 1 conditions, down from 2,570,795,000 last month. Wheat totals are 716,655,000, with winter at 550,710, spring at 180,722, durum at 356,834, and prior-year and ten-year averages provided for context.
Dr Minnie Harmon Pirtle announces a limited run of discounted treatments at the late Mrs M J Long residence. The notice invites interested patients to take advantage of the reduced rates during this period.
An old acquaintance chats with a friend and asks about his wife. The reply says she remains pretty but now takes longer to make up. The exchange captures a gentle, humorous note on aging and appearance.
The commerce department reported that U S cotton exports for the Aug 1 to July 31 season fell to 3 327 000 bales, the lowest in six decades, down from 5 598 000 bales the prior year. Exports valued at 170 682 000 dollars contrasted with 306 585 000 in 1937 38, with declines chiefly from the United Kingdom and other European buyers. Japan Sweden and China shipments rose but did not fully offset European losses.
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