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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1944
Page
8
Navy records show nine admirals and 14 generals killed in World War II. Only Brig. Gen. Edward Sigerfoos died in World War I, and most high ranking losses since Pearl Harbor came from airplane crashes. The casualty list notes many senators from both parties.
A candidate in Precinct 2 appeals for votes in the August runoff. He pledges faithful service to all areas and promises equality, noting this is his first bid and criticizing the opponent for long tenure. He urges voters to turnout on August 26.
In a letter to the Sun Mrs. Sam Phillips of Edmond Oklahoma recalls her early schooling and love of reading. She notes a 1905 or 1906 Montgomery Ward order for a blue back speller, describes its binding, and shares memories of a five year old pupil. She speaks of Ecclesiastes and aging with faith, living alone in Edmond.
Census data show 260,679 marriage licenses issued in cities of 100,000 or more in the first six months of 1944, down from 278,494 in the same period of 1943, a 6.4 percent drop. The bureau foresees a continuing decline until large numbers of men are discharged from the armed forces.
Chairman Don Ald M Nelson lifted the War Production Board ban on hundreds of civilian articles. The mid night order allows field offices to permit production of preferrred scarce items such as vacuum cleaners electric ranges washtubs egg beaters church goods bicycles and oil burners.
Capt. Paul Campbell of Martha's Vineyard recounted a dramatic off Block Island aboard the 38 foot Little David. The boat soon lurched backward as a massive creature pulled it toward the depths forcing Campbell to jettison gear to save the vessel. A smoke blast and a submarine surfaced briefly before continuing on its way. The event happened last Thursday.
Want ads list two fat heifers and a bull calf offered by W. M. Ingram along with a two burner oil stove for sale by Cecil Doss.
War nerves and rising exports keep the cigarette supply tight. Cappleman notes 45 to 60 percent of the U S crop is exported annually and that 1944 per capita consumption reached 1,900 cigarettes with tax withdrawals totaling $265 million. He defends export policy as essential for future markets despite domestic needs.
Old Age Assistance reached 171 991 individuals in August costing 3 718 369 25 with an average payment of 21 62. Aid to Dependent Children supported 10 647 families or 23 216 children at 20 95 average and 223 022 00 total. Blind Aid covered 4 617 persons at 24 14 average and 111 455 00 total.
Washington reports improved sugar crop prospects for beets and cane during the month. The Agriculture Department estimates 7,303,000 tons of beets and 6,166,000 tons of cane, with beet output about 12 percent above 1943 but roughly one quarter below the 1933–42 average. Sun advertising is economical.
Indiana mobilized 7 000 youths in camps across 23 000 acres to detassel hybrid seed corn as part of a 10 million dollar crop program. Students from Butler University joined high school crews in late July or early August to remove tassels and promote cross breeding for a 15 percent yield increase.
The candidate notes a July primary total of 5390 with a 2500 vote lead in the August runoff and acknowledges falling short of a majority against two opponents. They request continued support and explain limited time for personal outreach before the August primary.
The first Negro operator begins regular passenger runs for the Philadelphia Transportation Company as Army withdraws guards from transit. Two additional Negro operators start later, part of eight trainees who prompted a five day walkout and Army seizure of the system.
Public notice from Grayson County Texas commands the sheriff to publish the citation in a Grayson County newspaper before the return day. It informs all interested parties that Murrice Carley has filed a final report on the non compos mentis estate of Daisy Phillips to be heard on the first Monday after ten days service, in the Probate Court at Sherman on the third Monday in August 1944. The sheriff must execute and return with affidavit of publication.
The column lists primary candidates for county offices. County Clerk nominees are J. C. Buchanan for Promotion and J. H. White. County Commissioner nominees are E. P. Jackson and S. B. Vaughan.
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