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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1950
Page
8
Ralph W. Currie Republican nominee for governor of Texas warned the state will remain a political stepchild under its one party system. He spoke at a Dallas civic luncheon saying Texas is ignored by major parties due to tight party lines and will not change until it asserts itself.
The W A Kirkpatrick home on the Trenton Highway hosts a large family celebration for Mrs. Alice Sears Kirkpatrick as she marks her 84th birthday. Born in 1866 near Sears land, she married Willie Kirkpatrick in 1884 and spent years serving North Texas churches. She recalls rural life, education, and a life-long habit of welcoming others, earning affectionate status as Aunt Alice.
Want ads run with multiple items including pigs roasting ears and okra. Houses for sale or trade in Savoy. Farm equipment and auto parts offered. Real estate and loans referenced. Local business names include Babcock Auto Store and Stephens Bryant.
In a brief note, the article states Colorado has more high mountain peaks than any other state in the United States. The remark is juxtaposed with a casual family exchange about a truck terminal worker and a daughter's romance.
The Senate finance committee voted 7 to 2 to not levy an excess profits tax on 1950 corporate income now but warned the tax would take effect January 1 1951. The panel ordered staff studies on excess profits tax systems and possible inclusion of individuals while continuing higher corporate and personal tax plans. President Truman and the Treasury oppose the tax hike.
Cherise the French poodle died a hero in La Jolla California after waking 86 year old Charles Bettingen during a fire. Bettingen escaped with help after Cherise barked and clawed at his bedcovers as smoke filled the room. The rescuers found Cherise dead once the flames were out.
A visitor pays greens fees and plays a round at a golf club. At the first tee he takes a wild swing and misses the ball. He exclaims it is a good thing he noticed early the course is at least two inches lower than his usual course.
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