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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1948
Page
8
New York report notes doctors are studying why women outlive men with three main theories. Dr. J Murray Steele of New York University cites occupational hazards, earlier arterial hardening in men, and differing hormonal balance as possible factors. He stresses no theory has proven science.
Dr. Steele discusses aging research and asks why women outlive men. He says answering could yield knowledge about aging and improve tissue revitalization or replacement. The comment frames a broader pursuit of understanding the ageing process.
Three men were hospitalized at Madonna Hospital after a pickup truck overturned on Highway 69 two miles north of Bells at 7 40 p m Monday. Elbert B Burchfield of Whitewright suffered the most serious injuries while John Lemmon of Kingston Oklahoma and Harold Wright of Trenton were listed as to be released today. Deputies Raymond Smith and Woody Blanton investigated and concluded the vehicle left the highway and overturned as the driver attempted to reenter the pavement.
The Los Angeles City Council debated skywriting and adopted a motion opposing it. It asked the Civil Aeronautics Authority and California State Aeronautics Commission to stop skywriting. Councilmen Moore and Holland cited biblical and natural ethics.
A dense horizontal list of sale ads for cars, furniture, tools, land and services from Whitewright area merchants includes Chevrolet parts, vacuums, refrigerators, hats, hoes, and mixers. A separate legal notice cites Charles F. Odle v B N Carter et al in Gray Son County Texas with a 1948 court date and parcel description in Denison.
An auto finance ad urges immediate money by inspecting your car and title papers. It promises savings on payments with no delay and lists F W Creager as manager at 121% So. Travis Sherman. CARD OF THANKS I thank Whitewright merchants and Booster Club for the cash premium for bringing the first 1948 cotton bale to Whitewright. Donigan Gin Company donated the gin service. Joe Weldon Bartley.
Detroit report says Luther Poteete age 25 returned a 1949 Mercury sedan he won in a church raffle. The CIO United Auto Workers Union, sponsor of the raffle, plans to sell the car and give the proceeds to its benevolent fund.
Racine reports Mrs. Gilbert Brandies 48 says her 21st child Anna Marie was born and she told nurses at a local hospital that she thinks that many children are enough for her.
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