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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1954
Page
8
In SEGEBERG West Germany Frau Sorensen sprayed itching powder under her husband’s wig to expose his affair with a young woman. He itched and pulled off the wig, prompting the woman to scream and depart.
Washington House commerce committee urged radio and television broadcasters to curb beer and wine advertising before congress acts. It noted industry self restraints have fallen short and asked for a progress report by year’s start. A second line quotes a communist jibe about desire and possession.
The Army pivots from pampering to rugged training with paratrooper or ranger courses for all second lieutenants. NCOs gain authority while many will switch to specialist ranks to restore line command and discipline. ROTC grads must meet tests or drop back to draft status as Congress considers new military justice rules.
An open house for women pursuing nursing careers will be held at Baylor University School of Nursing in Dallas on Friday August 27 from 2 to 5 pm. The event will explain the Technician Nurse Program and feature the color film Nurse Please. Attendees may request details by mailing a postcard to the program director. Dust storms raise wildlife fatalities through direct kills, dust pneumonia, and habitat loss.
The Linda Theatre presents Valley of the Kings starring Robert Taylor and Eleanor Parker on Thursday and Friday August 19 and 20. Saturday offers Southwest Passage with Rod Cameron and Joanne Dru, plus The Long Wait on Saturday night and Sunday, followed by Genevieve in Technicolor Sunday night. Week continues with Jungle Man Eaters on Tuesday and Web, and Hell Below Zero starring Alan Ladd and Joan Tetzel on August 26 and 27.
Texas readers are urged to check posture for better health by Dr. Henry A. Holle. Poor posture strains organs and nerves, lowers oxygen, and can affect overall well being. Children should learn good posture, with parents and teachers setting the example. Stand straight, head up, chest out, spine aligned for a healthier, more confident appearance.
In Los Angeles Dr Sidney R Bob reports Venus de Milo has a hammer toe on her right foot. He cites his European inspection and jokes about shoe choices as vanity endures since ancient Greece. A playful exchange with a reader ends with a hay fever gag.
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