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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1965

Page

5

Students Should File Claims Under 1965 Amendments

Gus Jones district manager of the Sherman Social Security Office urges eligible full time students under 23 to file their social security claims now. Parents or students should apply before the fall term starts. A pamphlet Social Security Amendments of 1965 is available at the Sherman office. For copies call 893-4301 or write Box 848 Sherman. In Bonham area, Joe Christenberry offers info Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30 to noon at 411 Chestnut Fannin County Electric Co operative.

Gus Jones Sherman Social Security Office Jones Sherman Bonham Joe Christenberry Fannin County

Scientists See Virus-Based Pest Control Near

The Agriculture Department says researchers at Beltsville Maryland believe a virus that attacks pests like the cotton bollworm corn earworm tomato fruitworm and tobacco budworm could supplement chemical pesticides. Tests on human safety are pending. A mass propagation method could allow freeze drying in pesticide preparations.

Washington Agriculture Department Beltsville

Job Training Program Lifts 12,000 From Relief Roles

White House reports the job training program helped nearly 12,000 adults in nine states leave relief and gain self support. The study covers 15 months ending last December, with 58,000 people and families receiving about 1.8 million dollars monthly in relief before employment. Illinois and West Virginia account for most trainees. others include California Florida Maryland New York Oregon Pennsylvania and Washington.

Johnson City White House Johnson Wilbur J. Cohen Cohen Illinois West Virginia California Florida Maryland New York Oregon Pennsylvania Washington

Bread Tax Dropped in House Dawn Debate Ended

Democratic leaders decided to remove the so called bread tax from the administration farm bill at a closed meeting in Speaker John W. McCormack's office. Present were Secretary Orville Freeman Chairman Harold Cooley and Lawrence F. O'Brien Johnson aide.

Washington House John W. MccCormack Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman House Agriculture Committee Harold D. Cooley Dn.c Lawrence F. O'Brien President Johnson Congress

Traffic Deaths Hit New June and H1 1965 High

Chicago report by the National Safety Council shows June traffic deaths at 4 199, surpassing the 3 950 record in June 1964. The six month total reaches 21 920, a rise from the previous year, though the death rate per travel unit remains unchanged.

Chicago National Safety Council

Gas mileage varies with speed on early sedan tests

The Highway Research Board reports fuel efficiency for a 4175 pound eight cylinder sedan with automatic transmission. At 8 mph the car averages 10.9 mpg, at 35 mph 20.7 mpg, and at 80 mph 13.4 mpg, showing how speed impacts consumption.

Highway Research Board

Sleep needs vary from ten hours to four hours says experts

Reader's Digest notes some people require long sleeps while others function well on short blocks. Doctors like Dr. Alton Ochsner and Dr. Michael DeBakey nap briefly to refresh. The siesta habit is praised for recharging energy, with figures like MacArthur and several presidents cited as lovers of naps.

J. D. Ratcliff Reader’s Digest Alton Ochsner New Orleans Ochsner Michaeal DeBakey General MacArthur Truman Eisenhower Kennedy Johnson

The Safe Use Of Pesticides

College Station report warns that constant research backs pesticide safety and effectiveness. The label is the personal link to research and contains the best usage guidance. Users must follow warnings and amounts to avoid harm to humans pets crops and water.

College Station Stuart Sutherland Texas A&m University Extension Service Sutherland

Notice to Eth a Baker in Lone Star trailer case

Legal notice in Grayson County Texas requires Eth a Baker and heirs to answer by 10 AM September 20 1965 in Case No 70997 filed June 22 1965 by Earl D. Frederick seeking title and possession of a 35 by 8 foot Lone Star trailer Serial No 9473928. If not served within 90 days the writ will be unserved.

State OF Texas Etha Baker Lone Star 15Th District Court Grayson County Court House Sherman Texas Earl D. Frederick Lone Star House Etna Baker A. D E. R. Brodhead Gladys Hamilton Whitewright Sun

Farm prices lag as farmers subsidize consumers

Agriculture Commissioner John C. White notes farmers subsidize consumers with low food costs as retail prices rise. He cites 1964 farm prices 13 percent below 1947 49 averages while retail food prices were 25 percent higher. He argues efficiency increases produce more, but input costs rise and the farmer’s real income lags.

John C. White White

Baptist Plan Five Year Faith in Action Program

The Baptist General Convention of Texas announces a five year program Faith in Action starting October 1966. Local churches will tailor work to needs with six goal areas Evangelism Sunday school enrollment mission extension total giving Cooperative Program missions givings and Training Union enrollment. Area associations and state staff will assist. fall meetings begin shaping plans ahead of the October 1965 convention.

Faith In Action Baptist General Conventorn Texas

Christmas All Year Long at Schuble Home

Louisville residents Stanley W. Schuble and his sister Elva keep a Christmas tree in their living room for almost two years to preserve the Christmas spirit. They replace the tree when it dies and maintain ongoing holiday decor.

Louisville Stanley W. Schuble Scuble Elva

Army Avoids Draft for Married Men Cites Forest Park Case

Chicago report says draft officials seek to exempt married men while Forest Park draft board orders 70 year old William Sianis to appear for induction. The item notes the Army's effort to reduce insistence on marriage status in calls.

Chicago Army Forest Park William Sianis Sianis

Canada holds vast potash in Saskatchewan wheatfields

Canada, supplying about 15 percent of the world’s potash, possesses rich deposits beneath the Saskatchewan wheatfields, indicating major mineral wealth and potential for fertilizer production.

Canada Saskatchewan

Statewide spiritual prep program set for spring 196

Houston reports a program of spiritual preparation for churches across the state in spring 196 prior to its start on October 1 that year. The initiative aims to ready congregations for the broader program launching in autumn.

Houston

Social Security Notes on Early Benefits and Disabled Workers

The article explains options for widows to take reduced cash benefits at age 60, and for children to receive benefits past 18 until 22 if enrolled full time. It also outlines 1965 amendments allowing some disabled workers to qualify for benefits even with shorter expected disability durations and longer eligibility.

Social Security Office

Speed and safety in auto accidents linked to speed

The American Insurance Institute reports that fatal accident risk rises with speed. At 25 mph the risk is 1 in 167, at 45 mph it is 1 in 67, at 75 mph 1 in 8, and over 80 mph the risk is almost certain.

American Insurance Institute

Sun Wanted for Fast Results Ad

Wanted sun readers seek quick results from a sun powered ad. This short notice urges fast action and promises prompt attention to inquiries about sunlight provision or related services.

Navy Extends Enlistments Amid Vietnam War Strain

The Navy announces a four month extension of all regular Navy and Marine enlistments affecting about 25,000 sailors and 12,000 Marines. The move, the first since 1962, is due to wartime manpower strain.

Washington Defense Department

Youthful Drivers Involved In 29 Percent Of Highway Deaths

A 1964 nationwide survey shows drivers under 25, though 15 percent of licensed motorists, were involved in over 29 percent of all accidents. The Insurance Company report, issued annually since 1931, notes older drivers over 65 accounted for 7.7 percent.

Land sale ad for 140 acres near Randolph

Fort Worth resident M. R. Matthews paid for a four-issue Want Ad in The Sun to sell 140 acres of land near Randolph. The notice emphasizes Want Ads as effective for selling items people want.

M. R. Matthews Fort Worth The Sun Randolph

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