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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1942
Page
6
A columnist writes a tribute to Judge A B Pittman of the Texas civil district court. The piece highlights his unorthodox rulings, punctuality fines, disdain for pomposity, and belief that reason should govern justice. It notes his support for the underprivileged and his long 20 year elected tenure.
Cotton farmers who overplant by up to three acres or three percent may receive government loans but face conservation penalties and marketing quota penalties. Penalties equal ten times the payment rate. overplanting by ten percent or more wipes out the payment. Red card issued for overplanting. loan eligibility remains for small overplants.
In March the bus company carried 15,138,526 passengers. The speaker asserts personal inclusion as a passenger, underscoring the scale of transit usage and individual participation.
Two women joke as they walk past a row of soldiers on a street corner. The brief vignette hints at a tense urban setting and a potential military operation without graphic details.
A historical overview praising bathing as a national habit from ancient rivers to modern indoor tubs. It notes mass production, the shift to private baths, public showers in factories, and the rise of swimming as a national sport and healthful exercise.
The article warns against dives into ocean lakes or streams due to hidden hazards and the risk of ear injuries or deafness. It discourages headlong or feet first jumps and notes Americans' status as avid bathers indoors and outdoors, praising the bathtub as a symbol of living standards.
A special election will be held at Whitewright City Hall Grayson County Texas on September 8 1942 to fill the unexpired term of R T Pennington the resignation. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm J W Hollingsworth R C Vestal and Mrs A T Short are appointed to conduct the election. City Mayor F M Echols Attest City Secretary Jesse Wallace. In two years a war material maker placed 3800 subcontracts with 725 companies in 161 cities.
State Health Officer Dr. Geo W. Cox describes Vincent's angina as a mouth infection spread by direct and indirect contact. It reached epidemic levels in World War I trenches and remains world wide today. Regular brushing, dental care, and avoiding shared implements defend against the infection despite contact risks.
The text notes that healthy gums and mucous membranes possess much stronger resistance to infection compared with an unclean mouth, highlighting the protective role of cleanliness in oral health.
A Private from Camp Forest Tennessee sent a clipping claiming the war would end in 1942. The piece uses a numerical puzzle pairing birth years power start and durations to total 3,884, implying division yields 1942. The reader cautions that the claim may be dubious.
John explains Jane refused him and offered a B-13 priority rating as the best currently available. Jack notes the rating is not as harsh as a full rejection and reflects a cautious stance.
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