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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1959
Page
6
A satirical critique decries public indifference and double standards. It laments cruelty debates over pest extermination versus automobile deaths, tax apathy, political disengagement, and uneven responses to disaster, disease, and social programs.
A Moorefield West Virginia Examiner column laments American foibles and habits while challenging others to judge our own culture. The piece argues Americans are the sorriest people on earth to point fingers at other nations.
Gov. David L. Lawrence approved a blue law with $100 fines for Sunday retail sales of clothing, housewares, furnishings, hardware, jewelry, luggage, instruments, recordings and toys starting Sept 13. novelties and souvenirs exempt. The piece also notes the UK population at 51,221,000 with 42 million in England.
Governor Price Daniel said his preference is to leave office but he will not close the door to a third term. He announced no immediate special session on a proposed teacher pay boost unless an emergency arises and noted rest of the legislature’s six and a half months focused on finances. He added he may seek to protect his 20 years in public service by staying in the governor’s chair if needed.
In Versailles Indiana farmer Earl Hayden began charging a 50 cent toll to motorists using his barn lot as a shortcut around a bridge project. State police ruled the Hayden toll road perfectly legal, despite driver complaints.
Advocates urge cool heads on the road after noting 37 000 deaths and countless injuries last year from accidents caused by anger. The message warns that temper can cost you control and turn lawful drivers into innocent victims. When you focus on driving your safety rises.
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