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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
3
A persuasive defense of liquor laws and bootlegging penalties arguing that laws protect life and property. It questions the morality of drinkers and bootleggers, depicting the harm to families, children, and society. The piece cites personal stories of ruined lives, calls for lawful conduct, and references a poem about drunkenness.
A coalition of Texas Oklahoma Kansas Louisiana Arkansas and New Mexico oil regulators led by Texas railroad commissioner Ernest Thompson ordered shutting in producing wells as a protest against rising gasoline prices and falling crude prices. Governor O Daniel refused to call a special session or approve a new oil tax to fund Texas social security, arguing low likelihood of passage.
The Humble Oil Co. and its Standard Oil affiliate spark a Texas oil price crisis as the Railroad Commission and Attorney General probe possible anti trust violations. A hearing to raise East Texas well quotas 45 percent follows a Federal Court order, with a broader proration overhaul anticipated.
Denton witnesses a playful clash of ages as 18 year old Virginia Paty from Paris Texas eyes a Chinese God of Old Age in the State Historical Collection at North Texas State Teachers College The three foot idol purchased by Blanche Groves ties the college to an Oriental collection amid reflections on youth age and philosophy. The scene is light and culturally noting the East West cultural exchange.
Thompson pushed for a special session and a tax on oil to fund pensions, moving his gubernatorial bid forward and pressing O Daniel who faced an embarrassing position. O Daniel signaled pension funding as first order of business, but his plan faltered before the Legislature. The episode, part of the campaign record, shows rival strategies and Texas politics heating up as summer returns.
Secretary Ickes pressed for federal control of oil production and other regulation citing a Maryland bill by Congressman Cole that failed to pass. Opponents, including Texas independent oil men, cited quick cooperative actions by the top oil producing states as an alternative approach.
A Texas 1835 36 military provisions list shows 3000 pounds of Kentucky chewing tobacco and 120 gallons French brandy 125 gallons Port wine five barrels of whiskey among early military supplies. It details 23 cannons 12 to 32 pounders 1000 kegs of cannon powder 1000 butcher knives and 1000 tomahawks.
The piece argues Texas oilmen will resist federal drilling regulation via the Interstate Oil Compact. It contends federal control could cost Texas permits and tax revenue, and notes some major oil firms favor federal oversight to dodge future state taxes and fund social security. It warns Austin observers foresee increased corporate contributions and a push for federal preemption to sidestep state taxation.
Reporter notes 1206 of 1279 users say CARDUS helped them. Women report relief from weak rundown conditions linked to dysmenorrhea from malnutrition after long use. The 50 years of wide use are cited as merit for CARDUS.
Oklahoma City Times returns to old style birth notices after fathers protest an economy move that dropped Mr. from each notice. Walter M. Harrison overruled the change with a note praising full titles and the joy of parenthood.
In Titusville Pennsylvania a fly landing on a horse's neck in Lee Peebles' barn caused the horse to thrash and tear off a threshing machine tail. The machine was badly damaged and threshing operations were postponed indefinitely. The fly escaped.
Elkins West Virginia federal court sentenced Sanford Lerner to six months in jail for wage hour law violation. Judge William E. Baker ordered the punishment, marking the first jail sentence under the act administered by Elmer F. Andrews.
Sunday afternoon weather concerns led to cancellation of the singing convention. Bonham visitors arrived Saturday night. Local families, including Gunter Bennet and Hunter clans, collected at various homes. Multiple visits and family gatherings noted with neighbors and friends across Porter area. The Sun advertises typewriter carbon sale.
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