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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1950
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun lists rates for Grayson and Fannin Counties 1 year 1.50 six months 1.00 outside these counties 1 year 2.00 six months 1.25. The notice is signed by Editor and Owner T Glenn Doss and indicates weekly publication Thursdays.
Voters are urged to participate in Saturday's runoff with one county office race for County Attorney between Murray Nance and Olan R. Van Zandt. County Commissioner Precinct 2 features E. P. Jackson versus Wayne Bruce. statewide races include Lieutenant Governor Pierce Brooks versus Ben Ramsey.
The Dallas News argues that most fatalities arise from human misbehavior at night due to not dimming lights, not mechanical failures. It notes 60 percent of deaths occur at night and stresses psychological factors over devices, warning that a rude driver is the real killer on the road.
The piece argues against reducing men to mere beasts of burden and condemns a welfare system that treats people as cost to be measured and valued like mules. It critiques using mechanical care over human dignity and hints at a critique of limited welfare.
A fragment quotes General Dwight D. Eisenhower praising simple living over constant worry and duty, suggesting war and peace hinge on man’s nature rather than mere intellect. The text frames a mused view on responsibility and human progress.
An inventory shows about half of 15 million veterans received education or training costing 10 billion dollars. Two million veterans took GI housing or business loans at 11 billion dollars, nine million drew readjustment benefits totaling four billion. Costs decline five years after the war but future benefit precedent could trigger large costs after another war.
London reports that Americans in midday meals follow Emily Post rules, while Britons observe different practices. The piece notes the contrast in table manners, including knife and fork use, and the timing of coffee, illustrating cultural gaps in dining etiquette.
Declared delinquent is the Humble Oil & Refining Co with a tax bill of 35149 dollars. Next on the list is the Shell Oil Company which owed 21022 dollars. Others include Cities Service Oil Company Magnolia Petroleum Co and Tide Water Associated Oil Company.
British farmers told by the Poultry Association to feed hens dried grass to deepen yolk color. Experts warn excess grass risks green yolks, though tests show green streaked and pale yellow yolks have similar food value as the darker tint.
London reports Dr. Reginald Mallet, bishop of Northern Indiana, on his Britain visit, recalling a London boy who whistled at a pretty girl and noting Americans label such behavior wolves while acknowledging shared cultural traits between the two nations.
Gladewater enters its second week of a taxpayers strike amid planned city boundary extensions. Major oil firms and large property owners withhold current taxes, threatening financial disruption to the oil-rich town.
Swedish researchers at Stockholm Veterinary College claim to have doubled rabbit size by altering chromosomes, raising future aims to apply to pigs. Broadcast notes potential for larger edible animals and bigger eggs, while warning about uncertain human applications.
The article lists Montana as a leading producer of gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, petroleum, manganese, coal, natural gas and asbestos. It also names Maryland New Jersey Indiana Delaware Florida and Texas as top tomato producing states in the United States.
The question notes a weak voting record in the United States and asks how many people—including the reader—are known to have failed to vote at their last opportunity to exercise this democratic right.
Citation in cause No. 58341 directs heirs and legal representatives of multiple deceased persons to appear in the District Court of Grayson County Texas at Sherman by 10:00 a.m. October 9 1950 to answer a petition by D A Braswell Mae Braswell L S Omohundro Harry Hudgins R E Marshall and Hugh Hassell seeking to recover title and possession of a 45 acre tract of land described as part of a survey originally granted to S Carmena Abstract 262 and conveyed to First Guarantee State Bank of Sadler Texas by deeds in 1924 with the case filed August 22 1950. Clerk S V Earnest issued August 22 1950.
American Elections survey shows turnout fell from 56 percent in 1932 to 51 percent in 1948 among qualified voters. The data cover 1932 1936 1940 1944 and 1948 elections reflecting waning participation.
Victor A. Fischer of New York addressed the Texas Package Stores Association convention in Fort Worth. He cited more than 650 million gallons of aging whisky in distillers warehouses, up from 480 million at Pearl Harbor.
Hundreds of Britons want to join the U S Army in London but can only enlist as American citizens. Col. P H Draper, executive officer of the Army attache's office at the U S embassy, says current rules permit only American citizens to enlist.
Editor Bob Carraway announces the temporary suspension of the Wood County Record in Mineola due to a critical paper shortage. The newspaper will also limit its editions and services as supply remains constrained.
Mineola Monitor will publish eight pages per week until additional paper is secured. Both newspapers are produced in the same shop under shared ownership.
An 82 year old man from Watertown New York claims he is growing his third set of teeth. William Schweitzer of Perch River says he noticed the third set edging through after having few of his second set left. Schweitzer's daughter Mary B Phillips notes he is uncomfortable but pleased.
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