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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
7
Washington reports the U S patent office faces the largest backlog in 138 years with 148 180 exam cases awaiting action. Officials hired efficiency experts to revue the process at a cost of 34 000 and invite cheaper ideas to cut the queue.
A 12 year old girl died after drinking three quarts of water in 20 minutes during a game of sa loon. Authorities report she developed water intoxication that flooded her bloodstream and lungs, causing drowning like symptoms within hours.
The State of Texas seeks foreclosure for delinquent ad valorem taxes on two parcels in Grayson County near Pilot Grove Creek. W Jackson and Edna Jackson heirs or claimants are named. The City of Tom Bean is among taxing units. Suit filed August 19, 1948, case 56730 in the Grayson County District Court. Return date October 4, 1948. Ownership and liens to be contested. notice to defend on required date.
President Truman ordered deferments for husbands and fathers from peacetime draft and for men in essential industries. Farmers who market substantial quantities of essential foods also qualify. Classification must avoid race creed or color bias or political membership. Registration starts August 30 with first calls and inductions planned later in the year.
Washington forecast nearly 32 million students to enroll in schools and colleges this fall with a 1956-57 rise expected by 7 million more. Officials cite postwar birth rate. veterans in colleges drop to about 1 million. teacher shortages grow. space and building programs lag.
Dallas reports an 8000 participant turnout planned for Labor Day at State Fair Park in the new 800000 building. Secretary-director Mrs. Marcile Clifton notes inquiries from Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana with guest callers from Hobbs New Mexico and Wichita Falls. Raymond Smith to MC. Old Fiddlers Contest led by E. O. Boers precedes the square dance in the pavilion.
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