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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1971
Page
2
Savoy tale recounts a break in at Duncan's Grocery by barefoot locals stealing over 200 dollars in groceries. The Duncans checked a pistol drawer to find it empty. A later joke notes a bride’s kitchen mishaps and a bone in instant pudding.
Texas Gov. Preston Smith proclaims to ignore the federal wage freeze for public employees and teachers, citing a long‑standing state law authorizing current pay scales. The move comes as the Cost of Living Council reverses position, allowing raises only for contracts begun before August 15.
A readable list of crossword clues across and down covering grains pots dyes poets cities metals body parts and common terms. Includes named clues such as Odin's brother Franklin and Greek letters along with generic hints like color and compass points.
The list presents January through July draft lottery numbers for 1972 typed in calendar order. It records each day with assigned numbers for every month or sequence shown, including multiple entries per month.
Texas farmers face army worm invasions as rains revive ranges and pastures. Entomologist Dr. John Thomas notes worms appear in late summer when lush grasses grow and warns of feeding damage to small grains. He advises early treatment with Levin or toxaphone and cautions against grazing with certain pesticides and waiting periods.
Weekly paper produced by Eleven-Fifty Publications Inc with staff including Sandy Hix Gracie Cerney Vida Pittman Connie Sullens Mary Johnson Jean Samuells Mozelle Baldwin Dolores Meek Margaret Carter Jean Ann McMillion Debbie Haws and Debra Nance. It is entered as second class matter at the Whitewright Texas post office under the act of March 30 1879 and correspondence should go to Box 218 Whitewright Texas 75491.
Aries to Pisces astrology notes harmony and cross sign ties, highlighting Sagittarius ties for Aries and Leo cautions. Taurus faces airier prospects with business clashes advised avoidance. Gemini favors cooperation over conflict. Cancer emphasizes work and social life under favorable conditions. Leo urged to balance assertiveness with timing. Virgo sees opportunities, especially early born. Libra expects easing tensions and fast fortune. Scorpio endures a storm with support from others. Sagittarius tied with Aries and possible Leo involvement. Capricorn moving away from trouble with net benefits rising. Aquarius advised to take it easy as planets slow. Pisces cites good judgment and value sense for careful thinking.
Sherman social security office guides on changing addresses for benefit checks. Include name as on the check, the claim number with its letter, and whether others on the record also receive checks. Provide youngest child name for those with dependent children and state benefit type. Call 893-4301 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.
In a recent ruling a motorist injured after a green to red signal skipped amber won damages. The city argued sovereign immunity but evidence showed the signal had malfunctioned for a week before the crash. The judge ordered liability citing negligent maintenance.
Plaintiff Dale Gouge seeks title and possession of Lots 27 28 29 30 31 32 in Block 4 of J J Fairbanks Addition Denison Grayson County Texas. Defendants include Edith Fairbanks J J Fairbanks Beulah Ford N Ford Elijah S Rice and William Petry with unknown heirs. Court in Sherman sets appearance by 10 am Monday after 42 days from issuance August 16 1971.
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