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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1935
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun reports Texas voters repealed the prohibition amendment and approved four new amendments to the state constitution. A special session will be called to address tax and regulation of liquor traffic, old age pensions, salary standards for counties, and related reforms, with Governor Allred guiding the agenda.
Dallas News comments on AAA compromise with Southern Senators over the cotton loan. Subsidies capped at 2 cents per pound and a 10 cent loan if prices fall, weakening the original 12 cent plus subsidy approach. Critics argue the shift stalls world price movement and harms farmers despite some improvement over a pure 12 cent loan.
The Texas repeal result shows a shift from the strong pro repeal stance two years ago to a smaller majority. Bootlegging remains a problem and enforcement is urged. The old age pension idea draws broad support but lacks funding. Amendments on fees and textbooks are defeated, keeping public focus on the repeal outcome.
Saturday’s election yielded results largely in line with forecasts. The major change surprised by a landslide repeal vote and opposition to the old-age pension plan, while other outcomes matched pundits’ guesses. Drys mounted a steady contest though the overall pattern remained predictable.
Texas Weekly argues that war does not raise global cotton use, citing World War I data showing declines. It notes American cotton use fell from 13.15 million to 11.93 million bales during the war, and warns that war costs outweigh any potential relief from surplus. The piece ends with an ad for adding machine paper at The Sun office.
Austin presses first called session of the 44th Legislature to settle liquor local option rules after statewide prohibition. It will set liquor taxes and licenses, decide sellers and conditions, and may raise 3 to 5 million yearly. Enabling bills for federal old age pensions loom, with eligibility and proof of need strict. Also highway plans for a 4 million farm to market road program and possible adjustments to proration rules in oil.
The column reflects on Labor Day origins and the role of preachers in daily life. It cites Greek history, Knights of Labor, local sermon anecdotes, Will Rogers praise, courthouse stories, and church attendance figures, ending with the preacher's aim to guide youth toward worthwhile achievement.
The Wheeler Rayburn measure calls for extensive federal control of public utilities with the Securities and Exchange Commission to shape enforcement. Critics say the delegation of power is weak and could be challenged as courts may find overreach. The bill stands as Congress's broadest move beyond rail regulation to date.
Mrs. W. G. Mullican age 70 died August 21 at her Leonard area home. Funeral conducted by Rev. C. D. Record and Rev. J. R. Waldrum at the Church of Christ with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by six sons and two daughters including Horace, Arthur, Claud, Ernest, Alton, Elmer Mullican and daughters Mrs. Ethel Mitchell and Des sie Mullican. Husband Mr. Mullican died October 24, 1933.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jane Elmore Magers wife of the late J K Magers were conducted at the Church of Christ with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. She died suddenly Tuesday at her son Frank Magers home in Sherman born December 9 1856 in Illinois she moved to Kentucky then Whitewright forty two years ago surviving are five of seven children including Florence White Ida Harbor Ella Johnson Lewis Magers, plus 34 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
A brief quotation from the Grand Rapids Press notes the idea that unrestrained political power leads to personal gains, reflecting a critical view on governance and corruption. The remark frames the concern as a public ethics issue with a sharp prosthetic jab at political responsibility.
An advertisement promotes Bu-hach to burn on porches to repel mosquitoes. It claims the odor drives pests away and offers a cheap, easy protection. Available in Handy Sifter Cans at Kirkpatrick Pharmacy.
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