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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1940
Page
4
Whitewright Sun published weekly at Whitewright Texas with notices for entertainments box suppers and bene fits at regular rates memorials resolutions of respect and other items. The paper lists publisher J H Waggoner manager Glenn Doss and a $1 50 yearly subscription and pledges correction of any erroneous reflections.
The piece argues Willkie avoids concrete policy, especially on selective service, while projecting Roosevelt-like protections for farmers. It critiques his acceptance speech for vagueness, ties to reformers, and implied machine politics within the GOP, noting racial tensions and anti-Democratic propaganda.
Mrs. Doc Leatherwood of Bonham remained in serious condition after a Monday head-on crash on Highway 82 between Savoy and Ector with a Sherman driver, Jess Wall. Mary Merle Leatherwood survived with bruises. Aubrey Orenduff drove Leatherwood’s car and was unhurt.
A man reported his pants were stolen with $8 in his car. Detectives arrived to find the man embarrassed, admitting he wore his pants under his overalls. The incident ended with no theft after his confession.
Berlin reports that a Vichy styled press law is being drafted in France. The plan would hold newspaper proprietors responsible for any disregard of government directives given in advance at regular press conferences on domestic and foreign political matters.
Elliott Roosevelt accused the United States of a dishonest stance toward England in a Texas radio address. He said the U S pretends to stay neutral while secretly aiding Britain and warned that the nation avoids open commitment through evasive laws and political subterfuge.
Washington report explains a constituency formula under a possible conscription bill. Using census data 9.1 percent of 21 to 30 year old men would register first, 3.9 percent ready for service, and 8.8 percent in the first draft, yielding about 310 to 312 men for a city of 100,000.
Houston medical specialists studied a four and half year old girl who had been physically adult since age two due to gland development. It is the second such case in medical history after a five year old in Peru bore a child. Over 600 lab tests with Duke University Medical School and more than $10,000 financed the research. A review will be submitted to the American Medical Association Journal. Treatment to restore normal development is under study.
Sherman, Dorchester area. Thomas Washington Blevins, 26, was found dead Monday in a shallow water-filled farm tank two miles west of his home. His body lay in waist deep water at the tank center with a rifle nearby and a forehead wound indicating possible foul play.
Despondent over the European war and U S involvement, a young man left home Saturday night taking a rifle and heavy rock tied at his waist with wire. His body was found by Merritt Watson in a large farm tank east of the Blevins home after a first dive.
Vice President John Nance Garner has purchased 9 600 acres of ranch land in Southwest Texas for about 70 000 dollars. H M Roper of Robstown, executor for the H N Deakley estate, handled the sale through Raymond Courier in Dilley. This marks his third large land purchase in three years, totaling about 36 000 acres.
In San Francisco the "ham and eggs" pension group fails to secure a vote on their proposed plan. Activists push for pension reforms aimed at elderly residents, citing rising costs and limited coverage.
The State Supreme Court refused to force the Secretary of State and county registrars in Los Angeles Ventura and Alameda to certify about 7,000 signatures. Pension advocates said the count would be enough to place the twice-defeated proposal before voters again.
Thelma Soper of Denver became a mother at 14 and now at 31 has a grandchild. Her daughter Angela Millwee, 15, recently arrived with husband Lee Millwee from Denver and is mother to a five pound seven ounce son.
Judge overrules the objection and asks what Mrs. Murphy said. The witness replies she said nothing because she was out.
A post election message from Harper expresses gratitude for the vote in the Assessor-Collector of Taxes race in Fannin County. He thanks supporters and those who did not, invites residents of Bonham to visit, and offers service. He emphasizes lasting friendship and a cordial welcome.
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