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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
9
Rep. Wicker sham of Oklahoma foresees Congress increasing old age pensions next year. He cites 100 737 pensioners in September averaging 52 14 and a total of 5 252 498 from federal and state funds. He urges an early signature from at least 218 House members and expands eligibility for 60 year olds and those disabled or blind.
Denver readers get the final installment of the blue garter in the turkey dressing saga. Molly Mayfield's Rocky Mountain News column features a husband letter recounting how a blue garter found in his suitcase ended up in the Thanksgiving stuffing. He claims innocence after a burlesque trip, while the wife quips the tale still tastes fine.
The Times Herald reports plans for a military dictatorship if Washington is attacked. A senior military leader says the armed forces would take over until civilian government can be re established, with possible reluctance to surrender control during war. The paper notes nationwide area plans and a banner front page headline.
Washington reports 86 percent or 116 757 of 135 000 civilians ordered off the Defense payroll four months ago have been fired. Secretary Johnson says the firings do not hurt the defense program as about 30 000 workers are shed monthly. Reserve officers retired total 12 037 with their duties taken over by regulars. Navy 57 000 of 76 000 target fired Army 49 000 of 41 000 target exceeded Air Force 10 700 of 18 000 target fired.
New York magistrate Frances Lehrich dismisses a malicious mischief charge against Blond Pete Fagan after he smashed a window while drunk. He notes blond men with fair skin are highly susceptible to liquor effects, referencing beach experiences. The article also oddly mentions William Penn's father, psittacosis, and vitamin D as side notes.
Howard Altenhof of New Braunfels is named a Texan sectional 4-H Achievement winner for 11 years in the program. His record includes national 4-H Meat Animal success in 1947, district livestock judging wins, two national honors, and leadership roles in county and district 4-H groups. The award funds an all expense trip to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago.
The American Civil Liberties Union challenges state loyalty oaths in Washington and New York, arguing bans on subversive affiliations violate free speech and press. ACLU seeks to revoke New York Feinberg Law targeting teachers, while the California loyalty pledge hinges on Communist ties and could affect 20,000 Los Angeles County workers.
A physician notes many bitter about colds spread germs by attending public places while ill. Promiscuous spitting is blamed for disease transmission and city ordinances often prohibit it. Education and enforcement, plus tissues, could reduce infections.
Detroit report from the Automobile Manufacturers Association details 82 million passenger cars produced since 1900 with a $58 billion valuation. It notes early growth from 1900, a 1918 disruption, a 1940s wartime pause with no civilian cars in 1943 and 1944, then a postwar surge to over two million in 1946 and near four million in 1948, just short of the 1929 record.
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