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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1954
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun lists editor T Glenn Doss and publication details. Subscription rates are 2.00 in Grayson and Fannin Counties, 0.82.50 outside those counties, and 5.00 foreign. The paper invites corrections of erroneous reflections upon any person or firm brought to the publisher’s attention.
Texas ranked fifth in registered automobiles but sixth in premiums paid. The average premium per vehicle in Texas was 69.52 dollars, with variation across states due to rates and enforcement of liability laws. Spectator figures note enforcement gaps and potential unprotected vehicles on roads.
Data shows ten wastebaskets filled with secret files reportedly burned just before the McCarthy Army hearings. Opponents call it a partisan attack while supporters argue it adds another link in a conspiracy to undermine Senator McCarthy and his censure proceeding.
The writer urges uncovering Red cells in Washington and condemns cover ups. McCarthy is incidental. demands public knowledge of fires at Fort Monmouth and accountability for those responsible. The Hiss case is cited to show suppression of truth and the risk if evidence had been destroyed.
Washington reports the Commerce Department found that average take home pay in 1953 could buy 44 percent more goods and services than in 1929 despite higher taxes and prices. The review credits higher labor skills, tech advances, and improved organization for the 57 percent per capita production gain over 24 years.
A Dallas court heard a dispute over unpaid rent in which the landlady sought an order to evict the tenant. The defendant claimed payment had been made with a quart of whisky, which the landlady could not recall. The judge recessed the proceeding for further investigation.
Sanders Construction Co. of Sherman won the $76,062.25 sewer and water line project in Trenton. The contract uses bond funds with $19,000 left for additional water improvements. Work must begin in December and run 120 days, adding a disposal plant, 500 foot city water extensions, and four new fire hydrants to total 20.
Alumni vote 1101 to 234 keeps University of Pennsylvania name. Alexander D. Chiquoine Jr. of Scarsdale NY proposed renaming to honor founder Benjamin Franklin.
The Census Bureau reports Loving County in Western Texas as the nation s smallest county with 227 residents as of the 1950 census. Armstrong County South Dakota dropped from the list after merging into Dewey County which then had 4916 people.
A 15 year old, son of a prominent Austin family, confessed to breaking into five Austin businesses “just to see if I could do it.” His father turned him in and agreed to restitution, blaming comic books and television for his son's actions.
A compact verse fragment by Margie B. Boswell explores motion fast and patient growth. It contrasts dawn and dusk, rainbow schemes, and hidden gifts beneath drifting ideas with playful questions about perception.
Churches including First Presbyterian Assembly of God First Methodist Central Christian Cross Roads Presbyterian Bethel Baptist Pilot Grove Church of Christ and related service times hours and pastors listed for Sunday School morning worship evening services and midweek meetings across the North Texas area.
In Williamston South Carolina J Hugh Patterson bought false teeth for 120 dollars at his wife’s urging. The teeth caused discomfort after a few days and were wrapped in foil. An advertised sale attracted over 100 calls with offers including a bedroom suite and a billy goat. The couple may retry the sale later.
The Little Rock Home Demonstration Club hosted its annual Thanksgiving supper at the club house with Mrs. Floyd Harris leading Psalm 103. O G Bow gave the invocation and a meal was shared by numerous members and guests, including Zelma Moore, Beulah Riddle, and Floyd Harris. The group planned a December meeting and a Christmas party, with a gift drive for Abilene State Hospital.
A 28 year old man leaped from the international bridge at Laredo, fell 34 feet into mud, then tried to drown himself in the river. Customs officers detained him and he was jailed.
Austin report shows Texas remains the nation’s cattle empire with more than 8.5 million cattle or about one beef animal per person. The sector accounts for roughly 40 percent of farming cash receipts in the state.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports record high supplies of turkeys broilers fryers beef frozen shrimp and canned tuna with pork up from a year ago Eggs and turkeys are listed as foods for feature due to favorable prices. Other holiday favorites such as dates filberts almonds grapes grapefruit and oranges are plentiful Rice pinto beans salad and vegetable oils will also be good buys this month A safety note says home stairway accidents drop when stairs are carpeted
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