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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1942
Page
4
Notice warns that all notices of entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission fees will be charged at regular advertising rates. Memorials and resolutions of respect will also incur charges.
The Whitewright Sun lists J. H. Waggoner as member and Glenn Doss as publisher and managing editor and states weekly publication every Thursday and a subscription price of 1.50 per year in advance with a policy to correct any erroneous reflections upon character or reputation upon notification to the publisher.
An editorial urges all civilians to contribute to the war effort. It stresses universal duty from workers to housewives, calls for stricter personal discipline, and cites Allied sacrifices. It notes Soviet and British wartime losses and argues America must bear the major burden if victory is to be achieved.
An exploration of watch complexity notes about 150 parts including wheels cogs springs and screws. It highlights tiny screws count around 550000 and a balance hairspring producing 422000 pulsations daily plus the risk of taking watches apart without expertise.
Secretary Stimson reports progress on all fronts against the Axis. Germans fail major 1943 Russia goals. Allies build assault forces in Tunisia. Japanese force gains in New Guinea. Aleutian activity limited but harassing operations continue. Communiques cite 100 Axis planes and 21 tanks destroyed for Allied losses.
The notice announces a per cent rate reduction on domestic telegraph money orders up to $25. It notes selective service registrants must carry classification and registration cards at all times starting January 1. Agriculture Secretary Wickard unveils 1943 food-for-freedom goals aiming for peak U.S. farm output.
The Doolittles outline farm production aligned with United Nations needs, aiming to keep or exceed this year’s record. The 1943 commercial corn acreage is set at 43,423,000, up from 41,338,000 in 1942 to assure feed for 1944 onward. The War Production Board bans distribution of whipping cream to curb butter shortages, with limited exemptions based on daily deliveries.
In six states the majority of employees travel to work by automobile, reflecting a pattern of car dependence across midwestern and southern regions. The data highlights personal vehicle use as the dominant commute mode amidst limited public transit options.
The War Production Board ordered shorter shirt lengths for men and boys after December 15. Over 10 million shirts will be produced from saved material. Pajama simplification will yield space for more than 2.2 million extra pairs. Shirt backs and fronts with pleats are banned. Shirt length capped at 30 inches for shrunk fabrics and 31.5 inches for unshrunk fabrics.
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