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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for Grayson and Fannin Counties and outside areas. Rates: In county 1 year 1.50, six months 1.00. Outside counties 1 year 2.00, six months 1.25.
Whitewright merchants push home shopping to spur a holiday boost. They offer a wide range of gift items at competitive prices and emphasize the convenience of parking nearby. Aimed at keeping dollars in town, the message argues local shoppers support neighbors and help the community rebound from the cotton downturn.
Dallas News reports two AP dispatches dominate the front page. Tokyo warns that overwhelming Chinese Communist forces threaten UN troops in Korea while Washington notes the government delays in policy decisions amid Attlee's impending visit.
The piece argues the United States and its allies failed to act decisively in Asia during the Korea crisis. It accuses President Truman of indecision, cites delays on Formosa, and notes his late wartime choices after initial hesitation, urging urgent national resolve.
E H Danner named president of the Sherman Area Council Boy Scouts succeeding E M Decker who is first vice president. Officers include R H Jennings second vice president G R Stephens treasurer J Richard Jones council commissioner and A G Hopkins at large. Executive board lists numerous local names and towns. Phone or send in your news items.
A 12 month set of letters to a parents' consultation service shows over 50 issues troubling children from birth to adolescence across the United States Alaska and Hawaii. Parents report social rejection by peers rivalry with new siblings school humiliation and other physical mental and emotional causes of unhappiness.
In Austin health officials say examinations by doctors help tens of thousands live longer and healthier. They urge adults to adopt preventive measures, noting early gastrointestinal tract disease detection can curb progression and save lives. Semiannual physician consultations may yield years of better health and reduced hospitalizations.
Arthur K. Jefferson of Joppa Maryland failed to sue the federal government for damages under the Tort Claims Act after Army surgeons left a towel in his abdomen during a 1945 Fort Belvoir operation. The towel was later removed at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
The Air Force announces a new policy allowing civilian men with one or two dependents to enlist in grades one to three if qualified. Former servicemen with two dependents and those from civilian life may now join and receive eligibility for dependents allowances and medical care for their families where available. Information is available from the Denison Recruiting Station at 301 West Woodard.
The Navy summoned 15,000 enlisted reserves and officials signaled a full revision of the reserve program due to the Far East crisis. About half the callers have at least six months Navy experience. others are naval specialists in 34 fields. Reports note delays suspended except for hardship or national interest. An official address was planned amid lighthearted remarks in a ladies room.
The Veterans Administration said about 7 758 000 World War II veterans, half of all ex servicemen, have received educational or job aid. The total cost is about 12 000 000 000 dollars, averaging 1 500 dollars per beneficiary. The Vocational Rehabilitation Act aids disabled veterans to overcome handicaps. A Negro businessman offered a quoted mindset on success.
James J. Wadsworth presented a three year civil defense plan to Congress totaling 3.1 billion dollars funded by federal, state and local governments. Most funds would create communal shelters with remaining for admin costs equipment stockpiles and communications. federal share projected at about 1.67 billion representing 54 percent with no state local breakdown provided. A total of 2.25 billion would go to communal shelters across all levels.
Propose gifting a one year subscription as a Christmas present with a Christmas card to announce the gift. Orders should arrive soon to ensure cards reach recipients before Christmas and subscriptions begin with the Christmas issue.
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