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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun carries a publisher’s note asserting prompt correction of any erroneous reflections upon a person or firm. The message emphasizes accountability and invites readers to report concerns to J. H. Waggoner, publisher.
A five member Senate Finance Committee sub group has nearly finished an in depth probe into state expenditures. They project possible yearly cuts of 2.5 million from departmental appropriations and as much as 2.5 million more from education eleemosynary and judiciary allotments, but warn opposition will limit savings. Even a 5 million saving would not significantly reduce annual outlays of 150 million. Expanding old age pensions could push total spending beyond 150 million. If the effort reduces waste at Austin, it will justify itself, but taxpayers should not expect large tax relief and may face higher taxes anyway.
A cheeky note questions a supposed New Deal nickel featuring Mr Jefferson, joking about its existence and the government’s focus on small denominations. The piece laments lack of verification, recalls devaluations, and previews skepticism about the publicity stunt.
The Texas Weekly argues the nation needs more than a good five cent nickel, it needs a five cent economic philosophy. It warns against running on schemes and dreams alone and urges practical fiscal ideals.
Dallas Dispatch Journal reactions hinge on TCU rejection of a Cotton Bowl invite. The piece notes Carnegie and Sugar Bowl timing, Dallas supporters, and Fort Worth rivalry pressures. It argues intercity pride and business rivals should not influence a state's university team selections.
Tea coffee and chocolate were rare beverages for the first-comers to America for the reason that they were so little known in the mother countries. It was not until about 1690 that two apothecaries in Boston were licensed to sell tea. As in England tea was regarded as a medicine. For several years its proper preparation remained a mystery to the Colonists. The practice was to boil the tea in water, throw away the liquid and eat the leaves with butter and salt. Coffee 20 years earlier also had baffled the Colonists. After prolonged boiling in water the liquid was drained off and served as a drink while the whole coffee beans were saved and served as food. For several decades previous to the Revolutionary War Americans were as confirmed tea drinkers as the English. During the Revolutionary War patriotism was frequently evinced by drinking Liberty Tea a beverage made from the four led loose strife plant. While these substitutes were used to wide extent coffee became the great alternative drink. To day Americans drink far more coffee than they do tea and this habit has its roots far back in the Revolutionary days.-Ex.
The Whitewright Sun notes Texas officials doubt $30 monthly pensions for all over 65 can be funded, while Governor-elect W Lee O'Daniel remains optimistic. Dallas News columnist Elliott Roosevelt supports adequate pensions and lists six funding strategies, including income tax, sales tax, oil and mineral taxes, and pari mutuel betting legalization with a 50 percent tax.
The article surveys bookie shops and betting establishments alongside a proposal to legalize sale of hard liquor by the drink in all wet areas. It outlines a plan for higher taxes and a substantial licensing charge for by-the-drink permits.
Nina Wilcox Putnam argues in Rotarian Magazine that ethics shape business success. She offers practical rules drawn from her experience to avoid rushing decisions, overpromising, living beyond means, and exploiting personal woes, urging straightforward, honest conduct.
Advice warns never lose temper in business, stay cool to secure deals, fulfill contracts promptly, and rely on honesty. It urges assuming others are decent, as distrust breeds more distrust, while deceit only yields brief gains and poor outcomes.
Governor elect W Lee O Daniel's board of advisors met in Fort Worth and gave a unanimous endorsement to his program Thirty two of the 36 appointees supported cross section views on pensions industrialization and the economic plan They urged spreading the tax load to avoid burdens on any industry or citizen group and backed government economy while preserving essential state services O Daniel said legislature appropriations should come with a matching tax levy and coordination efforts on industrialization were reviewed.
NEW WILMINGTON Pa Here s a tip to the young man who hesitates about getting married Prof. Ross Ellis of Westminster College department of economics and business administration says happily married men are choice prospects for jobs. Personnel chiefs have discovered he explains that contented husbands are better satisfied more anxious to succeed and make better all around employes than unmarried workers. Ellis stresses the happily married part of his advice however pointing out that many failures in the business and financial world are due to unfortunate marriages. As for the money problem in marriage he believes that joint control of the purse strings is the best solution. Furthermore common knowledge of resources and common knowledge of necessary expenses will eliminate family troubles over money he argues.
County Judge Ben J. Fly completed a balanced 1939 budget cutting expenses by 237104 for submission to the commissioners court. Salary appropriations drop over 80000 with at least 32 county employees facing job loss from a 15 percent salary curtailment, though not all courthouse workers will see pay cuts.
The Ladies Journal reports a national poll of American women revealing seven criticisms of men. They find men are not romantic enough and focus on dull pursuits like business and sports. They accuse men of being unreliable decision makers at home and underestimating wives’ abilities. Women also note men’s facial hair flaws and urge quicker help with childcare. Henry VIII banned football and set a penalty for playing it.
Casing run Wednesday at Marshall and Ross No 1 Christman north of Pottsboro in Grayson County indicated a high gravity oil shallow pool from a sand at 830 38 feet. Oil rose several hundred feet after reaching total depth, with gas found above the sand. The 56 gravity oil is higher than two nearby shallow producers pumping about five barrels daily. Location is in the A M Ahalt survey.
Health guidance stresses protecting babies and young children from winter respiratory diseases such as influenza tonsillitis pneumonia and bronchitis. Emphasizes three defenses strengthening resistance medical supervision and avoiding exposure to contagious individuals with coughs colds or fevers. Also notes dangers of transmission via nasal and mouth secretions and urges caution for caretakers with infections. The section ends with a joke about a farmer and a book titled Farming for Profit.
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