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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1952
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun edited and published by T. Glenn Doss, owner, announces Thursday issues and post office mailing as second class matter with subscription prices of two dollars and fifty cents.
Senate inquiry targets Kaiser-Frazer versus Fairchild pricing for the C 119 aircraft. Pentagon officials acknowledge price gaps reflect broader defense procurement patterns, with Sen. Styles Bridges urging investigation for the looming Eisenhower administration.
The firm notes higher Boxcar costs cover insurance and standby capacity. Kaiser-Frazer contract costs exceed Fairchild Boxcars but aims to convert Willow Run plant to aircraft production for rapid crisis response with potential output of 250 planes monthly once the contract finishes.
William S. Hill was granted a divorce from his wife who left home on December 2, 1920, never to return. Hill told Judge John L. Niblack that he does not think she will come back.
Montpelier Vermont John M Rathbun filed a 20000 suit claiming wounds from target practice by Donald Cook while Rathbun sat in an outbuilding on his farm The filing alleges he was maimed and wounded in the incident
California animal husbandman Carroll E Howell notes that a mature human eats 16 times his body weight in a year. He says a hard working horse with liberal daily feed could eat only eight or nine times its weight yearly.
The Western Tax Council will lead a drive to gain two thirds of states for a constitutional amendment capping federal income and corporate taxes at 25 percent. Texas has approved the idea, with 28 states already petitioning Congress to call a constitutional convention and four more needed to reach the 32 states required.
The Texas Legislature will be asked to provide 10000 for a summer camp for blind youths. The State Board of Hospitals and Special Schools backed the plan after Superintendent W L Allen explained the project to be sponsored by the Texas School for the Blind. Austin Lions Clubs plan a 30000 building with Lake Travis site supplied by the Lower Colorado River Authority. Allen said the camp would offer sports and weekend outings for blind students.
Rev Lee H Smith of Whitewright serves as Pastor Director for the North Texas Larger Parish. Sunday School at 10 with Floyd Bassett as superintendent. Morning worship at 11. U C Broach is pastor with M F Alexander as Sunday School superintendent. James H Gosnell leads the Brotherhood and Mrs Bob Cawthon heads the W M S. Sunday School 10, morning worship 11, Training Union 7, evening worship 8.
James L. Cooper pastor Paul A. Robertson music director Mrs L E Alexander financial secretary Charles Skaggs Sunday School Ralph Brown T A director Mrs Roy Blanton W M A president Marshall Hasty Brotherhood president named in church roster and leadership list.
Otis D. Swisher leads morning worship at 9 45 with preaching. Sunday School follows at 10 45 for all ages. Wednesday and Sunday evening services listed with choir rehearsal and parish duties.
A nurse asks if she can help before lights out and the patient requests a good night kiss. The nurse dryly suggests summoning the janitor to handle the “dirty work” around the ward.
South Dakota is the only state not requiring a driving exam or license, letting drivers as young as 15. A 1952 survey by American Optical Co. notes most states impose licenses and tests, with ages ranging from 14 in several states to 17 in New Jersey.
Jones quips that the modern man lives longer to pay higher taxes, while Smith notes the elapsed years reflect longer life. The exchange captures a wry taxation aside from the era’s civic mood.
Eight year old delegates urged a loving home with no yelling and shared ideas like love and a TV set, a clean place to live, a baby sister, no fights, exchanging presents, and allowing pets. The report also notes Wyoming granted women suffrage in 1869.
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