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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
4
Public notice from Whitewright Sun states that entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission fees will be charged at regular advertising rates. Memorials and resolutions of respect also incur charges. J. H. Waggoner is publisher and Glenn Doss managing editor.
The Whitewright Sun announces weekly publication every Thursday with a subscription price of $1.50 per year payable in advance. It promises full correction of any erroneous reflections upon the character or reputation of any person firm or corporation when brought to the publisher’s attention.
The Christian Science Monitor editorial argues that Germany Italy and Japan completing World War II’s web compels the United States into a permanent world order. It says isolation failed after World War I and that only by joining the anti Axis alliance could America fulfill citizenship duties and help build a civilized world community.
The Selective Service Administration begins reclassifying registrants amid wartime mobilization. Congress is expected to pass any needed laws quickly. Local boards report prewar deferrals and 4-A classifications tied to prior service.
Wartime propaganda blasts urged frontline and home front morale with aggressive slogans targeting Axis powers. Calls to strike Japanese and Italian forces, while praising Allied leaders and the United States military effort.
In a brisk office visit, Boyce House, author and movie adviser, relaxed with stories from Hollywood and Texas oil towns. H. B. Fox notes House’s rapid storytelling and cites his work for Clark Gable and Spencer Tracy while reflecting on Texas oil imports and regional industry.
A fragment notes eight shutdown days a month in one state while others restrict less. It mentions oil output continuing in states with few or no shutdowns, highlighting regulatory impact on production and the varied approaches nationwide.
Horace Greeley replied to a woman asking how to save a financially struggling church. He urged simply to "Try religion." The passage also quotes reflections from nature and life, noting the steadfast heart that loves her and the humility of wisdom.
In Bonham Texas workers at the New Fannin jail site uncovered two 12 foot logs 18 inches thick used as foundation timber for a wood and coal house. Oldtimers estimate these Bois d Arc logs have been buried for 85 years as 160 such logs pul out from the excavation.
Rep Malcolm Tarver of Georgia, chairman of a House committee on copper shortage, said the Mint expects 3,300 tons of copper will be used this year for one cent coins. He noted the value of pennies coined rose from 1,185,000 dollars in 1939 to 10,014,000 dollars in 1941.
Italy Texas residents vote to declare war on the Italy led by Mussolini as the town braces for World War II. With over 150 men in uniform, townsfolk pledge to defeat the nation that shares their name and consider renaming the community.
Washington reports the creation of the War Insurance Corporation with 100 million dollars in capital to provide reasonable protection against losses from enemy attacks on private property in the continental United States. The action is tied to the Federal Loan Administration.
Loan Administrator Jesse H. Jones states the reconstruction program is approved by President Roosevelt and formed by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to insure property owners against damage to buildings and personal property including goods crops and orchards during the rebuilding efforts.
Census figures show Grayson County ginned 28,039 bales from the 1941 crop before December 1, down from 49,292 in 1940. Fannin County ginned 31,999 bales, vs 58,400 last year. Collin County reported 40,530, vs 66,460 in 1940.
Sherman youth Melvin Driver faced trial for the killing of his wife on June 26. The Fifty-Ninth District Court jury reported being unable to agree, 8 to 4, with eight favoring a suspended sentence and four seeking conviction and penitentiary time.
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