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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1957
Page
8
Washington reports the Eisenhower administration plans economy measures in a new year message to Congress. The focus is on non service connected veterans pensions, with potential merger of pensions with Social Security, while disability compensation remains largely unchanged.
The Texas Board of Pardons voted 2 to 1 against parole for Bascom Giles former land commissioner serving six years for veterans land frauds. Time off for good behavior reduces his finish date to January 21 1959. One member supported parole and two opposed maintaining the complete term. Governor Price Daniel cannot act without a Pardons Board recommendation.
An advertisement offers floral services calling Mrs H H Taylor at Mrs Guy Hamilton residence and promotes savings on furniture and appliances at The Furniture Barn in Bells Texas. Owner R L Smith provides contact numbers FO 4 2574 and 8 3971.
The Ed Doss Family expresses sincere thanks for flowers cards prayers and acts of kindness shown after the loss of their loved one.
Expressions of gratitude are shared for flowers cards prayers visits and kindness after loss and illness. The notes acknowledge appreciation for support during hospital stay and after returning home and encourage continued use of advertised grocery specials.
The Veterans Land Board announced a 3.5 percent interest rate for participants in the land purchase program. Commissioner Earl Rudder cited favorable bond market conditions as enabling a rate below the 4 percent cap set by the Legislature. The rate compares with 4.5 percent for Veterans Administration housing loans, allowing eligible veterans to buy land and repay over a long period at 3.5 percent.
London reports Hunstanton city officials in tuxedos attend a movie premiere only to be served ice cream and salt water taffy, prompting sharp remarks about the party's drink expectations. Councilor Ivor Barker complains of thirst amid the film. A stray note adds Ulysses S. Grant’s middle name Simpson and a quirky claim about seals’ wives.
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