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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1950
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun announces editor and owner T Glenn Doss and publishing schedule. Subscription rates listed for Grayson and Fannin Counties and outside those counties, with annual and semiannual prices.
Fort Worth Press comments on Senator Lyndon B. Johnson criticizing the defense buildup as a "chicken wire" surround instead of a strong wall. It argues the people paid about $50 billion 1945 to 1950 and questions whether Democrats or other leaders were responsible for the policy, citing Yalta Potsdam and retreat from Asia.
The article notes a boom in Christmas tree sales across Fort Worth with many vacant lots hosting evergreen vendors. It traces the tree’s festive use to Scandinavian and German traditions that spread to Britain and the United States in the 19th century and mentions Puritan opposition in the 1640s.
Researchers cite 1834 Philadelphia doctor and teacher of German descent decorating a tree, a German family in Cincinnati in 1835, a Rochester N Y church in 1840, a Philadelphia Presbyterian minister in 1841, and a second Rochester church in 1847 as early examples. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram notes the habit sparked winter joy and peace on the Nativity Day.
President Truman announced plans to send American troop reinforcements to Europe to join 11 Atlantic Pact nations under General Eisenhower as chief of a projected 1,000,000 man army. Exact numbers and timing were not disclosed, with estimates ranging from five to ten divisions in the early stages and a basic force near 90,000 combat troops plus support personnel.
Senate armed services panel reproved military leaders for disposing of defense assets during the emergency. A closed hearing reviewed a bill authorizing 1.658 billion dollars for new installations and construction. An incident emerged during the inquiry.
Russell told reporters that at Camp Maxey near Paris Texas a contractor began tearing up a concrete road and other camp facilities to dispose of as junk. He said several committee members criticized armed services policies on disposal.
Washington reports the National Production Authority issued a regulation cutting civilian tin use by 20 percent effective February 1. The curb targets tin cans toothpaste tubes shaving cream tubes jar lids and other closures and will impact a wide range of consumer goods.
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