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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1952
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun lists subscription prices for Grayson and Fannin counties at 2.00 and 2.50 outside those counties. Editor and owner T. Glenn Doss provides the notice.
Territorial Jury Commissioner Lawrence R. Holt advised a Honolulu man that refusing to sit on a jury with women is not a valid exemption. Hawaii women become eligible to serve on juries for the first time next year. Early American Indians used 144 drugs, 59 of which appear in modern pharmacopoeia.
The Hatch Act of 1939 restricts federal workers from political activity and limits patronage. It covers many state employees funded by federal grants and imposes suspensions or dismissals for violations. Estimates of eligible fillable jobs range up to 200,000, with about 2,000 cases reviewed since enactment and dozens of firings or suspensions.
The U S Weather Bureau reports Texas drouth in 1952 resembled the 1917 drought. State rainfall through November totaled 20.74 inches vs 25.66 normal, with October 1952 the driest month since 1888 at 0.03 inch. C A Farrell notes later rainfall aided soil moisture recovery.
President Truman's commission proposed a middle ground for health costs, calling for 1.5 million dollars annually to back voluntary insurance covering hospital and medical care for those unable to pay. State administration would match federal funds, differing from Truman's earlier plan and AMA proposals.
Excavation finds reveal Pompeii theatre tickets crafted from bone ivory and metal indicating scripted drama links. Local archaeologists note these artifacts showcase ritual ticketing and material culture of ancient performances.
Stains in gas ovens can be softened by leaving a shallow dish of ammonia inside a closed oven overnight. After soaking, stains wipe away easily. For cream pitchers, thinly coat the mouth with butter to catch drips and protect cloths.
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