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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1943
Page
4
An item from WhitewrightSw is entered at the Whitewright Texas post office as second class mail matter. Notices of entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission or money will be charged at regular advertising rates. Memorials resolutions of respect will also be charged. Press Association J H Waggoner Glenn Doss publisher managing editor.
Published every Thursday with a year price of 1.50 paid in advance. The publisher commits to fully correct any erroneous reflections on the character standing or reputation of any person firm or corporation upon notification.
The piece reflects on prolonged global conflict, America’s mobilization, and shifts in civilian views, then surveys women’s legal status debates in Britain Canada Australia and the United States. It notes court rulings on married women’s rights, wages, and independence, urging readiness for new responsibilities and a measured path to equality.
The text quotes a Fort Worth speech by the Lieutenant Governor criticizing public comments during wartime as potentially harmful. It also notes common phrases and their historical origins, listing idioms from Beat about the bush to dead as a doornail and provides commentary on public discourse during war.
Roy Bean conducts a marriage ceremony proclaiming the couple legally joined by authority of the Constitution and state law West of the Pecos. He issues a blessing and invokes divine mercy on their souls.
A reflective piece contrasts a mother's bright side of shopping with a father's dark view of paying bills. It critiques financial stress in the family as Dolly and Lucy seek fashion and fun while parents debate money and discipline.
A veteran, described as shell shocked, pushes for a pension to ease the struggle of daily life and recover stability after wartime hardship. The note frames his ongoing battle with postwar challenges.
Mexico’s Labor Ministry announced a program to recruit 50,000 workers in February for farm labor in Texas California New Mexico and Arizona. Foreign Minister Padilla said Mexico would send workers to Texas if racial discrimination is removed and Texas officials pursue erasing discrimination.
In June 1943 one in three civilian jobs in the U S Quartermaster Corps was held by a woman, versus a peacetime ratio of one to seven. This reflects the wartime expansion of female labor in military support roles.
The piece notes Texas statehood anniversaries and the War of the Archives, with Dec 29 1845 papers joining the United States and Feb 19 1846 ceremonies. It mentions planning for a 1945 46 centennial observance and quotes Karl Hoblitzelle and Jesse H Jones. Also discusses ancient olive presses found near Aegean islands and their crushing method using weights and pulleys.
Norman Okla Dr A I Ortenburger of the University of Oklahoma argues sound deception is the next phase in camouflage for war. He notes animals outpace humans in protective tricks and warns modern air operations demand concealing sound to make camouflage effective.
Twenty three monkeys attended a Christmas party at a city park zoo hosted by Mrs. Henry E. Shannon. The event featured a Christmas tree 54 presents and monkey shines. Shannon has hosted six Christmases for Monkey Island residents with approval from a Liberator bomber radio operator Bill Mack serving in the Central Pacific.
Carlos Vejarano y Caccina a.k.a Count Nava de Tajo, 26, a Spaniard tied to the Duke of Alba, was sentenced in New York to one year and one day in prison after pleading guilty to acting as a German agent without notifying the State Department. U S Attorney Peter J. Donoghue said he worked from Nov 22 1940 to Jan 20 1941, received $1 000, and planned to pass information via his father in Spain.
Olive oil has long been valued above other edible oils since ancient times. On the north coast of Africa and among nearby regions its source and method of preparation attract special interest.
A single medium tank may need about two tons of spare parts annually, reflecting large supply demands and maintenance needs for armored vehicles in ongoing operations.
In Harrisburg an 84 year old clairvoyant defies rationing claims his art is undisturbed by shortages. He says a woman was told to place dragon's blood safetida and a note with a troublemaker's name in her husband shoes and burn them. Grandpappy Jones notes rationing may aid New Year's resolutions.
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