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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1955
Page
8
President Eisenhower has told political intimates he would prefer not to seek a second term in 1956. He has not ruled out a run and will delay a final decision until primaries demand consent or declination. Republicans argue he could be persuaded if needed to keep the party united.
The Humble Company's TV program Texas in Review will feature cotton promotion and Texas consumer goods. Cameramen filmed at the National Cotton Council meeting in Houston and the Texas Citrus Fiesta with Rio Grande Valley costumes. It also spotlights a Life Begins at 40 golf tournament in Harlingen and Salt Grass Trail riders for the Houston Fat Stock Show. Air times: KRLD-TV Dallas 7:30 pm and WBAP-TV Fort Worth 8:00 pm.
Denison public hearing set for 2 p.m. February 8 on turning over the Eisenhower birthplace from the city to the Eisenhower Birthplace Foundation. The move follows a request by foundation director Fred Conn and attorney Charles Gullett to enable a park development program.
A nation-wide group of medium-sized business leaders will launch to promote right to work laws. It operates independently of the U S Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers. The laws ban union security and the union shop in states that already prohibit them.
Ford engineer Phil Pretz described future highways that would steer vehicles using pavement geometry. Banks on curves would hide direction changes, and a blindfolded passenger could not sense the turn. Continuous strain would push drivers to stay in the proper speed lane during lapses.
A foundation seeks to take city property for 1 and other considerations to develop a public park. The plan includes fireproofing and restoring the building at no city cost, funded by public donations. The site was city owned after being donated years ago. Pat, once employed by an elderly country woman, remarks humorously at tea about keeping a bee.
In Corpus Christi Frank J. Ho chek 82 drove an ice cream wagon when a dog jumped in and seized his wallet containing 855 dollars. The dog later dropped the wallet at a patrolman’s feet and vanished, leaving the money intact.
In Austin Rep. Jerry Sadler of Percilla introduced a bill to require rail commissions to prioritize public convenience over profits when considering discontinuances. He noted six applications to end passenger schedules were withdrawn after news of the measure spread and cited longtime reductions due to road and air competition.
Sheriff Warren warned Greenville area residents to beware of two Black men posing as electrical and gas company reps. The pair already collected 42 dollars from victims after fake inspections. a Neylandville man paid 30 dollars and a Peniel woman 12 dollars. Call sheriff’s office if approached.
Dr. James Clark Moloney of Birmingham says modern civilization has an awful lot of stinkers meaning people with strong egos who like to boss others. He notes stinkers deny their odor by using perfumes and deodorants and often try to hide clues to their neuroses.
For sale several houses well located and worth the money priced 1750 to 6000. Dart o 250.00 If you register Friday you do not have to be present Saturday.
Local ad notes Farley and Hill offer best market prices for eggs cream and hides with prompt payment. Heads line trader notice seeks sellers in area.
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