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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1943
Page
2
A memoir recalling childhood in Taylor Texas with vivid scenes from schoolyard pecan games and a lead-filled nut trick, choosing between two circuses Sells Floto and Adam Forepaugh, and a dramatic potato feast. It also recounts meeting a convict seen at school and reflects on judgement and pity.
A physician prescribes sleeping powder to a wife suggesting she take it herself to escape her husband’s turmoil. The scene hints at a grim, covert motive within a troubled marriage and potential danger. The terse dialogue sets a suspenseful, noir tone.
Elden A. Lindsey in the Christian Science Monitor notes cotton must compete with rayon and other synthetics as war limits its margins. He cites proposals to require cotton in rayon and paper products, the rise of silks-like fabrics, and new federal and academic research labs shaping cotton's future.
The War Department relaxed discharge rules for soldiers over 38, allowing discharge if they meet requirements and no trained replacement is ready, unless it would harm unit efficiency. Commanding officers gain discretion. applicants must show imminent civilian employment in essential industries, with letters from employers or agencies acceptable.
A witty exchange shows a mother recalling a past directive about handling a smart man. The daughter retorts that the advice was to sit on him if he got too clever, producing a humorous household anecdote.
Citation issued to Samuel David Stephens commands appearance by 10 a.m. on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance. Plaintiff Marie Stephens seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment, with costs and relief. Case file No 49433, filed January 4, 1943, in 15th District Court at Sherman, Texas.
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