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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1957
Page
8
An economic overview notes the United States faces a near trillion dollar debt in coming years led by consumer and mortgage borrowing. Total debts end 1956 at about 693 billion with the federal government at 225.3 billion, and rising corporate and state obligations.
The Veterans Land Board accepted 53 high bids totaling 3 415 455 dollars for tracts statewide. The top bid was 9 905 dollars for 103 acres near Rockwall. There were 742 bids on 56 tracts with an average 70.53 acres. 13 000 veterans inquired. Next sale set for April 3. Pretzels noted as child prayer symbols are mentioned.
A high grade four piece bed suite in blue and ivory, looks new with big price reduction. A five piece living room suite offered in three colors. Readily appealing, Lem Tittsworth, Bonham.
A bill introduced by Senator Herring of Austin would leave W. A. Blakley in the United States Senate and avoid election costs by appointing an interim senator until the next general election. Herring argues counties cannot afford $500,000 to $2,000,000 in elections. Blakley, serving by appointment, would continue until the next general election if the vacancy is filled. The measure is not aimed at blocking the runoff bill or any candidate. A separate April 2 election is set to fill the remaining term, with a runoff if no candidate gains a majority.
In thanks for cards, flowers, visits, and prayers during illness and recovery, J. R. Williams and family express appreciation for brotherly love and encouragement. Joe Mangrum also thanks friends for care after hospitalization and return home.
The Pace and Cook families extend appreciation for kindness and thoughtfulness during a period of sorrow. Mrs. Roscoe Pace along with Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Pace and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cook join Mrs. W. A. Akridge in acknowledging support.
In a comic court scene Henpeck is cross examined by a bold lawyer. The exchange ends with Henpeck recalling one time he told his wife to put down the poker in a moment of tension.
A humorous exchange reveals a friend's claim of sincerity by noting a skipped prompt when recounting a joke. The speaker counters that the storyteller is not sincere, recalling yesterday when Jones began a tale and said stop me if heard this, and the listener had heard it before.
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