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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1951
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun announces editor and owner T Glenn Doss and publishing schedule. Subscription rates listed for Grayson and Fannin Counties within one year and six months and outside counties with pricing tiers.
February marks Boy Scout Week and the 41st anniversary of the BSA. Since 1910 more than 17.75 million American boys and men have followed the Scout Oath and Law through outdoor living cultural values and practical training. Today over 2.75 million participate in 75 000 units while adults donate time funds and leadership.
The group emphasizes training for civil defense and boosting public interest in conserving natural resources as part of birthday celebrations. The note ends with best wishes for many more happy birthdays.
Former Texas legislator F G Swanson urges Treasury to end unjustified income tax exemptions via a bond-buying strike. He argues for lowering the personal exemption from 600 to near 1000 to reflect bare living costs, noting Congress sets tax burdens and must share them with all citizens.
BONHAM More than 200 disaster loans have been made to Fannin County farmers by the Farmers Home Administration. The county FHA supervisor said the number will pass 300, with about 50 applications in process. Loans total above 300000 with final near 500000 and average about 1550.
Secretary Snyder unveiled a $10.155 billion defense tax hike to Congress, seeking $16.5 billion more revenue for a pay as you go program. The plan raises individual and corporate taxes, plus levies on autos, liquor, beer, cigarettes and appliances with retroactive dates to Jan 1 1951.
The text outlines a farmer budgeting for the upcoming year to include cows chickens hogs and a garden to supply milk butter eggs meat vegetables and fruit for the family. It notes disaster loans by the FHA plus ongoing regular farm purchase loans and agency help to prepare budgets and operating plans for the coming year.
The National Safety Council reports 1950 had the lowest death rate on record and far fewer fatalities in public and occupational accidents. Total accidents killed 90,000 and injured 8.9 million, costing about 7.7 billion dollars. Motor vehicle deaths rose to 35,000 while home and occupational losses declined.
The National Better Business Bureau notes that many salesmen mislead women by claiming aluminum utensils are unsafe and by using bogus boiling tests. Health authorities and the FTC deem these rumors false. The warning urges not to discard aluminum cookware and to consult a physician if unsure. Also notes Hawaii's nene goose scarce due to hunting pressure.
Washington officials estimate up to one billion pounds of meat are stored in home freezers and lockers as a precaution for potential rationing. They note rising home freezing and warn that delaying controls may boost stockpiling while discussing how ration cards could subtract stored meat from allowances.
Washington said Monday an order awaiting approval would rescind the draft exemption for 220000 childless married men who are not veterans. Director Hershey added he saw no reason why physical and mental standards should hinder the change.
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