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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1947
Page
2
Austin health officer Dr George W Cox states mental disorders are a real problem, with over half of hospital beds filled by mentally or nervously ill patients. He cites high speed living and improper conduct as causes, notes organic and toxic factors, and warns alcohol and syphilis together drive many cases. Early syphilis treatment could block general paralysis.
The text argues that mental health training should begin in childhood to maximize corrections and benefits, noting that early intervention offers the best opportunity for long term positive outcomes. It stresses early education as crucial for shaping healthier lifelong attitudes and resilience.
Mayo Clinic researcher Dr Grace Roth told a University of Kansas clinic that smoking narrows blood vessels and can drop foot temperature by up to 10 degrees within 12 to 15 minutes. She cautioned that even small tobacco use affects circulation while noting limited warmth from meals or alcohol. A separate brief note adds historical prices and dates.
William Umbach, a 34 year old Case School professor, presents new etymologies for words like daiquiri and jeep. He links daiquiri to a Cuban town and rum, and jeeps to a GP vehicle and a Popeye cartoon. Some words remain with unknown histories marked with a question mark.
AUSTIN Representative Swanson of Tyler said it is mathematically impossible for a veterans bonus bill to be approved by the 50th Legislature. The constitution bars lawmakers with personal interests from voting. Fewer than 100 House members are not veterans, leaving them ineligible for the payments. Rep Davis of Waco has introduced an $800,500,000 bonus bill.
In a tightening move, permits remain required as compliance staff shift to construction enforcement. CPA officials cite Truman’s Dec 14 order removing housing priorities and sales ceilings, warning builders against unauthorized commercial work. John C. Houston warns that starting a store or factory without a CPA permit invites enforcement action. Turkeys are native only to North Houston told a reporter.
In Ardmore Oklahoma Woodrow and his wife report Topper a screwtail Boston bulldog learned to play piano to demand food. The dog climbs onto the piano stool placing paws on the keys and noises until fed, often waking the household in the night with plink plank sounds.
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