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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1946
Page
6
A collage of humorous vignettes from a wartime setting with lines about a bellhop a sergeant major and a fruit stand. A plane passes overhead and a native weighs the aircraft, while Oscar jokes about distance to the sun and keeps his office job. The piece blends jokes about work romance and everyday absurdity.
A husband tells his wife he has insured his life for $10,000 to provide for her if he dies. She replies with a witty twist about avoiding doctor visits, highlighting their humorous exchange on protection and health.
An angler taunts a spectator who admits he lacks patience for fishing after two hours of watching. The exchange turns humorous as the onlooker declines to try casting a line himself.
A diverting exchange reveals Mrs. Smith blaming her weight appearance on a troublesome new maid. The householder plans to fire the maid, targeting a dramatic 140 pounds as the moment of dismissal.
A Navy lieutenant at a South Sea Island station tried to teach an old native English basics. He pointed to a Marine and said Man, the native repeated, then Tree, the echo followed with tree. The joke revolves around misunderstanding and playful mispronunciations.
A Negro parson delivered a Sunday sermon praised by the congregation. He warned against stealing watermelons as he neared closure, prompting an elder to snap his fingers and retort. The elder then claimed to have left his knife nearby, adding a sharp and abrupt interruption to the moment.
On an overseas tour actress Bebe Daniels is told a soldier has newborn twins and shows a photo. She quips there are two, the soldier responds with a joke about them looking alike, highlighting lighthearted wartime banter.
A 15-year-old weighs which girl to invite to the upcoming school dance. He favors Jean, after insisting she’s changed since last year when she was deemed too tall. his mother is surprised by his confidence. A bishop at a banquet endures a hot soup mishap as a waiter trips. A clergyman seeks decorous remarks. A girl declares she’s marrying an officer and a gentleman, while Pyot mocks the idea of a big army.
Tennessee enacted a new crude oil production tax and Texas repealed severance taxes on ores including marble and cinnabar. The Tennessee tax imposes a five cent per 50 gallon barrel levy and a 5 percent sale tax on gas, with monthly reports and a $10 per 1000 feet fee. A state oil and gas board will administer it. Severance tax revenues rose from 62 to 75 million dollars from 1942 to 1943, though still under 2 percent of total state tax receipts, underscoring their broader role in preserving natural resources for the economy.
Sprout soybeans by soaking overnight and placing in a drainable container in a warm dark spot. Flood daily with lukewarm water four to five times. sprouts reach two to three inches in four to six days. Some advise calcium hypochlorite to curb mold and bacteria, used on the final daily rinse.
In Kyoto on November 10 1928 Hirohito was proclaimed divine emperor ending Yoshi hito’s reign. At 20 he acted as regent during Europe tour and assumed throne in 1926 after the Mikado’s death. Treasures sword mirror and necklace linked him to Amaterasu Omikami, shaping 70 million subjects’ view of his divine status.
Food waste prevention starts with proper storage. Cold and covered is the rule for most leftovers. Storing compatible foods together saves refrigerator space, such as potatoes, peas and carrots in the same container. Two jars for liquids, one for fruit juices and one for vegetable cooking liquid, help reuse flavors in drinks, desserts, sauces, and soups.
The article explains tantalum’s function as a getter in electronic tubes. When heated, tantalum absorbs stray gas molecules present even in high vacuum. This prevents gas interference from parts inside the tube and its inner wall, enhancing tube performance and longevity, a major boon for radar technology.
Dallas reports officers who served in World War II have until March 1 to apply for Regular Army appointments starting as lieutenants captains and majors The Adjutant General will accept applications to raise the Regular Army commissioned strength to 25000 Present strength around 16000 Eligible are male citizens who served as commissioned officers between Pearl Harbor and December 28 1945 Applications must reach Washington by March 1 1946 Active duty officers apply through their commanding officers Duplicate copies of WDAGO Form 62 are needed for those on inactive status or terminal leave. Applicants must pass a general survey test a physical exam and provide biographical information Final selections will come from eligibility lists by the desired commissioning branch The general grade for new regular officers will be determined by the branch.
Text outlines promotion rules where officers are ranked by age over 25 years or by length of commissioned service, whichever is greater, placing them just below Regular Army officers with equal or longer service.
A tarantula from Taranto is the largest spider, with eight eyes on top of its head and up-down mandibles. It fe eds on grasshoppers and other plant-eating pests, helping farmers. myths claim deadly bites or cures for insanity, but such fears are unfounded.
A wary tarantula fears people and avoids contact, rarely biting unless teased or hurt. Known as a keen weather forecaster, it stays underground or under rocks most of the time until just before rain, when it emerges in large numbers, notes Jewell Casey in Our Dumb Animals.
A reflection on aging praising gentleness resilience and kindness. It notes one woman’s calm nerves forgiving attitude cheerful speech and charity as keys to a contented long life with a humorous whisky aside about age.
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