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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1944
Page
4
Whitewright Sun announces postal classification and policy on notices and entertainments with admission fees. It lists charges at advertising rates for memorials and resolutions, cites J. H. Waggoner as publisher and Glenn Doss as managing editor, and notes subscription price of $1.50 yearly.
A Dallas News column argues radio broadcasts can swing public mood more than content. It notes two rival Anzio reports from the same communique show how timbre and phrasing alter perception and urges readers to value the printed word for clear, careful meaning.
The article notes a potential shift from small scale operations in Italy to decisive battles at Cassino and Anzio. It discusses reinforced supplies on both sides and warns that Europe’s war is costly and unfolding, with home front effort judged by results at the fronts.
In a decisive year, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram urges domestic resolve and public backing of efforts, urging citizens to match the spirit shown by those in uniform and to back the national defense push.
Fort Worth Star Telegram notes Senator Truman as committee chair criticizes administration for exploiting faults to aid opposition. It argues constructive criticism can improve the war effort, warns against nonconstructive attacks that erode unity and weaken wartime governance.
Mt. Vernon Optic-Herald reports inflation danger through vivid examples in New York shoppers. Two women in drooped slacks exchange 3500 in wrinkled bills for a mink coat, while a truck driver buys an artistic bowl for 125. Bargain prices fuel steady demand for nightgowns purses and sweaters as household budgets strain.
George S. Benson argues for a proactive postwar plan to sustain recovery, urging government action to convert wartime industry for civilian use, prevent inflation, and maintain jobs. He warns against bureaucratic delays and calls Congress to establish a clear policy to ensure peace-time prosperity.
The American Red Cross operates a university in Washington that has trained ten thousand personnel for Army and Navy roles. Graduates serve on active battle fronts, in hospitals and clubs behind lines, or are assigned to camps and stations at home awaiting overseas duty.
Rep Edwin Hall of New York calls on Congress to force railroads to lower dining prices for uniformed travelers. He says the plan is more popular than his free ride proposal and announced it via a Binghamton radio broadcast.
GE announced a seven pound three horse power electric motor tested at 120000 RPM, 65 times faster than household types, intended for grinding and drilling airplane parts and not for consumer use. Engineer D H Ware notes such speeds imply cars could reach about 10000 mph if wheels could spin that fast.
The Critics joke about Mabel’s unusual oar hat in a playful exchange. One asks where she obtained it while another teases that the hat is a military secret. The banter adds a light, humorous note to the scene.
Churches led by Pastor E. P. Wootten schedule morning worship and Sunday school at 10 to 11 a.m. with evening Training Union at 6 45 p.m. and worship at 7 45 p.m. Wednesday prayer service is at 7 45 p.m.
J Pat Salyer hosts a Bible study at 10 a.m. followed by preaching at 11 a.m. A communion service is at 11 45 a.m. Evening service begins at 7 30 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Johnny E. Pickering pastor announces Sunday school at 10 a m and communion at 11 a m. Preaching services are held on the first and third Sundays each month.
Pastor Duke R Barron invites worshippers to morning service at 11 and evening service at 7 30 with youth fellowship at 645 p m Choir practice Wednesday at 7 The Sunday morning sermon explores The Function of Church and the evening sermon centers on Following the Crowd All services are open to all attending the Sabbath
Rev. W. A. Casseday is the pastor. The church holds service at 10 a.m. and evening worship at 7 30 o clock.
The World Day of Prayer sponsored by the United Council of Church Women will be held at the First Methodist Church on Friday February 25 at 3 p m with all city churches participating You are invited to attend A remark notes discomfort from buying shoes to fit the occasion instead of the feet.
In Glen Ridge New Jersey Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey warned that military manpower must not be sacrificed for industry or agriculture. He cited 1,500,000 troops needed in the first half of 1944 and urged an end to draft deferments as industry faces cuts and agriculture completes bumper crops.
The Navy announced that the 29 000 ton battleship Oklahoma, sunk and capsized at Pearl Harbor 26 months earlier, is once more afloat as salvage nears completion. Officials say modernization may allow her to fire again against Japan.
At a district council meeting the clerk requested ribbons for the typewriter. A member objected calling the expenditure extravagant while praising a staff member as a satisfactory girl.
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