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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1958
Page
8
In Austin a claim is made that a vaccine could prevent traffic accidents. The statement asserts clinical tests and records show effectiveness and urges universal vaccination to protect individuals. No independent verification is provided.
Texas health officials stress the proven success of the Salk vaccine in cutting paralytic polio cases. They urge immediate vaccination for all, especially young children and pre schoolers, noting eight months to complete the three shot series and partial protection by spring.
A Pittsburgh IRS official rules monkeys cannot be claimed as dependents for tax purposes even if they sign their names. A vaudeville performer tries to list his two clever simian act partners, but the clerk rejects the claim. The exchange ends with a jokey remark about honesty and signatures.
Water heaters from Hotstream and Perfection and gas appliances from Dawson Butane offer year round service. Used auto parts and rebuilt generators available at Dixon Service Station. Flowers and nursery stock from The Flower Shop and Oren Duff’s feature roses fruit trees and a variety of shrubs. The Sun grocery ads urge shoppers to use weekly ads to maximize food value.
Senator Ellender of Louisiana accuses the United States of bearing tax burdens for military aid to Iraq. He notes 20 Iraqi air force trainees are being trained to fly British planes and questions why the US must pay for the training and equipment, citing a $25,100,000 value of aid.
Grayson County suspensions and denials of driver licenses rose sharply in 1957 from 78 to 143, driven by stricter enforcement. Driving while intoxicated led all violations with 69 cases, while habitual violators reached 39, plus other suspensions for aggravated assault, murder, and accident responsibility.
During a visit, Iraquis asked Senator Ellender for a small navy of gunboats and mine sweepers to guard a coastal strip. He said the request is under review in Washington and hopes it will be rejected. The cable car origin is noted as San Francisco 1873 by Andrew S. Hallidie.
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