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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
4
Whitewright Sun announces publication details in Whitewright Texas with 2nd class post office status. Notices of entertainments and fundraisers with admissions or monetary notes will be charged at regular advertising rates. Publisher J H Waggoner and Glenn Doss warn corrections for any erroneous reflections.
The Sun supports President Roosevelt’s veto of a tax bill for granting special privileges while claiming the measure would raise only a fraction of proposed revenue. It argues Congress pushed a flawed bill, prioritizing political careers over national welfare, and invites readers to study veto excerpts. Dallas News and Sherman Democrat face criticized newsroom misprints with upside-down front pages.
The article comforts families of Whitewright military enlistees noting their shared humanity and urging support for the Red Cross War Fund. It emphasizes the field director's role in backing soldiers, delivering messages, and aiding homesick service members.
A Walpole Texas reminiscence extols Texas virtues and history, noting vast skies plains fields and the state’s proud independence. The piece reflects on the people, geography, and enduring spirit of Texas.
The passage celebrates Texas as a proud state with a history of sending ambassadors, ten years in its esteemed position, joining the Union, and adding the brightest star to Old Glory. It highlights Texas traditions upheld daily by Texans on land sea or air, including Alamo and San Jacinto heritage.
Reader quotes Madeline S Bridges poem Life's Mirror about giving the world the best you have and selecting the best the world offers. The piece notes farmers rely on seedmen and hints that some seed stocks contain paint weed and other flaws while stressing practical lessons.
A plan to establish an international court to try Hitler on war guilt charges faces no real objection, provided jurors are back privates with wartime furloughs cancelled. The Normandie salvage saga in New York's Hudson River totals $4.5 million, with 5,000 ideas proposed, ultimately settled on controlled pumping to right the ship after its long list.
A reflection on loving enemies amid danger while noting friends who borrow money and avoid repayment as a greater irritant than being shot. The piece juxtaposes fear of attack with the sting of financial betrayal among acquaintances.
A satirical critique of in law relations and marriage choices within a family. The speaker mocks daughters’ spouses and mother in law dynamics, noting money worries and social pretenses while joking about the impact on civilization.
A World War II era verse laments life in the military. The anonymous lyric repeats G I items such as bed clothing gear food and plates and expresses longing for home and furlough while noting the demanding labor and government provisions.
Los Angeles reports Margaret Stull, 56, whose four sons went to war and Walter, 19, was drafted last November. She appeals to the President and State Selective Service for his release, but Walter was sent to camp before action. She now relies on her guide dog Queenie.
Abert, Ala widow plans to live off post with her son Raymond 26 while he serves abroad. She notes his brothers Harold 28 Roy 24 and Chester 22 are also deployed overseas.
Washington reports that coupons for farm gasoline used in non highway farming operations will be issued in installments rather than six month blocs. The Office of Price Administration says six month estimates are unreliable due to weather. Local ration boards will issue only part of the six month ration at a time.
A note indicates adjustments will be made later during the user applied process to finalize the needs.
White Plains ration board reports a white market in ration coupons. In the past month 2219 B and C gasoline coupons were surrendered and a family returned thirteen duplicate food ration books. Newspaper quotes a bus conductor and a woman debating pet fare. Barbados has an elective house of assembly.
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