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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1942
Page
4
Whitewright Sun publishes notice of 2nd class mail and advertising rates for entertainments and box suppers. Memorials and resolutions will be charged. Association editors Glenn Doss and J. H. Waggoner advertise subscription at $1.50 yearly and offer corrections for any erroneous reflections.
The newspaper notes shortages across trades as nails and tag wires become unavailable, with cement tape as a costly substitute. It warns rationing will spread from tires and sugar to refrigerators and radios, while Whitewright’s idle plant could boost electricity on demand.
General Hershey says drafts will defer key press and radio personnel and already extends similar relief to labor leaders and movie people. Critics fear special privilege and argue citizens should share arms duties, noting the press can be replaced and deferments echo politics.
In Whitewright the tire shortage pressures reliance on trains but current service is dire with only one northbound and one southbound train stopping within minutes of each other. The author calls Katy to restore morning and evening southbound trains and one northbound, noting no same day Denison or Dallas trips and no Cotton Belt service. The piece ties transport fairness to farm price policy and labor wage controversies in cotton and corn production.
A Denison Herald piece defines hoarding as excess buying during wartime to gain an edge over others. It warns that hoarding provokes rationing, hurts neighbors, and undermines patriotism. The text urges conserving resources, buying only what is needed, and supporting the war effort through restraint.
The Civil Service Commission warns job seekers not to come to Washington for federal work. Check post office civil service bulletins first, then request a questionnaire from the National Emergency List. Those with special qualifications should contact the National Roster of Scientific Personnel in Washington.
The speaker reflects that if they had served in Congress for the past twelve years they would feel shame toward constituents for allowing the Army Navy and Air Force to degenerate as nations arm to the limit. The blood of dead sailors and soldiers is claimed to be on their hands.
Simple maintenance tips for wood and varnished furniture. Wash surfaces twice yearly with mild soap, wipe dry, then apply a polishing mix of cider vinegar turpentine denatured alcohol and mineral oil. Use damp cheesecloth, rub with grain, remove excess polish, and store cleaners safely to protect finishes.
Mix a fabric dye with water to match the wood shade slightly lighter than the surface. Use a toothpick to apply in thin coats, letting each coat dry before adding another. Repeat until the scratch blends. For severe damage, consult an expert. Avoid excessive heat and sunlight on wood and upholstery.
San Diego Calif A Navy recruit who sold his Missouri mules and crops to join the Navy now seeks to buy his own bullets. Robert E Faust of Hayti Missouri received defense bonds worth 2900 dollars from the sale proceeds and asks how many .50 caliber machine gun bullets that sum would buy.
Dr Seliger argues alcohol is not a stimulant but a narcotic, countering the widespread belief that alcohol acts as a stimulant. The statement challenges common perceptions of alcohol’s effects and implications for public health.
The passage explains that some consider alcohol a stimulant due to initial excitement after drinking and the numbing of brain centers that regulate inhibitions. It notes drinkers may show boisterous approval or unseasoning hostility toward friends.
OCR fragment notes that after consuming six or seven drinks, mental faculties become paralyzed, indicating a statement about intoxication effects.
The War Department plans to draft by age groups from the Feb 16 registrants, possibly keeping older men on a separate master list. Order numbers drawn in March will determine calls, with classification complete by June 1, delaying any February registrants, including 20 year olds.
Thousands of sleepy Angelenos endured a tense early Wednesday as what seemed like an enemy air raid unsettled the city. Navy Secretary Frank Knox said Washington received reports indicating the incident was a false alarm between services.
Acknowledgment of a blackout and shooting is noted with claims no bombs were dropped and no planes shot down. If false, it was a spectacular alarm. Antiaircraft guns fired thousands of rounds toward an objective under searchlights, as Southern California from the San Joaquin Valley to the Mexican border stayed dark from 2 25 a m to 7 21 a m.
Soak dishes in cold water to prevent egg sticking when cleaning. Use peach syrup to thin mayonnaise. Don’t stack silver on rubber mats to avoid tarnish. If sour milk is needed, sour it with vinegar or lemon juice. A German device uses sound waves to locate fish schools, aiding trawlers and whalers in finding shoals.
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