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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1948

Page

3

Safe Driving: Mind Drives Speed More Than Limits

The article warns that many fatal crashes come from driving too fast for conditions rather than merely breaking posted limits. It urges motorists to judge speed by traffic, road surface, weather, and visibility, tempering speed at hills, curves, and intersections, and to keep a safe stopping distance. It notes ongoing federal, state, and local efforts to set uniform speeds and educate drivers while stressing driver mindset over pedal speed.

Malcolm Campbell Utah Sands

Reasons for Purchase Charm Moves in Hamilton Herald News

A playful ad like note hints at why people buy items in a newspaper style column. It lists eight humorous motives including conscience, fashion, origin, social comparison, uniqueness, ubiquity, novelty, and plain “because.” The fragment invites readers to submit tips to The Sun.

Hamilton Herald-News Paris

Better enjoy the present as prices hint at hard times

The Kaufman Herald recalls 1935 prices such as 49c wash dresses and $495 Chevrolet in a reflection on normal times. The piece notes tight money, suggests the tension of possible conditions returning, and urges readers to watch for future inflation while enjoying current gains.

McKinney Examiner Examiner Perkins Bros Kaufman Herald McKinney Wallace Perkins National Biscuit Company K. Walens Fair Perkins Flint Michigan Solomon Herald

Dollar In Transit Reveals Savings and Cash Buried Myth

Government figures show Americans added 9 billion to savings last year, raising total to 155.7 billion, while cash not in banks fell by over 1 billion after Christmas to just over 28 billion, despite higher living costs.

Westward Migration Surges as Pacific Coast Population Climbs

Washington report shows migration not limited to young men as both sexes move west. From 1940 to mid 1947 California Oregon and Washington gained 3.892 million residents, with California adding 2.969 million and Los Angeles up over a million. Baby boom and wartime shifts contribute, but many came from older farming and industrial areas.

Washington Pacific Coast California Oregon United States Bureau of the Census Los Angeles The Metropolitan Life Insurance Co

Notice of Final Settlement in Lennah Summy Estate

The State of Texas requires Grayson County Sheriff to publish for ten days a notice for Lennah Summy deceased. Administrator H H Noland filed February 23 1948 in County Court Grayson County for final settlement docket 8678. Hearing set March 8 1948 at 10 am in Sherman courthouse to act on the account and allow contest.

State of Texas State of Texas Grayson County Lennah Summy H. H. Noland Said Said County Sherman J. C. Buchanan Marguerite Berry

Notice of Final Settlement in Estate of Daniel T McElligott

Guardian Leta McElligott filed on February 2, 1948 in Grayson County Texas a final settlement account for Daniel T McElligott a minor docket 8861. The county court in Sherman will hear the case at 10:00 a.m. on the stated day. Interested parties are cited and notified to appear and contest the account if desired.

State of Texas State of Texas Grayson County Daniel T. McElligott Leta McElligott Said County Sherman

Population Decline Continues in the Dakotas

The Dakotas reported a continuing decline in population, marking a trend previously observed. Likely reflecting broader migration patterns and regional demographic shifts.

Dakotas

U of T Students Vote Against NSA Affiliation

Texas researchers report UT Austin students backed by law engineering and business administration majors defeated affiliating with the National Students Association by about two to one in a campus wide election. The NSA was called a red front by critics while supporters through Daily Texan and campus leaders urged joining.

Austin University of Texas National Students Association Daily Texan NSA Law Engineering Business Administration

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