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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1951
Page
8
Washington reports automatic controls cut zinc tin nickel and aluminum use while tightening limits on natural rubber cobalt and copper to meet defense needs. Output of radios TVs autos and appliances falls as government pushes toward allocations with aim to minimize nonessential civilian production by next summer.
An official said meat rationing and broad price controls will be issued within months with a coupon system and slaughterer licensing. Controls would extend to ferrous and non ferrous metals and scrap, with metal price roll backs to strike at rising costs and inflation.
Washington reports that top political scientists study why turnout has fallen from 74 percent in 1900 to 42 percent in off years. Bertram Gross, adviser to the president, says women are partly to blame as stay at home on election day. The president asks the American Political Science Association to seek remedies. The wife cites domestic duties as a distraction for voters.
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek ordered total mobilization on Formosa and pledged to fight Communism to the death. In a New Year message to Nationalist followers he sought Western approval to attack the Communist mainland and vowed to erase Mao and Chu Teh.
The Census Bureau on Sunday estimated the continental United States population at 152 340 000. The 1950 census recorded 150 697 361 as of April 1. Net annual increase was 2 233 000 based on 3 704 000 births and 1 461 000 deaths with 10 000 net emigrants.
The cut is from the pork shoulder and appears oval at one end with a squared finish and a small round bone. It is best prepared by braising, browning on both sides then slowly cooking covered for 45 minutes to an hour depending on thickness.
In 1940 a Canadian army enlistment caused loss of American citizenship but repatriation restores eligibility, allowing GI Bill benefits if the veteran has not received the same or similar benefits elsewhere.
Classified items list services sales and notices including help wanted farm work room and board for rent sales of pigs modern houses goods for sale lost items and business locals. Entries mention names such as Carl Holland O A Bennett Mary K Phillips and H J Ford with locations near Whitewright Texas and nearby towns.
The document explains eligibility rules for veterans and dependents. It notes that NSLI payments cannot be changed to a lump sum after start, confirms death pension may begin the day after a veteran's death if year income is limited, and states GI Bill benefits require active service between September 16 1940 and July 25 1947.
Two cab drivers discuss a two toned paint job. One says it’s a riot because when he’s in an accident witnesses contradict each other between red and blue sides. The punchline centers on conflicting reports from bystanders.
The Census Bureau reports Texas increased its population thirty six times since its first census appearance in 1850 when it had 212,592 residents. Six states and territories first listed in 1850—Texas New Mexico Utah Oregon California Iowa—grew from 397,487 to 23,809,880 by 1950.
Charleston physician Dr. P. A. Haley promotes needlepoint as a relaxing pastime. He says stitching relaxes him, aids his surgery by keeping his fingers nimble, and cites a completed piece titled Evening shown at a San Francisco American Physician's Art Association meeting.
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