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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1950
Page
8
Washington reports from the Labor Department show that 29.8 percent of all working women and 27.6 percent of women of working age were drawing a pay envelope in 1947. The 79 page handbook details households headed by women, earnings, and legal status guidance.
The Euthanasia Society of America asks for legal amendments to allow terminally ill patients to petition for death with court authorization. Mrs. Robertson Jones, the society’s vice president, says illegal mercy killings are not advocated and a physician or relative could provide a self sacrificing release for incurable patients.
Amherst College biologist Dr. Oscar Schotte outlined a method to inject a tenderizing formula into steers before slaughter, potentially lowering beef prices. Developed with a Texas partner, the patent candidate aims to convert range-fed, lean cattle into tender cuts comparable to fat yard stock, with production timing not disclosed.
Baylor University President W R White announced a 100000 gift from Fort Worth couple Mr. and Mrs. William Fleming toward the 600000 Tidwell Bible Building project. The grant is contingent on raising another 100000 this year, with about 413000 already on hand.
Classified preview lists for sale items such as a good V-8 battery and a four-room dwelling, along with wants like old newspapers and eggs. Local businesses advertise wiring supplies, butane propane, auto parts, and loans. Includes farms, rental homes, farm equipment, nursery stock, and a subscription offer.
Dr Martin Gumpert surveys 1949 medical advances in Redbook Magazine. Antihistamines and cortisone improved colds and arthritis, with rheumatic fever and rheumatoid arthritis showing relief. Cancer saw hormone injections and new detection methods, while child health benefited from congenital heart surgery and reduced infectious deaths.
In Chester le Street England farmer James Walton plans to guard his remote home with a lioness named Simba The cub sits by the fire and enjoys tummy rubs He intends to cage her near the gate when she grows while local authorities say Simba may stay if kept under control
The Colgate Clock in New York harbor features a 38 foot diameter illuminated dial and is described as the largest clock in the world.
The Sun publishers request prompt subscription renewals before expiration to reduce bookkeeping issues and ensure timely continuations. Gratitude is expressed for readers' promptness in renewing.
Rep. Dingell of Michigan says he will push for adding 2 500 to 5 000 treasury agents to pursue tax evaders as the Ways and Means Committee weighs the annual tax bill. The second sentence about the woodpecker is unrelated to the main item.
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