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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1945
Page
1
Lt. Lloyd J. Badgett and ten servicemen from Germany letter opposing postwar bonuses for war workers. They argue GI risks and hardships justify no extra pay, urging leaders to end the war quickly and return home whole. The note cites Article 75 and reflects sentiment from soldiers in the field.
Dr. J. E. Norman aged 75 was killed when struck by a freight train at the Pearl street crossing in Trenton while returning from a hospital visit. He lived in Trenton for 38 years and leaves a wife and three sons as survivors. The report notes his birth in 1869 and church membership.
At the annual meeting of 876 shares represented the nine directors were reelected for 1945. C. B. Bryant Jr. heads the board with Emmet Penn and A M Bryant as inactive vice presidents and Gillett cashier. The bank, founded in 1892, marked its 50th anniversary in 1942 and has paid 51 consecutive dividends.
Washington D C Economic Stabilization Director Fred M Vinson ordered a six month ceiling price of 18 per hundredweight for live cattle in Chicago with subsidies and slaughter quotas. The over riding ceiling will drop to 17 50 on July 2 as subsidies and price range changes take effect.
The Sun continues to grow its honor roll with new and renewing subscribers this week. Names include Mrs. J. D. Lane, Allen T. Short, Rev. J. L. Truett, Mrs. S. S. Phillips, Riz FP Ray, Sgt. Cecil D. Adams, Pfc. Emmet St. John, J. H. Hayes, and Mary Lee Walker among others.
Lt General Walter Kruger commands the U S Sixth Army as units land on Luzon Island in the Philippines in MacArthur's push to recapture the Philippines. Kruger rose from private in the Spanish American War to three star general and led operations from New Britain to Morotai before this Luzon action.
A long list of servicemen from Texas communities sent word home or were noted for awards and statuses. Sgt Earl Blanton on furlough at Camp Hood. Braken promoted to staff sergeant in the Pacific. Burden Jr at Camp Crowder visits family. Pritchett on sea duty. Carter missing in action since December 19. Capt William Stone Kretz in England with the 63rd Fighter Squadron. Lillian Slusher with a WAC unit visits Pueblo. Pvt J W Sanderson in Europe. Pvt William Stephens wounded in Germany December 15. Leon H Stephens in England. Ivy J Stephens in the navy. Arthur W Neal awarded Soldiers Medal in France. N B Nicholson pictured in France. Troy L Sharp wounded in the Philippines and awarded Purple Heart. Capt Kenneth D Myrick awarded Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal. Billie Hatfield at Abilene AAF visiting with motor vehicle award. Olen D McKnight awarded Combat Infantryman Badge with 81st Division in Southern Islands. Jarvis D Maddux visiting Texas parents. Anther Hudgins Jr in 2nd Armored Division capturing German parachute. Lt Robert L Doss en route from Denver to Sanatorium after tuberculosis pneumonia. Emmet St John in Italy keeping home news through The Sun.
Fred Conn became publisher of the Denison Herald succeeding Millard Cope who moves to Marshall News Messenger after purchasing an interest there. Both papers are in Hart and Hanks chain. Conn, husband of Blanche Montgomery of Whitewright, has led the Denison paper since the chain acquired it.
Pascal Farley reports many calls and signed contracts for frozen food lockers. The War Production Board requires 266 contracts before approval. This is not a co op. signing does not oblige beyond a year rental. Farley will buy and install equipment once enough contracts exist, aiming by February 1 to place the order.
Reverend E P Wootten writes a heartfelt farewell appreciating the Whitewright community for five years of kindness and friendship He speaks of his church mission and his faith in Christ and prays for ongoing spirit led unity and peace in the new year.
Washington reports per capita public debt rising to 2118.12 on June 30 1946 up from 1824.65. The figure reflects a $293.47 increase while the nation budgets $83.1 billion next year and $99.69 billion this year in government outlays. A separate note cites Dr F F Schwentker of Baltimore on inheritance patterns.
Grayson County nurse Miss Grundy will visit the Elementary School each Friday at 1 p m on listed dates to give serums and vaccines. Immunization efforts target diphtheria typhoid and smallpox with age 9 months to 10 years urged for diphtheria protection. Those with prior typhoid shots will receive a single shot this year.
Fort Worth oil operator William Fleming pledges 250000 toward the George W. Truett Memorial building fund with condition the denomination raises 500000. Rev. G K Keegan announces the drive. $150000 already in cash and pledges. The funds will finance a library wing for the administration library auditorium at Baptist Seminary Fort Worth. Fleming is a Fort Worth area resident and brother of Ira Fleming.
General MacArthur reports a Luzon beachhead fifteen miles wide and four miles deep with light opposition. Four towns and an airstrip were seized within 120 miles of Manila as Lingayen Gulf beachheads were consolidated. Bridges at Calumpit were destroyed in air attacks to aid the invasion.
In Paris four American soldiers were given long prison terms for stealing cigarets and other U S government property. Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Fleming and Pvt. William R. Smith drew 50 years each, Pvt. William T. Davidson and Pvt. Arthur T. Nelson 45 years each. They were the first quartet of 184 court martial defendants.
Lt. Gen. Omar Bradley told a press conference that thwarting the German offensive in the Ardennes could limit the enemy's capacity to prolong the conflict. He cautioned that while Nazi strength may be diminished, the foe is not near collapse and heavy fighting remains ahead.
Charlie Landau's drug store paid a nearby restaurant to serve hot coffee to customers waiting in line for cigarets after a Saturday. The gesture aimed to ease the cold and long wait while cigaret sales moved.
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