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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun notes subscription at $1.50 per year payable in advance and entry as 2nd class mail matter at Whitewright Texas. It announces notices of entertainments and box suppers with an admission fee will be charged at regular advertising rates plus memorials and resolutions of respect.
A discussion by Senator Tom Connally argues the anti-lynching bill misleads the public and overreaches state police powers. The plan would punish sheriffs and counties, cost taxpayers, and could enable federal seizure of state criminal law, harming states rights.
Editorial writers urge readers to see dailies as beneficiaries of lower mail rates while Postmaster General Farley reports a 38 million dollar loss from subsidizing newspapers and magazines. He notes home county free delivery adding to costs.
The piece argues that a 38 million dollar postal deficit blamed on weekly papers is overstated. It notes free in county mailing for weeklies and higher rates for city delivery. It criticizes editors who mislead the public, intentionally or not.
Analysis of declining new car sales shows saturation after 1936 to 1937 with older models circulating among lower income buyers. Prices rose twice in late 1937, risking slower trade-ins and prompting calls for price reductions. Also notes New Jersey and Texas safety laws amid highway speeds and broader transport industry challenges.
The piece argues rates must rise to sustain a failing branch line, claiming public necessity requires operating at a loss. It contrasts US car and radio ownership with Europe and criticizes living standards, then notes a local sausage gift and ends with a safety plea citing Texas traffic deaths and personal responsibility.
Bobh Gambell and A S Harrington inspectors for Grayson and Cooke Counties receive transfers. Harrington left Monday for the San Antonio office. Gambell, from Sherman, has not chosen his new assignment. Gambell joined the board June 1 and Harrington July 15.
Forest Service tests new frameless wooden houses aimed at affordable living. The Forest Products Laboratory foresees a four room model costing 2000 to 3000 dollars with living room kitchen two bedrooms bath and utility room. Construction uses prefab plywood panels welded to a light interior frame enabling rapid assembly and versatile designs.
Henry Ford urges farmers to cut costs per bushel or bale and reach more buyers. He aims to supply farm tools at low prices, starting with a tractor, to make farming a factory like enterprise. He hints at broader machinery designs to equip farms cheaply.
Gold production in the Philippine Islands reached a record high in October valued at more than 4 694 000 pesos.
The Dallas Journal argues Ford’s plan to repurpose farm surplus with chemists could industrialize farm output and reduce waste. It notes Washington may oppose such usage and suggests hiring chemists to turn surplus into usable products, while acknowledging political obstacles.
Historical notes recount the oldest presidents at election and in office. Andrew Jackson nearly reached 70. James Buchanan was 69 near his term end. William Henry Harrison was 68 at election and died soon after. Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest at 42 near taking office and 46 at election. Ulysses Grant was close in youth at 46.
Sherman report shows Grayson County operating expenses in 1937 were $13,653.87 less than 1936. The total 1936 expenditure was $383,944.95, dropping to $370,291.08 due mainly to precinct expense cuts. Only the general fund and officers salaries remained.
County officers began salaries on a fixed basis in 1936 but Auditor B M Whiteacre says the rise from the 1935 operating figure of 376659 is not caused by this change.
Dallas officer Henry Lemond heard a noise in his chicken coop and confronted it in his night attire. His dog approached, the dog nose touched him, and Lemond fired both barrels, killing eight hens.
A Pittsburgh electrical manufacturer reports to federal authorities that tax payments since 1934 rose from 2.5 million to over 16 million dollars, contending the 14 million extra taxes could have funded about 6,500 jobs, arguing tax money cannot be wages.
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