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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1955
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun announces editor T Glenn Doss and policy statements. It lists subscription rates for Grayson and Fannin Counties and outside areas, plus a foreign rate and correction policy for erroneous reflections.
The piece recalls Theodore Roosevelt ranking three essentials on marooning with family first, hometown newspaper second, and a gun third. It argues the community paper serves as a serial history of its people showing progress or decline and making subscribers’ problems its own.
The Benavides Facts extols the bond between publisher and subscriber and frames local ads as friend-to-friend messages. It emphasizes the paper’s role in enriching cultural and educational life, supporting public projects, and voicing expert and reader opinions as a trusted community conduit.
A cautionary note advises verifying rumors before repeating them, warning that a bird in your ear may be a cuckoo and risk spreading unverified information. The guidance emphasizes caution in sharing whispers until confirmed.
Texas fire insurance officials announce a new physical loss dwelling form attached to standard policies. When losses are under 5 percent of policy value or below $1,000 depreciation is not applied. The plan costs 9 cents per $100 extra to the regular fire and extended coverage rate.
Roy Van Luther a 57 year old Ferris cotton farmer was fined 5000 after pleading no contest to three counts of income tax evasion in federal court. He faces six months jail if probation violations occur. Luther reported 9914.05 income for 1948 49 and 50 though records show 66559.13 and paid 904 in taxes instead of 16563.06.
The Army Quar termaster Corps searches for freeze dried meat that can last five to ten years. The process, developed by University of California scientists, freezes meat then remove moisture in a vacuum, sealing it in gas-filled containers for long storage. Alaska has maintained its National Guard since 1949.
A collage of light anecdotes and a few punchlines from a late era humor page. Lobster mishap with a dog and shop banter share space with marriage jokes, a funeral notice gag, and curious one liners about sleep talking and civic exams.
Local church listings outline denominations and leaders including First Presbyterian Assembly of God First Baptist Newton Cole First Methodist Harold S Taylor Central Christian Cross Roads Presbyterian Bethel Baptist Pilot Grove Church of Christ with service times and school notes.
The 1954 year end report lauds speed and courtesy in Texas telephone service. Highlights include adding 3 000 rural phones bringing farm service to 90 000, replacing crank models, and plans to add 86 000 more phones in 1955. The outlook emphasizes expansion of facilities, lines, and storm proofing long distance lines to serve farms and ranches.
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