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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1954
Page
4
A notice from the Whitewright Texas paper explains public access to news and guidelines. It states the Sun is a service institution inviting news from individuals and organizations, while the editor reserves rights to decide news, prune old items, and reject promotional material.
The piece extols the right to differ and argue as essential to American heritage and progress. It cites debates on slavery prohibition suffrage and foreign policy and urges big men to maintain respect while disagreeing. As 1954 approaches it urges embracing the right to argue and seek truth in a troubled world.
A speaker urges seeking elusive truth with honesty and sincerity. He invites disagreement, admits possible error, and emphasizes avoiding tricks of speech. The message calls for open, candid exchange to reach genuine understanding.
New York reports announce the creation of a tobacco industry research committee by producers and handlers to study all aspects of tobacco use and health effects. Ads in major newspapers say existing mouse studies are not conclusive and the industry should not disregard medical research, while defending tobacco as not injurious to health.
Whitewright Texas resident J C Burr soon to be 77 delivers The Dallas Morning News since 1940 route transfer from Blytheville Arkansas. He pins papers securely at customers doors finding each home’s preferred delivery spot and notes his aim is to help customers start their day right.
An anonymous resident mailed 21 self canceled 1 cent stamps to the San Diego post office claiming greeting cards should use 3 cent stamps. The note says the stamps cover Christmas cards received with 2 cent stamps to help the U S Post Office deficit. It also cites trivia on publishing and the Egyptian Pyramids as wonders.
An elderly Blytheville paper carrier who rode a girl’s bicycle delivered Memphis and St. Louis papers for years. He faced hazards from ice slips and a car accident, but kept delivering with help from a hired rider. He was praised for loyalty, receiving lavish gifts and a loyal dog named Roy.
Franklin quotes teach that experience costs and fools persist in learning differently.
When ill ignore well meaning advice and follow your doctor's prescription. After the prescription take it to a licensed pharmacist who follows the doctor's orders. Our business is filling prescriptions and providing up to date prescription service.
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