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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1960
Page
8
Health officials report a minor trichinosis outbreak southwest of Austin from undercooked pork. Symptoms include fever and muscle pain. diagnosis relied on questioning and lab tests. Prevention centers on thorough cooking of all pork products and safe garbage handling to stop hog infection.
Ochiltree County Herald notes human nature drives criticism over praise and how residents double back on policy, from traffic enforcement to trash pickup, school discipline, youth programs, and clergy access, underscoring the public’s endless demand for perfection.
Hopkins County officers seek a man who passed a $6 041.79 worthless check to a Sulphur Springs Cadillac dealer for a new car. The fraud case involves a high value vehicle and police are pursuing the suspect.
Quanah Tribune Chief speculates Ike’s trip will cost at least 100 for the President and may spark big foreign aid programs. The column wagers Richard Nixon as the Republican nominee and Adlai Stevenson as the Democratic front man, arguing Stevenson leads Democrats and Nixon can unite the Old Guard. Also notes most Texans live off farms or ranches.
Washington experts forecast the consumer dollar will slip another penny or two in 1960 as the nation watches inflation indicators. The unofficial projection comes from government economists tracking the national price level and purchasing power.
Analysts forecast a one to two percent rise in the consumer price index over the next year sending overall living costs to new highs. Service costs including hospital rates doctors fees and personal care items push prices up while groceries may edge lower yet not offset the gains.
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for food flowers and lodging after the passing of Mrs. Pointer. Special thanks to Rev Bill Johnson and Philip Earnheart for funeral services and arrangements. May God bless all who helped ease our sorrow. J. L. Pointer W R Bryson family Leon Bridges family
Markups on commodities and services, experts say. Appliances may cost up to 3 percent more and apparel about 1 percent. The consumer dollar is worth under 80 cents of 1947 49 prices, living costs up over 25 percent in a decade. Services rise faster, with medical care fees, hospital rates, doctors fees, and drugs driving the gain. Haircuts up over 70 percent and auto insurance up 85 percent.
Legal notices announce claims against the estate of Anne Cable Wilson Young deceased and a final account for George C Hanna deceased. Independent Executor and Administrator with will annexed request probate actions in Grayson County Texas. Citations set hearings for January 25 1960 at Sherman courthouse.
The passage argues that as average American income rises, spending increases on services like medical care transportation and personal care while basic needs stay constant. This higher demand pushes up prices for these services.
Newcastle England report tells of plumber Andrew Leech who bit and swallowed a mouse that entered his mouth while he slept. He woke choking and recovered with hospital treatment and salt water. The item also notes mosquito control commissions in New Jersey.
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