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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1940
Page
15
The notice outlines advertising rates for entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission fees. It lists J. H. Waggoner as publisher and Glenn Doss as managing editor. The paper is published every Thursday with a $1.50 yearly subscription and a policy to correct any erroneous reflections upon request.
Washington warns of withdrawing federal aid as Texas delays creation of an independent merit system for old age assistance and unemployment compensation. Attorney General Mann says a joint merit council cannot certify personnel for the Texas Welfare and Unemployment Compensation Commissions. Officials seek Social Security Board approval to retain current staffing until a legislative remedy is possible.
The Texas attorney general Gerald Mann is praised for public service integrity and efficiency. He has built a strong staff, issues impartial prompt opinions, and is dedicated to his current role over seeking another office. Texans should value competent officials over demagogues.
The FBI exposed the Christian Front as a self styled group with juvenile origins that threatened little but risked harm through misguided followers. The piece argues the real danger lies in American illiteracy about democracy and religion’s role, urging reliance on the Constitution and Gospels rather than misleading slogans. Endorsed by T W Higginson.
Titus County reports a racket by religious solicitors offering to replace church song books with inferior quality copies and place ads in them. The Baptist Church at Nevills Chapel received 15 unusable books. Local businesses and professionals are warned against supporting the scheme.
A column skewers Dewey Taft and Gannett on proposed budget cures. It argues Republican plans would balance the budget by curtailing some agencies while preserving relief and defense. The piece notes contradictory proposals and cites Lindley on Taft’s figures, ending with Hoover not being a likely factor.
The piece argues the coming election should record Franklin Roosevelt's two terms as a clear contest with Hoover. It says a real conflict would feature a Republican with clear views making a strong comeback rather than a weak, indecisive candidate seeking votes.
Gov. W. Lee O'Daniel did not attend the Dallas Jackson Day dinner after sending in his $25, with Cyclone Davis prompting talk of a special session. A former Texas governor doubted his electability after being bluffed by Davis and his whiskers. Cheers for Roosevelt and Garner at Houston and Dallas events show broad Texan support for both leaders.
The state sees a surge of announced candidates for House and Senate. Clint Small declares re election from Amarillo while John Redditt plans not to seek re election. Most of the 14 returning senators aim to run again. Clay Cotten may resign from the Senate to join the Railroad Commission if health allows. Governor O Daniels pension fight spurs more lower house bids. John A Long from Crockett eyes a comeback on a pro pension and aid platform.
Lynn Landrum of The Dallas News favors a two point plan: Pension only paupers and disenfranchise pensioners. The column predicts neither measure will be adopted by any successful candidate this year.
A discussion notes a Texas constitutional precedent limiting pauper voting rights when counties support them. The author recalls a historical context when counties funded pauper relief and suggests that neither federal nor state governments then undertook pension provisions.
The article discusses possible contenders in a Texas governor race. Harry Hines and Jerry Sadler are seen as strong possibilities against incumbent W Lee O Daniel. Hines commands church and business support while Sadler could attract liberal pension advocates, potentially splitting votes with Ernest O Thompson if both enter.
A moral verse declares a man’s true measure lies not in wealth creed or rank but in justice fairness and upright dealings. It emphasizes character as the standard for worth, noting honesty and service to others as the defining measure across time.
Texas Congressman Patman told 400 delegates at the National Retail Dry Goods Association convention in New York that the chain store system is responsible for unemployment of seven to eight million people. He warned interstate chains will fail and urged consumer co operatives as a remedy.
A fond mother speaks to her daughter about a book. The daughter finds the book lovely but sad ending. The daughter explains the heroine dies and the man returns to his wife, making the ending heartbreaking.
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