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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1961
Page
1
Clyde Little announces the Cham ber of Commerce annual membership drive starting January 27. A meeting of the committee officers and members will be held at 10 a m Friday at the Rence Morgan office to begin the drive. Dues are 10 for businesses and 4 for individuals.
A letter from Speaker Rayburn urges readers to pay poll taxes before January 31 1961 to maximize the vote in the upcoming United States Senate election. The piece also notes New Year resolutions and discusses a Sheldon Iowa embezzlement case and federal budget figures. It warns retailers about the burden of a sales tax and notes Oklahoma tax enforcement practices.
Gov Price Daniel urged the Texas Legislature to adopt a broad 1 percent payroll earnings tax on earnings over 1 000 a year to raise more than 100 million dollars annually, as part of a four point plan to balance a multi year budget and cover a projected general fund shortfall. The proposal would fund a permanent revenue stream after an initial 64.5 million dollar gap closing.
A 1960 fire toll reaches about 11 250 deaths and 70 000 injuries with homes accounting for roughly half of fatalities. Forty percent of casualties involve children. Four or more family members perished in many dwelling blazes. Property losses hit a record 1.154 billion dollars. The December Constellation fire at the Brooklyn Navy Yard caused the era’s largest loss, with 50 workers killed. The Clifton New Jersey plant fire marked the year’s largest single-buildings loss at eight million dollars.
Governor Daniel designated January 25 through 31 as Pay Your Poll Tax Week in Texas and urged all eligible citizens to qualify to vote. He said the League of Women Voters of Texas and other groups are campaigning to ensure voters pay poll taxes before the January 31 deadline.
The article argues federal budget estimates are unreliable and compares them to campaign promises. It notes the 1961 surplus estimate dropping from 4.2 billion to 79 million, then projects a 1.5 billion surplus for 1962. It predicts the Kennedy administration will raise spending, likely negating any surplus.
Funeral services for L Z Stuteville 71 will be Friday at 10:30 a m at Van Alstyne Baptist Church with burial in Commerce Cemetery. He died Wednesday in a McKinney hospital after a month long illness. Born June 2 1889 near Trenton he was in the grocery business in Van Alstyne. Surviving are his wife two daughters four brothers two sisters and four grandchildren.
Funeral services are set for 2 p m today at Barnheart Chapel for Willard Glenwood Wrenn 31 of Dallas born May 26 1929 in Savoy died Tuesday at Baylor Hospital Dallas. He was a pipeline welder and Baptist Church member. Burial in Sunnyside Cemetery Savoy. He married Cordin Smith March 4 1960 at Hart Texas. Survived by wife two brothers a sister and several relatives. The article also notes heart facts: the heart pumps about 25 pounds of blood per minute and beats about 100000 times daily.
Carl Stephen Braswell was born at 3 40 a m Wednesday January 18 1961 at Dr Paul E Geers Medical and Surgical Clinic Whitewright weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces He is the son of Carl Whitt Braswell and his wife of Blue Ridge grandson of J L Maxwell and John M Braswell of Blue Ridge The clinic serves a wide area including Blue Ridge about 15 miles south of Whitewright
The 1962 budget at a glance shows spending of 80.9 billion dollars with a 82.3 billion revenue forecast and a projected 1.5 billion budget surplus if the economy prospers. It notes defense funding dominates new outlays while taxes remain at current levels. The plan pins spending by national security 57 cents of every dollar and interest 11 cents.
Public high schools in 25 states and the District of Columbia offer Russian language instruction. The spread reflects growing emphasis on foreign language study and regional education policies, with districts varying in course availability and staffing.
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean rails at farm income down 10 percent from 1949, laments middlemen profits, contrasts Utah towns cutting taxes, and questions federal debt and a new president. He recalls old tempos, skewers political rancor, and hopes for weather offices to keep farmers informed.
Washington hummed with jubilant Democrats as inauguration week began. Union Station saw rapid trains and chartered Pullman cars. crowds wore black ties and packed parties. Harry S. Truman and other officials drew attention amid festive mood and light snow forecast.
White House Conference on Aging urged ending compulsory retirement. Delegates from the four day summit said employers including governments should consider flexible retirement policies. They also favored a social security bonus for those who work past 65. The debate focused on extending health benefits via social security.
The 4th Sunday Singing Convention will be held at Westminster Baptist Church next Sunday at 2 PM under the direction of Vernie Caraway. Everyone is invited to attend.
Warren Hinch was not hired at city hall due to weighing 7 8 of a pound over 207. He fasted 24 hours and weighed 206, earning the job. He quipped that he is over the limit again after breakfast.
Twenty five farmers merchants and others met in the ag building at the High School to reorganize the Farmers and Merchants Agriculture Club. Charles Skaggs was elected president Wallace Wilson vice president and O V Barker secretary treasurer. Monthly meetings set for the third Tuesday at 7 00 p m in the ag building with a one hour program. Wallace Wilson chairs the program committee. Members were urged to invite new members and a soil conservation film was shown. Coffee and home made cookies were served.
Texas Republicans urge bipartisan revision of the election code citing irregularities in the Nixon defeat. Ledrick claims up to 100000 ballots discarded, 55 counties showed results differing from state certification, and urges poll-watchers in all precincts and new counting rules to curb errors.
Hollywood High School launches a parent lecture series titled Attaining Peaceful Coexistence With Our Teenagers. The program aims to guide families through common teen challenges and promote constructive dialogue.
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