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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1967
Page
4
The piece collects light quips about secrets truth and memory. It opens with a bellhop asking if he rang and an irate guest responding he was telling and thought the other man was dead. It then offers a handful of humorous maxims on secrecy common sense and science.
A sergeant orders six men who like music to step forward and move a piano to the top floor of the barracks. A separate line notes a wife’s anger if her husband pats the dog first and reminds she does not run to his lap.
A country pastor scolds a farmer for missing church. the farmer says he worked in the back field where no one could see on the Sabbath and God may see but is not as gossipy as locals. A motorist at a service station notes gas price differences across the state line, then learns it is cheaper across the line. An old philosopher muses that people get lost in thought due to unfamiliarity.
The Whitewright Sun lists subscription prices for Grayson and Fannin counties outside these counties and foreign subscriptions. Rates show $2.50 for certain plans, $3.00 and $5.00 for others, with weekly publication Thursdays and Texas postage details.
A collage of light jokes from a 20th century column touches on a recruit at an Army induction who misquotes a whisper number, a car owner hearing a singing complaint, a quip about Governor Wallace, and a man who becomes his own boss only to face a maze of rules and a new marriage.
Independent Executrix Ellen B. Wood of Ray R. Wood, deceased, announces letters testamentary issued by Judge Les Tribble Grayson County Texas. Claimants must present claims before limitations run, at 1311 West Woodard Denison Texas or to attorney Wayne R. Howell 116 Barrett Building Denison Texas 7502. Published January 19 1967 The Whitewright Sun.
Several classified ads for sale or service including two bed sets with mattress, a 167 acre Frank Wright farm near town, a West Locust street house, used and new refrigerators, upholstery and auto supplies. Also removal of crippled or dead livestock, flowers and insurance services, shop repairs, farm and ranch real estate needs, insurance offers, and a family card of thanks for James N Lackey bereavement. Includes contact numbers FO 4-2706 467-2734 467-3105 FO 4-2949 WO 5-7601 893-2732.
Mrs Bow expresses gratitude for cards letters and gifts received during hospital stay and after returning home. She seeks to thank friends for their thoughtful support and assistance during a challenging time.
Washington reports Congress will launch two wide ranging probes into drug prices and naming. One seeks a generic name prescribing rule, the other examines pricing and possible anti trust violations. Medicare program effects may be examined.
Texas reported 70 polio cases in 1966 up from 19 the previous year, the state Health Department said. The five year view shows polio and pertussis increasing while diphtheria tetanus and typhoid declined from 1965. Polio remains the highest since 1962 with 186 cases.
A lighthearted take notes that students who flatter teachers may influence grading trends. Researchers observe a link between favorable teacher feedback and grade reductions in some classrooms, while cautioning that multiple factors affect final marks.
President Johnson signed an amendment raising the maximum economic opportunity loan from 2500 to 3500 dollars for Texas farmers and rural residents. Farmers Home Administration county supervisor Arthur Maxwell notes the change allows extra credit and funding for land, housing, and equipment to start or expand ventures. Since 1965 the program has extended over 2.8 million in credit to Texas families and more than 52 million nationally for 30,000 families, with Texas loans averaging 1672 dollars.
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Washington reports from the Senate Constitutional Rights sub committee describe complaints by servicemen and federal employees who say they are coerced into buying savings bonds and making charity contributions. Letters claim denial of promotion and threats of Vietnam deployment for noncompliance. The panel notes Marines directing foxhole signups and Sen. Sam J. Ervin Jr. proposes a bill to shield government workers from such coerced purchases.
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