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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1937
Page
5
A harsh warning piece detailing sympathy rackets that exploit benevolence. It outlines con artists posing as clergy or sad cases to extract money for fake actors, sick wives, starving men, and lost wallets. It stresses caution and directs readers to authorities, noting common patterns and global reach.
Four veteran Texas House members introduced a constitutional amendment to remove the dueling section from the oath of office. The provision requires officers to swear they have not acted as a principal or second in a deadly duel. The measure adds Houston’s George F. Howard and R. Emmett Morse along with Brownsville’s Augustine Celaya and El Paso’s Harold M. Hankamer as signers.
Des Moines yesterday saw Max the dog arrive forty seven days and 750 miles after leaving Denver with the Martins. Cracked paws and fatigue pinned him in a yard where neighbor Mrs. Stanley C Wilmore took him in. She plans to send Max back by express and hopes he adapts to Denver.
A street scene introduces Jim who suddenly fears a friendly terrier, illustrating cynophobia. Psychologist Dr. David Mitchell notes phobias affect about 16 percent fear dark or thunder, 12 percent fear water, and 4 percent fear heights. Most phobias are mild or unconscious, but some can threaten well being.
Tide Water Associated Oil engineers struck the deepest oil well in history, reaching 10,569 feet. The McGonigle No 12 well in the Ventura Avenue field, California, surpasses the No 5 Rigolette of the Texas Company in Lafitte, Louisiana, which stood at 10,244 feet.
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