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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1971
Page
6
Cpl Delmar Spencer Jr son of Mr and Mrs D T Spencer Sr Whitewright was promoted to his present rank while serving with the Third Marine Division on Okinawa.
Sallye Hamilton expresses gratitude to all who sent cards during her hospital stay thanking well wishers and noting appreciation for their thoughtfulness.
Col Melvin N Glantz Texas Selective Service Director announced a February draft call of 1185 men from Texas for 1971. The Extended Priority Group includes 1944 1950 birth registrants with I A I A O I O status whose numbers were reached in 1970, while the First Priority Group consists of 1951 birth registrants with I A I A O or I O. Local boards will use First Priority only if Extended Priority cannot fill the call. The February national call is 17000 for the Army. Local boards will order 3337 Texas men for pre induction physicals in February. The article also lists numerous high school athletic recognitions and awards across various classes.
Portable water cooler priced at 40 dollars and riding lawn mower at 40 dollars. Also listed are a lawn mower at 15.09, a gas cook stove at 10 dollars, and a console radio with short wave at 10 dollars. Call 364 2765 for details.
Gardiner Symonds of Tenneco spoke to Pepperdine graduates in Los Angeles on today’s challenge to young leaders. He praised earlier revolutions, highlighted gains in longevity and education, and urged new graduates to carry forward change, stressing the mutual need between business and society.
A 1903 Planter's National Bank currency printed in Whitewright drew interest as top offers reached 500 dollars. The bank note was withdrawn around 1915. New owners rejected the bid, noting the dollar value erosion may have reversed with ten dollar bills also fetching about 500 dollars.
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