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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1936
Page
7
A defense oriented critique of air power and robotics in future war disputes sensational claims. It argues mustard gas and bombing face practical limits, stresses ground troops and infantry, warns against thermite fires, and favors a strong air force for city protection while condemning attacks on civilians.
France sees a 10 percent drop in auto sales, 13 percent for trucks, and 30 percent for motorcycles amid heavy taxation. Gasoline taxes and purchase taxes curb demand, keeping private cars to wealthier buyers and dimming domestic production. Foreign car imports rise slightly as luxury status grows. Used car trades fall, while bicycles remain dominant in a country famed for cycling.
A reflective verse about personal integrity and self respect. The speaker strives to live without secrets and sham, seeking to look himself in the eye with head held high. He rejects bluster and illusion, wishing to be self respecting and conscience free.
Honolulu reports a harsh conservation effort as 40000 wild goats and sheep are to be killed in Hawaii to protect young forest growth. An 85,000 acre tract will be enclosed by a 52 mile sheepproof fence, with roundup and culling to begin once complete, followed by expansion to other districts within the islands forest reserves. Government owns about 560000 acres. the rest are privately held by largely sugar interests.
In Houston a 97 year old ledger from Bevil Port records a family budget circa the Dred Scott era. William B. McAllister bought groceries and dry goods from E. L. Seale. Annual spend was $43.05 for food and clothing with gingham 31.5 cents a yard, silk velvet 20 cents a yard, whisky 15 cents a quart, sugar 17 cents a pound, ladies shoes $1.75 a pair, tobacco 38 cents a pound, rice 11 pounds for $1, buckshot 25 cents a pound, and castor oil.
In Berne Switzerland a one day auto strike kept private cars off highways to protest gasoline costs amid duties. Motorcyclists joined the protest with doctors cars and commercial trucks allowed to operate. Auto owners walked to meetings at auto clubs.
McRAE Ga Eugene Talmadge completing his second term as Governor announced Saturday his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to United States Senator.
He will oppose Senator Richard B. Russell Jr. who is campaigning for renomination. Talmadge announced Charles D. Redwine, president of the State Senate, had qualified for Governor and would carry out Talmadge policies. Three other anti-Talmadge candidates are E. D. Rivers, Blanton Fortson, and W. W. Larsen Sr.
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