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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1951
Page
8
UN economic survey places private French gold hoard at 9 trillion francs, about 25.7 billion dollars, far exceeding the U.S. gold reserve. Despite this, France received 4.099 billion dollars in U.S. aid through 1950 and seeks continued assistance under defense programs.
The United States estimates about 670 of the nation’s 1,800 colleges and universities may have to fire teachers this fall to balance budgets. The report projects nearly 7,500 faculty layoffs due to reduced revenue from enrollment amid rapid military buildup.
Dalhart reports cowboy Arthur Hoffman known as a rodeo star who died in the saddle received his last wish. A Western three piece band played Headin for the Last Roundup as friends in western attire attended his burial yesterday.
Reserve District No 11 reports the First National Bank of Whitewright Texas assets and liabilities as of June 30 1951 with totals for deposits loans and other categories. The document lists cash balances government and state obligations deposits by government and individuals and bank holdings including premises and furniture.
A dense want ad page lists buying, selling, and service notices across multiple small businesses. Entries include rags, eggs, hides, baby chick feeds, home rentals, real estate, lost cattle, florists, domestic help, wiring supplies, batteries, auto parts, farm equipment, land sales, sprayers, plumbing, sale of swim bicycle, and watch repair with local shop names and contact cues.
MEMPHIS report says weeds and heavy rain hurt thousands of acres of midsouth cotton across Missouri Tennessee Arkansas and Mississippi. Early planted cotton fared better while late crops suffered due to ground conditions and labor shortages.
The article notes India’s high crop failure risk due to monsoon dependence. It also mentions a belief that Christians may first wash hands before entering a church to pray.
Citation informs Stephen Fekete Jr to appear Aug 20 1951 before Judge in Sherman Grayson County Texas for Jeanne Douglas Fekete requesting divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Petition filed May 25 1951. Case No 58732. Clerk S V Earnest signs. Deputy Iva Davidson also listed.
Gary inventor James A. Bebe quit his Westinghouse postwar job to build paint heaters. His Cleveland plant posted 250000 in sales last year and a 75000 expansion is underway. Heating paint to 200 degrees improves atomization and speeds dry time while reducing overspray by half. He licensed a British firm and is developing an Army Air Force heater.
Spearman installs a compressed air powered tornado warning whistle while Gruver plans to sound three short blasts on the fire siren for twister alerts. Residents urged to report news by phone.
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