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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1944
Page
4
The article notes the Khyber pass as one of Asia’s oldest and most storied routes linking regions, highlighting its enduring identity as a critical historic passage.
Texas Railroad Commission ordered priority travel for invalided servicemen from Army Navy Marine or Merchant Marine and their attendants. Rail carriers must give preference over all traffic and may divert equipment, cancel or modify services, and remove other passengers to accommodate medical priority travel.
The board announced on Monday that Dr. Walton was appointed vice chairman effective July 5. He has served as a public member since January 31 and chairs the permanent enforcement division. His salary will be 6500 dollars per year.
A summarizing overview of Nazi propaganda portrays the United States as bloodthirsty, Britain as initiating the war, Japan as fighting for freedom from Western domination, Italy as restored honor under Mussolini, Spain as neutral under Allied pressure, Sweden as gullible to Allied claims, Argentina as a victim of American imperialism, Brazil as being liquidated by the United States, Portugal as harmless, Turkey as unfriendly to the Reich.
London reports Maj. Gen. Harry Benton Sayler, chief ordnance for the European theatre, reveals several new secret weapons. One has a range so long that low speed observation planes are useless as eyes and regular fighters will be used. We recently fired these weapons against German headquarters with a pursuit plane observing and strafing fleeing personnel.
Dr. T. O. Walton, former president of Texas A and M College, has been named to a new post with the Western Livestock Bureau in Dallas.
New York reports Joe the 8 year old chimp unscrewed a water connection in his cage to take a shower. His keeper removed a loose tooth with pliers, explaining the episode followed discomfort from heat and a toothache.
Ben Vaughan announces reelection bid for Grayson County Precinct No 2 commissioner. He stresses sixteen years in office, a reduced tax rate from 85 to 55 cents, and a major road program to support the Denison Dam project and a large lake. Vaughan invites voters to inspect roads and emphasizes past experience and financial stewardship.
Ben Vaughan outlines road and bridge plans to serve Mineral County residents and lake access. He pledges state cooperation to build a strong road system and to preserve school bus routes for district children. He asks voters to evaluate his record and vote for him.
The article urges use of boiling water bath for tomatoes and fruits only and to pressure can all low acid vegetables to prevent botulism. It notes recent botulism cases across the country and suggests buying borrowing or sharing a pressure cooker, with a contact for more information at Good Housekeeping Magazine in New York.
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