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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1948
Page
1
The July primary ballot lists candidates by office including United States Senator Lyndon B. Johnson and many state and local posts. It notes the ballot is for voter familiarization and forbids taking the ballot to the polls.
Pa wling N Y Thomas E Dewey plans to stay as governor for the rest of 1948 even if elected president in November He has privately rejected calls to resign if he wins the White House in the fall, continuing in his state role.
In Philadelphia Texas delegates switch votes to Senator Russell after Ben Laney's withdrawal, maintaining party unity despite a platform they oppose. Gov. Beauford Jester vows loyalty while signaling possible Dixie movement splits, and leaders pledge continued Democratic support.
In May Texas insured fire losses rose mainly from defective electric refrigerators causing 80 thousand dollars in damage across 440 fires. Motors in refrigerators under heat contributed to 77 thousand dollars of damage in 54 fires, with electricity, trash and lightning also rising. Homes and apartments suffered major losses, garages and stores each logged 28 fires.
In Sherman a group of Harrison County Negroes filed suit in U S District Court seeking a permanent injunction and 5000 damages to stop election judges and party officials from denying Negroes the right to vote in the Democratic primaries. Judge Randolph Bryant set a hearing for 11 a m July 22.
Developed for the Navy during the war this fire resistant paint is now available for civilian use. It is ready mixed washable and can be applied to any surface.
A caravanserai is described as an Eastern inn for caravans to rest at night. An amanuensis is a person who writes from dictation.
Rev Rudolph Russell announces the Kentuckytown Baptist Church revival starting Sunday July 18 and running through Sunday July 25. Rev J G Miller of Van Alstyne will preach with both morning and evening services. Russell and his wife plan to depart in August for missionary work in China. The church has doubled in ten months with 22 baptisms and recent repairs and repainting funded by cash and labor donations.
A revival meeting will begin Sunday July 18 at Bethel Baptist Church south of Whitewright. Rev E C McDonald of Dallas will preach and L L Windhell will direct song services. Daily services at 10 30 am and 8 pm with cooling fans recently installed for comfort.
Rev. Joe Denton of Enterprise Baptist Church northeast of Whitewright announces a revival starting Friday July 16 and running through Sunday July 25. Services are at 10 a.m. and 7 45 p.m with Rev. Glen Renfro of Oklahoma conducting the revival.
In Washington Mrs. John B. Keleher sues for 486 dollars claiming a husband must pay rent citing Hammurabi. The defendant’s attorney counters no authority beyond that ancient code and notes recent changes.
In a Saturday election in the Shady Grove school district south of Whitewright the consolidation proposal with Trenton school district won. Twelve votes were cast eight supported consolidation and four opposed the move to join Trenton.
The Bells Boy Scout troops sponsor an 8 p.m. rodeo on the Bells football field with acts by outsiders including jackpot roping barrel race and a trained bull. Contests feature riding roping and a square dance on horseback. Revenues support the Scouts.
Self-service gasoline stations spread across Southern California with customers fueling their own cars while attendants are replaced by young women cashiers on roller skates. Prices run five cents per gallon cheaper than standard stations and oil is advertised at about seven cents a quart less.
Texas farmers have planted 50 percent of their corn acreage in hybrid seed this year. The 1947 and 1946 crops had 35 and 33 percent hybrid plantings respectively. About 1.5 million acres of the 1948 Texas crop use hybrid seed as national hybrid planting climbs to three-fourths of all corn acreage.
Albert Seamann, a 95 year old with proof of age, says the easy hospital life is over and he wants back to work. He had been doing odd jobs at a local restaurant when he slipped and broke an ankle, and he insists he has worked since age ten.
U S officials say overseas GI misdeeds after World War II will cost about $10 million in damage claims. The Army pays roughly $9 million on 54,000 claims. the Navy about $1 million. Most payments involve property damage by American forces abroad. large cases include a $4 million charge for a Swiss bombing incident.
President Truman secured the Democratic nomination on the first ballot at Philadelphia. Southern delegates protested with a walkout while states pledged to support Truman and Barkley in November. Truman spoke at 2 am promising a special session for pending laws and launching an active campaign.
The Economic Commission for Europe reports Europeans expect to live more frugally and work harder to cover day to day bills by 1952 as outside aid shrinks. Production rose above 1938 levels, but deficits persist with food imports and invisible income falling, Britain hardest hit.
The 23rd annual American Legion picnic opened with strong attendance despite rain. Hammond Park shows feature eight rides, three shows and twenty five concessions. Thursday night features candidates for Congress and governor Case March may attend with representatives. Friday hosts county office rallies with many candidates expected.
Grayson County's automobile sales for the first six months of 1948 totaled 4 500 179 dollars, with a 1 percent state levy yielding 45 001 79 dollars. A 2 percent county collection fee of 900 03 dollars supported the officers salary fund. The remainder goes to the state omnibus tax fund.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner James E. McDonald of Austin and Georgia official Tom Linder of Atlanta pleaded not guilty in federal court to violating the federal lobbying act. Also arraigned were Ralph W. Moore of Granger and Washington and Robert M. Harriss, a New York broker. Trial was tentatively set for November 15 before Judge Bolitha J. Laws. The case alleges efforts to influence Congress for higher prices while failing to register as lobbyists or file required reports. Moore heads the National Farm Committee. McDonald and Linder lead the Farm Commissioners Council based in the district.
Houston candidate George Monday challenged the Belden Poll in Austin that shows him third with 10.9 percent. He recalled past forecasts mis predicting Rainey and Jester and noted incumbents Shivers and Daniel remain in office. He cited Stevenson and Johnson leading as the race unfolds.
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