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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1936
Page
8
Colorado Springs report quotes Henry A. Wallace saying there is no likelihood of a national food shortage despite drought. He cites ample supplies, no panic, and ongoing relief efforts, noting wheat and corn outlooks and potential livestock purchases to prevent price spikes.
A humorous exchange recalls Wirnstein asking why Indians had no swear words and Wilcox replying they did not need them until after learning English, highlighting a joke about language and cultural stereotypes in a lighthearted manner.
San Antonio reports state WPA rules on hiring in Texas. Drought cites 90 percent relief-certified workers needed, bans aliens, and requires federal authorization for exceptions. Also covers age limits, no prison inmates, nondiscrimination, restricted family employment, wage protections, and safety standards. Includes miscellaneous cartoon-like dialogs.
A countywide appeal urges reelection of Grayson County Judge citing six years of state and county service from the Legislature through the WPA era. The candidate touts 85 miles of hard surfaced roads, park land purchase, a new county building, and revenue management on a cash basis with no tax increase, while praising New Deal cooperation and promising further road development and soil conservation.
Presiding Judge of the First Administrative Judicial District in Sherman Texas commends Judge R M Carter 15th Judicial District for outstanding cooperation with Dallas County courts. The letter praises his knowledge, fearless fair rulings and willingness to assist congested districts with timely trials and courtesy. Political advertisement.
An exchange plays on a boss asking for a raise while the employee says he lives within his means yet is crowded for space, revealing tensions over compensation and housing constraints.
The Sun lists candidates subject to July and August Democratic primaries including Congress nominee Sam Rayburn and 15th District Court candidate Jesse Holt. Also named are J. H. Waggoner Place One, J. W. Adamson Place 2, District Clerk, Harold Doss for Public Weigher, and C. A. Red Pace for Constable.
A brief dialogue captures a boy expressing desire for future independence and his father replying that marriage might come by then. The exchange hints at family expectations and the social norms surrounding adulthood.
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