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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1959
Page
4
In Grayson County radar speed checks are credited with reducing accidents. Sgt Everett Brandon of the Texas Highway Patrol notes radar lowers fatalities though overall deaths rise due to more multiple-vehicle crashes. He stresses enforcement as key and says radar traps slow traffic effectively.
Tambour lids from old rolltop desks are now used on bedroom chests of drawers. The chests offer either drawers or sliding trays hidden behind tambour doors. Wood is spliced walnut in brown or white finish.
Albert Dunn 29 thought a mortuary offered a cool quiet lunch spot with a slab table milk fridge and tea facilities. Local officials ruled it was not right to eat there and removed him from the mortuary setting.
The Sun lists subscription rates for Grayson and Fannin Counties and outside areas, with a special rate for foreign subscriptions. It also states its policy as a service institution inviting news items, and notes the editor’s right to decide news and reject items too old or promotional content.
The Agriculture Department projects total crop production this year may fall about 4 percent from last year’s record. Corn could rise more than 10 percent to about 4.224 billion bushels under a new support program, while oats, barley, and sorghum may be smaller. Wheat yield may be down seven percent from last year’s peak, with soybeans output expected to shrink due to reduced acreage. Regional prospects vary with favorable Mississippi and Ohio valleys and drier western areas.
A magistrate questions a defendant about past offenses including burglary, robbery with violence, and manslaughter. The defendant confirms multiple convictions and says a drift into crime followed. The exchange highlights a lengthy criminal history and ongoing legal proceedings.
The steel strike is projected to cost over 500 million dollars weekly, breaking down into wage losses for workers and miners, company profits, steel sales, railroad freight, and tax impacts. With 500000 workers called out across 82 companies, the disruption threatens the broader economy if the walkout extends beyond six weeks.
The North Texas Livestock Commission Co. opens July 22 as a $100000 plant near Bonham on Highway 78 opposite the airport. Owners Leon Keeton and Red Pope, noted cattlemen, promise fair dealing as the facility, with a 700-seat air conditioned ring and 300x900 feet of pens, maps a large livestock market in Fannin County.
A dated will quotes the testator declaring they spent every penny they had before death. The line highlights an emphasis on final personal expenditure and mental clarity at the time of executing the will.
The IRS examines a new smoke called Vanguard advertised as no tar no nicotine no tobacco no arsenic and no tax. Officials say early analysis finds no tobacco, possibly a plant fiber blend, raising questions whether it can be taxed as a cigarette with tobacco. The prior Copper brand case ended with no cigarette tax.
Washington reports Carlos Romulo Philippines ambassador as the coolest man at garden parties. He credits his barong tagalog a sheer pina shirt worn outside the trousers with border embroidery. Sun Want Ad notes buying or selling it.
At a party an actress praises an authoress book asking who wrote it for her. The authoress retorts with a sharp line asking who read it to her, revealing a playful jab about influence and reception among peers.
State of Texas to all interested in the estate of J L Atnip deceased temporary administratrix Reva Atnip filed final account and application for discharge in Grayson County on July 15 1959. The hearing is set for the first Monday after ten days from publication at the Sherman courthouse. Interested parties must appear with written answers to contest the account and application.
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