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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1952
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun editor and owner T Glenn Doss publishes weekly on Thursdays. The paper is entered at the Whitewright Texas post office as second class mail matter.
A nostalgic look at the Whitewright picnic describing early 20th century scenes with electric lights, two day crowds, wild west shows featuring Buffalo Bill Cody and Annie Oakley, a steam powered merry go round, ice cream cones, watermelons, shooting galleries and doll racks, contrasting past and present picnic life.
A Texas Tech release states hot beverages like coffee or tea cool a person more quickly than cold drinks such as ice tea. The article suggests reconsidering the common belief of drinking hot drinks to warm up after cold weather.
Governor Allan Shivers said the new auto inspection law should be modified or repealed after noting it passed 117 to 12 in the House and 19 to 9 in the Senate with the aim to save Texas lives. He warned of confusion and inconvenience if not improved and recalled suspending the law earlier for review.
A whimsical note suggests reversing drink temperatures with the seasons. The idea of cooling in winter and warming in summer sparks playful discussion among readers.
The report shows dramatic gains in consumer electronics and appliances from 1925 to today with 40 million telephones and 40 million radios, 11 million televisions, plus sharp increases in washing machines ranges vacuums and refrigerators. Housing starts reached 1,292,500 permanent nonfarm units last year, up from 93,000 in 1933.
The Illinois State Medical Society historian argues that Columbus's 1492 arrival introduced exotic diseases to North America, triggering centuries of epidemics among Indigenous peoples. He notes prior isolation shielded natives from typhoid, diphtheria, tuberculosis, and medieval European plagues, while mass European movement brought new infections. He cites mumps measles and whooping cough as new threats and claims immunity remained low until the 20th century.
C M Henderson 61 year old former mayor of Farwell was found guilty in Amarillo on 47 counts of a 53 count indictment for converting Commodity Credit Corporation grain to his own use. Judge Joe B Dooley deferred sentence after a motion for a new trial.
The Dallas News notes Senator Dick Nixon plans a firm stance against liberal Democrats this coming season. It highlights Nixon’s role in exposing Alger Hiss, and argues offshore tideland rights and a Texas White House pairing would curb vetoes. The piece also mocks Stevenson for backing Hiss and questions the Democrats’ campaign ahead.
Dr. Morris Fishbein cites imperturbability as essential to longevity and lists five low life traits: blood pressure pulse rate metabolism diet and humor threshold. He advocates reading before bed to slow pulse and promote sleep and notes excitement raises blood pressure.
Lincoln report from University of Nebraska home economists notes family grocery bills rise with children's ages peaking in teens. Bureau estimates show feeding a four person family with two teenage boys costs about one third more than a family with two younger children. Teen boys require more food than girls their age due to size and activity.
President Truman signed a measure allowing Hawaii and Alaska to receive school lunch funds on the same basis as the 48 states. A cartoon caption notes a SPCA jest about a lean horse and daily hay versus beer. The ABC states refer to Argentina Brazil and Chile.
White House sources say President Truman will speak only at the final session of the Democratic national convention. He plans a quick flight to Chicago after the nominee is chosen and will stay in Washington for the earlier meetings to avoid signaling support for any candidate.
In Groton Connecticut naval testing, Mae West comments that the newly tested life preserver in scarlet is desirable but not highly visible. Lt Cmdr Dean Farnsworth notes the color is less visible than the current yellow life jackets used by sailors.
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