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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1956
Page
8
A cross section of American teachers says student drinking has definitely risen over the past decade. They also note more missed assignments and greater insolence to teachers, blaming lax home conditions and poor parenting, though most teachers deny that today’s youths are beyond help. A dessert note mentions dipping sliced pineapple in fritter batter and frying it.
Kaiser Aluminum Shade Screening uses thin louvres angled to deflect sun rays and heat while keeping views open. It cools sunniest rooms by up to 15 degrees, protects interiors from sun fade, blocks insects, resists rust, and never needs painting.
COLLEGE STATION. Chairman R. G. Shrauner of the State ASC Committee urged wheat growers to vote in the referendum set for tomorrow July 20. Eligible voters include those harvesting 15 acres or more in 1957. Quotas affect penalties and support prices. a two thirds YES preserves quotas and 75 to 90 percent parity, while a one third or more NO ends quotas with a 50 percent parity. The vote does not change annual allotments. Wheat supply for 1956 57 stands 71.4 percent above normal.
Chicago story notes Brookfield Zoo director Robert Bean puzzled by a caller who threatened to bring his mother in law at feeding time. The prank highlights a quirky incident at the zoo versus stereotyped lines about Australian women maturing early.
Classified ads list items for sale rent and services including a 1940 Ford coupe, used doors, two houses in Whitewright, farms, lighting hardware, flowers, farm tires, life insurance, lawn mower, Frigidaire refrigerators, rugs, wiring supplies, propane gas, water heaters, and thanks following a funeral. Also notices for grocery specials and general merchant pricing philosophy. The Sun box 308 A address noted.
A dated notice lists key election dates including July 28 Democratic State Primary, August 4 county conventions, August 13 National Democratic Convention, August 20 Republican National, August 25 second Democratic primary, August 28 Republican State Convention, and September 11 General Election.
Six Democratic congresswomen said a woman will be nominated for vice president in their lifetimes. They acknowledged at a news conference that little chance exists this year.
National Retail Lumber Dealers Association executive vice president H R Northup warns that excluding the FHA Title I repair and modernization program as it nears expiration in September would slow U S home improvement progress. He notes the program aided over 20 million families in two decades and cites Operation Home Improvement boosting activity this year.
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