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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1960
Page
8
Washington report notes government warnings to fishermen about licensing issues as the era of canned foods expands. Historical overview traces Appert’s preservation breakthrough to modern industry aims to seal billions of cans and broaden product ranges including abalone chowder and ox joints in gravy.
Chicago reports Dr. Walter Modell of Cornell University Medical College finds no drug aids effective for weight loss. He cites willpower and psychology as key, notes limited benefit and risks of appetite suppressants, and dismisses pep pills as unsound.
Agnostic Harlow Chamberlain testifies in a Dade County Circuit Court suit seeking to stop religious practices in public schools including Bible readings Lord's Prayer recitation and hymns. He says a teacher's talk about angels and the devil disturbed his 7 year old daughter emotionally.
Tokyo Premier Hayato Ikeda said Japan can maintain friendly relations with Russia and Communist China while staying in the free nations. He rejected left wing hopes to repudiate the U S Japan security treaty or pursue neutrality.
A Derbyshire housewife reported finding a swarm of bees outside her door and used a vacuum cleaner to remove them. The Derbyshire Beekeepers Association expressed shock at the method.
For sale 2.3 acres and 350x140 foot lots with utilities on South Carter Street. The Flower Shop offers nationwide flower delivery and has a local Hannahs service. Used Frigidaire refrigerators priced by Johnson Jewelry & Appliances. Edwards Chevrolet Co offers engine steam cleaning. Cards of thanks and expressions of gratitude from multiple residents for flowers, visits, and kindness during illness or sorrow. families name Dr Geers and Philip Earnheart for support.
Government reports show the Census Bureau now counts only farm residents who sell at least 50 dollars of crops or livestock. The new definition reduces farm dwellers to about 16 million people, under 9 percent of the population, as farm output rises. A note mentions a small telescope called "Comet-seeker" used to study comets.
Texas Health Department reports 19 paralytic polio cases and 14 nonparalytic cases in late June to early July, down from last year. Despite improvements, polio remains a risk for children under four, with boosters recommended. In 1959 Texas recorded six sports related deaths, mostly from football. stringent exams are required for school athletics.
Jacob W. Thomas, 37, a part time gardener, died after two yellowjacket stings to the head caused shock. He was working in Dr. Theodore H. Tuzik’s garden in Rahway, New Jersey, when he fell ill and convulsed before dying shortly after.
Visiting hours in South Bend Indiana allow William Bamber to visit his home on Sundays from 7 a m to 8 p m while his divorce case remains pending. He sought access to care for his ailing Chihuahua, the dog having grown thin and pining for him.
A humor column quotes a meteorologist answering why hurricanes are named after girls with a quip about spinsters. The joke reflects playful weather talk and cultural jokes from the era.
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