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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1956
Page
1
R H May the election judge urges early voting to speed counting and accuracy. He explains X or plain marking defines choices and warns against unclear ballots. The piece also notes local letters, phone mixups, a watermelon fundraiser, and remarks on Stassen vs Nixon in the race.
The Grayson County Volunteer Firemen's Association asked the Commissioners Court on Tuesday for county financial assistance to fight fires outside town limits. Assistant county attorney Steve Davidchik outlined a plan for a guaranteed pro rata fund to aid departments operating beyond municipal borders and to help them negotiate for equipment. The court voted to obtain a written opinion from the county attorney and to forward it to the attorney general for approval or correction. A tentative contract and funding plan will be reviewed later. Whitewright volunteers expressed optimism for aid.
A report from a local group shows Ireland has fewer suicides than any nation. Japan has the highest rate, while the United States sits mid for whites and bottom with Ireland for non whites.
The notice reports the deaths of Mrs. Sam Moore a Whitewright native who died in Wichita Falls at about 82 and Mrs. Tishia Freeman a longtime community member who died in Van Alstyne at 87. Surviving relatives include daughters Mrs. Sears of Lubbock and Mrs. Lassiter of Houston for Moore and five sons five daughters for Freeman along with numerous grandchildren and siblings. Funeral services were held in Lubbock and Van Alstyne respectively with attendances from Whitewright residents and members of the Colored Baptist Church community.
The speaker argues for replacing Nixon with a liberal on the ticket to win in November, stating that a candidate other than Nixon would attract more votes. He insists Nixon must be ditched, admitting his position risks backlash.
The piece notes how readers once punished papers for political bias, citing Dallas News subscriber losses over Senator Bailey. It argues modern papers largely back Price Daniel for governor, while readers favor other candidates, framing tolerance and civic growth as progress, guided by a Voltaire quote.
The Katy Railroad seeks to abandon the Bluebonnet passenger train between Denison and Dallas. A hearing is set at Denison city hall on August 22 at 10 a.m. Postmaster John Biggerstaff notes the loss would impact Whitewright mail, with limited alternative service from the Texas Special and potential North bound Katy Flyer issues. Protest is deemed ineffective for railroad abandonments.
H. B. Turner of Chillicothe renews his Sun subscription and notes long familiarity with names in The Sun. A list of subscribers and payments is acknowledged, including A. L. Biggerstaff, C. R. Brewer, Willard Young, E. A. Hansard, Royce Lay, J. R. Waldrum, Rev. G. W. Renfro, Mrs. Hattie Savage, Pvt. Jack W. Hayes, S/Sgt. LeRoy Baldwin, and many others.
In Lansing Michigan 17 year old Sharon Miller returned an envelope with 4600 dollars in cash and checks from a machine firm. Her reward was a company pencil and 1 75 dollars. Egypt plans a long term electrification using the Nile waters.
The article outlines how to vote on a segregation related referendum next Saturday. Voters choose for or against each proposition. The first would exempt a child from compulsory attendance in integrated schools. the second would restrict intermarriage between whites and Negroes. the third concerns states rights against federal encroachment.
Washington reports June consumer prices rose 0.7 percent from May to a new all time high driven by a 2 percent jump in food costs. The index stood at 116.2 percent of the 1947-49 average, up 1.6 percent from a year earlier, with food the primary factor.
COLLEGE STATION Supplies of broilers and fryers are 20 percent higher in August with about 29 million birds weekly and prices 20 to 22 percent below last year. The turkey crop is at least a third larger, beef is plentiful, and fresh plums Bartlett pears lemons peanuts peanut butter rice and hens are listed as abundant. The USDA recommends menus featuring poultry and turkey to take advantage of favorable prices.
Charlotte mother of three wrote a note asking the milkman to leave one cow instead of daily deliveries. The milkman responded by delivering a Jersey cow named Bossy and a $400 bill, with a return option if not satisfied.
The document presents a Democratic primary ballot with candidates listed for Governor Lieutenant Governor Agriculture Railroad Commissioner and various state and local offices. It notes ballot formatting issues and instructions to vote by scratching or placing an X, plus sections on specific legislation about school integration and interposition and a party chair and precinct posts.
Southam England. Ernie and Mabel Constable became a two house family after the rural council decided their three bedroom home was not big enough for the couple and their 17 children. The council will provide them with two houses. A flapper is a male copper worker.
Farmers report wells and springs drying up with the Hinton Spring near town reduced to a seep. Rainfall totals show Whitewright at 13.66 inches for the year, far below last year and 1954 figures. Stockmen face grass shortages while municipal water use climbs, with Whitewright using over 200,000 gallons daily in peak periods.
University of Texas education grads will average 345 dollars monthly for nine months, versus 431 for engineering graduates. The maximum for 1956 57 is 4000 dollars for nine months. Dr. Hob Gray notes math and science shortages with only about one tenth of requests filled.
Washington reports 228 737 farmers approved marketing quotas with 32 758 against yielding an 87.5 percent showing. Major wheat states must cap harvested acreage to 55 million acre national allotment. farmers in non commercial states face 75 percent support.
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