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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1944
Page
4
The notice from Association J. H. Waggoner and Glenn Doss, publishers, explains 2nd class mail status for Whitewright Texas and outlines that admissions, box suppers, memorials, and resolutions will be charged at regular advertising rates.
The Whitewright Sun discusses election expectations in Grayson County with runoffs possible for county clerk and representative and comments on upcoming crop yields in the Whitewright area including cotton corn and wheat. It notes Allied forces closing on Hitler and mentions subscription price.
A Greenville Herald reflection on World War I era youths who join the armed forces, earning officer insignia and bombardier wings at a young age. The piece honors their courage, duty, and impact on the nation, noting the older generation’s shifting view and respect for young soldiers.
The article recalls Benito Mussolini losing power a year earlier as Italy capitulated and Allied forces advanced. It notes Hitler’s survival of a life attempt and Prussian unrest, Tojo’s ousting, and Mussolini leading a German backed Fascist regime while exacting retribution on some figures. Gallazzo Ciano is named as one who voted to depose him.
In Britain Rudolph Hess, once Hitler’s designated successor, is confined in an annex to a military hospital after parachuting into Scotland in 1941 on a mysterious mission. He sees only guards and specialists on mental illness and is described by locals as ailing and confused.
The passage notes Hess’s limited English ability, his freedom to access English media, and how he initially followed papers and radio during the first year of captivity but lost interest as German setbacks mounted.
Twenty eight percent of radios in American homes require repairs. The report from Washington D C highlights widespread aging and malfunctioning sets across households.
The War Production Board reports 15 percent of radios need repair, the highest among 23 appliances. Manufacturing of new sets stopped two years ago. Other findings show repair needs across electric toasters fans vacuums irons stoves and heaters with varying percentages, plus repair success rates and age trends for sewing machines and toasters.
Buffalo grass, the tough curly-leaved growth once common on the plains, is reappearing as a parade ground plant. The revival aims to restore a historic turf favored for its durability and drought resistance, linking modern uses to early prairie landscapes.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports a hardy buffalo grass strain named 1 1 or one eye developed by researchers at Hays Kansas for airfields and drill grounds. Last season's seed crop of about 5000 pounds was shared with military organizations for immediate use and further testing.
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