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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1950
Page
2
An orderly recounts a Taejon front incident where two chaplains, a Catholic and a Baptist, flipped to decide who would stay with badly wounded American soldiers. The winner remained. the station was overrun by North Korean forces who killed the wounded, beginning with the chaplain.
In Pittsburgh Kansas Mrs. Claire Bouret tested a visitor claiming to be her son Ben Bailey by having him remove his shoe and sock. She compared his big toe to hers and confirmed the match despite 47 years apart.
A veteran paralyzed from Korea would not receive the government funded automobile but may qualify for a housing grant if meeting other law requirements. The GI Bill lists, schools approved for training can be found at the VA regional office. To start GI Bill training, one must be in training on July 25 1951 with limited exceptions. Disability compensation requires more than 30 days of active service except for injuries incurred during active or training duty with National Guard. Dancing is practiced by civilized and savage people the world over.
The newspaper asks readers to share information about visitors events or any social gatherings. It invites cooperation to publish community happenings and notes this as the province of the paper to cover local news.
A Stephenville man paid a $63 fine for grabbing catfish with bare hands in the Colorado River. Warden D W Bowers of San Saba reports the practice, once banned by the legislature, endangers spawning fish and has led to deaths from deep water encounters. The case cites 5710 of the Texas statute.
The article reviews a federal thrift education kit sent to Harding College. It highlights seven textbooks and songs promoting saving and budgeting for youths, but argues government thrift programs misapplied when government spending remains high. The piece urges more prudent use of tax money and criticizes official waste while praising practical thrift ideas.
Washington report notes Representative Potter of Michigan introduced a bill granting a five dollar daily bonus to infantrymen in Korea. Potter, a World War II veteran who lost his legs in combat, advocates the measure as essential aid for servicemen in Korea.
Notice of Limited Partnership entries Franklin and Winfree form FRANK AND WIN FREE COMPANY LIMITED a general construction business with partners R A Frank O E Frank and F W Winfree. O E Frank contributes 1600 dollars and F W Winfree 3300 dollars. Partnership runs Feb 9 1950 to Feb 9 1975. Denison Texas residents named.
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