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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1949
Page
1
The Agriculture Department announced a new support plan for 1949 crop cottonseed. The price will be about 50 dollars per ton, aiming at roughly 90 percent of the Aug 1 parity price and will rely mainly on loans to producers.
A revival will be held at the Pilot Grove Church of Christ from Friday July 29 through Sunday August 7 conducted by Therman Healy of the Whitewright Church of Christ. The public is invited to attend the services.
Washington Attorney General Tom C Clark Interior Secretary Krug and Speaker Rayburn announced a tidelands agreement. Texas gains 104 miles offshore and a ten and one half mile boundary for tidelands. federal share 37 percent. continental shelf income split 50 50 with the states. Management disputes to be resolved by Congress.
Steven Meunier aged 14 months roller skates up and down the sidewalk in Hollywood. He uses standard ball bearing skates bolted to his shoes for safety and wears an extra diaper for padding, while his parents Mr and Mrs L J Meunier keep watch.
The United States population has passed the 149 million mark according to Census Bureau figures issued Monday. The estimate shows a monthly rise of about 200 thousand in early 1949, with the June 1 total at roughly 148.9 million and a 13.1 percent rise since the 1940 census.
C K Smith of Sherman has leased the M and M Cleaning plant from Mr and Mrs Mackie Greer and will take charge Monday. He has twenty two years in cleaning and pressing with past plants in Amarillo and Sherman. Mrs Smith, a dress finisher, will co operate in the business. They have rented an apartment in the Sears home east of town.
Grayson County exceeded its quota by 17 percent in the Opportunity Drive for Series E Savings Bonds. Total county sales reached $470,998.75 versus a $401,000 goal. Statewide results show Texas at 126 percent of its $36,950,000 quota with strong nationwide totals.
A Senate rules committee ruled unanimously that Coke R. Stevenson’s complaints against Lyndon B. Johnson were unsupported by evidence. The panel found Johnson duly elected and seated, closing its files on fraud and irregularity allegations from the 1948 runoff primary filed October 18, 1948.
The House agriculture committee approved a bill authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to cap 1950 cotton plantings at 21 million acres. The limit aims to balance U S production with demand under the farm price support program.
U S military governor John J. McCloy and the British military government stated on Tuesday that the United States and Britain intend to stay in Berlin. They rejected Eastern Berlin press claims that the Allies are retreating by moving personnel to Western Germany.
AUSTIN. Ex expired Texas drivers licenses may be renewed by mail for licenses issued since Jan 1 1944 and by presenting the old license for pre 1944 issuances. The exam requirement is suspended due to staffing limits. no renewals for suspended or revoked licenses. About a half million residents are affected.
More than 78,000 World War II veterans in Texas used GI loan guarantees to buy homes. Texas loans total 413,597,474 with Dallas area at 28,450 borrowers and 148,571,773 in loans. Nationally over 1,500,000 veterans have borrowed 8,457,000,000. Only three in 1,000 defaults. Rain or dew adds 200 to 300 pounds to a new transport’s weight.
Bells voters approved raising the school tax from 1.00 to 1.25 to qualify for the Gilmer Aikin minimum foundation program. 116 votes for and 31 against. addition of Pink Hill Calamus Cherry Mound and Bethel No 2 raised district evaluation to 1 121 730 from about 600 000. Two more teachers can be hired and construction on a new gymnasium funded by a 24 000 bond set for June and to start after August 1.
Washington report shows individuals paid about 45 percent and corporations 28 percent of total 1949 fiscal year taxes. Total government collections reached 40.45 billion with employment, customs, post office taxes also contributing. Compared to 1946, total receipts were down about 1.42 billion due to income tax cuts enacted by Congress.
London report says 32 year old Mrs Jean Donaldson was fined 20 shillings after pushing a baby carriage while intoxicated. A policeman noted the infant narrowly avoided a bus as the Federal charge was drunk in charge of a carriage. Also mentions a new pilots group Indiana Flying Lawyers, Inc.
County Superintendent Carlee Cummings warns that in Bonham area common and rural high school districts must pass Aug. 6 tax increases to meet foundation program requirements. Without funds transfers to other districts would lose transportation aid and incur tuition costs, risking loss of accredited status for both elementary and high schools. Transfers must be completed by Aug. 1.
The Texas Veterans Land Bill now in effect allows World War II veterans to buy land up to 7 500 dollars with a 5 percent down payment and 3 percent interest on the balance, to be repaid over forty years. A B Jones, legion service officer, has full information and blank application forms. ex service men can contact him for details.
Elmer the 18 month old Angus bull escaped heat and wedged in a 36 inch railroad culvert pipe. Trapped for three weeks, he weighed about 300 pounds when found and was hauled out by railroad workers. He then began a milk and grain diet under his owner's care.
The Office of Education reports that U S colleges issued a record 430000 degrees in the last school year from about 1000 of 1200 institutions. Bachelor's or first professional degrees rose 38 percent to 375000, with 55000 advanced degrees, up 20 percent in master's and 29 percent in doctorates.
A 10 engine, 140 ton flying boat claimed as the world's largest was unveiled at Cowes Isle of Wight. It is designed to carry 105 passengers nonstop from London to New York. One maker cited a decade of rapid engine efficiency gains with a new engine surpassing its predecessor by 500 horsepower.
At Whitewright Post meeting August 3 Mrs A S Willing Sherman district auxiliary president will discuss benefits of an auxiliary and aid its organization if there is demand F W Pereto Sherman division commander will provide information on auxiliary setup Wives and sisters of Legion members are invited E W Chicken Fields new post commander presides refreshments served Committee to sponsor auxiliary includes Roy Blanton chairman Ronald Vestal Jack Lackey Findley Haile Carlton Johnson
The Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday began drafting a new farm price support bill. A seven member subcommittee led by Senator Clinton D. Anderson was appointed to blend elements of current high level supports with the flexible Aiken Act approach.
President Truman asked Congress for 1.45 billion dollars to arm Western Europe and other allied nations against Soviet aggression. He argued the United States must defend its allies and signed the North Atlantic Treaty before urging quick passage of the arms program. Some Republicans urged trimming the request.
Milwaukee Better Business Bureau warns of door to door scams using polls. Richard Jordan says phony poll takers slip inside then push regular sales talk and request votes for radio programs with promises of merchandise and payments. They ask for small cash payments at the end.
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