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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1943
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun outlines post office mailing status and advertising rates for notices while urging patience on Texas primary politics amid wartime. It recalls war costs and heroism, discusses state laws on public fund disclosures, and reminds readers of annual subscription and correction policies.
The Christian Science Monitor profiles Sgt. Maynard H. Smith of Caro Michigan a bomber gunner who earned the Medal of Honor. Despite heroism he remains down to earth noting he was on K P peeling potatoes when accepting the decoration.
Fort Worth Press editorial declares Mussolini finished, urging Italy to reject Fascist rule and demand unconditional surrender to the Allies. It warns the German presence and Badoglio regime must end, calls for revolt to liberate Europe and restore Italy’s honor in the democratic family.
A long narrative recalls a checkers challenge to a serious player, the crowd, and a clever trap that ends with a final jump. It then shifts to a childhood friend named Stewart, who drowns with a treacherous undertow while swimming with an older boy. The funeral features the band playing Nearer, My God to Thee.
A fragment reflects on law and author in a pithy maxim about how excessive or ineffective statutes can limit creative or rightful expression. The wording implies critique of government controls over speech or writing through broad or impractical rules.
The text mocks wit as poverty and recalls a wealthy man who pays only when needed. A tale mentions a weekend prank leaving him asleep Monday. Gotrox awakens with a shout and ignores the interruption, returning to slumber.
A compact page notes organizing tasks by importance and tackling hard chores first. It cites peak brain activity from 8 to 12 and urges early planning and prioritization. Spotlight highlights bananas origin and the 100000 daily maps by US Army Map Service. English posters mobilize art for wartime ideas.
Farmers urged to give live stock and poultry careful attention to keep them healthy. Authorities emphasize monitoring for illness, providing clean housing, proper nutrition, and timely vaccination where applicable. Regular records and prompt isolation of sick animals are advised to prevent outbreaks and sustain productivity.
A Guadalcanal visit by an incoming officer prompted a suggestion to wrap soldiers gifts and munitions in old newspapers. The idea aims to supply reading material to troops far from home and use available cast-offs for practical needs.
A father laments selling his car and mortgaging property to fund his son's university education. He insists the investment failed as the son wastes time with smoking drinking and parties. The father muses he should have attended college himself.
A brief reflection on how zeal shapes moral action and the role of sincerity in achieving any truth driven victory. The quote attributed to Lytton underscores earnestness as a driving force behind decisions and outcomes.
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