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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1948
Page
2
The Weather Bureau describes effective temperature as a blend of heat and humidity and notes that humidity and air movement affect how hot we feel. It explains how dry air, evaporation, and clothing influence comfort and gives examples of conditions that feel miserable or tolerable.
Austin news reports 77 chicken pox 11 diphtheria 320 measles 75 polio and 199 whooping cough cases in the state for July 10 17. State Health Officer Dr George W Cox urges all parents to give children a thorough physical exam and immunization before the new school term. He adds dental, vision, ear nose and throat checks and stresses ongoing family doctor and dentist supervision as best health protection.
The U S Army launches a detailed evaluation scheme where noncommissioned officers rate enlisted soldiers on technical skill and leadership. Direct superiors, typically NCOs, file the reports with officers or warrant officers reviewing, and ratings influence promotions and assignments for all enlisted men above private.
The piece is a compact 29 inch high midget baby grand piano weighing 20 pounds and powered by electricity.
The VA explains that earned benefits such as disability compensation do not reduce future Bonus payments. A veteran receiving disability may also get subsistence allowance under the GI Bill. Loans for cars are guaranteed only for business use, not personal travel. Dependency is defined by lack of income for dependents. Cashing VA compensation does not waive rights to higher compensation or pension.
Veterans may reinstate lapsed National Service Life Insurance on a comparative health basis until next Saturday. VA offices in Dallas Branch Area will stay open to accept applications and premiums for two months. After Saturday, those with lapses over three months face physical exams to qualify. Eligible veterans can reinstate term insurance from 1000 to 10000 dollars in multiples of 500.
A 14 year old fired a .22 rifle at a friend during a contest to see who could shoot closer. the other youth returned fire, wounding his companion in the neck. Police took the 13 year old into custody as the 14 year old was hospitalized. Additionally the notice includes a probate citation and a tax lien foreclosures in Grayson County Texas.
The fifth Farm Safety Week, July 25 31, warns Texas faces higher farm accident tolls. George Clarke of the Texas Safety Association notes motor vehicle crashes dominate rural injuries and deaths, with 1948 Texas farm residents projected to face around 1036 fatalities from all accidents. Inflation adds about 35 dollars per farm resident in accident costs. Lions live chiefly in sandy plains and rocky places.
London reports England and Wales establish a national health system with free medical care and hospital services for all ages and foreigners. The state will deduct about 14 cents weekly from wages to fund the plan as 14,784 of 17,000 doctors sign to receive government fees.
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