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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1954
Page
6
The Progressive Farmer argues cotton price stability benefits farmers more than higher volatile prices. It compares pre program price swings with post program stability, notes rising farming costs, and warns Benson’s variable price-support plan threatens reliable income and planning.
Proposes to amend the Texas Constitution to grant voting rights to active duty service members who are otherwise qualified electors and to limit their voting locality to the county of their entry into service. Sets submission to voters in November 1954 and includes poll tax provisions and residency requirements. Also includes a separate resolution on jury service for women and related election proclamations.
A radio broadcast described as a soap opera from Radio Moscow shows a couple on a farm at night, praising work effort to save gas. The piece ties in a light political jab about the Iron Curtain. It also notes the U S Constitution signing date and Samuel Adams as Father of the Revolution.
Mrs. Joe Ross visits sons J. E. and Warren Ross in Ector. Kaufman couple Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Simmons stay with relatives. J. M. Fulkerson and Sherman guests with Glenn Ross. Denison visitors Hershel Cottingham family. Carl May returns from Chandler Arizona with son Leland May. J. E. Ross and Warren Ross host in Ector with Mrs. Guy Jones from Grand Prairie. Jim Nossaman to enroll as UT Austin freshman. O G Alexander family visits Blue Ridge. Kaiser family returns from Lubbock to see Ralph Kaiser. Whitewright residents join East Texas State Teachers College summer session in Commerce. Fort Worth and Dallas Alexander families visit route one.
Texas draft headquarters report 8 318 Texans examined in six months with 40 percent failing physical or mental tests. During the period 23 015 Texans entered the armed forces 16 700 by enlistment and 6 315 by draft while 26 088 separated from service. The Sun wants to publish the news.
A witty exchange at a dinner table features a young matron flirting with a Western companion. She asks his age and he responds with a playful line about whistling and guessing ages upon sight. The lighthearted vignette captures a social moment of flirtation and humor.
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