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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1955
Page
2
Lucia Lewis recounts the Alamo siege, detailing Travis Bowie Bonham and others who crossed the line, rode for reinforcements, and fought to the end. The piece notes Crockett and a dozen named volunteers among 186 who died defending the Alamo.
In Mexico City the Federal District Traffic Dept bans all cars of 1931 and earlier models, affecting about 10,000 vehicles. Gen Antonio Gomez Velasco calls older autos a menace to the public. Haiti is noted as the only French speaking nation in Latin America.
Anklam notes advice about not worrying over problems and that opportunity often hides as work. Travel editors say you can save money vacationing in exotic foreign places if you can afford to reach them, while a motels inventor places inns along routes from morning to noon.
A quarrel over finances ends with a husband threatening to leave and seek adventure while rain keeps him at the door. A string of humorous vignettes follows, including a child’s prayer speed and a sergeant correcting recruits. A Texan promises bull frog skins and sends 100 000, only to receive one dried skin with a note.
A joke exchange questions what happens to your lap when you stand. The punchline turns on a playful image of the lap retreating and reappearing under an assumed name, prompting amused reactions.
A comparison pits the 162 ne against the BOne V8, highlighting a modern V8 engine competing with high priced cars on the road. The column emphasizes performance and value in bold terms.
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