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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
4
Whitewright Texas notices state entertainment and benevolence events with admission charges will be billed at regular ad rates. Memorials and resolutions will also incur charges. Publication by J H Waggoner and Glenn Doss. Thursday issues, $1.50 yearly in advance.
The Sun promotes a series of ads urging residents to spend locally and support Whitewright's economy. It stresses that earning and spending within the community strengthens town institutions and progress and condemns buying outside town when local options exist.
An editorial argues Congress must end delays and create broad training programs to ready a mobilized army. It cites the Civilian Conservation Corps as a starting point and emphasizes that only a trained, large force can deter invasion and defend the continent. It notes many idle youths would volunteer if legal training options existed.
A plan proposes establishing a series of military training camps to train volunteers as ground soldiers. Enlistment would be six months, with an intensive course comparable to France's prewar program, which trained millions and kept about two million under arms.
A Denison Herald reprint echoes Woodrow Wilson urging United States entry to the League of Nations to police the world and prevent dictators. It argues America’s refusal left the League powerless and warns of paying the price in global conflict. The Charleston Gazette adds a quip about the cost of educating Mr Dewey in the presidency.
In Austin, state director Adam Johnson announced September raises for old age assistance. The average monthly payment rises from about 10.66 to 14 dollars, with roughly 121000 people on the rolls. The rise follows a prior $6 reduction to pay a $2 million Dallas bank loan, now being cleared, and gains come from liquor and amusement tax revenues amid ongoing federal oversight and roll rechecks.
In Texas for 1940 the Agricultural Adjustment Administration program sees about 40,000,000 acres signed up and over 414,000 farms to participate. About 1,200 ranches will join range improvement, bringing total cooperators to 26,100. The state has $89,000,000 available for full participation. George Slaughter notes full cooperation requires adherence to soil-depleting acreage allotments and soil-building practices.
Payment is made for conservation work with part of the funds allocated to soil-building efforts and another portion used to remove a segment of cropland from soil-depleting crops as part of the farm program.
Six years after prohibition ended the Internal Revenue Bureau continues to pursue bootleggers and illicit distillers. Large cases in New York and Oklahoma show widespread conspiracies to move alcohol into dry regions and dodge taxes. In 1939 the bureau seized thousands of stills and millions in fines, with trends down from earlier years.
Fragmentary quote notes that revenue agents have learned that armed confrontation is not profitable. The line suggests shifting tactics and a skeptical view of pursuing tax authorities with force.
Explains that a divorce for cruelty limits remarriage for twelve months unless the former wife consents to remarry. Defines roles of executor and administrator, and notes a married woman may convey her separate property only with her husband's signature. Also states marriage age limits and federal versus state powers on bankruptcy.
Chicago psychologist Dr. Robert N. McMurry warned that anti fifth column activities could trigger national hysteria leading to the worst witch hunt in American history and possibly the establishment of concentration camps in the United States.
The House judiciary committee defeated a Hobbs proposed amendment to the Hatch Act that would deny second class mailing privileges to publications engaging in political activity. The measure sought to curb editorials by targeting newspapers that express political opinion. Hobbs condemned press coverage of the committee vote, accusing them of misreporting the tally.
Runnels County Land Use Planning Committee proposes a year round income calendar to spread farm cash flow beyond fall cotton and harvest periods. G. E. Adams notes similar efforts by county committees statewide, seeking steadier rural incomes.
The College Extension Service outlines an income calendar with four monthly sources such as February eggs and pork products and May wool and vegetables. The committee urges live at home prosperity, soil fertility, higher yields, improved livestock, wildlife farming, cooperative markets, and better farm management.
A short, dated observational piece argues that lazy, good natured men please children more than busy, ambitious ones. It notes children prefer Uncle Tobe to wealthy relatives and describes family dynamics, affection, and humor around a lazy husband.
Quote notes Claude Callan showing time and patience to help others by listening to their troubles and offering support.
Thomas C. Mathews 64 dies at his brother J H Mathews Desert home after three years of heart trouble. Funeral at 2 p m at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church Desert with Dr A R Holton officiating. Burial in Cross Roads cemetery. Survived by two sons Ray and Willie Mathews of Oklahoma two daughters May and Anna Mathews of Lubbock one sister Eula St John of Blue Ridge five brothers J H R B Mathews Jess Mathews John Mathews and Alfred Mathews. Born November 23 1865 in McMinnville Tennessee. Moved to Texas in 1900. Member of the Methodist Church.
A reflection on imperial aims contrasts Japan's expansion with a missionary Hindu exchange. The Hindu declines heaven, saying British annexation would have proved its worth, signaling skepticism about empire and divine reward.
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