Wounded Marine Lt Lucian Vestal Reported From Korea
Mr and Mrs R C Vestal received a telegram from General C B Cates stating their son First Lieutenant Lucian L Vestal U S Marine Corps was wounded in Korea on May 28 The telegram did not report the nature of the wounds but promised further details from Washington Vestal went to Korea January 27 and serves with Fox Company Second Battalion First Marine Division
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R. C. Vestal
C. B. Cates
Marines
Lucian L. Vestal
U. S. Marine Corps
Korea
Washington
Vestal
Fox Company
First Marine Division
H D Club Sponsors Cancer Movies At Hi School
The Whitewright Home Demonstration Club hosts an 8 o'clock Thursday night meeting at the High School auditorium. Dr D R Reilly Gray son County Health Officer will discuss cancer. The American Cancer Society Texas Division presents two films Traitor Within and Time Is Life. H W Bedford will operate the projector. Admission is free and the public is urged to attend.
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Whitewright
D. R. Reilly
Grayson County
American Cancer Society, Texas Division
H. W. Bedford
Crime probe may move to other cities
A Texas House crime investigating committee member urged canceling the planned public hearing on gambling in Galveston. Representative Houston of Dallas said the closed door session with Maceo interests yielded enough findings and proposed releasing the transcript to the press and shifting focus to other cities.
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Austin
House Crime Investigating Committee
Galveston
Houston
Dallas
Maceo
Price lids eyed for groceries by DiSalle plan
Price Administrator Michael V. DiSalle announced a 30 day plan to set partial price ceilings on 15 to 20 food items. Beef ceilings to appear in butcher shops starting June 18 as part of a community based OPA style control. prices to vary by region.
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Washington
Michael V. DiSalle
OPA
DiSalle
United Labor Policy Committee
Price of Newsprint Rises Ten Dollars a Ton
Abitibi Power & Paper Co Ltd announced a ten dollar per ton increase in newsprint prices. The new basic price reaches 116 dollars a ton in New York due to rising labor and pulp wood costs, with other Canadian suppliers expected to follow suit.
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Toronto
Ont
Abitibi Power & Paper Co. Ltd
New York
Abitibi
Leonard Schools Re Open July 23
Leonard schools will open for a six week period starting July 23 and close again for about six weeks during cotton picking season. The early reopening follows a school board ruling prompted by federal laws restricting student labor during the school term. A bachelor girl is a girl who is still looking for a bachelor.
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Leonard
New Pastor For Methodist Church To Arrive Monday
The North Texas Methodist Conference in Dallas assigned Rev. L. E. Vowell to lead First Methodist Church here. Vowell, a transfer from Arkansas, arrives with his family Monday and replaces Rev. Ashley D. Jameson who leaves after about three years to serve as Army Air Force chaplain major at Perrin AFB. Other area assignments follow.
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North Texas Methodist Conference
Dallas
L. E. Vowell
Vowell
Arkansas
North Texas
The
Sun
Ashley D. Jameson
Army Air Force
Perrin Afb
J. P. Fleming
Baxton Bryant
Bells
John H. Brand
Blue Ridge
Max Martin
Ector
Sam Smith
Trenton
H. W. Williamson
Tom Bean- Cedar
Last of Germany's War Criminals Die
Seven German war criminals were hanged by the United States Army at Landsberg Prison for murders tied to Nazi racial extermination. Generals, colonels, and junior SS officers were executed after mercy appeals were rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Landsberg
Germany
United States Army
Hitler
Landsberg Prison
United States Supreme Court
Texas House Honors J. H. Waggoner And Wife
The Texas House approved H. S. R. No. 217 memorializing Hon. J. H. Waggoner who died March 21 1950 and his wife Mrs Linnie Pepper Waggoner who died June 8 1950. The resolution commends three terms in the House and civic leadership in Whitewright with a copy to their daughter Elizabeth Waggoner.
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Texas House of Representatives
J. H. Waggoner
Waggoner
Omar Briggs
Denison
House
Linnie Pepper Waggoner
House of Representatives
State of
Texas
Whitewright
North Texas
First Methodist Church
Stewards
Elizabeth Waggoner
Austin
Cats mingle at musicale among fashionable new neighbors
Jellybean jokes about progress in meeting stylish new neighbors by noting their cat invited theirs to a musicale last night. The Stars and Stripes has flown over West Point continuously since the academy was built.
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Kinko
Jellybean
The
Stars and Stripes
West Point
Academy
Late News and Ads Push Sun’s Publication Limits
The Sun notes that late week items arrive after deadlines, delaying setup. Early week news should be reported promptly to print in time. Thursday submissions may miss publication if the page is crowded.
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the Sun
Mass Meeting Backs Minimal School Repairs Plan
About 40 people attended a high school mass meeting to discuss the $110,000 remodeling bond. Supt. W. C. Cummings said costs may leave a $27,000 short, and the group favored a minimal repair program with a $10,000 cap to preserve potential for future federal aid and a possible new building.
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Supt
W. C. Cummings
Board of Education
Commissioners Court
Shivers
First National Bank
Izzard
Cummings
Housing Authority Prepares Formal Whitewright Application
The Whitewright Housing Authority moves toward a formal public housing unit application next week led by chairman Griffin Dollarhide Jr. Members include George M. Hight B. W. Newman George Brown and Roy Blanton secretary. The first action was March 16 with a preliminary loan planned for planning expenses. A housing survey will begin next week visiting non owner units and tenants for income and housing questions.
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Whitewright
Griffin Dollarhide Jr
Housing Authority
George M. Hight
B. W. Newman
George Brown
Roy Blanton
Dollarhide
Government orders further auto production cuts
Washington reports the government orders automakers to cut output for the next quarter to about 1.2 million cars. The July 1 to September period shows a planned drop from 1.9 million last year and 1.4 million in the prior quarter. NPA director Courtney Johnson estimates 1951 total auto production near 5.4 million units, about a million below 1950's record.
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Washington
Courtney Johnson
National Production Authority
NPA
Texas farm prices dip 1.5 percent in mid May
Texas farmers saw overall prices fall 1.5 percent in mid May from April, the first decline since October 1950. The U S Department of Agriculture credited sharp drops in meat animal prices as the main cause, with wheat oats cotton cottonseed potatoes and hay slipping slightly while corn barley grain sorghum sweet potatoes cow peas turkeys and eggs edged higher.
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Austin
Texas
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Shortages in Beef Appear Over U S
Chicago dispatch reports spotty beef shortages spreading nationwide as weekly cattle arrivals stay well below normal for a third day. Major packers Armour & Company Wilson & Company halt Chicago slaughtering. Swift plans to close beef floor after limited cattle slaughter in recent days. OSO spokesmen call the move a sitdown strike and an artificial shortage.
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Chicago
Ill
Armour & Company
Wilson & Company
Swift & Company
Swift
St. Louis
Office of Price Stabilization
Near Record World Cotton Crop Forecast
The International Cotton Advisory Committee predicts a 1951-52 world cotton crop of about 35 million bales, the second largest on record behind 38 million in 1937-38. U.S. output may reach 16 million bales. gains are also expected in Turkey, Iraq, Egypt, possibly Pakistan and India, while Mexico faces a poor start due to droughts.
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Washington, D. C
International Cotton Advisory Committee
United States
Turkey
Iraq
Egypt
Pakistan
India
Mexico
Savoy College Exes to Meet June 10 Reunion
Former students of Savoy Male and Female College will gather here on June 10 for the annual reunion. E A McMahon of Dallas is president of the exes. About one hundred alumni are expected. Gus W Thomasson of Dallas will give the main address. Picnic lunches are optional. the Savoy PTA provides plate lunches. A motion picture and taped speeches will be made.
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SAVOY
Savoy Male and Female College
E. A. McMahon
Dallas
Savoy Parent-Teachers Association
Gus W. Thomasson
Doctor says eggs and butter not danger to heart health
Boston coronary specialist Dr. Paul D. White says moderation allows eggs butter and cream in a diet. He notes no proof that cholesterol in these foods harms everyone. The column ends with unrelated ads and a witty definition of a lady.
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Boston
Paul D. White
Heavy Rain Totals 3.86 Inches In Week At Whitewright
The Whitewright rainfall gauge at the city water plant reported 3.86 inches for the week the heaviest of the year with 3.23 inches over the weekend and 0.63 inches Tuesday night. Farmers faced field work as weeds Johnson grass and cotton insects required attention.
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Whitewright
Ray
Charley Cates
Special Awards Highlight Commencement At Local High School
High School principal J. J. Petrash lists awards given at Thursday commencement where 19 seniors earned diplomas. Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award recipients include Billy Earl Brown and Gwenloyn Kent. Other honors cover Most Athletic Best All around Balfour Emily Post Manners and perfect attendance.
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J. J. Petrash
the Sun
Babe Ruth
Billy Earl Brown
Gwendolyn Kent
Herman Musser
Laura Jean Wilson
James Barrie Blanton
Gladine Harper
Balfour
Emily Post
Retail Price War Spreads But Most Stores Hold Line
National price wars erupt as drug department and appliance retailers slash fixed price items after New York's six day battle. Major stores outside New York largely hold line, with selective cuts on housewares cosmetics and electronics. Notable cuts seen on Sunbeam Mixmasters from $46.50 to $29.95–$41.85 across several cities.
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New York
United States Supreme Court
Macy’s
Gimbel’s
Atlanta
New York City
Sunbeam
San Francisco
Calif
Newark
N. J
Denver
Denver, Colo.; Omaha, Neb.; Jackson, Miss.; Albuquerque, N. M
Harrisburg, Pa
Akron, Ohio
Oklahoma City
Okla
Opportunity For First Aid Class In Whitewright
Mrs. E. F. Everheart reports Whitewright can host a Red Cross first aid course if 20 to 25 residents sign up. Kenneth Ransom of Denison will send an instructor on a Monday Tuesday or Thursday night. The Home Demonstration Club invites interested people to contact Mrs. W. L. Hatfield or Mrs. Everheart.
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E. F. Everheart
The
Sun
Whitewright
Kenneth Ransom
Denison
Red Cross
U S Casualties Rise by 925 in Korea Week
U S combat casualties in Korea climbed to 68 352 as of June 1 an increase of 925 from the prior week The tally includes 10 198 killed 46 541 wounded and 11 613 missing The report also shows 11 503 total combat deaths 57 003 Army casualties 728 Navy 10 009 Marine Corps and 612 Air Force losses between the branches.
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Washington
U. S
Korea
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Air Force
City Peddler Law Upheld By Court
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled cities may ban door to door selling by book agents and magazine salesmen by upholding Alexandria Louisiana ordinances requiring prior permission to call. The ruling noted over 400 cities have similar laws and Justice Reed authored the 6 3 decision with Chief Justice Vinson dissenting. Beard the magazine salesman arrested in Alexandria faced a $25 fine or 30 days in jail.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Alexandria
High Court
Reed
Vinson
Jack H. Beard
Speech by the last speaker at banquet ends in humor
The toastmaster introduces Mr. Brown as the final speaker at a banquet. Brown admits boredom and fatigue and offers the unread, typewritten speech for anyone who wanted his remarks. He sits down to loud applause.
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Brown
O'Daniel Open to Presidential Run If Sentiment Grows
Former Senator W Lee O'Daniel said on a Sunday radio broadcast he would run for president if the people want him. He recalled a 1938 miracle that propelled his 1938 governor bid and noted he is not announcing but available if support develops. He would immediately demand Washington department heads cut staff in half if elected.
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W. Lee O’daniel
O’daniel
Fort Worth
Washington
Americans Love Everyone Resolution Passes House
The House approved a resolution reaffirming friendship with all peoples including Russians. A Senate version exists. 43 members were present for a 36 to 7 vote with no quorum concerns. Sponsored by Rep. Ribicoff of Connecticut, it condemns artificial barriers and urges friendship with the Soviet peoples.
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Washington
House
Senate
Ribicoff
Connecticut
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Mary Lou Brown
Florena Williams
Joe Morris Wallace
Alice Brown
Nancy Sue May
Carol Jean Kilgree
Jimmy E. Christian
Mary Lou Alexander
Beverly Bassett
James Don Biggerstaff
Aubrey Lee Burnham
Ruth Ann Cummings
Norman Harper
Kenneth Ray Jones
Pat Russell
Myra Nell Scott
Shirley Blanton
Jerry Brown
Kenneth L. Hyepock
Jimmy Nossaman
Mary Pennell
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