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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1952
Page
1
Rainfall around Whitewright was heavy with estimates of eight to eleven inches in sheds and yards while waters flooded the Whitewright Bells highway. Reports spoke of tornadoes seen over Sherman causing damage in the county and several locals sought shelter in storm cellars as skies darkened and clouds churned.
Former members and friends of Marvin Methodist Church are invited to attend the homecoming on Sunday June 15. Virgil Smith advises The Sun that attendees should bring a basket lunch.
Chicago reports Gen. Douglas MacArthur chosen as Republican keynoter for the July 7 nominating convention with Sen. Robert Taft forces in full command. MacArthur backed by Taft. Eisenhower backers protested. Walter Hallanan named temporary chairman. Rep. Joseph Martin named permanent chairman. Eugene Millikin named platform chair.
London reports Sir Sidney Smith argues crime grows from nurture not nature. He notes upbringing shapes aggression and acquisitiveness, cites British crime rise from 100000 serious offenses in 1900 to 500000 now, counters the idea of born sinners or saints.
Mrs Allene M Traylor candidate for governor protested the order of names on the July 26 Democratic primary ballot saying alphabetical listing would have placed her second. The ballot committee said it followed no fixed pattern. The piece notes barbed wire first made in 1873 by Joseph F Glidden of DeKalb Illinois.
The Senate defeated Morse's limited seizure amendment to the Taft Hartley controls 54 to 26 as Truman faces mounting pressure to use seizure powers. The CIO steel strike enters day nine with economic damage rising while defense needs push officials to seek resumed output.
Washington reports evidence and partial admissions that the Federal Government plans tidelands leases using the Surplus Property Act. An order delegating authority from the GSA to Interior Secretary Oscar Chapman exists but awaits presidential approval. Chapman says no final policy decision has been made. Administration expects Senate to fail to override a veto on state ownership.
The Federal Reserve Board eases Regulation X for new houses, cutting required down payments by up to half. For homes 7000 dollars or less 5 percent is required, 25000 dollars or more 40 percent, with a sliding scale in between. Mortgage terms unchanged.
General Eisenhower will visit his Denison birthplace June 21 before traveling to Dallas for a Baker Hotel press conference at 4 p.m. He will meet Denison Gold Star Mothers Chapter hosts and attend a dinner with Texas and Louisiana Eisenhower delegates. Porter of Houston announced the plans.
The Sun lists subscribers and donors including G. A. Henson A. L. Jackson Jr. Mrs. E. Pat Emmett Sue Thompson John W. Ashinhurst Alva Blacker Mrs. F. W. Alverson L. H. Grammer Jeff Harris Mrs. Ray Schlosser General Electric Company Victoria Denham Sherman Democrat A. L. Biggerstaff Mrs. Sears J. J. Jenkins W. M. Blanton Mrs. M. E. Beam Alice Blanks Mrs. Paul Robbins Mrs. M. Z. Jones C. W. Pope Leon S. White M. J. Denton Grover Gillett O. L. Jones C. W. Phillips Tildon McFerrin Quinton Nicholson Mrs. E. F. Fverheart Dr. Minnie H. Pirtle Leon Kent Mrs. Joe Miller Mrs. Harry Hanna Mrs. Clifton Brewer Charlie Kaiser Mrs. W. T. Carroll Mrs A. B. White Mrs. P. A. Kilgree Jesse Wallace R. D. Maddux.
Nine Hiroshima girls scarred by the 1945 atom bomb seek plastic surgery at Tokyo University to remove radiation welts and become presentable for marriage. Surgeons report preliminary exams show possible improvement.
Rev Harold Taylor has been assigned to the pastorate of the First Methodist Church in Whitewright by the North Texas Methodist Conference meeting in Dallas. He arrives from Louisiana to succeed Rev Sam P Farler who, after a heart attack, has been retired by the conference.
The state executive committee certifies thirty six candidates to appear on the Democratic ballot for the July 26 primary. Listed are candidates for governor lieutenant governor US senator and other statewide and judicial offices with names and counties in Texas.
The Agriculture Department forecasts the 1948 wheat harvest at 1,326,157,000 bushels, just 33,000,000 short of the 1947 record and about a third larger than last year’s 987,474,000. The forecast suggests ample domestic supplies and export potential beyond the government goal of 1,165,000,000 bushels.
The June 21 22 Whitewright Homecoming brings former residents together with Grayson College exes. Registration and open houses start Saturday at the high school cafeteria with a dance to follow. Sunday features a picnic lunch, a 2 PM play Sunday’s Child, and a general exes meeting to form a permanent homecoming association.
Whitewright Chapter No. 939 of the Eastern Star installed officers on Saturday June 7 at 8 p m in the Masonic hall. Installing officers from Ector Chapter No. 895 included William Stanford and Mrs. John Smith. Forty five members and visitors attended with refreshments served. The first stated meeting of the new year will be Thursday June 12 at 8 p m.
Frank Orme of TV Magazine reports that one million children watched Los Angeles programs last week showing 852 major crimes across 124 shows. Six monitors logged the crimes, with children’s programs carrying 78 percent and 85 percent of prime time crime content before 8 p.m. Minor offenses were too numerous to tally.
Specialists at the American Medical Association convention warned there is no easy way to lose weight. They urged against reduce quick preparations and urged proper diet. The challenge is sticking to a diet that removes fattening foods yet provides sufficient protein. The article notes the first South American railway was built in Chile in 1852.
Dr. Robert J. Anderson of the U S Public Health Service says mass chest X-ray programs have helped control tuberculosis and uncover other chest diseases. He cites four years of national surveys covering over 5 500 000 people aged 15 and older across the country.
Houston Cotton Exchange auctioned the nation’s first 1952 cotton bale. Grower Ray Barnick of Mission earned 2684.40 dollars, including 1334.40 for the bale and a 1350 bonus. He credits a 1949 citrus freeze for his shift to cotton. His 480 pound bale sold at 2.78 per pound, second to last year’s 3.00.
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