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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
7
State police report on 33000 tested drivers shows youth react fastest to emergencies while middle aged drivers lag. Men aged 15 21 peak at half second responses 90 percent. women in same group 80 percent. Older groups decline but gain caution and judgment.
In Austin the Texas House rejected Rep. J. H. Goodman’s bid to legalize 60 mph on highways, buses, light trucks 55 mph, heavy trucks 45. The vote 62 to 55 kept the 45 mph limit amid claims reckless driving causes accidents and that 60 mph would be observed.
Sponges are not single creatures but colonies of many one celled organisms that join to form a skeleton like a living structure. They grow and die as a unit, illustrating a primitive form of animal life.
Hollywood fans flood Gene Autry with autographs photos and requests for clothing or money. One Richmond Virginia letter notes the singer actor and rider helps pronounce a family name. A Spokane couple rewrote their quarrel with a plan to see Autry film ending their silence with laughter.
A Fort Worth Star Telegram quote argues against treating children as state property. It warns babies will not receive care or indulgence from the state and urges staying with mothers, noting the risks of radical ideas and late hours. The piece ends with a Goldoni quote about wise travelers.
King George and Queen Elizabeth amused Washington with rapid costume changes on day one of their visit. They appeared in four outfits within ten hours, from 11 a.m. arrival to a state dinner at the White House, including luncheon attire, a garden party ensemble, and formal evening wear. The king shifted from admiral dress to a conservative suit and to formal evening clothes, while the queen wore four distinct gowns ranging from light wool to an organza gown with lace panels.
John Draganza of Rochester Pa., a CCC enrollee at Fort Hunt Virginia, shook hands with King George VI during a brief camp visit. He offered to shake hands for a price, swapping a bottle of pop and cigarets for several enrollees. Draganza recalled the King’s eye contact and a surprised reaction as the monarch asked about his weight gain. He plans to seek work after leaving the CCC.
A Texas Legislature recap highlights 15 lawmakers who drew headlines this session despite limited power. Senator Hill of Henderson led coverage with attacks on Governor O Daniel, while Rep Morris of Greenville and Rep Thornton of Galveston also drew attention for leadership against Ss. J. R. 12 and praise for major budget actions. Other noted figures include Sen Small, the Doss twins, Rep Ross, Rep Galbreath, Rep Mays, Rep Petsch, Rep Keith, and Rep Derden, all tied to pension, tax, or spending debates and O Daniel's influence.
Dallas dispatch reports Texas Republicans have organized for the 1940 campaign in almost all counties, citing optimism over the widening rift between conservative Democrats and New Dealers. National committeeman Creager said Ickes remarks against Garner and other conservatives boost Republican chances.
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