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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1947
Page
4
The Whitewright paper cites a Christian Science Monitor editorial urging restraint on tax cuts. It argues Congress may overspend, veterans costs rise, and a tax cut could crowd out debt reduction. It urges saving now to fund future public works and curb inflation.
A sharp critique condemning social freeloaders who take without contributing across office, church, and community. The author praises steadfast citizens who give unselfishly, arguing progress depends on giving more than one takes, or else all rot into dry husks.
Editor George Inglish of the Stam ford Leader notes that most people enjoy being noticed in a friendly way. He compares it to a dog wagging its tail when a kind word is spoken.
Claude Callan notes the clash between young people and seniors. Grandma Davis lives with her daughter, yet insists on going downtown despite icy streets and rain. The elderly defend their right to venture out, even at risk of illness, preferring to enjoy life during good spells and brave bad weather.
The Texas Research Institute reports Texas has a high share of pensioners relative to population. It disputes welfare claims that low income drives pension rates, noting that per capita income does not predict pension eligibility. Archer County with 473 per cap income shows 42.3 percent age 65 or older on aid, while Moore County data continues.
The Texas Research Institute reports wide gaps in old age assistance across 254 counties. In Dallas County 585 percent of seniors draw benefits while Goliad shows 33.5 percent. 128 counties exceed half and 23 counties under a quarter. The institute urges removing unworthy recipients and restoring fiscal sanity as surpluses allow larger allotments for those in need. Fort Worth Star-Telegram notes.
The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars teams play at 7 30 Friday night in the high school gym. The match promises fast action and plenty of excitement for spectators. If you enjoy basketball, don't miss this game.
Bonham Texas sheriff Dick Wait announced plans to visit county schools soon to deliver anti crime talks for boys and girls. He aims to cut juvenile delinquency amid recent burglaries attributed to youths, including a Ladonia school burglary where a youth confessed after fingerprints were taken from a whole class.
A inebriated man with a 12 gauge single barrel shotgun was charged with drunkenness and disturbing the peace after failing to find rab bits. He was fined $28.45 in corporation court Saturday and released to seek more productive hunting grounds at the Iron Inn.
In Denison at the Sportsman Club on West Main about 10:15 p m a man armed with a shotgun ordered patrons to benches then fled. Police later found him outside Madden's. an officer seized the gun and the man claimed he was hunting rabbits on Main street.
A compilation of quoted statements from Maj. Gen. Orvil A. Anderson, South Africa's Jan Christian Smuts, Dr. Elwood Craig Davis, Sen. Alben Barkley, and Ernie Adamson. Topics span air warfare strategy, perceived inequality, New Deal reforms, and communist aims to influence U.S. elections.
DETROIT Full scale battle for automobile leadership awaits new business. Chevrolet held a slim edge over Ford at last year’s end, with the two manufacturers set to engage retailers and push merchandising once orders are caught up. The struggle has grown to large proportions.
In about three months the year began with a strike shutdown. Chevrolet produced 397,113 cars and 270,147 trucks while Ford lines yielded 372,917 cars and 198,767 trucks. Mars spans 4,200 miles versus Earth’s 7,900. Galileo observed the moon using the first telescope in 1609.
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