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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1951
Page
4
Published every Thursday the Whitewright News lists postal details and subscription prices for Grayson and Fannin counties. Rates show 1 year at 1.50 and six months at 1.00 within the two counties, and 2.00 for 1 year and 1.25 for six months outside.
Defense Secretary Marshall recalls congressional criticism two months ago over wanting five to six million soldiers and notes a changed atmosphere. He cites memories of World War I and Pershing’s Army as he describes near repeal of the Selective Service Law.
The Fort Worth Press warns that public mood after VJ Day and fears from Korea era have shifted to foolish optimism. It argues for faster mobilization, no tax delays, and a strong draft, asserting the price of peace requires toil and treasure. General Marshall is cited on urgency.
In St. Louis a price rise from a nickel to six cents for ice cream cones lasts less than a day as children refuse to buy. The Covington Leader notes grownups could learn from kids about value, implying high costs driveless demand.
Tom Bean Luella and Collinsville in Grayson County each surpassed their American Red Cross fund drive quotas. Countywide efforts continue with a slightly higher goal to aid service members abroad and support their families at home. The Mosquito Indians lived on the Mosquito coast.
A sample of amusing and odd notes sent to internal revenue headquarters illustrates taxpayer wit and misinterpretations. A Dallas filer seeks a $1000 refund from $3500 earnings and exemptions. others joke about hair, wives, and inlaws.
At a Texas Capitol hearing the House committee on criminal jurisprudence will consider a bill to outlaw air rifles inside city limits. Rep Harley Sadler says air rifles are dangerous and capable of eye injuries, citing eight San Angelo children who lost sight last year.
Chicago report notes a Journal of the American Medical Association article stating air transport has moved 14 000 patients by the U S Military Air Transport Service with success and is now the sole method for moving patients in the armed forces.
In Kochi Japan the nation embraces cow racing modeled on horse racing with jockeys and pomp though the cows run slower. The piece notes a wealth disclosure quip about a ruined man and income tax reporting.
The Army announced it will call up 300 medical and 100 dental reserve officers in April, bringing total recalled physicians and surgeons to 1,290 and dentists to 1,059. All medical reserves are in priority one, former WWII trainees with under 90 days service.
Midland Postmaster N G Oates reports a nationwide stamp shortage of 3 cent coils and certain business-size envelopes. The Post Office Department bulletin says printing facilities are strained and advises postmasters not to complain as supply works to meet demand.
At Fenn College Cleveland students formed a committee to improve professors handwriting after editors complained signatures and items were unreadable. Dr Blake Crider acknowledged handwriting does not reflect intelligence or scholarship.
A popular preacher told his congregation his success came from a daily silent plea at the pulpit. He recited the line Lord, fill my mouth with worth while stuff, And nudge me when I've said enough. The quip underscored humble humor in his sermons.
Ford Motor Company signed a $195 million contract to construct medium tanks for the Army. E. R. Breech said about 8,000 more workers will be needed to meet government schedules, bringing Ford's defense work force to about 42,000.
New York reports Price Stabilizer Michael V. DiSalle says a freeze on retailers margins for television sets and household appliances may come in the next two weeks. He also promises ceiling prices will be posted in retail food stores but not for several months.
A 90 year old farmer Jean Berton of Cherac reportedly died of a heart attack and woke during his wake at 4 am joining the family for bread and butter. He later died again that day. The incident followed by a remark implying a music-related plot but remains unverified.
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