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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1961
Page
4
A collection of brief humorous scenes ranging from a wife praising her husband and a mother challenging a history grade to a glassed insurance entry and a red beret clowning with a psychiatrist. The pieces mingle domestic tales and odd observations in lighthearted fashion.
Psychiatrists warn silence harms men while the Department of Internal Revenue echoes the concern. Experts say keeping thoughts private may affect mental and financial health, urging open discussion and proper tax reporting.
The piece reflects on how in middle age a person’s immediate thoughts when figures are mentioned gravitate toward government spending. It notes a shift from personal concerns to public finance in daily life.
Two salesgirls in a West Coast department store admire a good looking window-trimmer decorating a dress display. They joke about his marital status after noticing his pose with palms up on the dress dummies, then reference Dr. Einstein and relativity to contrast time.
A man completing a life insurance application provides his accurate weight as required. The form continues with other personal and health details to assess policy eligibility.
A young man asks for his girlfriend’s hand. the father asks if she accepted and then offers jovial congratulations. The exchange ends with the father noting the fiancé is the second happiest man in the world.
As the horses lined up at the barrier a woman gripped her husband and, in an emotional plea, asked for a safety pin while reaching toward her knees. A bystander cried out that the race had begun with the words They're off.
College Station report notes winter weeds can be eliminated with chemicals applied when weeds grow and before seed formation. For annuals like hurclover hanbit and rescue grass apply at <=3 inches tall. for low growing plants treat when young before bloom.
At the Midwest Beauty Trade Show in Chicago the hair industry highlights a new male pixie haircut and a broader shift toward men’s beauty services. Experts predict private salons for men and fashioning looks to enhance features, with opinions divided among operators and consumers.
Texas Liquor Control Board reports 1960 tax receipts of 34,813,903 surpassing 1959’s 34,583,343. Eight of 35 local option votes turned dry areas wet while one beer locality backed full liquor sales. Agents seized 97 illegal stills and fines reached 594,780 with 6,374 criminal complaints and 5,334 convictions.
In San Mateo California orange juice salesman Owen Cort poured a quart of juice into his car radiator on the San Mateo bridge after overheating. He steamed fragrantly and reached the toll plaza then the nearest service station, proving faith in his product.
Texas Health Department records show 1960 deaths up seven percent from 1959 with a rate of 821.2 per 100 000 and influenza driven spikes in early 1960. Heart disease led causes with about 26 000 deaths, while cancer passed 11 000. motor vehicle deaths fell to 24.5 per 100 000. Live births neared the year’s high but infant and fetal deaths totaled 11 400.
Fort Worth report cites state welfare commissioner John H. Winters criticizing churches for neglecting elderly members. Winters said many over 65 need someone to talk to and counsel, noting First Baptist Austin lacks programs for old people while case workers often fill that gap. He urged churches to listen and support aged congregants.
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