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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1935
Page
12
The notice invites readers to submit news items such as out of town visitors and departures of local residents. It asks for timely notices to enhance the value of the weekly Thursday edition and requests cooperation from readers.
Tomorrow Friday March 15 marks the final date to pay delinquent city taxes without additional penalties or interest. The tax rate stands at 1.70 per hundred, funding schools sewer waterworks paving and more, with 30 cents for fire protection policing health street lighting and other services.
Mayor F M Echols announces an intensive multi day clean-up effort urging residents to tidy premises and place unburnable rubbish in alleys for wagons to haul away. Last week’s National Clean-up Week was hampered by bad weather and the program runs year round with citizen cooperation essential.
Grayson County reports a $200 share of state revenue from legalized horse racing, part of a larger fund earlier estimated at $1,100 but reduced after expenses. The county fund, about $260,000, lost over $200,000 to deductions. The Sun features Ford ads from the former local dealership, now linked to Denison Auto Company with Linton Savage as salesman. A federal judge again finds the NRA unconstitutional regarding intrastate business. The piece notes code expense costs, legislative inaction after many days, and a bread price war in Dallas with loaves at 4% to 5 cents.
A Dallas Journal editorial warns against exclusive big business dominance. It argues that democratized commerce allows any proletarian to start a shop and become a merchant, and fears eliminating small ventures would undermine innovation and societal balance.
A collage of quotes from the Greenville Piedmont Atlanta Constitution and Mobile Register lampooning corruption and hobby ethics. It notes a psychiatrist comment on hobbies and the paradox of sane living with hobbyists.
The Dallas Times Herald argues that higher education fees should rise only when needed to meet operating costs. It says Texas schools mainly serve Texas students and urges limiting increases to regular programs while allowing higher charges for specialized professional instruction if public need justifies it.
A Fort Worth Star-Telegram piece notes that scientists study car crashes using statistics. It cites figures showing risks rise fivefold for not signaling, tenfold when passing uphill, 21 times on curves, 25 times in heavy traffic at speeds over 40 mph, and 50 times when cutting in line.
The Dallas News and Detroit Free Press quote Borah opposing most NRA provisions while supporting minimum wages hours and banning child labor. Richberg counters that anti trust laws are weak and favor big business. The debate touches on monopoly, enforcement, and fairness in assessing Borah’s stance.
The Tacoma Ledger notes Italy plans to spend 800 million dollars on war, claiming the money could buy Ethiopia and clothe every inhabitant in minstrel suits. The Florida Times Union adds the nation must settle up before settling down.
Readers note reports from England and California of men claiming heavenward experiences during temporary death. Other editorials joke about veterans bonuses, Uncle Sam, and speed of future autos, reflecting mixed public chatter on belief, policy, and progress.
A Southern father shows his family to a visiting governor. Seventeen boys, all Democrats except one who reads. The anecdote highlights political loyalties and a witty misreading quip from the governor.
The Lorain Journal reports a case where a woman allegedly shot her husband at close range. The defense notes powder marks should indicate contact, while authorities pursue the circumstantial evidence surrounding the fatal incident.
A humorous quote notes that true oratory involves passion and emphatic delivery. The speaker contrasts calm wording with a forceful, bull-like performance to define effective rhetoric.
Washington extols education as the foundation of public happiness and a free constitution. He argues that knowledge informs officials, empowers citizens to defend rights, and upholds liberty while balancing vigilance against encroachment with respect for laws.
Washington authorities estimated the annual cost of operating NRA's code structure at 41 million dollars. Donald R. Richberg told the Senate finance committee the figure covers the 700 codes and amounts to less than one percent of sales.
Atlanta official R E Tuttle reports early 1935 raids yielded 233 stills destroyed and 377 arrests while Georgia consumes about 100000 gallons of corn whisky monthly. The claim labels Georgia as legally dry yet effectively the wettest state in the country.
In Grayson County the federal conducted test program for contagious abortion in dairy herds will begin April 1. Dr C H Koll will arrive soon to supervise, with applications to Dr H L Darby in Fort Worth. The government pays for tests and reimburses for reactors.
Dearborn Michigan Ford Motor Company announces a March plan to build over 160000 V-8 units for the month, averaging more than 6000 cars and trucks daily to meet rising demand. This March total will be more than double last year's domestic output of 77947 units.
Washington reports a 3.5 million bale drop in the world cotton crop for 1934 35. The total is set at 22.6 million bales versus 26.1 million last year and a 10 year average of 25.53 million. Foreign production falls about 0.4 million to 12.869 million due to India reductions, offset by gains in Brazil China Russia and other nations.
New rules prohibit Milwaukee State Teachers College students from holding social events in taverns and roadhouses. The measure aims to curb off campus gatherings and enforce campus norms.
A compact electric melting furnace, about the size of a spool of thread, has been created for demonstration purposes. It showcases miniature metal melting in a portable unit suitable for display and educational use.
Bonham and Oklahoma business leaders pressed for a Red River bridge north of Bonham to replace the destroyed suspension toll bridge. Judge W R Ely notes the Texas Highway Commission has the Oklahoma Commission's consent to join Texas in funding a concrete bridge estimated at about 160000 dollars.
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