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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1957
Page
4
Chicago report shows last year’s harvest flooded markets with 426 million cases of canned vegetables fruits and juices. Prices drop as inventories rise 30 to 50 percent across key items while per capita canned fruit and vegetable consumption hits near historic highs and promotions push use in meals.
In Las Vegas Captain W A Dickey of VU 5 naval units offers a Consolation prize of an iceberg nearly 25 miles long 10 miles wide and 100 feet above water for the national gin rummy tournament winner. The winner must haul the prize to Antarctica. Longfellow is noted as the only American with a bust in Westminster Abbey.
Mayor W H Smith proclaims No Donation Week backed by merchants and businessmen. Citizens urged to resist solicitations for seven days as private citizens have long faced coercive appeals for contributions since Andrews was founded.
A four year law course is not full time for GI Bill payments. Beneficiaries can be named by a will but must be updated with VA. Appeals must be filed within one year of VA decision. Income affected death pensions only, not service connected compensation.
Legal notices announce administrators appointed for Kate Wright Cora E Morrow Dru silla N Atkinson and Pearl Murphy estates. Creditors are required to present claims within the legally prescribed time to addresses in Whitewright Sherman and Grayson County Texas.
Anklam muses on how busyness mocks time while flattery skews perception. Farbelow jokes about watching his waistline. A playful line of gibes recalls lineage, fashion, and a boast about being self made.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports weekly food costs by household size from spring 1955. A single person spends about 11.17 dollars, two people 23.56, three 31.74, four 37.49, and seven or more over 45. Income affects spending, with lower income households spending less on food.
A brief notice states that any errors in subscription rates or reflections on a person firm or corporation will be fully corrected upon being brought to the publisher. The wording emphasizes accountability and prompt remedy for readers.
A plan reduces taxes by about 29 dollars and 81 cents per week. The measure aims to boost disposable income for workers and families across the region.
Berkeley Califf-Prof. Charlies F. Dalziel of the University of California warns that in 1957 about 1200 people nationwide will die by accidental electrocution with only about a quarter due to lightning. He cautions that while modern appliances are designed for safety, careless use can bring serious harm.
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