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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1954
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun lists T Glenn Doss as Editor and Publisher and notes publication every Thursday. It states the paper is entered at the Whitewright Texas post office as second class mail matter.
The notice lists subscription rates of 2.00 for Grayson and Fannin counties and 82.50 outside the two counties, with 5.00 for foreign subscriptions except soldiers. It explains the dividing line between public information and advertising and states no charge for church service notices, while paid ads apply when admission is charged or goods sold. It also notes banks and memorials are billed at regular rates and promises corrections for erroneous reflections upon any person or entity.
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs launches IGHAGS to push economy in government with local clubs forming nationwide. At Waxahachie Texas a Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs convention discussed the program in March. Former President Hoover suggested 200 pressure groups could save over five billion dollars yearly. Local chambers of commerce publicly back free enterprise and shrinking government.
A critique notes chambers of commerce in Texas and Arkansas lobby for federal aid and then accept government funds when it suits their interests. It cites a 1932 East Texas Chamber stance against relief, later shifts at Austin conferences, and asks if the public professes fiscal restraint in practice.
A reflective note contrasts the value of travel with the simple solace of sitting in an easy chair at home. The piece suggests both experiences offer growth, with home still providing calm, familiar grounding.
The Dallas News reports Barron’s praises price cutting by merchants who sell below list price arguing it reflects free market principles. It notes whether such sales include maintenance or guarantees and if customers benefit, protests may seem misdirected.
In Gillingham England lamp lighter Harry Danson describes returning home to a living room wall that fell into the garden after lamps were lit and the wallpaper was said to be drying out. He recalls hearing creaks and jokes about growing up and a Marilyn Monroe calendar looming over a Mickey Mouse watch.
A collection of aphorisms and quips from Sah, Redman, The Four Lads, and Franklin with reflections on strength wealth duty and governance. It blends humorous lines about men women and power with sayings on self defense patience and lawmaking.
The Southwestern Power Administration will close the Denison Texas office by April 30 as part of a nationwide staff reduction from 300 to 86. The Denison unit handles power contract holders in Texas and Louisiana and coordinates government power sales via Denison Dam. Maintenance duties moved to Ada Oklahoma last December and the Tulsa district will absorb Denison operations.
Internal revenue officials recount humorous tax return stories from offices in Milwaukee Chicago New York Newark Wichita and Buffalo noting odd deductions and misunderstandings. Notable cases include a man seeking to deduct a dog’s veterinary expenses and another asking to deduct funeral costs for a dog while a widowed father figure claims double exemption.
Washington, President Eisenhower says a second term is unlikely and he would be 70 at its end, citing the burdens of office. Republicans doubt his pledge will hold in spring 1956 as they weigh his first term record. The piece ends with a playful exchange between a husband and wife.
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