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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1959
Page
4
Uncle Dan from Tom Bean pens a letter critiquing an Atlanta cafe convention plan to boost hamburger price and markup. He cites a 21 cent cost yielding 55 cent sale and 140 percent profit, then notes a 35 cent hot dog with 250 percent margin, arguing prices rise for common meals while luxury items stay steady.
A string of monetary values appears, listing several amounts such as 287,392.55 203,500.00 4,171.43 15,000.00 607,627.49 223,321.29 11,461.08 84,407.64 5,646.10 totaling 932,463.60. No context or labels accompany the figures.
The writer jokes about meat prices and daily meals, mocks high eating costs, and notes a shift in urban eating habits. He recalls food processors adding beans without pork and laments city folk returning country visits. He questions a Chicago doctor’s seat etiquette and ends with a playful bet for seats.
Official guidance from the Weather Bureau and Red Cross outlines shelter strategies for tornadoes. It covers open country, city, school, factory, and home protective actions including seeking basements or shelters, staying away from windows, and shutting off utilities when possible. It warns against panic and notes that risk within a warning area remains limited.
Aziz Bisbee report: Mrs. Darrell A. Block of Tucson and her husband lacked a ring after marriage license. Judge Frank E. Thomas improvised by offering a cigar band. The judge officiated and the band was placed on the bride’s finger marking the wedding.
A defendant\ufeffs confusion over the day leads to a bizarre exchange in court. The judge questions the defendant about appearing naked in a hotel dining room, and the defendant insists it was Monday, not Tuesday.
The Texas Republican Party plans to distribute about 10 000 temporary census jobs to key individuals, with Texas offices set to hire district staff and 160 000+ temporary workers nationwide. Jobs span two weeks to six months, paying from 12 to 13 dollars daily plus car allowances. New census questions include work location and commuting modes.
Frank Vernie 42 was washed overboard from a cabin cruiser and rescued by a passing charter boat after shedding his red trunks in a bid for dignity. His companion failed to notice the fall and kept trolling as the vessel disappeared.
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