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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1966
Page
2
The Whitewright Reflector discusses education meaning to individuals, federal aid for school libraries, and Western Week rodeo themed events. It laments spelling deficiencies among freshmen, urges grade schools to publish essays, and calls for a spelling match to raise reading and writing skills.
The article notes W.H.S. has elected candidates for queen and king in the community event, inviting support and participation for the upcoming pageant and festivities.
The Sun lists Democratic primary candidates for Congress in the 4th District Ray Roberts. State Representative District 31 Vernon Beckham Reelection Don Hefton Reelection. District 32F Bill Dungan Bob Hendricks. County Judge Fannin County Choice Moore. Whitewright mayor Russell R Summers. Whitewright ISD trustee Kenneth W Frisby. Also mention Combined value of cotton and cottonseed from the 1964 crop at 2 546 million, down 8.5 percent from 1963.
A speaker recalls a student debate about starting a business versus secure employment. He notes the eight hour day and pension in work, then contrasts twin burdens of risk and debt, high taxes and government regulation. He argues innovation and incentive drive growth, warning against socialist security eroding national progress.
The Department of Public Safety reports that 552 persons have died in fatal accidents in the state this year. The toll is 8 percent higher than the same period in 1965, with 473 fatal accidents, 13 percent more than last year’s 419.
The VA Regional Office in Waco reports hundreds of inquiries about the GI bill education benefits signed by President Johnson. Office staff cannot process applications until mid-April and the bill becomes effective June 1, with monthly payments set at 100 dollars for single veterans 125 dollars for married veterans and 150 dollars for those with two dependents. About 210000 post Korean Conflict veterans in Texas exist and 26500 may use benefits in year one. Prospective students are urged to check school entrance requirements and may consider loans scholarships or part time work while waiting for setup.
Court citation requires written answer by May 2 1966 before Judge R C Vaughan in Sherman. Plaintiffs seek partition or appointment of a receiver for property described as 8.77 acres in the L C Alexander Survey in Grayson County. Publication dates March 20 31 and April 7 14 1966 in The Whitewright Sun. Waiting 90 days for service.
Mississippi remains the last Southern state with a poll tax for voting while Virginia’s tax was struck down by the U S Supreme Court in a 6 3 ruling. The decision is hailed as a victory by anti tax advocates and is expected to impact Mississippi’s $2 tax.
The earliest definite reference to grape wine appears in a Mesopotamian manuscript dating to about 2100 B.C. This finds wine production and grape usage traced to ancient Mesopotamian culture, signaling early viticulture practices.
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