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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1939
Page
2
A Tyler Morning Telegraph columnist defends journalists as a rough yet honest breed. The piece cites prison records showing only one writer jailed in 75 years for a marriage error, contrasting with other professions. A sharp quip about a personal quarrel follows in dialogue about a celebrated breakup.
Analysis of the House substitute for Senate Joint Resolution No. 12 shows reluctance to take up the tax bill. The plan would insert a two percent retail sales tax and similar utility levies, raise severance taxes, and fund $20 million for old age pensions with a ceiling on future payments. It would free about $10 million from liquor, cigarette, and amusement tax revenues for pensions.
The proposal would require a new annual tax bill of 40 million dollars to add 10 million for pensions. It aims to relieve large interests from state ad valorem taxes by eliminating the general fund overdraft. The amendment allows sales tax rates to rise for other state purposes, potentially shifting the burden to low income groups.
The House anti sales tax faction refused to set the Senate amendment for special order, casting doubt on achieving 100 votes for the plan. Observers note the sales tax lobby and governor pressure, predict limited pension roll gains, and warn 100,000 elderly would stay off the rolls. The scheme would raise average pensions from 13 to about 18 dollars briefly, then face cuts as rolls grow.
Lawmakers question a proposed $40,000,000 price tag, arguing the modest benefit does not justify the cost. The discussion centers on whether the expenditure aligns with national priorities and fiscal responsibility.
Charley Michaelson, DNC publicity director, files national editorials as favorable or unfavorable. Garner confronts Michaelson asking why every reference to him is labeled unfavorable, citing his roles as Vice President, DNC vice chairman, and Texas DNC member. Michaelson struggles for an answer.
Lon Smith and Jerry Sadler retreat from sidelining Ernest Thompson and draft a 60 day order with Thompson's counsel. The plan continues Sunday shutdowns and two days monthly Friday through Sunday curbs, aligning with state policy and federal market demand, easing industry fears of Smith's re election rival Roy Hoffheinz emerging as a challenger.
Desca Hale of Texas A and M College Extension urges Texas residents especially farmers, to observe Child Health Week beginning May 1 by checking their children's health. She says 60 percent of Texas children grow up on farms and calls children the most important crop, stressing health as the first asset and a basis for future well being.
The passage notes the first U S Census in 1790 and cites Siberian minimum temperatures below 90 degrees. It mentions camel hair brushes from Russian squirrels tails, phonograph records sold yearly, a height estimation method via upper arm bone, and Balboa claiming lands around the Pacific Ocean as three quarters of the globe.
Colonel Robert D. Gordon, a colorful Texas oil pioneer and wartime veteran, died recently. He drilled Eastland’s gusher on Lake Eastland, saving the town from ghost town fate, aided veterans, jailed inmates with Christmas meals, and shared fortune with friends. He inspired loyalty, generosity, and local legend across Texas.
Uncle Sam readies for the 1940 census with planning on questions and procedures. The piece recalls 1790 and 1930 censes, noting small marshals in 1790 and large nationwide effort in 1930, with fears about enumeration and tax probes.
A farmer tells the new hire Jesse that work can start any time, as long as it isn’t later than four thirty in the morning. The line captures rural work norms and early rising expectations.
In a Sunday broadcast Governor W Lee O Daniel abandons politics and urges listeners to get religion join a church and pray for guidance and no war He cites letters of converts from 177 Texas churches and argues a nation guided by Christ would see less crime urging broad prayer for state and country
WPA workers uncovered a Boston rule forbidding smoking on city streets with a two penny fine per smoke. Other quirky laws include working for nothing in California and Minnesota prohibitions on women impersonating Santa Claus. Berea Ohio bans after sundown tail lights for animals while Portland Maine bans setting fire to a mule. Veal and beef liver noted as rich vitamins and minerals.
A Scotchman phoned his doctor shouting to come at once that his newborn bairn has swallowed a sixpence. The doctor asks the age. the reply is a witty "tis a new one."
Citation in 1939 suit 46735 commands publication for four weeks and summons unknown heirs of James Nally and Mrs M J Nally plus stockholders of defunct Southern Building & Loan Assoc Knoxville to appear May 1939 in Sherman. Plaintiff T L Brice seeks title, possession, damages $25 monthly, costs.
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