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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
4
Notice from the Whitewright association listing 2nd class mail status for the Whitewright SWIM and stating that notices of entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission fees will be charged at regular advertising rates Memorials resolutions of respect and related items will also incur charges Published by J H Waggoner and Glenn Doss.
Publication runs weekly on Thursdays with subscription priced at $1.50 per year paid in advance. The publisher offers full corrections for any erroneous reflections on any person firm or corporation appearing in the columns upon notification.
A report details wartime price ceilings on manufacturers and wholesalers starting May 11 and retail ceilings from May 18, with July 1 limits on service prices. It notes March sales records must be kept, and displays of ceiling prices in stores. Roosevelt vows action to curb rising living costs amid global war updates. The War Department expands eastern military area and port agencies, while ROTC students must join the Army Enlisted Reserve Corps at 18. Navy sets new enlistment and height rules. production and labor figures project ongoing mobilization and rising women workers. McNutt projects up to 17.5 million war workers by end of 1942.
Felix Robinson, candidate for Representative in the 41st district, Fannin County, headlines a main street rally at the Savoy Friday at 8 30 PM. The event features music by Felix Robinson's String Band and speaking slots for all candidates.
Bailey B. Ragsdale of Crockett, a Texas candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture, urges depoliticizing the department to aid wartime food and supply goals. He seeks cooperation with farmers, the national government, and the Texas Legislature, arguing the department should serve production, not politics.
The Federal Reserve Board issued the first broad set of rules governing time purchases for forty six listed items including clothing, appliances, jewelry, and furniture. Cash purchases remain unrestricted while charge accounts must be settled by the tenth day of the second month after purchase. Installment plans require specific down payments and minimum monthly payments, with a $5 floor, and cash loans up to $1,500 face tightened conditions.
Washington readers learn steps for suspected price gouging under the price ceiling effective May 18. Check if the product is covered, notify the retailer of the suspected illegality, and request an investigation by the local rationing board or the nearest OPA field office if no price adjustment occurs.
Government appeals for careful use of gas stoves to extend wartime conservation. Albertine Berry of Lone Star Gas System outlines proper cleaning and operation to maximize fuel and food efficiency, noting the gas range’s durability and the need to keep enamel clean. The article also lists practical tips for range top care, burners, ovens, and cleaning agents, alongside local community notices and social updates.
A small Port er news item notes a nice crowd at Sunday school and church with Rev Carey from Ector delivering sermons both morning and evening. Local families visit relatives, guests dine together, and several residents are mentioned in ongoing social and family updates.
A quotation from Thomas Jefferson extols freedom of religion press and individuals under habeas corpus as guiding principles through revolutions and reform, reflecting historic ideals.
The Department of Commerce states that Egypt relies almost entirely on artificial irrigation for crop farming due to virtually no rainfall. This assessment highlights the impact of climate on farming and the need for irrigation infrastructure.
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