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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1947
Page
4
Whitewright editorial urges readiness for spring chores and painting, notes Mother’s Day dates, and comments on cotton chopping and garden abundance. It dismisses price drops as unproven and hints at upcoming national campaigns and Texas legislative adjournment with lawmakers’ pay cuts and ongoing tax concerns.
In mid May 1892 Denison faced the inexplicable shootings of four women from different walks. The April Startling Detective recounts the case, naming one killer though victims could not be linked. Victims included Mrs J H Haynes and Miss Maude Kramer with Miss Florentine Hawley, while Rosa Stewart was near death. Sheriff Lee McAfee is noted in the revived tale.
After a two hour Sherman to scene train ride the killer trio case ends with Edwards receiving a life sentence for Mrs Haynes murder. The tale shifts to wartime defense finance arguing efficiency trims dead wood to restore public confidence and sane economy across the armed services.
In a Capitol trip the writer notes broad budget talk with defense funding treated as untouchable. He cites the $12.7 billion defense slice, wartime waste, peacetime costs, and civilian employee figures, urging efficiency and trimming bureaucratic baggage to keep military readiness intact.
A critic argues against pouring endless funds into a costly defense system that fails to shield against external threats while causing financial chaos at home. The proposal recommends economizing within public services without undermining national defense.
Texas stockmen face a possible cattle parasite problem after USDA entomologists reported finding an African tail louse in Florida and Texas. Heavy infestations weaken cattle and can prevent walking. Sprays with 1.5 percent DDT in wettable powder form have shown effectiveness, with thorough spraying advised.
Debating America's greens palette Dr. H C Sherman of Columbia University recommends replacing spinach and related Goosefoot family greens with oxalate-free varieties. He promotes kale as superior for calcium and vitamin A, along with broccoli loose-leaf cabbage lettuce collards turnip tops and mustard greens. kale is highlighted as a key crop for fall.
Seeding the Victory garden now helps it endure severe frosts and rebloom in spring. It often survives winter and renews growth to provide early greens before tender crops can be planted. A cover of straw or leaves aids against real cold weather.
A devotional poem praising trust in God and his guiding love. It depicts climbing life’s hill, feeling divine presence, and Calvary’s sacrifice guiding toward eternal heights. The speaker names Jane Cooper Vines as author.
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