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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1928
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun discusses local optimism on crops fruit yields and a strong push for Jesse Jones as Democratic presidential candidate. It notes Governor Smith's possible nomination, calls for local support through commerce, and urges Texas delegates to back Jones on the first ballot.
Texas party leaders weigh political risk in endorsing Jesse H. Jones for delegation honors, while rank and file insist Jones deserves recognition for saving the party this year as the Dallas News notes.
The California primary is seen as a strong indicator for Governor Smith's path to Houston. Democratic editors in New York doubt a definitive Smith victory, while Republican papers warn of a likely 1924-style campaign. The piece notes McAdoo Walsh Reed contests and the broader strategic impact on party unity.
Scout Executive notes summer camps offer boys a structured outdoor life during vacation. They help youths become themselves, teaching conduct under varied circumstances and building manhood and character through practical woodcraft and disciplined living.
Photo feature shows Junkers Monoplane Bremen with interior and exterior views of the aircraft as it completes the first westward non stop crossing of the Atlantic.
Camp directors note boys respond to high ideals and simple discipline when worthwhile activities are provided. Strong leadership and self government foster cooperation and character. Parents should evaluate profit motive, director quality, camp history, attendee type, location, water quality, and individual attention before sending a son.
Theodore Zimmerman, a local grocer slain at his Wichita Falls store on April 13, reportedly opposed capital punishment. The case details describe his strong beliefs on the death penalty.
The widow of Zimmer man asked DA Ben All red not to seek the death penalty as Jack Nagie, 24, indicted for Zimmer man’s murder, prepares for trial on May 23. Nagie, arrested in Corrigan, allegedly confessed but says the death was accidental. His wife, daughter of a Polk County family, is ill and unaware of the charge.
Dallas officials search for the will of Apostolis Caucaulos a Greek immigrant who arrived in 1882 and died about 1900 The Cairo Egypt lawyer Oswald Keun says Caucaulos amassed 30 million in merchandise and hid bonds and securities with other Greeks in Dallas Deputy County Clerk Fred Fletchner leads the inquiry.
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