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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1954
Page
8
A House judiciary subcommittee approved a revision to the pledge of allegiance to insert the words under God. The measure, introduced by Rep. Louis C. Rabaut of Michigan, moves to the full committee for consideration.
A Texas Taxjournal item argues the Fifth Amendment invocation by government employees risks dismissal under executive order by President Eisenhower. It notes the demand for a direct yes or no on communism and cites a political test of loyalty. A separate Filbert remark jokes about a navy watch and a sailor asleep on duty.
Col Homer Garrison Jr, head of the Department of Public Safety, said at a San Antonio safety conference that he likely will ask the Legislature for 200 additional state highway patrolmen next year. He noted the DPS has 470 patrolmen and that Texas leads in rural traffic fatalities.
The Census Bureau estimates the January population at 161,763,000 including armed forces overseas. This marks a 7 percent rise since the 1950 census and a 1.7 percent increase in the past year. It is projected to exceed 162,000,000 since April 1, though exact figures are not yet available.
The Toledo Volunteer Bureau for Social Services seeks talkative locals to visit lonely shut ins for friendly conversation. The notice highlights readers who enjoy reading aloud and conversational social contact as valued visits. Cotton consumption in the U S amounts to 34 pounds per capita annually.
A Texas citation issued June 1954 commands M E Hindman et al to answer a trespass to title suit in Grayson County Texas. Plaintiff J G Self Buford Self and Estelle Chamberlain with Ray Chamberlain sue Hindman and others over 25-47 acre Tioga Texas land within High School Addition. Court set appearance before the 15th District Court in Sherman on June 21 1954.
The Linda Theatre lists May programs including His Majesty O Keefe with Burt Lancaster and Joan Rice on Thur Fri May 13 14. Jesse James vs The Daltons on Sat May 15 with Brett King and Barbara Lawrence. Executive Suite with William Holden June Allyson Barbara Stanwyck on Sat Prev Sun Mat Mon day. Rainbow Round My Shoulders with Billy Daniels and Frankie Lane Sunday night. It Should Happen to You with Judy Holliday and Peter Lawford on Tue Web. Casanova's Big Night with Bob Hope and Joan Fontaine on Thu Fri May 2021.
Classifieds fragment listing buyers Farley and Hill paying top prices for eggs cream and hides. Includes fence ads from Barco Fence Co with contact in Sherman and a Lost dog notice. Household items and appliances offered for sale by Johnson Jewelry & Appliance and Lem Tittsworth in Bonham.
To get the most for your food dollar, make up your shopping list from the grocery advertisements appearing in The Sun each week. This tip guides readers to use weekly ads to plan purchases and save on groceries.
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