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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1959
Page
7
An editorial summarizes constitutional limits on Congress and government branches. It outlines habeas corpus preservation, prohibitions on bills of attainder and ex post facto laws, and restrictions on taxation and interstate port duties. It notes protections in the First Amendment and guarantees of fair hearings, just compensation, and reserved powers to the people.
In Grayson County Texas the County Court granted Letters Testamentary to Leonard O'Neal on April 18 1959 for the estate of Rilla May O'Neal deceased. Creditors must present claims by law at 203 S Main Box 574 Van Alstyne Texas. Published in The Whitewright Sun April 30 May 7 14 and 21 1959.
Archie the office boy is fired and charged with stealing $500 in postage stamps. A crusading young lawyer defends him, planning to sue the employer for false arrest and defamation. Archie offers stamps worth $500 to fund the suit, stating he cannot pay cash.
Last year 936 Texans under 15 died in accidents mainly on highways or at home. Home accidents kill 1142 Texans overall, and non fatal injuries to children mostly occur at home. About 5,500 children die annually from home accidents. Safe home tips include keeping matches out of reach and away from children.
A health advisory lists steps to prevent household accidents including gas and electrical safety, childproofing, and stove precautions. A separate court notice from Grayson County, Texas, details a tax delinquency suit against B. S. Chandler for Lot 1 Block 12 H. C. Sears Addition Whitewright with a May 1959 citation deadline and foreclosure of liens.
Delinquent property tax action against Alec Orr et al in Grayson County Texas seeks foreclosure of Lot 7 in a property, with taxes penalties and costs up to May 1958, and notices to all taxing units and lien claimants to appear. The case, State of Texas vs Alec Orr et al, filed in the 15th District Court, Sherman, sets a June 1959 appearance for defendants to defend.
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