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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
8
The Work Projects Administration announces May 2025 as This Work Pays Your Community week. Open houses will welcome visitors at all WPA professional and service projects nationwide, with staff guiding tours and gathering suggestions to show how federal dollars aid community improvement.
The Texas Federation of Taxpayers spokesman R D McCain urged a campaign against tax increases in Texas and nationwide. He argued government costs have ballooned, taxes total about 200 million yearly in Texas, and boards and commissions have grown, calling for a new state building to save rent. He warned of continued tax rises and loss of citizen control, opposing sales and income taxes.
A survey by the association cited by McCain shows Texas citizens face a $415 million annual debt load from local state and federal taxes. The figure eclipses the value of all Texas agricultural products by $100 million and exceeds total oil output. McCain warns against a government dominated by taxation and notes the average citizen bears the heaviest burden as living costs rise.
Swiss military attaches reported the Germans used a so called nerve gas to seize Eben Emael and punch through the Albert Canal line. The gas supposedly disrupts nerves causing lassitude and loss of muscle coordination. It has a faint geranium smell and limited reach, especially in forts with ventilation.
Dr. Harry E. Barnhard of New York told a Missouri chemurgy conference that chemurgic research is responsible for Europe’s situation. He noted soldiers and civilians rely on such research and recalled German scientists claiming they would “eat our trees” if war came, including a Berlin dinner where all foods were wood derived.
Mrs Miriam A Ferguson filed the 100 dollar fee to appear on the Texas primary ballot for Governor. She said loyal old guard supporters renew their backing and noted a Dallas KRLD broadcast on May 25 and Jack Keller, ex Legislator, as Dallas campaign manager. Fiji Islands total about 250 islands.
Delegates at the Texas Cotton Growers Association meeting warn that World War II disrupts global demand. Adolf Hitler’s aggression, they say, could erase markets once supplying 1.5 million bales annually as dangers loom if Mussolini also enters the war.
Baton Rouge crowds witness Sam Houston Jones, a plain spoken lawyer, sworn in as Louisiana's 49th governor at LSU's stadium. He vows to destroy the state machine and restore democracy after twelve years of dictatorial rule. Earl K. Long quits and leaves Baton Rouge quietly.
The Cotton Textile Institute announces a nationwide push May 17 to 25 with 100000 retailers pledging cooperation. Promoters aim to raise domestic cotton consumption by 20 to 25 percent, using 175 miles of window displays in 15500 stores and extensive signage and radio advertising.
Senator Tom Connally of Texas and a member of the Senate foreign relations committee is set to broadcast on U S defense topics on May 20. The broadcast will address U S defense policy and related security issues.
Connally announces a non political address over NBC on Monday May 20 from 9 15 to 9 30 p m. He will summarize this session's accomplishments and review defense efforts in Congress. He has long supported stronger national defense.
The Sun lists candidates authorized to announce for the Democratic primary on July 27, 1940, subject to party approval and official ballot placement.
For Congress fourth district Sam Rayburn. 15th District Judge R C Slagle Jr. County Clerk Shorty Barrett and Talley. Tax Assessor Collier Yeary. Representative Place 1 Jim Waggoner. Public Weigher Bennie Ball. Sheriff Ed Whitley. District Clerk Hutch Leatherwood. Representative District 41 John W Connolly for Fannin County government offices.
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