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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1948
Page
6
Dr. William A. O'Brien explains birthmarks are natural and not caused by prenatal fright. He notes mothers’ fears often arise from post conception incidents and debunks belief in strawberry marks and other folklore cures backed by medical science.
The article explains how maternal illnesses such as German measles in early pregnancy can cause cataracts heart trouble and mental retardation in infants. Blood type incompatibility and transfusions before conception also contribute to birth defects. It notes miscarriages with identifiable embryos often reflect natural elimination of defective conceptions.
About 20 000 Texas veterans are unemployed and drawing the $20 weekly unemployment insurance according to the Texas Employment Commission. The agency noted that nearly all 800,000 Texas veterans are working or in school and warned veterans in college not to duplicate GI subsistence with unemployment benefits. Chairman Crozier warned loss of GI entitlements could follow duplicate drawing and urged summer workers to take any temporary job within ability.
Fort Worth Senator W Lee O Daniel returned to Fort Worth but would not reveal his political plans He scheduled a radio speech for Thursday night over WBAP 570 and may announce then Political chatter links him to reelection a gubernatorial run or retirement He will decide after pending legislation and expects to return to Washington before the session ends
Sweden enforces a complex regime on alcohol with sales limited to restaurants and rationed home use. Patrons face gender based limits tied to meals, while monthly allowances depend on age sex income occupation and reputation.
In Immokolee Florida a new Air Rescue Service course teaches survival by living off the land. Five man rescue teams consisting of a doctor two med techs and two survival experts may be parachuted into remote areas to recover stranded airmen.
A brief report notes that the common rat has no saving quality and no known use, highlighting its lack of practical value.
A gardening note states roses grow in any soil but perform best in deep loam. It highlights loam as preferable to light sandy soil for healthier blooms and robust root growth.
Passaic New Jersey researchers announce Kra lite a synthetic wood from plastics and rubber. It is corrosion proof moldable in colors and hardness and may replace wood in many industrial uses and even domestic plumbing.
Thackery’s final work an unfinished novel Dennis Duval set in Wichelsea and Rye Sussex County is noted as his last project.
Two centuries ago jury members in Cape Cod communities were forbidden to chew tobacco as part of local court norms. The archaic rule reflects strict conduct expectations for jurors in early colonial New England.
Safety guidance advises grabbing the plug end to disconnect an electrical appliance rather than pulling the cord. This method reduces the risk of damage to outlets, cords, and the appliance, and minimizes shock or fire hazards.
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