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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
4
Notice in The Whitewright Sun prohibits free admission to entertainments and box suppers with charges at regular rates. It lists memorials and resolutions as billable and notes publication policies. The publisher is J. H. Waggoner with Glenn Doss as managing editor. weekly Thursday edition, subscription $1.50 annually.
A travelogue lauds King Ranch as a vast flat expanse where the sky and land meet. It details Santa Gertrudis cattle, Mexican gauchos, trainer Maurelio, Congressman Kleberg’s horse, and conservation efforts, plus ranch innovations and scale spanning nearly a million acres.
Auto buyers push the spring market higher with April and year-to-date sales approaching 1929 records. Experts expect 1941 model production near 5.2 million despite armament orders while stock and pricing pressures rise. Federal plans to curb inflation may curb installment buying, with tighter down payments likely.
A dog asks a higher power to guide his master in fidelity openness gratitude and courage. The prayer requests patience watchfulness and a cheerful spirit, hoping the human becomes as good a man as the dog and worthy of the dog's devotion.
The Texas House State Affairs Committee again approves a Senate bill that would remit about 4.5 million dollars annually in state ad valorem taxes to counties for five years. The attorney general had previously ruled the measure unconstitutional, but the committee voted to report it back favorably.
Attorney General Mann reaffirmed that a bill setting minimum barber prices is unconstitutional. He cited discord among states on price fixing and said such legislation cannot be upheld under police powers. The reconsideration was requested by Rep. J. M. Heflin of Houston.
Ford Motor Company announced deliveries of a new 90 horsepower six cylinder engine in its models. The six cylinder unit, designed to be interchangeable with the 90 hp V eight, was delayed due to defense production priorities but set for full production by early fall. Prices will be $15 below comparable V eight models.
President Roosevelt selected Mayor Fiorello La Guardia of New York to head a new government agency for civilian defense. He will coordinate federal and local defense projects and organize a nationwide air raid precaution system while remaining mayor and continuing other leadership roles.
In a light moment a customer asks a musician to play dom inoes until he finishes his dinner, and the musician readily agrees with a cheerful response. The brief interaction highlights friendly charm in a dining setting.
War Department outlines official flag handling. Guidelines cover parade positioning, wall display, street suspensions, casket and church placements, window orientation, and prohibited uses. It advises private burning when unfit and offers to mail the War Department circular.
A shopkeeper named Mr Merchant is asked about customer flow last week including new entrants and regulars who did not buy. The speaker critiques assumptions about business conditions and urges scrutiny of the store’s performance by reviewing customer behavior.
Gen. J. Watt Page, state Selective Service director, urges registrants to keep employers informed of their classification, training schedule, and post training plans. The act protects civilian jobs for inducted men and details restoration rights and seniority, with employers treating service as leave. The system aims to aid registrants and ensure employer awareness of rights.
BBC radio in German programs suggested Rudolf Hess used a new reconnaissance aircraft not yet in Luftwaffe service. Reports claimed Messerschmitt may have aided Hess, who flew from a private Augsburg airfield to Scotland. Officials warned await fuller information as German unity appears eroding.
Martha a nine pound two year old duck owned by 12 year old Ronald Young lies on its back and rides a bicycle during setting up exercises. The duck plays ball and enjoys being weighed on bathroom scales. Ronald’s parents bought Martha for 50 cents and have refused a 50 dollar offer.
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