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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1942
Page
1
The second Civilian Defense nutrition class directed by Miss Eva Williams met Tuesday with 19 enrolled and more expected. Classes run 3 to 5 pm twice weekly, with schedule shifts in June to avoid conflicts with HD Club, topics include Food that gives us energy and The protective foods.
President Roosevelt sets June 30 as the nationwide registration date for 18 and 19 year olds and for men who turn 20 between December 31 1941 and June 30 1942. The move completes registrations of ages 18 to 65, with预计 2.6 to 3.0 million added to lists. Previous registrations totaled about 40 million.
The War Production Board ordered canned fish like salmon sardines mackerel and Atlantic herring reserved for Army and Navy needs first. Canners must set aside their entire pack for armed forces, with civilian sale only possible from leftovers. Restrictions on general industrial equipment were relaxed in two areas, and hunting and farm supplies like fencing and netting were eased for farmers and households.
Staff Sergeant Frank Hollingsworth, U S Marines, who was at Pearl Harbor during the surprise attack, spoke at the Rotary Club. He described the damage, said repairs were underway, and warned of a strong response if Japan returned. He visited his parents before reporting back for duty.
The House voted 332 to 31 for a $50 monthly minimum pay for service members, sending a Senate House compromise of $42 back to conference. Debate accused of politics as members noted timing and potential delays before July. pay scales, enlistment starts, and comparisons to other nations were raised.
Eugene L. Mann, 65, heads four companies including Worland Oil, Mann Building, and Wenatchee realty interests, reports for duty at Fort Lewis earning $21 monthly. He notes his wife has been his boss and he aims to fill a needed policeman role in the patrol. He previously served against Spain in 1898 and in World War I.
Secretary of Commerce Jesse Jones told the House interstate commerce committee that the Reconstruction Finance Corporation will purchase and reclaim scrap rubber. A government program with a set price for scrap will be announced soon. He cited 800000 to 1000000 tons of scrap rubber in the U S and private reclaiming at 26000 tons per month, with a goal to 35000 tons monthly.
A short romantic exchange features a wistful swain asking if he is sufficient for the girl. She replies candidly that he is not the right match for her, but he is too good for any other girl. The moment captures a quiet, bittersweet turn in their relationship.
Jack Thruston supplied The Sun with ten more photographs of local service members added to the Devonport window bringing the total to one hundred after last week’s list of eighty four. The names and addresses span Fort Sam Houston Mather Field Camp Blanding and Camp Cook with units including the 38th Infantry 9th Infantry 22d Observation Squadron and 75th Armored Division among others.
Miss Sara Gillett of Whitewright was named one of three Texas State College for Women students chosen to join International Business Machines Corporation. She will attend a two week key punch course in Dallas starting June 15 and a three month machine accounting course in Endicott New York starting July 13 with travel, board, room, laundry, and spending money provided. She earned her degree on June 1 and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R A Gillett.
Lake Fannin north of Bonham holds a formal opening at 6 p m Saturday May 30 with a flag ceremony and Mayor Joe B Hrdlicka speech. Miss Fay Kirkwood hosts Lake Fannin Dude Ranch riders in colorful costumes and horseback riders are invited to join. Defense Stamps will be sold and a Fort Worth orchestra will provide music for a dance at the Lodge. Twenty feet of steel tubing are used in an average bicycle.
Sherman plans a WPA project to rebuild 3.71 miles of North Travis street for a shorter link to Perrin Field. The $92,172 effort, with $25,731 county funds, aims to ease air field traffic and serves as a Sherman supplement to the Denison Sherman access road. 259 men will work four months on asphalt over rock.
The War Manpower Commission ordered a freeze on essential war workers to prevent labor pilfering. The United States Employment Service becomes the sole hiring agency for critical skills, stopping workers from moving between plants without approval. The measure, effective immediately, could affect hundreds of thousands or more.
General Stilwell declares Burma can and must be retaken from Japan after a arduous 140 mile trek through Burmese jungles. He criticizes Japan’s air superiority and calls for better reinforcements, praising Chinese troops and planning to return to China to coordinate reentry via Burma Road route.
Dallas report shows Senator W Lee O Daniel filed for Democratic primary ticket with $100 cashier's check. Also listed are Dan Moody and James V Allred as senatorial candidates. W W King of Bronson filed for Commissioner of Agriculture.
The war production board loosens the prohibition on selling plumbing and heating equipment to allow items such as cooking stoves water heaters radiators and related gear The order also lets sale and delivery of equipment needed to convert oil or gas burning systems to coal and permits small orders under ten dollars with a five dollar item limit Hospitals and certain professional care equipment remain allowed The original freeze restricted sales over five dollars unless military priority ratings applied
Secretary Ickes urged national unity and warned against attacking Congress during a national crisis. He said the right to criticize is sacred but warned it could threaten the institution, as he discussed fuel rationing and the need to protect essential transportation needs.
Washington announced a wartime price freeze on new fall styles for women's and children's outerwear at 1941 price levels. The order bars higher pricing for 1942 coats suits and dresses and limits garment lines and fashion features. Wool use is prohibited except already in manufacturers hands.
The Whitewright area adopts a 375 quota mirroring nearby Grayson County towns. C B Bryant Jr. chairs a full war fund campaign at Grammar School auditorium. By noon Wednesday 480 contributors had given 1404.81 dollars, with more expected as rural areas raise funds for future quotas.
Austin reports state selective service headquarters confirmed newspapermen as a group receive no draft deferments. Douglas Meador 41 editor and publisher of Matador Tribune Motney County’s only paper was not seeking deferment. A regional draft board inquiry prompted the ruling.
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