Rainy spell, law on weekly papers moves to law
Rain measured ninety seven hundredths of an inch Monday night with more rain in progress. A legislative note shows Rep Vernon Beckham’s bill enabling weekly papers to skip issues while retaining legal publication status passed the House and Senate and was signed by Governor Connally on May 14. Type III Sabin polio vaccine administered to 832 at Dr Geers Clinic bringing total to 2082 over two Sundays.
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Rumzy Oliver
Texas
Vernon Beckham
Denison
House
Ralph Hall
Rockwall
Rep. Beckham
Senate
Connally
Paul Geers
Whitewright High seniors honor top graduates
We tip our hat to Jackie Meador valedictorian and Delinda Blackerby salutatorian of Whitewright High School. Commencement occurred Monday night in the school gymnasium after Sundays baccalaureate at the Methodist Church. Jackie is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meador and Delinda the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S D Blackerby.
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Jackie Meador
Delinda Blackerby
Whitewright High School
Methodist Church
Jackie
Jack Meador
Delinda
S. D. Blackerby
First National Bank Introduces Money Orders
The Sun reports a new service by First National Bank offering money orders with 10 cent savings over postal costs and a duplicate receipt. A three Column ad promises one week only free meth proofing and garment storage, while Whitewright Cleaners promotes similar services without a time limit.
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First National Bank
Sun
Whitewright
Whitewright Cleaners
Freight costs then and now show changing dollar value
The writer recalls prewar prices stating 60 cents for a 100 pound freight from Dallas or Fort Worth. They contrast with last week paying the Katy Railroad four dollars for a 45 pound shipment from Fort Worth.
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Dallas
Fort Worth
Katy Railroad
Dallasites shown to spend beyond income says federal trend
A Dallas analysis suggests local families spend 64 dollars more than their income annually echoing federal deficits. The piece contrasts Dallas political conservatism with a free spending federal pattern and recalls harsher school discipline of earlier generations.
Auto Crash Hurts Local Family. One Fatalities Reported
John Henry Hansley of Whitewright and eight relatives were hospitalized after a two car crash on Highway 69 between Bells and Denison. Coie Sam Cherry of Denison was killed. Willie Dale Garner, also of Denison, injured with a broken leg and broken ribs as the other driver.
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John Henry Hansley
Whitewright
Denison
Bells
Coie Sam Cherry
Willie Dale Garner
Garner
Hansley
Dorothy
Johnny
Ronald
Lonnie
Goldie Hansley
Trenton
Irene
Gracie
Frank Hansley
Goldie M Hansley
Dorothy Hansley
Irene Hansley
Lonnie Hansley
Bells Highway
Choctaw Creek
Oklahoma
Cherry
Solon Pensions Up To Governor
Gov. John Connally will decide on a bill to place lawmakers under the state retirement system. The measure would allow former legislators to draw pensions after as few as eight to ten years of service, funded by taxes and payroll deductions.
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Austin
John Connally
House
Senate
Connally
113
Mr. Connally
Capitol Dome
Ichimonji the Tokyo donkey gets new teeth
Ichimonji a 29 year old donkey at Tokyo Zoo was fitted with a $2000 set of gold filled false teeth after tooth decay left him unable to chew carrots. Visitors urged Tokyo Medical University to provide the prosthetics and resembled past discipline debates.
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Tokyo
Ichimonji
Tokyo Medical University
Sugar Price Rise Hits Summer Home Use
The sugar price increase comes as summer dictates higher household sugar use for canning, drinks, and home-brewed chock. Households face tougher budgeting as July and August demand climbs.
Uncle Dan recalls a preacher's cautionary tale on meals
In a humorous letter, Uncle Dan from Tom Bean recalls Zeke Grubb's preacher visiting the country store to explain why he and his wife rarely eat out. He cites home life, tin cans, and especially six hungry children as the main reason, noting past dinners at Big Slim's house.
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Zeke Grubb
Rafe Zinder
Papa
Mama
Junior
Sister
Big Slim
Quotable on Capital Punishment From The Claude News
Cecil Waggoner argues for immediate capital punishment for murder citing biblical warrant and deterrence. He references Roscoe Logue and Col. Charles Goodnight tales of 19th century Texas, describing trail drives, deadly disputes, and an 18-man trial and hanging clause to deter killings.
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Roscoe Logue
Texas
Charles Goodnight
Logue
Pecos
Nighttime Long Distance Rates Cut Within Texas
Southwestern Bell announces reduced nighttime rates effective June 15 for most Texas station-to-station calls after 9 p m with a top outlay of 80 cents for a three minute call. Longest intra state calls drop 50 cents, while per person rates rise five cents on many day and evening calls. Rates vary by distance bands 83–202 miles 50 cents 203–360 miles 60 cents and 361 miles or more 80 cents. No change to 6–9 p m window or to collect or third party billed calls. Interstate rates after 9 p m were released earlier.
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Texas
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
B. D. Evans
Evans
Injustice and the Death Penalty Referenced
The text argues that a nation built on injustice cannot endure and warns against hero worship of Estes. It cites the Bible phrase that a murderer shall die to justify capital punishment.
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Estes
Bashful youth taunts and 1962 Kansas City pitching
The piece notes childhood teasing about being bashful and a quip about the cat having my tongue. It records Kansas City pitchers yielding 199 home runs in 1962 as a stark baseball stat.
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Kansas City
JFK Celebrates 46th Birthday With Gifts and Dinner
President Kennedy marked his 46th birthday in good spirits at the White House. He received gifts including a 100 year old Civil War carbine and a National Father’s Day Committee award as “father of the year.” A birthday dinner cruise aboard the Sequoia was planned, with 25 relatives aboard.
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Washington
Kennedy
Potomac
White House
Army
Cyrus Vance
Barksdale Hamlett
Boston
Hamlett
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Army Chief of Ordnance
National
Death notices for Manton N. Fain cattle breeder at 62
Manton N. Fain died at 2 30 a m in Terrell hospital after a long cancer illness. He was 62. Funeral services Saturday at 11 a m at Barnhart funeral chapel with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by two sons, three daughters, and three sisters. Born Whitewright, formerly ran an auto garage in Oak Cliff, Dallas, and lived on a farm east of town for 15 years.
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Manton N. Fain
Terrell
Barnheart Funeral Chapel
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mr. Fain
Whitewright
Josh Fain
Dallas
Opalzell McMath
Pass Christian
Memorial Rites For Robert Lyman Jenkins Held In Philadelphia
Robert Lyman Jenkins age 60 died May 25 at the veterans hospital in Philadelphia. Funeral and burial services were conducted in Philadelphia yesterday. He was born June 22 1902 in Rose Hill near Whitewright Texas, a son of Mrs Mary Jenkins and the late W L Jenkins. A World War II Marine he is survived by his mother and six brothers and six sisters living in Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma plus several spouses and additional relatives.
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Robert Lyman Jenkins
Veterans Hospital
Philadelphia
Mr. Jenkins
Rose Hill
Whitewright
Mary Jenkins
W. L. Jenkins
W. H
Coppell
J. J
John W
P. L
Tulsa
A. T
Dallas
C. C
Grand Prairie
Bonnie Stephens
Sherman
Arthur Badgett
Florence Skipworth
Carrollton
Mary Stephenson
Clayton, N. M
Nell Kincaid
Flodell Dickson
Lancaster
Annual Pilot Grove Homecoming Scheduled for Sunday
Former Pilot Grove residents will gather Sunday June 2 for homecoming events at the Baptist Church and Church of Christ. Services begin at 11 a.m. with Sunday school, followed by a noon lunch at the schoolhouse. All are welcome.
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Pilot Grove
Baptist Church
Church of Christ of
Ice Cream Scoop Guide for Kids Party
For a children's party plan, a quart of ice cream fills about twelve cones. This gives a practical serving guide for small gatherings and kid friendly desserts.
Sugar Assured by Official Reports
Washington officials say ample sugar supplies will be available this year. Undersecretary Charles Murphy informed House subcommittee chairwoman Leonor Sullivan that the United States will have sufficient sugar, while Sullivan urged consumers to buy only what they need as prices trend downward amid concerns of price hikes and possible withholding.
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Washington
Charles Murphy
United States
Murphy
Leonor K. Sullivan
D-Mo
House
Consumer Affairs
How New Laws Hit Pocketbooks
The 58th Texas Legislature passed 537 bills affecting costs: speed limits rise to 70 mph with local variances, work clothing tax exemption ends leaving 25 cents exempt, car tax formula raises auto price by about 12.50, auto liability premiums up about 6 annually, higher insurance limits for license plate loss, production tax cuts save Sulphur producers about 1 million yearly, banks get tax exemptions, and the $11 million annual franchise tax expires after one year. The session creates Padre Island Seashore Park, a tourist development agency, and merges Game & Fish with State Parks. San Angelo and Pan American Colleges join the state system. district boundaries remain unchanged. voters may replace the poll tax with a 25-cent annual registration fee in a Nov 9 special election.
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House
Senate
Red River
Rio Grande
State Highway Dept
Texas
John Connally
Padre Island National Seashore Park
Game & Fish Commission
State Parks Board
Connally
San Angelo College
Pan- American College
Edinburg
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