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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1938
Page
2
Economist W. E. Morgan reports from Washington that 1939 offers better demand and income prospects for Texas farms, with gains led by meat, dairy, poultry, fruits and vegetables. Cotton remains weak due to oversupply and synthetic fibers. Prices may be steady or slightly higher, with overall demand rising as industrial production climbs.
In a brief exchange the speaker Adolf retorts that Josef called him a barefaced scoundrel while Herman quips that Josef perhaps forgot about Adolf's mustache. The aside offers a snapshot of light, witty banter between individuals.
Governor James V. Allred urged Texans to enroll in the Red Cross annual campaign running November 11 to 24. He cited the group’s 1937 reach of 5,553,000 members and detailed aid to disaster victims, home hygiene training, first aid instruction, lifesaver training, and veteran and child services.
County agricultural agents across Texas are relinquishing active admin duties in AAA programs and joining county AAA committees as non voting members. The shift, expected in about two thirds of 254 counties by year’s start, aims to build a stronger extension program and broaden work with farmers while allowing assistants to carry greater responsibility.
Washington discusses the Wage Hour law and its clash with state rights, noting confusion in provisions, federal overreach into interstate commerce, and calls from leaders like Mayor LaGuardia for federal aid. It cites WPA payrolls and rising costs of government relief, ending with a light quip about a dining mishap.
Across states including New York Pennsylvania Wisconsin and California changing trends in public affairs and political conditions are noted. The piece asserts elections express real sentiments and that the people own the country and should decide how it is governed.
The Patman bill aims to squeeze nationwide chains by higher taxes to aid independent merchants. Supporters claim 100 to 200 House members back Patman, signaling a strong chance, while major chains prepare for a battle over the measure.
The text notes long staple cotton for flag material while silk loses wind. The U S Government spends over 50 thousand dollars yearly on flags, with the Navy buying about 37 thousand dollars worth of cotton bunting and making its own signal flags. Navy banners wear out on ships and shores, and two Capitol flags last about six weeks, with roughly 18 flags used yearly on each central pole.
Tax experts in Congress expect armament growth and study proposals to raise income taxes to cover it. Authorizations for new naval vessels were set in the last session, and now the effort shifts to securing appropriations. The process will involve lengthy discussions and log-rolling, but funding is anticipated. WPA The year 1938 shows that there are.
Rural electrification in North Texas has advanced with two co operatives serving Grayson Collin and Fannin County. Grayson Collin Co op covers 107 miles with 226 connections, Fannin Co op 119 miles with 387 connections, planning additional lines and reaching over 1,200 customers combined. Service costs begin at $2.25 per month for 25 kWh, then 6c per 25 kWh for next 25, up to 1.5c per kWh beyond 200 hours. Project leadership includes H P Block in Van Alstyne and J B Richey in Bonham.
In Austin a special committee of the Texas Association of County Tax Assessors Collectors voted to require payment of poll taxes with property taxes for the 1938 tax period ending February 1. They urged abolishing the poll tax and replacing it with a $1 registration fee. State officials recently declared paying ad valorem taxes without poll taxes illegal.
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