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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1941
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun charges regular advertising rates for entertainments box suppers and bene fits with admission fees. Memorials and resolutions also incur charges. Publisher and Managing Editor note weekly publication on Thursdays with a $1.50 annual subscription. corrections offered on request.
The notice thanks readers for Thanksgiving and praises the nation while promoting the Van Alstyne and Whitewright football game at Bryant Field. It notes The Sun’s early press day to join the holiday, acknowledges merchant cooperation, and emphasizes gratitude for privileges and blessings.
A Pathfinder editorial urges Americans to resist propaganda and rely on independent thinking. It warns against letting others do the thinking, emphasizes the need to get the facts, and to use reason to face domestic and world problems, citing Emerson on freedom.
A teacher discusses the Golden Rule and turn-the-other-cheek with Willy asking how to respond if a boy hits him. Willy retorts by probing the size of the assailant, revealing a playful conflict over self defense and restraint.
Dr Alfred M Leeston examines how England's limited arable land, dense population, and wartime demands strain food supply. He compares Britain with Texas and New York, notes reliance on imports and potential reserves, and contrasts WWI logistics with current submarine threats and longer supply routes. He highlights Denmark Netherlands Norway Sweden France and Italy as food sources in earlier wars and warns of harsher German sea warfare now.
Mrs. Pennington, auditor of the Second District, has prior service as recording secretary and was once state chairman of official emblems. She serves as treasurer of the Whitewright Music Club, is a charter member and past president, and belongs to the Friday Literary Club.
The text argues that trade policy harmed farmers and domestic farming, while Britain relied on sea power to secure food. It criticizes neglect of agricultural preparation for emergency and wartime supply challenges, urging measures to sustain soldiers and civilians by easing food provision.
Secretary Henry Morgenthau proposes cutting nondefense spending by about one billion dollars annually, detailing five targets including highway aid, Civilian Conservation Corps and NYA, agriculture support, delaying reclamation projects, and postponing river and harbor works pending defense needs. The plan is reviewed by a joint committee led by Senator Byrd.
District Historian Mrs. McMillin serves the Second District Texas Federation of Music Clubs and is past president and charter member of the White Wright Music Club. She is also an officer of the Friday Literary Club.
After Friday's meeting, officials expressed optimism that the new committee could cut non defense spending beginning with the 1942-43 fiscal year starting July 1. Morgenthau and Byrd agreed that the current budget could not be changed.
In Austin a court test will assess a new driver license law section allowing suspensions by the Public Safety Department. Attorney Polk Shelton appeals a Peace Justice ruling that James W. Finger of Austin was an habitual violator, triggering a one year suspension. The case marks a first of its kind in Texas.
The Siamese alphabet comprises 76 letters and is written without spaces, with words arranged from right to left. This script feature reflects traditional Thai language writing practices and distinguishes it from many left-to-right languages.
Bonham and Leonard High Schools were burglarized as part of a wider North Texas surge, with loot including a pistol at Bonham and tools at Leonard. Sheriff Talmadge Moore urged residents to park in locked garages to curb tire theft amid at least 12 entries in recent weeks.
Between 1933 and 1939 about 6,000 papers and magazines stopped appearing in the Reich as censorship and political control intensified. The closures reflected coordinated suppression of independent press and periodicals under Nazi rule.
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