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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1942
Page
3
Major Abbe J. Sabourin known as the Smiling Padre of the Dieppe raid urges American troops to fight with cheerful sacrifice. He says soldiers should act for country and family and recalls the Dieppe raid as a victory despite losses. He cites eight of ten objectives achieved and notes costs in lives.
Shortages of materials and conflicting wartime guidance burden households as world war strains grow. The piece cites exports, submarine warfare, wage costs, and dubious schemes from Washington, urging clear facts and courage to sustain sacrifices. It attributes the frustration to uncertain planning voiced by officials and unions alike.
A dusky woman asks for one cent's worth of insect powder in a drug store. The clerk objects to the small amount but the woman retorts with a humorous line about blowing it down her back.
Wartime policy shows steel saved by halting nonessential production. Eliminating hairpins and nail polish plants frees steel for weapons, boosting 16 million pounds overall. WPB orders cut skate metal use and barber shop fixtures, while women fill key wartime roles. Estimates note 148 billion dollars spent on war since Pearl Harbor.
A collection of provocative quips on greed and public behavior. Observations warn against relying on luck, emphasize thrift, and critique self righteousness, with a wartime regional voice and humorous jabs at gas rationing and radio ads.
A comic exchange shows Callie the cook joking about an odd betrothal while a teacher’s stern note to Mrs. Jones about her son elicits the blunt reply to discipline him herself. The snippets reflect school life and social humor.
A narrator recalls dust in the soup as a metaphor for burdens of wartime service. A cook urges the recruit to perform his duty for the country while the recruit quips that duty should not consume him. The exchange frames resilience and self sacrifice.
A teacher prompts use of the word beans. Students share lines about beans and family. Mrs Worree reveals her husband is a gunner in the Army, noting he has always been a gunner since their marriage and quips about his lack of notable deeds.
A driver in the South finds a sign inviting a local strawberry festival and reads a smaller notice beneath it stating that due to the war situation prunes will be served.
A milkman inducted into the Army writes home from camp praising army life. He notes it is nice to be abed every morning until 5 30 and shares light hearted reflections about training and daily routine.
During a dust storm at an army camp a recruit hid in the cook’s tent and told the cook that covering the kettle would help. The remark hints at improvised shelter during the blinding weather.
A father's recap to the mother after an afternoon with the children lists dried tears nine times tied shoes thirteen times and toy balloons purchased three per child. The report notes the average life of a balloon thirteen seconds and ends with a note that the children were cautioned.
A fragmented record shows a note about crossing streets many times and counting Saturdays. It includes a quip about serving women at a bar with a bartender replying that patrons must bring their own. The text references Daffy and humor about inclusion.
If your gums itch burn or discomfort seek relief from LETO S at Kirkpatrick Pharmacy. Druggists offer a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to satisfy.
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