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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1940

Page

8

Citizen Soldiers Face Demanding Early Life in Army Training

Army leaders say young citizens-soldiers will be well treated but face a hard year. Recruits must wake at 6am drill seven hours daily carry 64 pounds, learn a new language, and master two laws. Camps in the North feature indoor facilities and air cooling. in the South tents and coal stoves. Pay starts at $21 monthly, rising to $30 after four months. Hostess clubs, guest houses, and recreation rooms will support families and visitors, with Sundays and one sports afternoon free for good conduct.

Washington Army High Command America Army

Treasure hunter faces sentencing in federal case

Lloyd T. Stogsdill of San Diego pleaded not guilty to violation of the white slave act at arraignment before Judge Randolph Bryant in federal court. Sentencing was deferred for a case study. He is accused of taking a 16 year old Bells girl to Madill Oklahoma for criminal purposes and later marrying her at Atoka Oklahoma.

Sherman Lloyd T. Stogsdill San Diego Calif Randolph Bryant Stogsdill Bells Madill Okla Atoka

Doberman Guard Dogs to Patrol Atlas Powder Plant

Eight police trained Dobermann Pinscher dogs, valued at $1,000 each, will join six teen guards to protect the Atlas Powder Company plant and dynamite for the U S defense program. Dogs housed in four kennels with running water and comforts of home, kennels costing about $500 each.

GIANT Calif Atlas Powder Company United States Defense Program James Hanratty

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie a Year Round Favorite

A historical recipe notes pumpkin pie gained popularity with canned versions and a chiffon variation. It offers instructions for fresh or canned pumpkin, gelatine filling, and a quick chill, plus multiple crust and flavor variations like Hawaiian Honey and pecan toppings.

Pilgrim Fathers

Britain seeks US shipyards to fill war shipping losses

London reports British merchant ships sunk at a rate exceeding replacements. Minister Ronald H. Cross says Empire needs US shipyards, warning ongoing losses threaten victory. Admiralty notes 17 ships totaling 59,534 tons lost in the week ending Nov 17 amid intensified German blockade.

Ronald H. Cross Britain Food Ministry Admiralty

Walking Legislator Weldon Joins Army While Still Walking

Odis A Weldon who won the title Walking Weldon for campaigning on foot has joined the Regular Army and continues walking. In a letter from Doddfield he says soldiers defend the right of civilians to criticize officials and notes Roosevelt as commander in chief, not Governor O Daniel.

Austin Odis A. Weldon Weldon Doddfield Regular Army National Guard Roosevelt O’daniel

For Sale Want Ads From Manning and Meador Hardware

One pair extra good 3 year old mules. One pair of choice 5 year old mares. Plenty of good smooth mouth mules. Tractors F20 on rubber or steel with tools. F12 on rubber or steel with tools. Assortment of horse drawn tools. Priced to sell.

Manning & Meador

Auto Finance Company offers quick car loan options

If you need money or want to refinance car payments to be smaller, we will loan any reasonable amount or for any term with no delay. Bring your license receipt and car for inspection. F. W. Creager, Manager.

Auto Finance Company F. W. Creager, Mgr

Grateful thanks for comfort during illness and loss

Mrs. J. W. Henry and family express heartfelt gratitude to friends who helped during the illness and after the death of a loved one. They thank those who administered aid and sent flowers, blessing each giver for lightening their sorrow.

J. W. Henry Jim Brown E. J. Tutt O. L. Henry R. V. Henry

Governor O Daniel Busy Drafting First Message Before Session

Governor O Daniel works on national defense plans and Texas contracts worth about 170 million dollars. He plans a message likely endorsing social security funding, tax options to cover a 26 million dollar deficit, and possible raise in truck load limits.

Austin O'Daniel O’daniel Texas General Revenue

Farm Program Engages Over Six Million U S Farmers

More than 6,000,000 farmers, operating 82 percent of the nation’s cropland, participate in the AAA farm program this year.

United States

Will to Die Is Held Motivating Factor of War

In Fort Worth Dr. Karl A. Menninger argued that latent masochism drives war more than a will to live. He cited Japan and Germany suicide rates to support his claim and said women could potentially stop war but may lose restraining influence once conflict begins.

Fort Worth Karl A. Menninger Topeka Kan Tarrant County Medical Society Dr. Menninger

The Sun Sells Typewriter Paper and Ribbons

Typewriter paper car bon adding machine paper and typewriter ribbons offered by The Sun for sale.

the Sun Stafford Typewriter Sun The

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