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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1962
Page
1
Records show 1962 nine month rainfall in Whitewright reaching 35.31 inches compared to 26.59 in 1961. September alone was 10.06 inches, a record for the month and the highest since May 1957.
Opinion urges inserting in parentheses after Land of the free the phrase Subject to the whims of the Supreme Court. The suggestion frames the national anthem with a judicial caveat.
An old timer reflects on the good old days when canned or packaged foods came filled to the top, contrasting with modern lighter fills and changing packaging trends in everyday items.
The WSJ commentary notes irony in the Estes affair, arguing that in an era where workers are paid for idleness and farmers for not farming, it would be natural to be paid for a fertilizer tank that does not exist. It underscores perceived absurdities in the case.
A column critiques military spending and leadership actions from Ike to Jack, noting low private pay in the Turkish army and recalling paratrooper operations in Little Rock and Ole Miss. It questions constitutional balance and cites U S foreign aid support bending under White House pressure.
New York report confirms hair can stand on end as tiny muscles around follicles rise when frightened. The note mentions physiological bristle response and cites the extensive animal classification since the 18th century, estimating about 2 million species described.
The First National Bank of Whitewright adopts the Post-Tronic electronic bookkeeping system from National Cash Register, replacing three old machines at a cost of 14000 dollars. It will be delivered in October and in use by November, with staff unchanged. The machine speeds service, ensures accuracy, and reads magnetic memory strips on statements, while prioritizing customer names over account numbers.
The First Sunday Singing Convention will be held at Antioch Pink Hill Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock. Mr. Humphries will be in charge. The public is invited.
American voters curb state and local bond proposals totaling hundreds of millions. Californians rejected three state bonds, Chicago voters turned down six totaling 66 million, Tucson split on arts bonds, Arkansas voters killed 60 million, San Diego defeated 22.6 million in Mission Bay and parks bonds, Tyler Texas vetoed 3.5 million in street bonds. Experts cite preference for necessities over frills.
A reader lampoons government spending on Capitol dome repairs and mocks a dentist from Alliance Ohio proposing to store surplus teeth. He notes Senate and House races as campaigns near midterm polling and criticizes political fundraising, voting appeals, and promises to voters. He plans to vote slowly on November 6.
Senate House conferees approved a bill lifting postal rates by 605 million dollars annually and granting 1.6 million federal workers pay raises. Postal rates rise January 7, while Civil Service and postal staff receive 9.6 and 11.2 percent increases respectively in two steps, with final action pending Senate and House approval.
Union chief Joseph Curran charged that American owned ships are carrying supplies to Cuba as part of a Russian aided buildup. He urged Congress to identify ship owners amid tangled financial links and foreign flags. An AFL CIO official testified allies and others build ships for the Soviet Union freeing yards for submarines. The report cites global hot spots in North Africa deserts.
Washington reports outline the insurrection law used to charge Edwin A. Walker with seditious conspiracy. The piece traces the act from the Civil War origins through peacetime uses in anti Chinese riots, the 1894 railroad strike, and World War I draft obstruction cases, including John W. Phipps.
State Treasurer Jesse James reported September receipts from cigarette, liquor, and wine stamps at 8,721,217 dollars, down from August. Cigarette stamps brought 7,168,031 dollars, up 301,947 from September 1961, while liquor and wine stamps earned 1,553,185 dollars, down 128,554 from September 1961.
A 1960 survey shows domestic typewriter sales valued at 285 million 155 thousand dollars. The figures reflect total market activity across the United States with emphasis on manufacturing and retail channels.
Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr. completed six Earth orbits aboard Sigma 7 and landed in the Pacific near Midway Island. The nine hour mission, viewed in 26 European countries via Telstar, ended with a precise touchdown and Schirra's celebratory remark.
Washington officials say federal cost figures for policing the University of Mississippi are not yet known though about 11,500 federal personnel are in Oxford to enforce desegregation after James Meredith's admission. Major costs include salaries, supplies, transportation, subsistence, and overtime. The Little Rock experience estimated Army costs at about $4.7 million over five years.
The W. M. U. of the Baptist Church held an installation service at the church with Mrs. Maurice Martin of Savoy presiding. New officers include Renee Morgan as president and several vice presidents, chairmen, directors, and counsellors named, followed by a social period with refreshments.
De Soto Texas residents receive tax bills for the first time. The town, growing to about 2300, loses its no tax town status since 1949. City secretary Ju Nell Pogue says bills went to 1350 property owners and a tax rate of 50 cents per $100 of valuation is adopted. The council votes its first municipal budget.
Foreign investment in Israel surged to over double the prior year as investors poured funds into industry and technology sectors. The rise reflects renewed investor confidence and favorable market conditions across major financial markets.
The Whitewright Parent-Teacher Association launches a membership drive with 50c dues per person per year. Prizes for class with most members include 5 dollars and 2.50 dollars. The drive ends October 19 with a first meeting October 8.
The Whitewright PTA changes its monthly meeting from Oct 9 to Oct 8 at 7 30 PM in the High School. The event named Parent Night will include a program and teachers greeting parents after refreshments in all rooms.
New York Yankees, defending American League champions, are listed as 6.5 to 7.5 to 1 favorites to win the World Series against the National League champion San Francisco Giants. Whitey Ford is pegged to start Thursday's opener against Giants pitchers Billy O'Dell or Jack Sanford. Odds of a four straight series win stand at 8 to 1 against the Yankees, 20 to 1 against the Giants.
The Grayson County Courthouse hosts a new Child Welfare addition to license all existing and proposed day care facilities. Suzanne Chapman oversees twelve counties from Sherman, with Grayson included. A license is mandatory. facilities face fire and health inspections, staff medical statements, and fencing as part of quality standards.
Justice Lee Hastings explains his run for re election in Torrington Wyoming noting a personal reason tied to a strict diet and the office salary. The article also states the absolute zero temperature as 459.72 degrees Fahrenheit.
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