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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1939
Page
2
Gov W Lee O Daniel announced on his Sabbath broadcast a fresh plan to bolster old age assistance funds after an attorney general opinion blocked his earlier $2 230 000 public subscription idea to avert a $6 monthly pension cut. He said he would explore any possibility and may seek a rapid pension revenue bill in a called session.
The article profiles Peter Witt of Cleveland as a wise man who at 70 embodies Forget yesterday Believe in today Hope for tomorrow. He urges living one's life freely without worrying about others opinions and credits progress to hopeful dreams that may not fully come true. He is praised by Marshall News Messenger for his crystal clear sane outlook.
Chicago report summarizes Dr. Louis J. Karnosh stance that counting sheep and other mental gymnastics worsen insomnia. He warns insomnia without organic disease or pain does not harm vitality or cause death, advising sufferers to lie down relax muscles and let thoughts wander.
The Social Security Board in Dallas began taking applications Monday for monthly benefits after Jan 1 1940. Elderly applicants must be 65 on or before Jan 1 and qualify, or be widow, orphan, or dependent of a qualified beneficiary who has died. Applications are at Room 1530 Allen Building Dallas. Eligibility requires paying the 1 percent social security payroll tax for the required period.
Limes and lemons with fine textured skin and heavy weight are higher quality than coarse skinned light fruit. Nora Ellen Elliott of the A and M College Extension Service warns shoppers to watch for decay such as mold or a soft discolored spot at the stem end.
Fannin County is named a commercial vegetable county for 1940 by the agricultural adjustment office. Planting over three acres requires an allotment, with penalties of 20 dollars per acre beyond three. Payment rates are 1.50 dollars per acre plus a 0.70 dollar soil-building allowance. questionnaires go to all county farmers due by October 7. Grayson County will not receive the designation due to insufficient qualifying acreage.
The piece notes State Railroad Commissioner Jerry Sadler may run for governor or back a rival to W. Lee O Daniel if the sales tax push continues. It criticizes O Daniel for political inexperience and East Coast interests using him. It reflects on Fort Worth Public Library and the vast English lexicon, citing Shakespeare.
An excerpt celebrates the enduring power of literature from moveable type, praising poets and novelists while highlighting a British officer who reenlists under a pseudonym. He repeatedly reads Kipling’s If you can bear to see the things you gave your life to broken and stoop and build ’em up with.
A columnist recalls Walter Malone's poem Opportunity and its impact on a soldier who regained rank. The tale includes Malone's death, a Memphis dining room meeting, and the power of words to lift spirits. The narrative ends with a reflection on loans and the written word.
A scene unfolds with tender pleading as a man begs to kiss away tears. She collapses into his arms yet sobs persist. He asks if anything can stop them. she responds quietly that it is hay fever and urges continuing treatment.
A crowd voices demand to end radicalism socialism Bolshevism and fascism in a political rally. A heckler quips about rheumatism exaggerating the crowd’s call for sweeping reform amid heated exchanges.
Washington announces that the United States now has 100000 reserve officers ready for duty. Secretary Woodring says the reserve corps reflects a changed wartime situation and explains the large daily influx of applicants for commissioning and active duty assignments.
Mrs Easley says she will enter her dog in the show this year. Mrs Harder asks if the dog will win. Easley responds that the dog likely won t win but will meet some nice dogs.
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