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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1944
Page
8
War Food Administration urges better student breakfasts and lunches to boost energy, mood, and grades. A nutritious starter such as tomato juice or citrus, plus milk, bread, and protein, supports daily energy needs. lunch should include fruits or vegetables and substantial foods to ensure variety and proper nutrition.
Senator Truman as vice presidential nominee told Missouri Elks convention that a brick thrown on Pennsylvania Avenue would likely strike a Republican. The piece notes copper was used by ancient American peoples.
American forces in occupied Germany enforce parental control over Hitler Youth members ages 13 to 16. Mothers and fathers may disavow Nazi influence without fear of retaliation, as fear of Nazi informants fades and youths show signs of obedience, with some former young tyrants choosing to behave.
In Washington D C the American Red Cross Production Corps reports over 6,000,000 kit bags prepared for armed forces heading to foreign service. Olive drab bags total 5,524,672 for soldiers and 504,173 blue for sailors, containing razors paper pencils sewing materials soap and more. The bags double as useful drawstring containers and one Army flier noted using one to hold emergency landing flares.
A Negro preacher delivers a fiery exhortation on giving, noting the scriptural rule of tithes as one tenth of income. He acknowledges poverty but suggests alternatives of a sixth or a fortieth based on individual means.
Chicago reports that meat supplies over the next 12 months will be inadequate due to drought driven livestock liquidation and price policies. H M Conway, livestock market authority, warned today. FGenwar in the National Livestock Producer predicts official promises of higher meat supplies are wishful thinking.
Gerald L. K. Smith, head of the America First Party, was denied gasoline for a 15,000 mile campaign tour by his local rationing board. The board, citing district and regional OPA, said he is not a qualified candidate for president, noting qualification in only two of 48 states and that he does not deserve gasoline for the tour.
A reflective column contrasts small shops with limited hours and friendly service to harsh wartime calls. It notes that warm greetings and patient explanations build long term business, urging postwar goodwill as dividends. An outlook ends with a joking caption about a well dressed man in an airborne mishap.
Pilots of Group Twelve prepared in the ready room as Admiral Halsey ordered a raid to thwart a Japanese task force near Ra Baul on November 5, 1943. Commander Clifton noted the squadron was scared but not afraid as they moved to battle and reportedly secured a decisive victory.
A twelve year old from a Vermont village applied for a garden weeding job with a summer resident. When asked about pay he proposed forty cents an hour if he is bossed and thirty if not, reflecting a humorous, offbeat exchange.
Woolly notice lists items for sale and wanted ads including rubber stamp pads and ink at The Sun. Cattle for butchering, horses and a two-wheel trailer, old newspapers and magazines for cash, a John Deere tractor with attachments for sale. Also mentions a pool hall drop off point and names Pascal Farley Mrs J L Denton George Jarvis Karo Maxey C A Wilson.
A story near Oxford chronicles a rugged professor who refuses to acknowledge female students. Amid a war era shift, his lectures begin with Gentlemen then Sir as the gender balance moves to nearly fifty girls and one male. The tale highlights stubborn bias meeting changing classrooms.
A speaker recalls his wartime path at Fort Sheridan Tower, saying his draft number reached him and, with no dependents and a passed physical, he chose to volunteer.
We thank friends and neighbors who assisted during our sorrow after the death of Dink Cooper. Special thanks to Bro. Wootten Bro. Cates and Mr. Earnheart. M. M. Cooper and Family Clarence Cooper and Family.
The article argues farm accidents rise from both machinery and non machinery causes. It notes roughly half of farm machines operate without safety guards, removed by users, showing contributory negligence and highlighting dangers in rural work.
An authentic wartime letter from a Tennessee lad describes being confined on a ship amid guns ammunition submarines and Yankee forces while urging his parents not to worry as they face danger in Hawaii's Hospital Hi Lites.
For sale from The Sun, payroll record books hold one employee's yearly tax receipts. Essential for anyone employing help. Record books priced at 30 cents each.
If you need money or want to refinance existing car payments, the Auto Finance Company offers any reasonable amount and term with no delay. Bring your title papers and the car for inspection. F. W. Creager, Manager, 121% So. Travis, Sherman.
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