New Law Threatens Cotton Labor Supply
AUSTIN Educators cotton pickers and West Texas farmers faced a crisis over a new federal child labor law. Youth under sixteen cannot work on farms during school hours, risking doubled school populations and possible months off for students. A labor shortage could drive migratory workers home, harming the cotton harvest and prompting emergency measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
West Texas
L. P. Sturgeon
Texas
Henry LeBlanc
Texas Employment Commission
United States Department of Labor
Dallas
Sturgeon
Wisconsin
Basement confession echoes family tragedy
A child recalls hearing a male voice in the basement saying Let's kill the other two, Joe, prompting questions about a family incident. Neighbors curious about the mysterious remark and its connection to a possible crime. Police investigations continue as family members are questioned for context and motive.
Lumber Dealers See Ample Building Material Supply
Local lumber dealer and National Retail Lumber Dealers Association member Rham Pennington says temporary shortages of sheetrock cement and felt will fade in weeks. He notes freight car shortages and high building activity but expects overall supplies to meet demand for the coming year with only modest increases in down payments and monthly costs for homeowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rham Pennington
National Retail Lumber Dealers Association
Pennington
Even Arithmetic Can Let You Down
In Birmingham Professor E H Neville argues two and two do not always make four asserting mathematics is wet as a science. He questions Euclid and the nature of definition and says math involves abstract, unknowable talk conveying that we never know what we are talking about or if our statements are true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Eng
E. H. Neville
British Assn
Neville
Tom Barbee
Ford
Chevrolet
Babcock Auto Store
Whitewright
Palace Theatre
Johnson Jewelry & Appliance
Brunswick
First National Bank
Cotton Seed Shortage Feared for 1951 Plantings
COLLEGE STATION A serious shortage of cottonseed for 1951 plantings is possible, says Fred C. Elliott the Texas A and M extension cotton work specialist. He cites unfavorable weather in major cotton regions and increased 1951 plantings boosting seed demand as the main factors. Elliott warns world conditions keep cotton and cottonseed demand high.
Fire insurance rates lowered across Texas in new schedule
New fire insurance rates took effect Sunday, expected to save Texans about 2 million dollars yearly. The board cut costs for mercantile buildings contents and many residential properties while raising rates for some classes such as brick protected and frame unprotected dwellings. Adjustments reflect five year loss and premium data and remove an occupancy flue charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Paul H. Brown
Board of Insurance Commissioners
Brown
Texas
Screening Asked For U S Reserves
Representative Vinson of Georgia urged screening of organized reserves by the House Armed Services Committee. He said no one should hold a commission in active reserves unless ready to answer when the bugle blows, and proposed transferring drill pay recipients to the inactive reserve unless available for call up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vinson
D.-Ga
House Armed Services Committee
Armed Services
Denison Residents Fight Water Bills Over Unread Meters
Denison residents contend water charges rise because meters are not read. Mayor Glidden said action may wait until January, while Water Commissioner Hanan proposed tagging meters and printing read numbers on bills to verify readings. Dogs were among the first animals domesticated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Harry Glidden
Glidden
Glen A. (Babe) Hanan
VA Extends Care To More Veterans
The Veterans Administration announced expanded outpatient medical care eligibility for Spanish American War Boxer Rebellion and Philippine Insurrection veterans. About 118,000 veterans now qualify for full medical and dental care in VA clinics or home-based private care for any illness or disability. New Jersey ranks sixth in manufacturing and Omaha Nebraska is the fourth rail center in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Grayson County Texas
The State of Texas and Grayson County announce a sheriff sale of Lot 8, Block 16 Sunny Side Addition, Denison, Grayson County. The sale on November 6, 1950, at 2 to 4 PM at the courthouse will satisfy a 1950 tax lien judgment of $68.03 plus interest and costs against Addie N. McCan or heirs. Proceeds apply to the judgment. right of redemption remains for interested parties. M G Dicken, Sheriff. Sherman Texas October 3 1950. 4024
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Grayson
A. D
District Court
Grayson County
15Th Judicial District of Texas
Addie N. McCan
Texas
Sunny Side
Denison
M. G. Dicken
Lester Day
Sherman, Tex
The Spice of Life Jokes and Jests of a Century
A short collage of quips about aging 103 year old celebrants and soldiers with humor from a bygone era. Relatives share banter while a foot soldier jokes about flying as an officer notes the shell hole. A pious old woman and a lineup of professionals offer lines about service.
Parson Denounces Sins as Woman Prays in Pew
A country preacher denounces murder and gambling with fervor while a devout old woman in the pew murmurs Amen after each prohibition as the sermon continues.
Final Lecture Ends as Printer Question Sparks Silence
A professor urges students to study for finals as papers go to the printer. The room falls quiet until a rear-ward voice asks who the printer is, revealing the unexpected query.
WANTED AND FOR SALE CLASSIFIEDS UPDATE
Local classified listings show multiple wants and sales including a cafe for sale a farm tractor and a Rollaway bed with Englander mattress several houses rooms and a bulldog litter five weeks old a 71 acre Whitewright farm five room rental near town and a two room house bargain price near 850 dollars buyers seek eggs cream hides and rags plus stock refrigerators from 1950 and real estate services Stephens Bryant and Barbee appear as agents plus various contact numbers Baker auto store sells Coolerator refrigerators and Reserve Life Insurance dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Nossaman
Marlin (Crow) Thrasher
Whitewright
Stephens & Bryant
A. Y. Creager
Sherman
J. C. Parsons
Bennie Thornhill
Tom Barbee
Farley & Hill
Coolerator
Babcock Auto Store
W. E. Stanford
Caro Maxey
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Joe
Stetson
T. W. Ayres & Son
Big Smith
Big Smith Genuine Army
Cramerton
U.S
New Jersey
United States
Omaha
Nebraska
Montgomery Motor Co
Dick Montgomery
Met. & Co-Owner
Dodge
W. Main St
Plymouth
Denison, Texas
Plain Citizen
Meddhin
Hine
The
Reserve Life Insurance Co
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