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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1960
Page
4
Texas readers learn that lakes do not truly turnover. Summer stratification forms Epilimnion, Thermocline, and Hypolimnion with oxygen depletion and gas buildup. Fishing guidance centers on staying above the Thermocline and locating the abrupt temperature change with a thermometer or local knowledge.
The Coast Guard announces the ending of its red hulled light ships that have guided sailors since 1820. They will be replaced by fixed offshore towers similar to Texas Towers. The write off coincides with the service's 170th birthday, citing lower costs and greater efficiency.
The text notes a grim period in cattle country from mid February to mid April, known as heel fly time, when insect problems are at their worst.
A nursery school driver spots a Dalmatian on a fire engine ride while children debate the dog’s purpose. A country road sighting mocks linemen aloft, and a husband wife gag surfaces with razor blades, tobacco, and liquor. Jokes from Parker Gleason close the slice.
A father bids his son Michael farewell as he sets sail for a new land to seek his fortune, reflecting emigration themes and the old country’s hopes.
A light exchange between Mrs. Petty and a friend about ancestry and entering her dog Fido in a future dog show. They joke that immigration laws are stricter now and that Fido will meet other dogs, not win many prizes.
A brief dialogue shows a couple debating where to dine tonight. One asks about options while the other replies uncertainty. The exchange hints at hunger and anticipation for the next day.
A public inquiry at the asylum questions an inmate escape linked to a reported elopement. The superintendent denies prior knowledge as local residents react to the unexpected scandal.
In a cafeteria scene two men discuss autos. One boasts a two year trade cycle and claims fourteen years of uninterrupted payments as a sign of economy and prudent ownership.
A promoter seeking oil left Texas for Seattle to meet a backer, found a door marked world tour, and moved on to mining investments where he financed a well that struck oil in the Olney field. Earlier a farmer near Olney dreamed of oil, offered his land for drilling, and later became wealthy from the discovery.
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