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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1942
Page
4
Notice from the Whitewright Texas post office lists 2nd class mail matter and states that notices of entertainments box suppers and other benefits with admission fees will be charged at regular advertising rates. Memorials resolutions of respect and similar items also incur charges. PRESS Publisher Managing Editor
Published every Thursday with a subscription price of 1.50 dollars per year payable in advance. Any erroneous reflection on the character, standing or reputation of any person, firm, or corporation in The Whitewright Sun will be corrected upon notification to the publisher.
Grayson County reports 6644 residents on food stamps in August, about 10 percent of the 1940 population of 69,499. Officials praise investigators for removing ineligible cases and push to remove those earning 40 to 100 dollars weekly. Cotton expectations remain uncertain as gins operate and output nears last year.
A note urges increasing War Bond investments now as they will aid future purchases of basic goods like beans bread and salt pork in a postwar downturn. It warns that small investments could feel valuable after the war ends.
A regional writer urges support for wartime mobilization, warns against idle talk, notes sugar and gasoline rationing fears, and mentions scrap drives in Whitewright as part of national wartime effort. The piece underscores patriotic duty, ongoing drives for scrap iron and rubber, and the tax bill in Congress as signs of the war reality.
A brief remark suggests there is an overlooked asset that could supply troops with essential fighting gear, highlighting the need to recognize and utilize untapped supplies to support the armed forces.
An editorial warns against overzealous civilian advice slowing war efforts. It uses a fable about a fish stall sign to illustrate how well meant criticism can hamper government, urging Americans to safeguard free speech and restraint during perilous times.
A speaker denounces the prohibition amendment, arguing it corrupts public virtue and invites crime. He says coercion breeds hypocrisy and perjury, attacks whisky as demoralizing, and contends law must narrow its current rather than spread alcohol usage. He warns saloon patrons would shift to home and transient groups to a broad social impact.
The proposal raises the normal rate from 4 to 6 percent with surtax up to 82 percent for high earners and shifts exemptions from 1500 to 1200 for married and 750 to 500 for single. The 300 dependent credit and 250 to 300 extra exemptions for noncommissioned armed forces members are also under discussion.
Pvt Basil A Ryan of the 311th Technical School Squadron bought a $100000 war bond via his New York broker for delivery in Wichita Falls. Ryan, in service since February after enlisting at Roswell, N M, is son of Thomas Fortune Ryan. His brothers and five sisters each purchase bonds.
Eight year old Jimmy Hayden, who offered to serve as a Navy mascot, received a reply from Randall Jacobs in Washington. The Navy explained it has no mascot program but urged him to stay in shape, study, and train for future service as the country prepares for peace after the war.
The British Museum in London reportedly houses the world’s largest collection of coins and medals with over 500000 pieces. The oldest pieces date to about 700 B C.
A Houston Press excerpt presents J S Hogg's 1887 letter opposing a constitutional prohibition amendment. He argues against coercive moral reform, emphasizes moral suasion through church family and education, and asserts temperance stems from voluntary virtue rather than force.
The Senate began advancing the large tax bill by adopting noncontroversial amendments and the House approved high individual income tax rates. Readings moved quickly as the 577 page measure was reviewed in about four hours with key items held for later consideration.
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