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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1975

Page

2

Busing Debate: Federal Courts in Education Policy

A speaker argues that forced busing since the 1954 Supreme Court ruling erodes local control, claims it harms city districts while aiding rural areas, and urges reversal to restore standards. The piece warns of deteriorating schools and wasted resources on buses, urging focus on teaching and basics.

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SA Livestock News Office 40th Anniversary Observed

The San Antonio Livestock Market News Office marks forty years this September with joint support from the Texas and U.S. Departments of Agriculture. Commissioner John C White opens the celebration September 23 at a Chamber luncheon in San Antonio, followed by an open house at the Union Stock Yards through September. An exhibit shows market history with 1890s photos in the foyer during September and October for the public and industry visitors.

Market Livestock Exchange

Looking Back Fifty-Five Years Ago in Whitewright

A 1920 note recalls Sun press delays due to a light-plant outage delaying Armistice Day edition. Car crash injuries to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Bartley near the oil mill cross and Denison teaching move by Miss Neva McMurry are described. A 1925 entry notes weddings for Elizabeth May and Lloyd Parsons, Olga Turner, and Uncle Doc Alverson’s death, plus a Canaan school honor roll listing.

Whitewright Sun Wilson Bartley Katy Neva McMurry Des Voignes Denison Elizabeth May Josh May Savoy R. S. Morehead A. N Doc) Alverson Lloyd Parsons Olga Turner Ruby Burk Ita Jane Lovell Tincie Smith Ruby Smith Rudolph Hash Zelma Hopper Katie Hopper Alberta Haliburton Mildred Hopper Claudine Pierce Lila Hickson Geneva Hickson Annie May Myers Canaan

Retirements Shift Company Public Relations Duties

A letter to editor notes Jackson Cox retired September 30 after long tenure as director of advertising and public relations. Duties split to Bob McCorkle handling advertising and Maxie Davie handling external press releases. McCorkle will also manage internal announcements and retirements, while Davie will cover external company affairs and provide needed information.

Jackson Cox Bobby McCorkle Maxie Davie Mr. McCorkle Mr. Davie

Inflation Outweighs Record Salary Rise

Average salaries for selected white collar occupations in private industry rose 9.0 per cent in the year ending March 1975, the largest annual rise in 15 years. Clerical jobs up 9.6 per cent and professional roles 8.3 per cent. Consumer Price Index rose 10.3 per cent in the same period.

Department of Labor

Service Station Count Near Two Hundred Thousand United Stateswide

About 199800 service stations are operating across the United States according to industry tallies. The figure reflects a broad network of outlets including urban, suburban, and rural locations, underscoring the density of accessibility for motorists nationwide.

Be Sure Not to Be Unsure About Eternal Insurance

A sermon-like reflection contrasts financial and life insurance with spiritual assurance. It argues true security comes from accepting Jesus Christ, not merely belonging to a church, urging readers to act now and consult a minister for eternal protection.

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Community Public Announces Executive Personnel Changes

Community Public Service Company in Fort Worth Texas announces changes in three executive roles. Bobby McCorkle becomes director of advertising and agribusiness and supervises communications. Maxie Davie named director of public affairs and area development, continuing industrial development support. Alvin Prince named director of customer and employee services, overseeing meetings training and staff activities. Retirement of Jackson B Cox prompts these shifts. Wooster states the move expands duties without adding personnel.

Robert D. Wooster Community Public Service Company Fort Worth Texas Bobby McCorkle McCorkle Maxie Davie Davie Alvin Prince Jackson B. Cox Cox Southwest Wooster

Disarming Travelers Is a Full Time Job

During a three month period from July to September the FAA reports 28616 weapons seized from domestic air travelers 969 passengers arrested and 589 denied permission to fly. The piece closes with a quip about the impact of police presence behind drivers.

Federal Aviation Administration

Ray Reports Roberts on Privacy Act 1974 Foes

The National Privacy Act of 1974 has sparked frustration in congressional offices as agencies over interpret guidelines. Representatives debate relaxing rules to restore access for constituents and prevent a cloak of silence around agency activities.

House Jack Brooks Government Operations Committee Congress

Postal Service under congressional control vote exchange

The House voted to strip the Postal Service of financial independence by requiring annual funding through Congress and directing revenues to the general treasury. The speaker notes that the 1970 reorganization created the independent Postal Service and criticizes its service, costs, and rising deficits while opposing a UN backed Rhodesian chrome import ban proposed by the United Nations.

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