10 Oct 1946
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1946
Page
1
White Wright gins had ginned 1269 bales of cotton by Wednesday night, surpassing last season’s pace. Middling cotton brought up to 38.50 per hundred while cotton seed sold around 80. Corn prices held steady with white corn at 1.90 and yellow corn at 1.60 per bushel.
Washington and Treasury Secretary John W. Snyder warned of a $1.9 billion deficit for the current fiscal year despite President Truman's August promise of balance. Snyder reiterated no broad tax cuts are likely and argued continued high taxes are needed to restrain the $263.69 billion federal debt.
The article explains how sugar stored in leaves drives autumn colors before frost. Leaves, acting as factories, produce food via chlorophyll. as cool weather slows processes, chlorophyll breaks down, and stored food fuels the tree. Remaining substances and excess leaf sugar create yellow and other hues in foliage.
Washington report states a soil discovered antibiotic named colistatin may rival streptomycin and penicillin. G F Gause of the Institute of Tropical Medicine Moscow notes the bacillus in black earth soils produces colistatin which halts growth of coli bacteria and other germs including pneumonia dysentery paratyphoid and staphylococci. It checks growth rather than killing the germs.
Olin Culberson, chairman of the State Railroad Commission, reported that over crowding on Texas buses shows inadequate service. A public hearing is set for Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. in the state capitol, with motor bus companies under state charter summoned to appear.
Washington reports advisers debated the meat shortage for two and a half hours with no official statement. President Truman did not attend. officials ruled out calling Congress or seizing cattle. Possible steps include easing price controls or using war powers, but no clear plan emerged.
New York report shows average American income rising to near record levels while saving declines. Charge accounts and installment purchases on autos, furniture, radios surge to near prewar activity, with banks and lenders reporting strong business. Income payments run around 165 billion annually, the highest on record, and consumer credit nears 7.8 billion in June with further growth expected.
London reports the British army intends to lengthen conscription from 18 months to two years. Reasons include weak appeal to recruits and heavier overseas commitments. Women volunteers will join the territorial army as Britain mobilizes for world policing needs.
St. Peter Minnesota. Arthur Noteboom bagged a 60 pound bass on opening day after a teal duck he shot drifted into open water. Noteboom rowed over and found a bass choking on the duck and hauled both into his boat.
The Community Frozen Food Market in Whitewright, owned by Joe T. May and Wm. L. White, opens Friday with open house through Saturday. The modern plant cost over $20,000 and includes a four room locker facility with 350 lockers at two degrees below zero, plus chill, curing and storage rooms and a slaughter room. A grocery and market will operate in front. Beginning Monday, full operation includes public butchering. many lock boxes are already rented and visitors will tour the plant.
At Paris, the conference overrode Soviet opposition to approve the Trieste government plan in the Italian peace treaty. Russia and Slavic states failed 15 to 6 after multiple ballots. The accord limits Italy's navy and army, fixes air forces, establishes a 100 million dollar reparations package to Russia, and allocates 100 million to Greece and Yugoslavia with 25 million to Ethiopia.
The Par ent-Teacher Association met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J. E. Christian presiding. Mrs. Homer Sears was elected vice-president replacing Mrs. C. S. Witt. Rev. R. L. Gilpin gave the principal talk. Fifth grade pupils performed a program and mothers attended. Pear donations for the school lunchroom were reported, with canning underway.
Washington reports the Civilian Production Administration reversed its prior move to lift dress length restrictions. The agency will keep 44 to 46 inch lengths and 90 to 288 inch sweeps for gowns for a few months, after review of rayon and cotton supplies. It retains no restrictions on cuffs pleats shirring or tucks for female apparel.
In Tacoma Washington a thief who stole a dress from J. T. Purviance returned it with a tuck to show an attempted resizing. On the return trip the prowler stole three blouses and two women's suits all a size smaller than the dress.
The United States accepted a $150,000 indemnity from Yugoslavia for the forced crashes of two American planes while seeking about $200,000 more. Yugoslavia deposited the payment in a New York State account and offered $30,000 to each of five families killed when their unarmed transport was shot down on Aug. 19. The government again said it could not accept responsibility for the aircraft losses.
In Whitehorse Yukon fur prices hit record highs as demand soars for mink, muskrat, marten, otter, and beaver. Trappers report annual earnings around 7 000 dollars with some reaching 10 000 to 12 000. Prices have more than doubled in five years, prompting warnings of possible mink scarcity.
Dallas report profiles James Lorenz Nicholas a 77 year old traveling exterminator who claims to have killed 50 million rats over 35 years using three bait types. He notes one rat died in a prison cell prompting a condemned man to cry, calling it his only friend.
Sherman police chief Les Tribble resigns after 11 years with the department seven as chief. Effective Oct. 15 he leaves to become warehouse superintendent for Fant Milling Co., where he previously worked before joining the force in May 1935. Assistant chief B. V. Annip will serve as acting chief until a successor is named.
New York stocks plunged by nearly two billion dollars marking a fresh postwar low as Ford Motor announced a temporary layoff of 100,000 workers. Chrysler and Briggs also disclosed combined 25,000 job losses, signaling broader auto industry weakness due to steel shortages and anticipated broader economic harm.
NEW YORK. George Henry Lamb, 60, head of the Queens County Abandonment Bureau for 28 years, has tracked down more than 2 000 fathers deserting their children across 48 states and internationally. He often settles culprits with support payments. a jailed father is worse than no father.
The National Conservation Bureau notes pedestrians cause over 40 percent of traffic deaths and urges basic laws to clarify driver responsibility. Public opinion favors reasonable pedestrian control but is split on methods such as stricter obedience, eliminating jaywalking, and better engineering and education.
Nuernberg prison officials report Hermann Goering strained to show his role as leader during a last visit with his wife Emmy. He appeared manacled as he walked with his guard, and he shouted to her as he emerged, See, Emmy, I am still the leader.
Pasadena resident Lydia Pyle Simpkinson, 70, who for 50 years kept a quarter believed to belong to God's church, returned the original coin to the Congregational Church along with 13.69 dollars in annually compounded interest and 50 dollars as conscious money. She said the quarter was given in 1896 for a Congregational Church in Newport, Kentucky, after a 25-cent mislaid gift she finally recovered and chose to return.
The Whitewright Tigers host the Denison B team at 8 o'clock tonight in a non conference game. Denison B is above average this year and seeks revenge for last season’s loss to the Tigers. The Tiger Pep Squad of about fifty will perform between halves and add crowd appeal. The Tigers recently defeated the Sherman B team 14 to 6, with co captains Kais er and Thornhill scoring the touchdowns. Officials: Gene Geer Denison referee Marshall May Sherman umpire Wilson Kaiser head lineman.
President Truman told the American Federation of Labor that labor must dovetail its aims with the country’s as world peace may hinge on the outcome. He urged full industry labor and government cooperation to sustain production, guard against sub standard wages and inflation, and oppose child labor and discrimination while stressing labor’s duty in this critical moment. Gen Carl Spaatz warned aviation production is lagging national security needs amid wartime like urgency.
COLLEGE STATION There is a meat shortage due to high cattle sales in July and August when price controls lapsed. Roy Snyder of Texas A and M Extension says July and August marketing reduced fall supplies. USDA projects 1946 meat per person at 148 pounds, up from 138 last year, with uneven distribution worsening shortages in some areas.
A brief humorous remark notes that attention to the ankle can elevate a man’s style. It highlights the idea that grooming and footwear influence overall appearance and perception. The line captures a witty, fashion‑tinged observation common in social commentary.
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