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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1927
Page
3
New York report credits a 50 percent rise in human cancer deaths to higher diagnosis accuracy and longer life. Maj James F Coupal official White House physician notes about 30 percent of the increase is real. Authors warn preventive medicine lags behind rising cancer toll and the trend may alarm.
A compilation of historic fires links large losses to common causes such as electrical irons careless smoking brush burning and lamp mishaps. Notable incidents include the 174 fatalities at the Collinwood schoolhouse fire from a steam pipe and wood floor and 21 deaths in the Peabody school fire from rubbish piled nearby.
State of Texas files tax suit against unknown heirs and owners of Lot 11 Block 1 G. Y. Gray's First Addition Sherman for $6.42 in taxes. Case to be heard at the Grayson County District Court in Sherman on the first Monday in January 1928.
A Houston Post Dispatch piece notes dry ice formed from frozen carbon dioxide could revolutionize cooling by leaving no water residue and offering high weight efficiency. It remains costly, handles burn, and may mainly aid specialized uses such as railroad car refrigeration while challenging traditional ice concepts.
The state replaces the 35 mph limit with a rule: no limit except the need to stop within the assured clear distance ahead. Reckless driving defined as carelessly endangering others. Drivers become their own speed cops as open road risks rise.
In an editorial tone the Dallas News argues the Michigan plan to curb reckless driving is an improvement over Texas efforts. It contends current uniforms and traps protected no one and keeps the onus on motorists who threaten life or property.
Little George the garage mascot visits his aunt and spots a cat in a sunny window purring. He jokes the cat slept with its engine running, a playful household moment captured in light hearted prose.
Editorial urges Europe to shift focus from military buildup to workforce and skills, arguing that productivity and hands-on effort will restore growth and stability for the continent.
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