14 Oct 1943
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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1943
Page
1
Local residents report service members returning to posts or visiting home. Pfc David Cox resumes duty in Las Vegas New Mexico Pvt Melvin Fleming visits from Oregon and others share word of family letters and transfers. Carl Key Elmer Key heads to North Africa while Bennie Thornhill reaches England.
Manhattan Kansas reports Pup Tent No 1 in Brotherhood of Pre Pearl Harbor Papas with Dave Dallas as president formed by young business men fathers 1-A drafted. They started as a joke and now plan for postwar issues including child delinquency and potential national expansion.
Two elections in common school district 42 and Whitewright Independent School District seek consolidation. Whitewright voted 72 to 2 in favor, district 42 opposed by 6, while district 42 raised the maintenance tax to 65 cents per $100. If both pass, district 42 joins Whitewright, allowing further consolidations. Whitewright hopes to fund schools at 65 cents with state aid now $25 per student. Voters are urged to turn out for these community important elections.
Washington reports the House approved a bill to grant full immediate credits on the 5 percent Victory tax removing postwar rebate features. The measure presumes compliance with conditions and allows credit at final tax settlement next March 15, with potential for cash refunds or reductions in other taxes.
Officers of the Church of Christ were ordained during the morning service. J. Pat Salyer was installed as new minister. Elders named E. O. Young J. A. Harper and R. D. Maddux. deacons J. M. Simmons Pascal Harper Lonnie Darwin and Richard Matthews. Mr. and Mrs. Salyer plan to move to Whitewright and he will lead services on Sunday October 24.
Thieves tried to steal a tractor plow from S. D. Fulton’s field northeast of Whitewright on Sunday night. They dismantled the implement and loaded parts into a car before being interrupted by a passing motorist. A seat cover and cushion were left behind, possibly aiding arrest.
Allied command reports a massive air strike against Rabaul crippling about 60 percent of its aircraft and sinking several ships. The raid, using Liberators, Mitchells, and P-38s, claimed 177 enemy planes destroyed or damaged and 35 ships sunk or damaged, signaling a turning point in the Pacific air war.
A quarrel unfolds as one party says I turned the way I signaled and the other retorts Dont I know it. The exchange ends with the man admitting that was the trick that fooled him.
The Allies accept Italy as a co fighter with reservations in a joint statement by Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin. Premier Badoglio promised to break with the past and march toward victory but Italy’s capability to field a large army is unlikely. The move may aid resistance in German controlled areas and bolster cooperation with the Allies.
Ellsworth Avord, head of the U S Chamber Federal Finance Committee, urged Congress to adopt a no exemptions federal sales tax over the Administration plan. He testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee asserting simplicity, deflationary potential, revenue gains, fair distribution, and wartime utility including curbing black markets.
A discussion about weather in California proclaims the state enjoys about a full year of sun. The remark highlights the region’s favorable climate and optimistic tone in casual chatter.
A Forbes quote mocks noisy critics the knocker growler kicker and fault finder saying they need no brains and no sense just gall as they complain about daily work and effort.
Registration for ration book No 4 will be held Thursday and Friday October 21 and 22 at the Grammar School in Whitewright. Applicants must bring ration book No 3 and sign a certificate. only family members living under one roof may apply for all. Use begins November 1.
The Sun adds names to its honor roll after a week of edits to the subscription list. Readers should check the date on margins to confirm paid status, and report errors promptly. Names listed include Luther Cambron Jr, Floyd Bassett, Claud Phillips, and others.
Dallas. Taxpayers should not rush to file amended declarations of estimated income and victory tax. S L Mayo assistant collector of internal revenue warns some filed on September 15 may forfeit right to file a December 15 amendment since law allows only one amended declaration.
An elderly Richmond woman asked a clerk to help locate a record for her grandson. She recalled the refrain roughly as Remove the revolver please and the clerk suggested Pistol Packin Mamma Lay That Pistol Down which matched.
Denison football player Frank Clevenger Jr. broke his leg on the third play of Friday’s Denison at Van Alstyne game. Van Alstyne won 12 to 0.
Washington reports Green stamps from War Ration Book No 4 will be used to purchase canned fruits and vegetables starting November 1. Final blue stamps from Book No 2 may be used through November 20. Green stamps will function like blue stamps for now, but will be replaced by a new token system next year using blue and red stamps for rationed foods.
The Office of War Information warns civilians that the gasoline shortage will worsen as the military consumes 30 percent of oil supplies, rising to 36 percent in 1944 and 40 percent in 1945. West Coast rationing will tighten with forthcoming Pacific war demands and fuel quality may decline as high octane gasoline is diverted for planes and tanks.
Washington regulations that limited hours for service stations and gasoline outlets have been revoked by Secretary Ickes acting as Petroleum Administrator for War. Dealers may set local hours by voluntary agreement. The prior 72 hour weekly limit had been in effect since July 31, 1941 and nationwide since January 18, 1943.
Washington announces liberalized tire rationing with a special gasoline ration allowing passenger car owners to obtain used or grade three tires starting October 13. Local boards issue special rations for emergencies such as medical needs, essential food, or residence changes.
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