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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1948
Page
2
A veteran asks about increased compensation for dependents and the rules for claiming relatives as dependents. The guidance notes eligibility based on 60 percent disability for dependents and explains dependency criteria for a father, plus GI Bill tuition refunds if leaving college early and that earnings do not affect disability compensation amounts.
In St Paul Minnesota Palmer Elder of the social security office notes many residents over 65 skip pensions as the monthly maximum of 44.80 dollars does not cover living costs leading older residents to keep working to supplement income during hard times. The article contrasts this with depression era behavior and highlights the high cost of living.
Washington reports farm fires cost 100 million dollars last year, killing 3 500 farm people and injuring thousands. Safety council promotes prevention through fact sheets via field agents radio and 4 H and Future Farmers groups. Lightning is the top cause, with 37 percent. tips include proper lightning rods and chimney care.
The council chairman announced ongoing regular inspections of buildings using a 48 item safety checklist. The safety council hopes fire prevention programs like this will spread nationwide through its extensive campaign.
A Texas safety drive led by Colonel Homer Garrison warns motorists and pedestrians to exercise extreme caution after dark. The campaign cites Night fatal accident rates from the National Safety Council and lists key factors such as reduced visibility fatigue and alcohol involvement. Officials urge preventative lighting and alert behavior to cut night deaths and injuries.
Two separate sheriff’s sale notices announce judgments for delinquent taxes in Grayson County Texas. The first lists Joe Cobbler et al with a $445.40 claim plus 6 percent interest and costs, with foreclosure on parcels in Tioga and detailed subdivision descriptions, sale set for November 2, 1948. The second notes T L Coble et al with $373.07, same interest rate and costs, and describes parcels in Tioga with lots 112–115, sale also set for November 2, 1948.
Legal notice stating No 95 and North 19 ft of Lot 96 Block 10 Waddell Addition Tioga Grayson County Texas subject to right of redemption. taxes interest penalties and costs. by Ira Wisely Sherman Texas September 14 1948 p21.
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