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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1955
Page
4
Texas veterans program resumes on October 31 with a drawing system for applications received through November 4. Only new forms may be used, and mailing addresses must be correct. Roughly 1,000 loans are expected with about 6 million dollars available.
Public Health Service warns doctors and health officers to expect an influenza A epidemic soon though timing and affected areas are unclear. Epidemics come in cycles, with two spring and summer outbreaks since last winter, suggesting a possible early fall start and milder impact this season.
In Inglewood California Ray Tarpley discovered smoke under his hood and found the radiator stolen from his car while it was parked at Hollywood Park harness races. He lost more than money as he faced car trouble after the theft.
A historical note argues automation is a long evolutionary process not new to industry. It cites auto petroleum and other sectors adopting automatic controls, tools, and assembly line advances as boosting jobs, wealth, and living standards.
Discussion cites national and world cases where governments restricted press access and censored content. It argues free press remains essential to democracy and condemns attempts to limit information valuable to the public.
Rolls Royce automobiles move at $11,955 for the cheapest model in the United States and Canada. An observer quips at the unveiling that “Everybody has a Cadillac these days” as buyers show strong interest.
The Sun invites readers to share information on visitors, social visits, parties, and other local happenings. The newspaper seeks cooperation to publish community events as fully as possible.
In Ann Arbor a 76 year old farmer Andrew Ernest said he spent the morning feeding hay while urging the conference to reduce worry. Neighbor Edward Foster 73 from Saline described trying to quit smoking cigars with little relief. The note recalls that William Pitt became England prime minister at age 24.
North Texas hosts more than 38 000 producing oil and condensate wells at the start of 1955 as small and large operators expand in a region reaching San Saba County. The area, with seven refineries and 67 gas plants, saw 7 138 wells drilled in 1954 and led in secondary recovery projects approved by the Railroad Commission. Production began in 1902 across 32 of 38 counties.
Secretary of Labor Mitchell warns state unemployment payments are insufficient to meet basic expenditures. He notes the precise benefit level is unknown, but emphasizes a recovery gap between working and nonworking income. Benefits should tide workers over without removing incentive to seek work.
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