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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1941
Page
3
The Navy announced the destroyer Kearney was torpedoed on patrol duty near Iceland. Despite damage the ship proceeded under its own power with 21 casualties. The President defended the action as within American defensive waters.
Governor Coke Stevenson discusses recruiting two 140 man Navy units from Houston and Dallas areas with American Legion leaders and Capt H W Underwood. The effort aims to meet Secretary Knox’s call and Navy Day events on October 27 with ceremonies in Austin or Houston Dallas.
The article argues speed dominates American life for over twenty years and defense needs push assembly-line methods into daily activity. It urges careful pace "to make haste slowly" for health and vitality, warning that rushing to non essentials harms wellbeing.
The text argues that nature limits speed and that timely thorough chewing is essential. Adults should slow down at meals, while children must be encouraged to chew, starting with dry toast during teething to promote proper tooth development and overall health. Speedy eating can reduce health and should be stopped.
At a filling station a woman asks to have the face of Willie's rider examined while the attendant checks oil gas and cleans the windshield. This odd moment unfolds in the service area as a terse exchange occurs.
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