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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1940
Page
1
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Mutual says Willkie reserved and canceled a half hour slot while John L. Lewis seeks a Friday night broadcast to reach an audience of about 30 million. Major networks NBC CBS and MBS were asked to hold 9 to 9 30 pm EST. Cost is estimated at 60 000 to 75 000 dollars with uncertain payment source from Lewis UMW or CIO. A network of about 300 stations seems likely.
About 808 087 Texans registered for possible military training with a state quota of 33 213. First call will include 14 317 white and 2 549 negro men, remaining quota to be called between March 1 and July 1, 1941. Quotas based on fit and available men and volunteers, to be revised as exact figures are available.
Thirty six Mahurin pupils and two Mahurin teachers join Savoy School by contract. Enrollment rises to about 400 with a 13‑teacher faculty led by Superintendent W. J. Moulton. Mahurin High School students had attended Savoy for three years. New Warren and Elizabeth Grove also joined this year. David Ray becomes principal, with Mrs Doyle Withrow among incoming Mahurin staff. Torricelli conceived the first barometer in 1643.
Mothers of boys serving in the U S Navy and Marine Corps sponsor a program at the Palace theater at 2 30 p m Sunday for Navy Day October 27 A window display of Navy trophies and pictures will be shown at the Community Public Service Co store The program features a life in the Navy motion picture songs and community music with W E LaRoe as master of ceremonies Readings invocations prayers taps and a final benediction accompany the event with no admission charged and the public invited
Rev Ben Bell pastor of the Methodist Church will attend the North Texas Conference in Greenville for the annual session. He will present a report showing all quotas paid in full and the church debt free. The women's society contributed to missions and church activities during his 1.5 years here.
Washington officials estimate about 2,000,000 interstate industry workers will gain either two hours less work per week or overtime pay for hours beyond 40. An additional 700,000 earn time and a half as a matter of practice. The change excludes railroad, trucking, and certain retail workers and expands exempt white collar employees by about 200,000. The reform follows prior steps from 44 to 42 to 40 hours since 1938.
Whitewright gin receipts reached 4103 bales by Wednesday night with 351 more bales added last week. Expect total receipts around 4500, surpassing last season s average. Cotton price stood at 9 15 per unit and seed at 25 per ton. A strong corn crop supported activity as buyers paid 43 to 46 cents per bushel while lines of grain moved to warehouses.
H P Donigan has let the contract for a 1500 bale capacity cotton warehouse and work began on the building days ago. Completion is expected within ten days. Under the government program loans are made on cotton stored in bonded warehouses, aiding immediate cash for farmers nearby.
Senator Charles L. McNary of Oregon warned that continued New Deal agricultural policies could destroy the farmer as an independent producer. He said a third term might push the nation toward totalitarianism and that farms could become peasant-like, dependent on the federal government for guidance and support.
Ambassador William C. Bullitt told the Chicago council on foreign relations that U S security rests on rapid rearmament and on Britain and China delaying foes until America is ready. He called the German Japanese Italian pact a clear warning and urged an expanded air force, saying sufficient planes prevent need to bomb Munich or endure civilian suffering.
City officials announced that employees of draft age or reserve officers who are called for training will regain their former jobs upon return. About 12 workers in police and fire departments are eligible under the plan.
President Roosevelt in Philadelphia pledges no war unless attacked and denounces opponents for inflaming fears with false charges. He defends seven years of the New Deal before a huge rally of Democrats and radio audience, framing his bid for a third term as peaceful leadership. He criticizes Willkie’s alleged tactics and asserts his record for world peace.
Michael John Caffie a 29 year old French Quarter resident was sentenced by Federal Judge Adrian J Caillouquet to three years in prison for failing to register under the selective service act He was reportedly the first man sentenced under the act and in court defended his stance saying there is nothing in America worth fighting for and that he believes the government has no right to deprive him of liberty under the Constitution.
Cornelius Francis Hennessey 35 pleaded guilty to failing to register for selective service before US Commissioner C A Monkhouse. He was held on $500 bond and turned over to US Marshal John Camp of El Paso for federal grand jury consideration after being removed from a freight train near Valentine.
Washington date set for Oct 29 marks first peacetime draft lottery ceremony with President Roosevelt and Secretary Stimson to participate. About 16 million registrants aged 21 to 36 will be ordered into classes after numbers drawn from a goldfish bowl. Local boards will post numbers and determine who receives questionnaires for classifications 1 2 3 or 4. The Pure Food Show sponsored by Whitewright School opens at 2 30 p m with entertainment nightly through Saturday and proceeds fund student activities across classes and clubs.
Sherman and Denison city officials and Grayson County pursue a county wide food stamp plan to aid the needy. A revolving fund of 10000 dollars would secure stamps with joint contributions from Sherman Denison and the county. The plan is filed with the state relief bureau in Dallas after talks with state supervisor Margaret Markes.
The city recorded its largest fire loss in 1922 totaling 22,743,195 dollars. The blaze caused extensive damage across properties and prompted investigations into fire safety and building regulations.
James A. Farley, former national Democratic chair, urged all Democrats to vote a straight Democratic ticket in November. He said he supports the party and its objectives, despite opposing a Roosevelt third term and resigning as national chairman.
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