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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1929
Page
6
Paris aviation pioneer Louis Bleriot predicts future aircraft will cruise at 750 mph. He says modern planes are clumsy with floats and that stronger engines will lift craft from the ground. A parachute will solve landing at extreme speed by delaying descent after engine cutoff.
Fort Worth. Jessie James Outlaw, freshman at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, clarifies her name is not a danger signal. Daughter of J H Outlaw of Houston, she was an honor student and leader in journalism in high school and plans to major in journalism at TCU.
The article reports Senator Borah and Senator Simmons criticizing high costs for farm machinery under tariffs. It notes the paradox that farm implements are on the free list while their raw materials face high duties, keeping prices elevated for farmers despite free finished goods.
Mrs. William W. Wilson of Kirkville is saved when a bandit’s bullet wounds her left shoulder but misses the heart because her heart lies on the right side. An X ray showed the bullet’s path and the reversed placement. She was injured Friday night while her husband’s car was seized by pursuing officers after a string of robberies.
The text claims a coconut is fresher when the eyes are nearer the surface. It also suggests using lemon juice and water as a mouthwash and breath freshener. It adds a tip that a well planned housework schedule saves time even if not strictly followed.
The Texas Methodist conference opens in Palestine on November 6 with Dr. O T Cooper presenting the aged ministers fund drive. Bishop Sam R Hay will preside while Dr. Luther Todd of St. Louis outlines the $10 million endowment plan for superannuated preachers widows and orphans. Texas quota stands at about 375 thousand dollars with 149 thousand paid to date.
A lighthearted note on sword swallowers facing scarce Sabres and uncertain meals reflects economic strain in a humorous tone.
Chicago report of 15 year old Roy Larham an office boy who became trapped in a twentieth floor suite of a skyscraper for 36 hours before rescue.
A seven year old boy, Jimmy Baugh, had a needle embedded in his heart after a fall. Surgeons Dr. W. H. Musick and Dr. Harper Wight performed a delicate operation to remove the needle, facing risk of fatal error. The needle had pierced the heart and was used to close a torn shirt.
In Chicago Miss Amy Colven starving to attain a slim figure nearly died from self imposed starvation. Medical officials say she endured days of abstinence and weight loss before recovery was attempted.
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