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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1948
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun notes a tight Democratic primary for U.S. senator with unofficial returns showing fewer than 362 votes separating winner and loser after a near million total. Cotton picking dominates Whitewright, weather could shrink yields, and eight Texas constitution amendments loom in November voters’ slate.
The Dallas News notes Henry Wallace Endured egg and tomato barrages on a southern tour echoing past Willkie heckling. It argues such actions harm South hospitality and miss the point of political discourse, urging voters to hear candidates and reject rowdy tactics as undemocratic and unAmerican.
Progressive party candidate Henry A. Wallace faced egg and tomato-throwing crowds in Hickory and Charlotte North Carolina. He spoke under police escort as hecklers disrupted events. three arrests were made for disorderly conduct and a microphone cord was cut. President Truman condemned the disturbances in Washington.
Rev. Johnson of Magnolia Methodist Church in Dallas led a visiting group from his congregation to Western Beauty C. M. E. Church in Whitewright on Sunday. The sermon titled Do You Know God was delivered with songs by the choir. The travelers came by chartered bus and the note thanks First Baptist Church colored members for dinner assistance and invites church members to join forces before October’s annual conference.
Brantford Ontario notes inflation in Saudi Arabia draws concern as Cyril Baker reports on rising costs impacting upkeep and household finances.
A person who returned home from the Middle East Saturday sparks discussion after claiming the price of wives has risen from a low amount to as high as $2,000. The remark highlights wartime social pressures and traditional views on marriage in the region.
Chicago psychologist Prof. A. C. Van Dusen urges people to judge themselves fairly by balancing self appraisal. He argues most dwell on their betters and should emphasize abilities, noting everyone is both superior to some and subordinate to others.
In San Antonio Gilbert Kravitz becomes Precinct 4 constable after a tie with incumbent Peter Gorzel, each earning 229 votes in Saturdays primary. A canvass and machine recheck confirmed the result, then a hat draw determined the winner with Kravitz drawing the higher total.
Mayor William O Dwyer oversees a city of about 8 million, with diverse communities including 500000 Irish and 2000000 Jews. NYC employs 153000 police and fire and supports vast transit use and daily flows into Manhattan from surrounding suburbs.
Fire department members publicly highlighted lax underwriting by staging an arson scheme. A plainclothes firefighter insured a cheap room’s furnishings for 127 500 dollars, about 32 000 times their value, in a dramatic publicity effort.
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