Cost of Controls Closes Fifty Gins in East Texas
East Texas small gins, about fifty, will not open this fall as pink bollworm control mandates require expensive equipment. J C Stilley of the Texas Cotton Ginners Association notes costs rise from 1500 to 3000 dollars per gin. The measure forces land to switch to alfalfa and other crops, with 80 gins shut in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Texas
J.C. Stilley
Texas Cotton Ginners Association
Delta County
East Texas
Stilley
McKinney Examiner
Postoffice Dept. Corrects Employee Total After Audit
The Postoffice Department reported to the Joint Economy Committee that its total employees are 500 942. Earlier figures varied, with estimates around 520 000. revisions show a reduction due to layoffs and corrected counts. The Aug 1 payroll is expected near 2 450 000, down 115 000 since January. Republican lawmakers call for jobs help for displaced workers.
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Washington, D. C
Uncle Sam
Joint
Congressional Economy Committee
Harry F. Byrd
Byrd Committee
GOP
New PO
Department
Joint Economy Committee
Texas Employers Reminded of Child Labor Rules
Labor Commissioner M B Morgan warns Texas businessmen to post child labor permits for any worker under 15. Permits are issued after age proof, fifth grade completion, good health, and parental economic stress. Limits include eight hours per day and 48 hours per week, with night work barred between 10 p m and 5 a m. The article closes with a note on free speech and minority discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
M. B. Morgan
For Sale and Local ads capture Christmas layaway and auto deals
Classified fragments note sales of fryers at 1.00 and a Davis Motor Company position in Sherman selling Dodge and Plymouth cars with a complete used line. Mentions Jack Ross in Whitewright and grocery specials in The Sun. Includes watch repair by Orenduff Jewelry and plumbing at C J Meador Hardware, water heaters from Buckeye and Johnson Jewelry Appliance, Blanton Home and Auto supply layaway toys, and a 8 piece sofa bed group advertised at 129.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Motor Company
Sherman
Dodge
Plymouth
Jack Ross
Whitewright
Bonham Furniture Sale Listings From Lem Tittsworth
Used butane and natural gas stoves priced 29.50 to 89.50. Four piece poster bed room suite with round mirror chest poster bed and bench 98.50. G E washers in good condition 69.50 and 89.50 at Lem Tittsworth Bonham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Tittsworth
Bonham
Card of Thanks from Elmer T. Sanderson
A hospital patient expresses gratitude for the friends who remembered him with cards gifts and visits. He thanks them for support during his illness and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer T. Sanderson
Survival rates of new businesses from 1944 to 1952
Commerce Department statisticians report that out of every 100 new businesses started between 1944 and 1952 only 28 remained surviving. Of 100 new enterprises 32 failed within one year and only half were still operating after two years. By the end of three years 12 more had dropped out and only 32 lasted four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Department
Department
Millionaire buys train tickets for wife’s Denver trip
Samuel Okin of Atlantic City bought 125 train tickets to Denver for 3000 dollars to calm Rita Okin’s sickness from train swaying. He asked that his private train be limited to 60 miles per hour. Bond Street is London’s Fifth Avenue.
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Kansas City
Samuel Okin
Atlantic City
N. J
Here
Denver
Rita
Okin
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Wanda Hendrix
John Derex
Dan Dailey and
Anne Bancroft
Esther Williams
Jack Carson
Edward G. Robinson
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J. L. Boone
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Ector
Trenton
John Wayne
Darto
Drewie Caylor
Dixon Service Station
Johnson Jewelry & Appliance
Farley & Hill
Thornhill Laundry
Hannah Florist of
Carrie Hamilton
Babcock Auto Store
Chevrolet
Babcock Auto
Dixon
C. J. Meador Truck & Tractor Co
Orenduff
C. J. Meador Hardware
Buckeye
Blanton Home & Auto Supply
Bond Street
London
Fifth Avenue
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ITSY
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PUREX
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Donald Duck
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