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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1954
Page
8
Traffic deaths over the Labor Day weekend reached a six year low with 364 traffic fatalities 92 drownings and 83 deaths from other accidents yielding a total of 539. The toll marked the smallest traffic death count since 1948 and the overall holiday death total near a nonholiday three day period.
The Labor Day period in Texas ended with 48 violence related deaths, including 21 in traffic, as the Texas DPS predicted 30 traffic fatalities. Five more drownings were reported, bringing drowning deaths to 11. total deaths for the holiday period reached 493 with 104 miscellaneous fatalities.
Gov Allan Shivers won the Democratic primary and topped Ralph W Yarborough in campaign spending with a final expense report listing 285 121. Yarborough reported 279 722 and led in contributions with gifts totaling 245 394 while Shivers had 242 087 in donations and no debts.
In a playful feature from Washington, the piece jokes about oyster signs and debunks myths about oyster biology and seasons. It explains oyster sexual development, predators, and why European and West Coast oysters differ, noting edible oysters lack pearls and identifying Pearl Harbor as the only pearl oyster habitat in American waters.
Captain W P Knowles promotes conscious breathing as a practical daily aid. Techniques include two in two out on stairs, three in three out on hills, and rapid slow breathing for warmups, suggesting breathing control reduces fatigue and improves mood and stamina.
In Lynchburg Virginia two sailors parked at a YMCA on a hot day to cool off. Upon return they found a swarm of bees had taken over their car, prompting a quick departure from the scene.
Norwalk California dairyman Gerben Van Dyke tried an electric milker on twenty four cows in his barn. A motor defect caused a short circuit and killed thirteen animals. Van Dyke estimated losses at 4030 dollars and noted the incident as unprecedented in his experience.
The Democratic National Committee accuses the Republican administration of pursuing an unbalanced anti communism policy that pushes the country toward general war. An advance copy of Democratic Digest hints the Old Guard faction interferes with policy to please voters and blocks decisive action.
A historical note explains that genuine Panama hats are not made in Panama but in Ecuador. Hand woven by Indigenous artisans, the hats are shipped to the United States where they are blocked and styled for American tastes, a practice begun by Forty-niners returning from California via Panama.
Sat previews Sun and Mon Duet in the Jungle starring Dana Andrews and Jeanne Crain. Sun night Jeopardy with Barbara Stanwyck. Tue and Wed Jungle Gents with Leo Gorcey Huntz Hall. Thur and Fri Sept 16 17 Living It Up with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Plus local ads for hotwater heaters and Johnson Jewelry Appliance and grocery specials in The Sun.
The piece notes that most fishes benefit from company. It warns a lone goldfish can become lonely and distressed. It contrasts this with piranhas in South America that try to escape when kept together, due to fear of each other.
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