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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1942
Page
7
A humorous sketch contrasts a Briton’s misunderstandings of an American. It notes the Yank’s sociable style in public, love of talking about his homeland, pride in wealth, and quick judgments. It observes differences in road rules, dining manners, uniform insignia, and views on novelty versus tradition.
A concise reading contrasts American openness with British reserve. It notes the Yank’s indifference to boasting and facts yet highlights patience in judgment, affection for old things, and capacity to love and hate despite slow conclusions. The piece underscores cultural distance and shared humanity.
Texas announces the opening of its newest Army camp the tank destroyer center at Camp Hood scheduled for Sept 18 a public ceremony will include an address by Assistant Secretary of War Robert Patterson the center is the world first of its kind though training continues in temporary camps.
Col. Frank J. Coleman warns against pen pals writing to U S service members without personal knowledge. He cites secrecy risks and potential spying if unknown civilians correspond with troops. He says warnings don t apply to friends or relatives and notes Texas flags have flown over the state.
In Texas Dr. Geo W Cox State Health Officer urges strict community and industrial hygiene to cut sickness and accidents that drain war production. He stresses personal cleanliness nutrition rest fresh air and mosquito and rodent control as essential to keep ships planes guns and tanks moving. In a separate case Austin Madden sues Frangelar Madden for divorce on abandonment claiming separation since 1936 with no children or property to divide. Court filing No. 49170 set for October 5 1942 in Grayson County Sherman Texas.
Cleve Hoff of Nell west of Kennedy Karnes County recalls an old Mexican bringing in much old rubber and being refused payment. The man says his five sons are in the Army and the money could help them and others as well.
The State of Texas issues citation to Frangelar Madden requiring appearance and answer to the plaintiff's petition by 10 o'clock A M on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance. The summons specifies the date as the corresponding Monday.
Mary Chinn Cotton Riley sues George Riley in Fort Worth asking for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment starting after marriage. No children or community property. requests dissolution of bonds of matrimony, restoration of former name, costs, and further equity orders. Issued August 14 by Deputy A Pauline Higgins.
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