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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1959
Page
4
A public health note explains how noise from radios, traffic, and crowds disrupts sleep, mood, and digestion. It lists decibel levels for common sounds and notes occupational deafness rises as cities grow noisier. It cites efforts by employers and insurers to develop controls and cites top nuisances like car horns and city buses.
The 1959 State Fair of Texas in Dallas plans a new yeast baking contest for homemakers in the Women's Building on October 16 with Texas and Western themed breads. Nine classes offer premiums from 2 to 50 dollars, plus a best in show prize and a diamond studded pin. Each entrant receives flour and an apron. entries due by 10 am October 16.
Answers cover GI loan application deadlines for World War II veterans, Korea veteran eligibility dates from June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955, reporting dependent age 18 losses on disability compensation, and the six permanent GI life insurance plans for conversion options with details available at VA offices.
The Licensed Beverage Industries reports that since repeal 25 years ago the federal government has collected more than 46.2 billion dollars in liquor beer and wine taxes. The figure is stated as equivalent to the cost of running the U S government for its first 129 years.
Galveston faced the 1900 hurricane which killed thousands, as Isaac Cline urged evacuation and residents watched the sea and sky. Estimates place deaths from 5,000 to 8,000 with property losses up to 30 million dollars. The storm's ferocity surpassed earlier records.
In Morgan's Point a family recounts the 1900 hurricane devastation. Mrs Curtin and her children sheltered as floodwaters and wreckage battered their home. Will returned safely, recalling a toy boat lost at sea. The dawn brought calm memories and reflection on the deadly harbor event.
The Sun invites entries from individuals and groups while reserving the right to judge what counts as news. It may reject items deemed too old or promotional material not news. The editor controls coverage and dissemination.
Federal agents seized a Poza Rica filling station tied to a refinery for alleged Pemex fraud. Police say station owners took gasoline from the refinery without paying, prompting investigation by the attorney general's office and local police.
The Army announced a draft call of 9 000 men for November matching October’s quota. The September total drafted or earmarked for induction by Selective Service reached 2 481 430. Also noted are historical references to early American Bibles and Germantown printing.
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