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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1970
Page
2
A reader writes about a recent front page lapse correcting a political opinion piece and muses on spelling pigeons. They share Arkansas anecdotes and note town improvements, street signs, and a subscription payment from Midland Texas readers.
Grayson County was named a Good Citizen sip county by the State Democratic Party for surpassing its voter registration quota. Democratic County chairman Charles Hughes accepted the honor on behalf of Grayson Democrats at a Thursday meeting in Sherman. State committeeman Bob Slagle III presented the award and noted 32 025 registered voters, the second highest county total, with about 40 delegates and workers from Sherman, Denison and across the county in attendance.
Grassroots America plans community forums during September 1976 as part of the White House Conference on Aging in Washington, D C. Texas A M University Extension Specialist Minnie Bell notes forums will feed policy input. 1971 conference legacy cited. 20 million older Americans face problems like fixed incomes, health, housing, and isolation.
The Texas Prison Rodeo returns this October with guest performers Conway Twitty Willie Nelson Jerry Lee Lewis and Faron Young joining inmate entertainers and chuck wagon races. Tickets range 3.00 to 5.50 with proceeds funding inmate rehabilitation.
A public service feature explains perjury beyond the courtroom stating that lying about knowledge is still a crime whether in customs declarations voting gun permits or marriage license applications. The piece cites cases including a homicide witness and a bridegroom to illustrate how falsehoods harm justice and society and emphasizes the penalty for false statements.
Treasury Secretary Kennedy announces a 1/2 percent bonus on Series E and H Savings Bonds. All bonds held or newly purchased receive the bonus through the next maturity, with flexibility to adjust the bonus for future sales. The plan targets Payroll Savings Plan participants and general savers to support government financing.
Gus Jones in Sherman notes farm work is largely covered by Social Security. Earnings of 150 or more in cash must be reported, and even smaller amounts count if earned on a time basis for at least 20 days in a year. He urges workers to carry a social security card for proper employer reporting. This ensures credit for workers and protection for families.
Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs George Schultz Irving Mr and Mrs Larry York Cad y and Mrs James Ro and Dan Sy Lubbock Mrs Gilbert Keck Mr and Mrs John Keck No cona Mrs J M Ashinghurst Grand Prairie and Mr and Mrs Sonny Gosnell Mrs Lillis Watkins visited her brothers Edgar and Ray Clancy at Savoy Sunday night Norman Watkins of Richardson visited his mother Mrs Lillis Watkins Spencer and her children from Id Oklahoma were weekend guests of Rev and Mrs Bill McFetridge.
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