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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1945
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun lists editors J A Waggoner and T Glenn Doss and notes publication every Thursday. It provides subscription rates of one year for 1.50 and six months for 1.00 with advance payment required and a policy to correct any erroneous reflections brought to the editors' attention.
A Christian Science Monitor discussion argues the postwar labor market will reward courtesy and efficiency while releasing or reassigning workers with poor public interaction. It contrasts vows of restored normal service and cooler, more respectful consumer experiences with hints of broader social adjustment beyond the mill and market.
Regional agrarian to modern vanity note contrasts white versus yellow corn meal ground on stone burrs and water mills. It lampoons photogenic political grins and radio fame seeking with a quip about Edgar A. Guest and Victory Garden tools.
A $4 ceiling price is set for one pound aerosols of DDT insecticide to be sold in small volumes for civilian household use. The product, described as a bomb dispenser under gas pressure, will be distributed experimentally to three or four cities in selected areas starting September 8, 1945.
Washington report explains oyster reproduction two sexes in American species and a European variant, with eggs ranging 10 to 40 million per female. It details infant mortality, crowding, habitat needs, jetty hazards, and the timeline to market as oysters mature from 18 to 30 months.
Domei agency quoted Hiroshima prefectural authorities to state 126000 killed by the atomic bombing. The breakdown lists 66000 instantly killed 60000 died of injuries 10000 missing and believed dead 14000 seriously injured and 104000 slightly injured.
A man recalls a salesman who commented on dirt on his carpets. The exchange reveals the awkward moment when a vacuum salesman mentions cleaning needs. The anecdote highlights how casual remarks can feel insulting.
The Sun asks readers to notify of any address changes at once to avoid misdelivered copies and to save postage. If a change is known a week ahead, inform the paper so future mailings remain accurate and costs from misdirected mail are reduced.
The House pressed for speedier discharges for service members as Truman urges Congress to extend two year terms for men aged 18 to 25. Representatives Rizley Cox and Gross criticized the draft process and called on the administration to improve the demobilization program amid rising public discontent.
General Jonathan M. Wainwright recalled how he learned of Japan's surrender with humor. He described the prison camp commander gathering prisoners and announcing through an interpreter that the war had reached an amicable conclusion by order of the Emperor.
The Regular Navy lowers the enlistment term from six to four years. The move affects new recruits and aligns with revised physical standards and service requirements.
The text states that men over 18 may be enlisted without consent papers due to war experience and draft status is ignored. It notes eligibility for Navy enlistment even after induction orders and that voluntary enlistment remains open for men aged 17 to 40, inclusive.
Congressional leaders pledged to end war time by September 30 by repealing daylight saving. House Appropriations Committee member Karnan Cannon and subcommittee chair Boren said the repeal would pass quickly and be sent to the President in time to take effect September 30. They anticipated no opposition in Senate or House as public mail urged the change.
Parachuting Professor Walter Scott McNutt of Jefferson College Texas has outlined a campaign for governor. He previously ran for Arkansas governor, parachuting from an airplane to deliver speeches.
In the 1944 Democratic primary a Texas state school superintendent candidate received 121,387 votes, marking a notable showing in the race. The result reflects the political landscape of Texas education leadership during that era.
OPA announced a six month minimum eviction waiting period starting September 15 to protect tenants when houses are sold. The rule applies in rent control areas unless a local rent director allows three months, and does not apply if the buyer is a former serviceman. Celotex is derived from sugar cane. snails are a French delicacy.
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