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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1966
Page
4
A sailor asks a tattoo artist to paint an atomic submarine on his chest. The artist jokes about cost and suggests a five dollar iceberg as a cover story, while the sailor laments being down to ten dollars. The piece playfully contrasts ambition and practicality with a wink to midlife doubt.
A lawyer named John W. Strange buys his tombstone and asks to inscribe Here lies an honest lawyer. The tombstone man notes it won t tell who it is, but Strange replies passers by will read it and they ll say That s Strange.
A woman begs a psychiatrist to see her delusional husband who thinks he is Jack Benny. she balks at the $50 fee. A dad ignores a homework question about the Alps, blaming his wife for putting everything away. A jokey meditation on forgetting troubles to stay happy.
Two foremen discuss tool discipline in their shops. One notes not all drop tools at the whistle. the orderly ones have them stored away before the signal. The exchange highlights workplace routines and efficiency.
In a spring moment of negotiation Babe Ruth refused an $80,000 deal joking that it was more than President Hoover earned last year. Ruth quipped he had a better year than Hoover, underscoring his value amid contract talks.
A simple skillet recipe folds shredded cabbage in butter with a drop of water for moisture. Serve alongside sliced canned corned beef for a fast main course. This combination yields a savory, easy weeknight meal with minimal prep.
Court citation in Grayson County Texas directs Audessie Pearl Simms and heirs to answer by Oct 3 1966 in suit No 72150 filed Aug 19 1966. Plaintiffs seek determination of interests in a 40 by 120 feet parcel in Tioga and urge private sale via receiver with proceeds to be distributed per court order.
A baby has about 270 bones, while an adult has around 200. Several bones fuse during growth, reducing total bone count as the child matures.
A collection of classifieds and notices from a small-town paper feature fridge and appliance ads, house sales and relocations near Whitewright, rentals, used refrigerators, local businesses offering car and mechanical services, a Masonic lodge notice, and farm and ranch sales listings. Includes insurance, life coverage, and water heater promotions from local merchants.
A Texas AP survey shows broad high speed highways boost nearby economies even without direct by pass. New construction and business along routes, plus freer downtown streets, aid local shops as traffic shifts. After initial disruption, 2 to 3 years bring resumed growth and improved business.
Apple toddy is a warming fruit course for breakfast on cold mornings. Combine 1 quart of apple juice with a cup of dark brown sugar and 4 lemon slices. Bring to a rolling boil, then simmer 5 minutes. Serve warm to 6 or 8 persons.
Washington reports the National Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts says U S irrigation now uses more than seven times as much water as in 1900. Current use exceeds 141 billion gallons daily, with an expected rise to about 1600 billion by 1980, on roughly 30 million irrigated acres.
Minnesota officials tout Green Lake as possessing the purest water of any lake in North America. The claim highlights the lake's pristine quality and state environmental efforts.
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