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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1943
Page
4
Whitewright Sun announces 2nd class mail status at Whitewright Texas post office. Notices of entertainments and box suppers with admission will be charged at regular rates. Memorials and resolutions will also be charged. Subscription price is $1.50 per year in advance.
A comparison urges readers to choose Whitewright over Dallas for lower taxes and better living. It touts Whitewright’s quieter environment, ample space, clean water, fresh air, friendly neighbors, and lack of crowding, contrasting with Dallas tax costs and urban downsides.
A reflective piece argues that criticism of wartime policy is common yet unfounded, praising government efficiency and warning that open dissent harms the war effort. It notes bias in politicians and parties, stressing personal duty before judging administration actions.
A reader reflects on war bond headlines and their impact on soldiers abroad and citizens at home. The choice of words shapes public support, with oversubscription offering morale boosts and shortfalls risking morale while bonds are framed as peaceful investments for postwar strength.
John Randolph of Roanoke known for sharp wit recounts a brisk exchange with a bore and a remark about always passing his house. The anecdote hints at Randolph’s humor amid political rivalries and a historical crossing on a muddy street with Henry Clay.
Dolph challenges a rival, declaring he never yields to a scoundrel while Clay steps forward in mud and replies he always does. The scene underscores a growing Texas issue as rural public schools struggle to find enough teachers.
A veteran columnist critiques Austin for neglecting Texas youth amid wartime sacrifice. He argues the state should guarantee equal opportunities for its boys and girls, beyond political factions, and recalls a Confederate veteran’s remarkable life story to illustrate courage and resilience.
The Berner Tagwacht hopes the 500 German children arriving in Switzerland as a bombfree haven bring a better outcome than Norway did. It recalls Norway sheltered undernourished German children in 1940 who became the first line of Nazi invasion, urging caution for the host country.
General Henry H. Arnold, head of the United States Army Air Forces, stated Sunday that strategic air power is a war winning weapon, underscoring its decisive role in modern conflict. He spoke in New York, stressing air supremacy as essential to victory.
The article argues air power has become the cheapest form of warfare and saves lives, citing Tunisian campaigns and raids on Ploesti as pivotal. It condemns Japanese brutality on wounded prisoners on New Georgia Island, calling for lasting penalties against Japan while noting American retaliation will not mimic such acts.
A wartime opinion piece argues that Japanese war crimes will surface as defeat nears and urges punishment and accountability by Allied powers. It frames occupation and justice as essential to postwar order and deterrence.
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