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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1936

Page

8

Barrel barnyard confrontation ends with confession

In Gunlock Ranch a tense encounter in a dim barn leads to Barney Rebstock's knife threat and Sandy's brutal takedown. A fight ends with a wounded arm, a tourniquet, and plans to reveal who hired the Denison house fire, as Bill Denison weighs next steps with Jane Van Tambel and the doctors.

Barney Lefever Henry Pard Scott Page McAlpin Sandy John Bob Ben Redstock Carey Doc Barney Rebstock John Lefever Bob Scott Barney Re Bill Denison Harry Boland McCrossen van Tambel Carpy Jane van Tambel

Cost of State Government Rises Rapidly Over Five Years

A state official presents figures showing total government costs rising from 95.8 million in 1932 to an estimated 129 million for 1936, with growing deficits in the general revenue fund and Confederate pension, urging taxpayers to feel insecure amid rising expenditures. The note ends with a remark on Java volcanoes.

Confederate Pension Fund General Revenue Fund General Fund

Democrats to Help Bonham Solonin Fight for Red River Rights

North Texas sportsmen celebrate a victory as the Democratic convention at Fort Worth adopts Broadfoot’s resolution calling for negotiations to restore equal fishing and hunting rights on Red River. Broadfoot explains Texas must push action in the Legislature or Congress to allow Texans to fish from the Texas bank without Oklahoma licenses.

Bonham Solonin Red River North Texas Supreme Court Texas Oklahoma A. S.S. Broadfoot Fort Worth Bonham Solon Broadfoot Platform and Resolutions Committee Congress South Bank Bonham

U. S. Plans Revision for Defense Spending

Washington reports a revised national defense program aims to set a new high for peacetime military and naval spending. Treasury officials say international tensions will shape 1938 army and navy appropriations, with the London naval treaty expiry triggering a potential arms race and shifting allocations in coming years. Japan and Britain could outrank the U.S. in several categories as treaty limits lapse. England also signals it will not scrap 40,000 tons of destroyers and may build two 35,000 ton battleships after December.

Washington Treasury United States Japan Great Britain England

Falls in Law's Hands for Driving Own Car Again

James Council of Sherman was detained by police Sunday after his car, once reported stolen, was recovered nearby. An all‑points alert had been issued across North Texas. Council, driving in Dallas, was stopped when an officer recognized the license plate and Council identified himself at headquarters.

Law Sherman James Council Mr. Council North Texas Council Dallas

Noted Evangelist Converts to Business Talk

A Negro evangelist questions a new convert about laying aside sins and paying debts. The exchange shifts from religion to business as the congregant responds and the parson challenges the tenor of the conversation.

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Gunlock Ranch Mac Rebstock Boland Sanday Bill Ben Page Dr. Carpy Denison Jane S. H. Montgomery Texas Tax Journal Island Java U. S Ashburn’s Ashburn Ples The First National Bank
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