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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1945
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun editors J H Waggoner and T Glenn Doss publish weekly Thursday editions from Whitewright Texas. Subscription rates are one year 1 50 six months 1 00 payable in advance. The paper pledges full correction of any erroneous reflections upon the character or reputation of any firm or corporation when brought to the editors’ attention.
President Truman called for a united effort led by the National Safety Council to reduce postwar accidents across traffic, industry, and farms. He urged citizens to join the campaign, arguing peace must include safety from unintentional death and destruction homefront.
The Navy canceled all outstanding orders for chewing gum cigarets candy bars soap and other scarce items. Total canceled value was 38.5 million dollars with hundreds of millions of units planned for October to December. Also cut back orders for soft drinks paper cups and paper ice cream dishes for ships and shore establishments.
OPA Administrator Bowles warned that unfilled tire applications could reach 1,000,000 by September 30, up from 517,715 at the end of July. A joint OPA-WPB statement said demand for tires outpaces production and motorists’ needs will take months to meet. Bowles noted these are applications blocked by exhausted monthly quotas.
Stalin met U S Congressmen for an hour and expressed a desire for a six billion dollar loan. A British delegation in Washington seeks a three to six billion dollar grant in aid. Stalin said the USSR faces years of hard rebuilding and higher living standards after the war.
Washington reports civilian stocks of vegetable oil shortening cooking and solid oils will be about 11 percent larger in October to December than the current quarter. Household and bar soaps rise about 5.4 percent, and fats for paint varnishes linoleum coatings will be 67 percent higher.
The Federal Patent Office notes 358 patents granted last week. Clyde Wail of Flint Michigan designed a trailer with a folding room that adds space while in motion. Roger Piper of Princeton Illinois patents a post hole digger powered by tractor takeoff. Burley Mooney and Jess Mooney of Stonewall Oklahoma patent a peanut digger and shaker with plow and sifter.
Harrisburg Illinois reports the wooden barrel is rebounding to meet shipping demand. At least four stave mills operate full time producing barrels for domestic and overseas use, reviving a industry once vast in 1870 with 250 mills. By 1939 the count fell to two as land shifted to agriculture.
Nudity has been used by Doukhobors in Canada for 42 years as a protest method. The spirit wrestlers view nakedness as equality and spirituality, while some members now publicly disrobe. The orthodox Doukhobors renounced the custom last year but kept nudity as part of religion. A October resolution by 24 elders notes public disrobing began in Canada in 1903 amid naturalization-law pressures.
Extension poultry specialists say green feed supplies vitamins A and G required for maximum egg production and hatchability. Availing a green range reduces feather pecking and disease, with a double yarding system recommended. Oats are proposed as a winter grazing crop at five bushels per acre to create a dense sod for extended grazing.
New York reported that 1539 generals who led the United States to victory over the Axis had an average age of 51.4 years. Most were in the 50 to 54 range, about 35 percent were under 50, and 20 percent were aged 55 to 59. Fewer than 2 percent were 65 or older.
Texas has been allocated 28 765 649 dollars annually for three years by the Public Roads Administration to receive the largest share in the greatest roadbuilding program in the history of the West.
Harold Titus of the Michigan Conservation Department argues that poor fishing often results from overstocking of natural prey. He cites investigations in New York Michigan and Illinois showing lakes overrun with small blue gills and forage fish, starving larger bass of lure.
Turner J. Hulsey Abi lene printer received a three year federal sentence for mailing an obscene letter to a Phoenix man. Assistant District Attorney Lucas declined to read the letter in court and provided a copy to Judge Davidson.
The newspaper asks subscribers who mailed to men in service to check their expired time and renew if they want continued service. Readers are urged to notify changes of address promptly and to send news items about men in service.
Washington reports explain veteran priority in surplus war goods under SPB Regulation 7. Buyers may not exceed 2500 dollars, joint ownership limits apply, and resale is prohibited. Regulations aim to aid veterans starting small businesses with trucks, jeeps, autos, and other property, though criticism exists.
Lawton Pa reports the birth of an 18-pound baby girl to Mr and Mrs Francis Strohl last Wednesday. Dr Harvey N Fry of Montrose says the child is alive and healthy. Mrs Strohl, 38 and mother of 15, recovered uneventfully.
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