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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1943
Page
4
Whitewright Sun details that all notices of entertainments box suppers and bene fits with admission fees will be charged at regular rates. Memorials and resolutions will also incur charges. Publisher J. H. Waggoner and Glenn Doss as managing editor note policy and correction commitment. Subscription price is 1.50 per year.
Charles Dean recalls old Texas legal lore and a foolish Eastern commentator. The piece cites famous quips by Barnum and Lincoln, praises literary picks by Arthur O'Torre, and promotes Norma Patterson's When the Lights Go Up Again. It also reviews Stage Door Canteen as uplifting entertainment for soldiers.
Socrates paid with his life for superior knowledge and Aristotle escaped by retreat. Wilkie praised American missionaries as vital to future hopes, noting universal enthusiasm for their lives and work. The piece reflects on knowledge, sanity, and cross cultural impressions.
Gen George C Marshall told the American Legion convention that major offensives are about to begin in Asia and Europe, with Allied forces ready to carry the war overseas. He warned of public misunderstanding and stressed long preparations and base building for future campaigns across North Africa Sicily Italy Britain and the Pacific.
A passage condemns the tyranny of dictators and reaffirms commitment to defend civilized nations against aggression. It argues that the enemy’s brutality will fail to muster lasting support and that unity stands as the safeguard of peaceful society.
Alfred Frederick Bartz, 39, Muskogee construction man, signed by the Seabees at Tulsa Navy Recruiting Station, will not seek advancement beyond shipfitter third class. As a third class petty officer he will receive 90 dollars monthly in dependency pay for his wife and children, with two-tier pay differences for higher ranks.
Washington report to Congress lists sample wartime outputs from May 1940 to Sept 1, 1943 including 123000 airplanes 349000 engines 53000 tanks 93000 artillery pieces 9500000 small arms 25942000000 rounds 1233000 trucks 2380 ships and 13000 landing vessels with total outlay cited at 128 123 000 000 dollars.
President Roosevelt told about 1000 food dealers at the Supermarket Institute conference that American food supplies are ample for all. He stressed the government will not curtail domestic supply but urged readiness to share with nations that might face want without aid.
Cotton farmers received $70 per ton for cottonseed last week amid a price war among gins in Italy Texas. The $70 figure is believed to be the highest price paid for cottonseed in the state.
Since World War I and the postwar crop years, pioneer farmers recalled gins burning cottonseed or paying to haul them off. Cattlemen in the city believed the seed harmed livestock, reflecting past tensions over disposal methods.
Washington report says Senator W L O Daniel broadens rift with Texas lawmakers by criticizing Congressmen mail replies as evasive and urging change in Washington. The remark targets most Texas representatives and fuels talk that his forces will field a candidate in every Texas congressional race next summer.
Cuba expects to grind 4.5 million short tons of raw sugar in 1944, with the United States purchasing at least 4 million tons at 2.65 cents per pound. 250,000 tons will be used domestically, the rest reserved for Allied war zones. Cuba estimates over 5.5 million tons possible with current cane on fields. Cuban delegates in Washington ready to sign an export contract with Commodity Exchange officials.
Denison Herald reports 65 percent of 32 000 acres cleared for the Denison Dam reservoir. About 20 000 acres cleared. work includes low land timber to the 600 foot contour. Gates close Nov 1 to start filling. German POW camps near Tishomingo and Powell aid clearing and timber salvage for Texas army camps.
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