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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1942
Page
7
A Texas writer recounts not killing rattlesnakes and reflects on their honesty of poison. Eyewitness letters from W. E. Edwards, F. M. Bradley, and several women describe snakes swallowing young, with accounts from Los Angeles and Iowa.
A Travelers Insurance booklet titled The Wreck ard cites speed as the leading cause of U S deadly crashes. In 1939 speeding caused 7 990 deaths 36 5 percent of fatalities, 1940 9 600 deaths 40 percent, 1941 about 11 310 deaths 42 percent. It urges lower speed limits and strict enforcement to cut accidents during wartime.
Brig. Gen. Robert Littlejohn details the scale of U S Army supply lines to Britain noting ten and a half shipping tons per soldier and one and a half tons monthly for maintenance. He says the A ration weighs about 200 pounds per man monthly and British surplus foods aid the effort. Two thirds of American forces in Britain rely on American rations while one third use a modified British ration due to local needs.
A hometown paper tracks a boy from birth to adulthood highlighting personal milestones and local connections. It humorously notes the child’s growth from six pounds to ten and hints at a life shaped by family ties and early career moves in Bingville.
A satirical critique of the home paper’s self promotion unfolds alongside a Plains travel vignette. The piece journeys near Amarillo, describes Palo Duro Canyon with humorous geological notes by Mason King and paleontologist Guy Studer, and references local landmarks including Satanta and the Capitol.
The article notes that dome and wing formations for the House and Senate attract thousands of tourists annually to Palo Duro Canyon, highlighting how distinct structures enhance visitor interest at the site.
Dallas County agricultural agent A. B. Jolley urged farmers to scorch earth this fall by destroying or plowing under cotton after picking. He said starving the weevils now reduces next year infestation and warned limited poison may be available next year.
The article reports a dispute between Petrillo and the dance committee chair about extending a music program. The orchestra leader quips that the music cannot be stretched like a rubber band, highlighting the tension over limited dance time.
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