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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1938
Page
4
The Whitewright Sun says the subscription price is $1.50 per year payable in advance and that the paper is mailed as second class matter from Whitewright Texas. It announces notices of entertainments box suppers and scenes with admission fees will be charged at regular rates and that memorials and resolutions will also be charged.
In a Dallas Dispatch-Journal opinion piece lawmakers are shown the Colorado River flood control project as a power scheme. Farmers along the basin feel betrayed as floods return and crop losses mount while dams generate electricity for municipalities. The piece urges legislative action to prioritize flood control over commercial power.
In Dallas News fragment a line about thirty bucks per person is echoed with family life imagery and a wish for financial support to bring relatives to live with them. The text includes phrases about biscuits and a domestic scene, ending with a hopeful tone.
A historical brief outlines seven common human errors cited by a modern writer. Key items include the belief that personal progress comes by oppressing others, excessive worry over unchangeable issues, claiming impossibility due to self limits, clinging to preferences, and neglecting essential development.
The excerpt lists seven personal flaws including neglecting reading, pressuring others to adopt one’s views, and failing to save money. It presents a diagnostic view of common mental failures and urges self examination to improve behavior.
Austin obituary notes the death of H H Carmichael, longtime director of the Department of Public Service and executive head of the State Police formed from the Rangers and highway patrol merger. Homer Garrison will temporarily direct the State police until a successor is named.
Gov Allred says he will not resign to join the Federal bench until his term ends January 17. He abandoned plans to resign this month amid pressure from friends and from Mrs Allred who urged serving out his term. A Connally letter backing confirmation altered opposition prospects, and he will remain in office. Rumors of Rennie Allred Jrs indictment may have influenced the decision, with the case to be tried in Houston Federal Court before a different judge.
A North Texas Oil & Gas Association resolution targets customs collectors in Texas and Treasury Secretary Morgenthau over Mexican oil imports. It argues seven million barrels priced below West Texas crude violate the 1921 anti dumping statute, urging investigation and possible dump duties. The piece notes Mexican oil at 70 cents a barrel vs West Texas 1.20, and mentions Texas political moves regarding W D McFarlane and W Lee O Daniel, plus a column about Beaumont delegates and a Dallas Fort Worth press agent tale and Beaumont policing jokes.
Reports from here say Edward Clark the Secretary of State and ex secretary to Gov Allred might be reappointed by O Daniel Abe Mayes of Atlanta House member seeks post as an original O Daniel supporter The focus is on choosing a highway commissioner to replace John Wood Names like R L Lucas Fort Worth undertaker and Texas Goods Road Association director are frequently mentioned Friends of Walter Woodul former rival to Attorney General are lobbying for lieutenant governor Gerald C Mann and Bascom Giles plan to assume office after they qualify early December 1 is the probable date after certificates arrive
Treasury officials map potential wartime steps for finance and trade. Mor genthau signals readiness while weighing whether to close markets, protect the dollar, and manage foreign holdings as Europe edges toward conflict. Foreign deposits and investments totaling billions could be requisitioned by belligerents.
Fort Worth states that State Sen. Frank Rawlings criticizes the governor-nominee for serious errors influenced by inexperienced advisers. Rawlings denies being a close adviser, says his work in conventions aimed to support policies. Disputes center on old age assistance liberalization and poll tax abolition with pension funding cited.
Rawlings contends the amended state constitution and new national laws reflect his stance on poll tax abolition. He rejects claims of a break with O Daniel, noting two endorsements for state offices and his late appearance at the Democratic convention drew boos.
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, 77, vice chancellor of Benaras University, describes a 40 day rejuvenation regimen: dark living, hot water only, buffalo milk, herbs, honey and butter, with doctor Tapsi Baba. He reports weight gain, restored hair and memory, and improved vigor during the ordeal.
Industrial News Review argues that independent merchants fail mainly due to capital, incompetence, and miscellaneous causes, with competition barely a factor. Dr. Julius Klein and Dr. Paul H. Nystrom cite high shares of failures due to lack of capital and experience. The U S Chamber of Commerce study also finds competition to blame in only eight of 167 store failures.
John D. Rockefeller discovered Standard Oil used one drop excess solder on oil can tops. The correction saved about $50,000 annually.
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