East Bonham voters shift polling place for Senate election
Voters in East Bonham precinct will cast ballots at the fire station Tuesday for a one time U S Senate special election while city elections occur. John Arlridge and Ira Turner serve as presiding judges for the precinct and city polls respectively. County Judge Choice Moore and City Manager Grady Fisher announced the change.
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East Bonham
U. S. Senate
John Arlridge
Ira Turner
Moore
Grady Fisher
Underwood
Honey Grove
Hoss Cain
Tom Firth Sought Over Lost Check in Town
Tom Firth, described as aged Negro, was in trouble Monday as he searched for a missing check he had misplaced around town and hoped it would be returned.
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Tom Firth
Tom
Congress likely rejects cabinet timing on disabled president
A prominent House Republican predicted Congress will turn down Eisenhower’s request to have the cabinet decide when to replace a disabled president. The remark signals early opposition to altering succession procedures and reflects partisan debate in Washington.
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Washington
House
Congress
Eisenhower
Ethics Code for Texas Legislators Advances to Senate
The House approved a code of ethics for lawmakers state officials and employees by 121 to 19. The measure, reflecting Texas Legislative Council recommendations, now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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Aurtin
ULP
House
Texas Legislative Council
Senate
Teen-held in four-family murder. motive linked to knife
In St Joseph Missouri a teen-aged boy accused by police of methodically killing four family members in a rage after his mother discarded his hunting knife. He was remanded to juvenile authorities for processing.
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Joseph
Weekend Rain Drenches County Causing Flooding
Heavy weekend rains totaling 2.30 inches in Bonham raised March rainfall to 6.68 inches and yearly total to 11.10 inches. Creeks including Bois d Arc, Caney, Timber and Sloan ran out of banks, stock tanks filled, and water stood a foot or more on highways. Authorities note a new low pressure system may bring more rain tonight or Tuesday morning.
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Bonham
Honey Grove
Ladonna
Leonard
Trenton
Ector
Savoy
Ravenna
Telephone
Randolph
Bailey
Gober
Dodd City
Windom
Bois d' Arce Creek
Red Pope
U. 882
Bells
Denison
Dallas
Carrollton
Rockwall
Burleson
Cresson
Ennis
Ferris
Little Elm
Mohank
Pilot Point
Seven Tornadoes Reported Sighted In Texas Sunday
United Press reports seven tornadoes or suspected twisters touched down or were seen across Texas on Sunday along with heavy rains. Damages estimated at Huntsville reach $500,000 with two injuries but no fatalities. Dallas rainfall tops several inches, causing minor flooding in low-lying areas.
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Texas
United Press
Panhandle
Huntsville
Boerne
Austin
Normangee
Blessing
Baytown
Bryan
Houston
Dallas
Weather update for North Central Texas showers and wind
A weather notice for North Central Texas indicates showers and thundershowers with locally high winds late tonight and Tuesday. Cooler in the northwest portion Tuesday.
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North Central
Texas
Subwaits Low Bid Won For Two Fannin County Highways
John T. Leslie of Bailey secured a Texas Highway Department contract for two highway projects in Fannin County. His bid of 134 911.90 covers reconstruction and widening of sections of Farm to Market Highways 76 and 131. Projects span Leonard west to the Coleman County line and Bonham southwest to Trenton. 175 working days are planned with Joe Clarke in Honatham overseeing.
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John T. Leslie
Bailey
Texas Highway Department
Fannin County
Leslie
Leonard West
Colin County
Bonham
Trenton
L. D. Cabaniss
Pans
Joe Clarke
Highway Department
Hontham
Bonham Industrial Week Exhibit Set On Courthouse Lawn
Plans for Bonham manufactured products show ready for display during Industrial Week. Supreme Trailer Co Brown Implement Co Box Brothers Welding and Tank Co will present on the west square lawn with sprayers on the courthouse lawn and a pontoon boat and mobile homes parked along the curb. Exhibits will be placed Wednesday morning and stay through Saturday with other firms displaying in show windows.
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Bonham
Supreme Trailer Co
Box Brothers Welding and Tank Co
Brown Implement Co
James Ragsdale
Ragsdale
Woman Free After Five Hours Stranded in Washtub
Sarah Banner in Chesterfield described her five hour ordeal after slipping into a washtub as most embarrassing. Neighbors reportedly heard her cries for help but did not assist until police and firemen arrived to pull her free.
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Chesterfield
England
Sarah Banner
Hymn Request Rejected at Gilllingham Wedding
A Gilllingham couple faced refusal when they asked a local spinister to perform the hymn Day of Wrath and Doom Impending at their wedding. The musician declined, citing personal or discernible reasons not elaborated.
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Gillingham
England
Israel Plans Showdown Over Suez Canal Use
Israel signals a confrontation on free passage through the Suez Canal with a ship flying the Israeli flag expected to join a convoy. Washington protests Egypts plan while U N Security Council principles demand free transit and arbitration.
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Suez Canal
Abukir
Nea Telephato
Israel
Jerusalem
Lerae
Phish
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Tsravil
Aqaba
Amrica
Nasser
State Department
Egypt
Cairo
Suez Canal Authority
U. S
Britain
Nassyt
Mamoud Faws
Raymond Hare
United
U. N
U.N. Security Council
Washington
Hubert H Humphrey
D.-Minn
U.N
Mike Manafield
Five Hurt in Head-On Collision Near Monkstown
Sun day crash on Way 100 north of Monkstown left five injured after a light shower. Injured include Mr and Mrs John Armistead of Honey Grove, Bobby Neal, Jack 14 of Honey Grove, Patsy Moore 16 and Patary Carter 16 of Sumner Route 1. Par is hospital and Bonham treated two, Paris St. Joseph’s received three. Police report indicates the collision occurred around 2 pm during light rain with windshield damage and head lacerations.
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Monkstown
John W Armistead
Honey Grove
M. &S. Hospital
Bonham
Bobby Neal
Jack
Patsy Moore
Patary Carter
Sumner
St. Jovepn's Hospital
Paris
Kop Walker
Charley Carey
Miss Carter
Misa Moore
Black
House Deliberates Probe Extension in Teamster Case
The House weighs extending a probe into Teamster leadership amid calls for criminal charges. John L. McClellan cites evidence of loans and fraudulent financial reports linked to Beck and Shefferman, with possible prosecutions under Taft Hartley laws. McClellan notes Beck may be recalled for more questioning and foresees Johnny Dio's public appearance in related racketeering proceedings.
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Beck
Peck
Cnat
Ben
Irving M. Ives
Bee
Nathan W Shefferman
Ives
Keep the Nation
Shefferman
Fle
Fie
Justic
Amore’ S
Illigoth
Teamater
John Wieguard
Johnny Dio
New York
Dinguard
Act
Victor Hiexel
Local News Roundup From Bonhasn Monday Morning
The report notes various brief items in Bonhasn on Monday morning including travelers heading to town after 7 am and a local business discussion with individuals such as Bob Walkersss, Charles Carey, and Mary Rogers. Forrest Copeland travels to work as part of the day’s notes.
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Wvaoh
Cnder
Homey Grove
Buler
Bob Walkersss
Charles Carey
Mary Rogers
Usuf
Ruth Bonn
Emjossiy Coffew
Forrest Copeland
Bonhasn
U.S. Halts Preparations in Southeast Iran Amid Kidnapping Case
Point Four director Clark Gracgury announced a temporary suspension of American operations in a perilous southeast Iran region following the kidnapping and murder of Mrs. Aimta Carroll. Bandit chief Dad Shah leads the siege as Iranian forces hunt.
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Tran
Iran
Gan
Aimta Carroll
Point Four
Clark Gracgury
U. S
Wary
Ale
Pet
Ansl
Committee Tosses Decision on ICT Probe to Members
A House special committee investigating the collapse of the labor owned ICT Insurance Co. accused former insurance commissioners Byron Semary and Garland Smith of gross breach of public trust. The panel said the evidence will be presented to a grand jury.
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B. Lloyd, JR
Unitne
Austin
House
Cage
ICT Insurance Co
Pees
Byron Semary
Garland Smith
The
Insurance Commission
House panels push inquiry into Bandack Cages ICT collapse
Austin investigators exit to lower chamber with no closing verdict on the Bandack Cages ICT Insurance collapse. A five member committee signals readiness to extend the inquiry, with hearings on outside influences and potential corrective legislation. a special Senate panel plans to report in early April.
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Austin
Bandack Cages Ict Insurance Co
Paul Peassler
Houston
Hous
Scott
Donald of
Fort Worth
Garland Staith
Byron Sound
Senate Pane
Charles Steering
Hurring
ICT
Alerring
HOUSE
Special East Bonham Election at New Fire Station
East Bonham voters will use the city fire station for a special senatorial election while city voters go to City Hall. County Judge Choles Moore and City Manager Grady Fisher announced the change to avoid confusion. Twenty two candidates will appear on the U S Senate ballot with the high vote winning.
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East Bonham
Mast
East Booham
Mannin County
U. S
Bonham
South Bonham
Wet Bonham
KANT
Democrats Eye Victory in Texas Senate Special
Dallas dispatch reports top Democratic hopefuls expect a party win in the Texas 8th Senate special election. Candidates include Martin Dea, Ralph Yarborough, John White, Beacey Mracewell, and James T. Mac, while Republican Thad Hutcheson, backed by Eisenhower and Nixon, seeks to deny a Democratic majority.
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Senate
Thad Hutcheson
Houston
Eizenhower
Richard M Nixon
Hutchesons
Muliny
Martin Dea
Ralph Yarborough
Austin
Lormey
Price Daniel
Alsaigner
John White
Beacey Mracewell
James T
Mact
University of Texas
Texas Supreme Court
Nixon
Dies
Sgvas
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