20 Apr 1960
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1960
Page
1
The Army revealed a secret radar system that maps targets hundreds of miles inside the Iron Curtain. Carried by aircraft, the system produces high resolution images from safe airspace, aiding missile aiming with clearer separation of distant objects.
Virginia Phillips seventh grader at Bonham junior high wrote Teruhiko Yamanaka of Timiji city Hyogoken Japan who sent back pictures of his hometown scenery and a small paper. Mrs. Phillips noted none of them can read the newspaper.
In Geneva today UPI reports Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian A Zorin boasted of troop reductions as Western delegates at the disarmament conference voiced guarded hope he is finally willing to move toward deeper cuts.
Polish delegate Marian Naszkowski and Soviet envoy Zorin spar over disarmament methods at a 10 nation conference. Naszkowski accuses Western plans of mere half measures while Zorin calls the Western list shopworn and pushes discussions on Soviet troop cuts. A Khrushchev move at next month's summit looms as a potential breakthrough or flare up.
John Van Kirk debates taking Craig on the next trip after Craig caught 18 of 53 fish Monday at Lake Crockett while John and Les Williams fished. Craig led at noon, but Les surged in the afternoon to take the top catch for the day.
Bonham hosts Saturday events at B. P. Weaks Stadium as 12 schools field 28 teams in three divisions. About 280 boys aged 15 and younger compete, directed by Bill Stanford with coaches, parents and fans expected to attend.
Aggies worldwide prepare for Muster Thursday observed April 21 in tribute to Texas Revolution heroes. The rite began in 1903 with 300 alumni in College Station honoring those who secured Texas independence and shaped state history.
Paul Townes, a veteran, was found dead in a cabin at the Bonham Courts between 1 and 2 p m Wednesday. Officers said they had no details and were investigating the case.
In Augusta, UPI reports President Eisenhower’s safety men fear anti-government demonstrations during a planned Korea trip next month. They worry anti-Rhee sentiment could spill over to him if he is Rhee’s guest, despite Eisenhower’s usual deference to his security team. State Department criticism of Rhee could also affect plans. The President prepares to return to Washington to greet de Gaulle on Friday.
Police swept Duncan Village near East London at dawn and arrested 309 Africans on minor charges such as lacking passbooks. More than 500 Africans were seized Monday in a similar dawn raid. Arrested men sent to jail to face four special courts. penalties ranged from fines to short imprisonments. East London lies about 500 miles from Johannesburg.
The Railroad Commission cut May oil allowable to 2,574,894 barrels daily from 2,814,252, adopting an eight day schedule after a nine day current production. The May figure, reported at the proration hearing, marks the third straight monthly cut amid buyers split on eight or nine day plans.
In McAllen Texas authorities broaden ground and air searches for Irene Garza 25 a former Miss All South Texas teacher last seen leaving Easter church services Saturday night A large manhunt including Private and Border Patrol planes along with 100 officers and volunteers scours rugged country between McAllen and Edinburg where her shoe and purse were found Police fear foul play and possible abduction toward northern Mexico.
Bonham school trustees approved a correct posture contest sponsored by chiropractors and a summer recreation program run jointly with the city. They also authorized driver education courses, two new buses, and disposal of two old buses. Board reorganized with Carl Hanes as president and John Meade as secretary. Attendance and transportation figures were reported.
Fidel Castro was due to speak to the nation via radio and television amid growing reports of anti government guerrilla raids. The ex skipper Manuel Beaton faction remains at large after clashes near Palma Soriano and across Oriente as troops pursue insurgents in Jiguani Maffa Cauto. Sources say up to 16 insurgent groups with as many as 180 members operate across the province.
Police road block teams backed by radio units opened a crackdown on unlicensed drivers. Police report 29 traffic deaths so far this year versus 15 at the same point last year.
Rebels seize a garrison in Venezuela as riots spread in Korea with heavy fighting near Seoul. President Rhee pledges restoration of order while government forces and loyal troops clash with insurgents causing hundreds of casualties across multiple cities. A UPI survey tallies 123 dead and 400 wounded across major hospitals.
The Bonham area may see scattered thundershowers tonight with cooler temperatures. A weak cool front across northern Texas brings moisture for topsoil and potential crop growth, with temperatures near 80 by day and around 55 at dawn. Cooler weather and showers expected into the weekend.
Ernest Bo Bartecy of the University of Florida warned Tuesday that the hurricane damaged coastal property has created a tremendous potential for disaster in many coastal regions. The statement highlights disaster risk in Miami Beach and surrounding areas as authorities assess swathes of swamped homes and infrastructure. He urged residents to review safety plans and evacuation options amid ongoing weather threats.
Beaumont police arrest Rev. W D Simpson for investigation after about 22 Lamar Tech Negro students conduct a lunch counter sit in at Walgreen's Drug Store in downtown Beaumont. The incident centers on a protest to integrate service at the counter.
Rev Brandosc Lovely said Negro student groups the Austin Commission on Human Relations and downtown merchants would meet to discuss keeping segregated serving policies. He noted university students and seminaries have been ready to demonstrate for a month as sit in plans continue.
President Eisenhower may cancel his planned June 22 trip to South Korea if the Syngman Rhee government continues repressive actions against political opponents. The warning came from top officials after Secretary of State Herter urged protection of democratic rights for Koreans.
Government forces and guard units occupy Seoul major buildings as tanks roam the city to deter trouble. Rhee faces appeals from his Liberal Party and the Democratic Party while U S Ambassador McConaughy signals possible intervention.
UAR government announced it thwarted an Israeli plot to assassinate President Gamal Abdel Nasser. Dutch, Italian, and Greek suspects were named including George Efstratiou Stamatiou. files to be brought to courts in coming days. Al Ahram editor Heikal supported the report despite limited official charges.
Bonham high school band under director James A Saylor will perform Friday at 9 0 clock in the Region II contest at State College Commerce and on Saturday with about 30 bands judged by three judges on performance and sight reading. The ensemble features Captain John Phillip Sousa styled overture and Beethoven passages as regional level bands compete for top placements.
Venezuelan army rebels seize the San Cristobal garrison as government broadcasts warn rebels to surrender or be bombed. Reports say two boatloads of armed Dominican mercenaries are offshore and clashes continue near the border with Colombia.
A Coomban airliner from Miami crashed into a hillside near Bogota, killing 17 aboard with 15 believed injured. The plane had stops at Barranquilla and Medellin. it struck the hill while attempting a second landing, broke apart, and caught fire.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.