Bonham Residents Escape Tyler Tornado Damages
Two former Bonham residents narrowly avoided injury as Tyler was struck by a Friday morning tornado. Hal Felty reports minor damage to his home near the elementary school and junior college, both of which sustained damage. Douglas Henegar notes his home escaped by several blocks while he was downtown. Nearby wells on the courthouse lawn intermittently surface during heavy rains, with a barricade set to block access to the opening.
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Two Ector High seniors named top honor students
Ector high school announces Jackie Arnwine and Don Nelms as valedictorian and salutatorian for the 1957 graduating class. Arnwine carries a four year average of 92 and Nelms 90. Both played basketball, joined Future Farmers of America, led student government, and hold church memberships.
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Whitworth urges revival of old song to end wet spell
Earl Whitworth proposes reviving the traditional tune It Ain't Gonna Rain No More for a brief period to lift spirits and help end the ongoing stretch of rain.
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Grand Jury Probes Seattle Union Corruption
Seattle area officials face a May 20 grand jury convening to investigate alleged corruption and misuse of union funds. Teamsters leader Dave Beck and Frank Brewster, western conference chairman, maintain Seattle offices as the case unfolds.
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Bigamy mystery as Walter Yemm cites seven wives
Chicago police unravel a tangle over Walter Yemm 47 admitting six undivorced wives and briefly naming seven. The alleged bigamist, tied to a detective buddy by a sister-in-law, faced charges while two Chicago wives, HKerearly Simms 31 and Wilma Pyzik 48, were identified as part of the dispute.
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Freedom Ends on Bike
A 14 year old boy reported to his parole officer Friday and was promptly charged with petty larceny. Police said he rode to the courthouse on a stolen bicycle.
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Texas law makers enter final week of 120 day session
May work continues without pay as Texas legislators press toward a May deadline. Pay for teachers and state funding dominate the agenda with bills to raise 50 million for teacher raises and about 11 million in new revenue. House already approved the measures as Gov. Price Daniel eyes funding from 20 million in measures and a 50 million surplus to seal the two billion dollar general appropriation bill.
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New Tornadoes Flood Texas Hit By Heavy Rain
Texas faced more rain after last week’s flooding as Bonham recorded up to 3 inches and statewide creeks remained out of banks. Counties including Honey Grove and Betor Savoy reported rising waters threatening roads and delaying farming as high ground dried slowly.
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Bois d Arc Watershed District Voters Decide Saturday
Voters will decide Saturday on forming the Bois d Arc Watershed Flood Control District in Fotal County Court at Law. The district would cover areas around Bonham Randolph Edhube Orangeville and Halley Whitewright with retention dams to slow floods. One proposition on the ballot asks voters to approve or reject the district and five directors will be named by the commission court.
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Military Courts to Try Foes in Jordan Crisis
Amman moves to secure independence by creating two military courts one in Amman and one in Jerusalem to try threats to state security. Egyptian newsmen expelled and Syrian troop withdrawals noted as tensions with Damascus rise amid martial law decrees and a new defense minister as military governor.
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State Dept Confirms U S Troops Use Atomic Weapons
The State Department indicated that American forces under NATO command in Italy and elsewhere are equipped with atomic weapons. A spokesman noted NATO forces have modern dual capacity weapons and could use atomic capability if under attack or in war conditions.
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Jr McCraw Is Given Promotion In Korea
J F McCraw Jr. 23 of Route 1 Telephone Tex recently promoted to specialist third class in Korea. He serves with the 7th Infantry Division as a clerk in Heavy Mortar Company of the division's first Regiment. He arrived overseas last July from Bert Ord California and joined the army in December 1956.
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New Thunderstorms Move Across Texas Monday Forecast
Severe storms and tornado threats hit Texas over the weekend with flooding in Dallas and Central Texas. The Trinity River crest eased to 40 feet, saving parts of Dallas from worse damage as floods expanded along the Colorado and Brazos rivers. Evacuations occurred near Shreveport and in Greenville amid record rains and highway outages. more storms were forecast for the Panhandle, South Plains, and Pecos valley with rivers rising again.
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Smiths Take Over Memphis Track Meet Honors
At a Memphis track meet the Emule team swept high jump honors with Cecil Sraith first, Joe Seaith second, and Richery Buoithe third. The three athletes are not related.
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Ike Doctrine Gains Arab Support Across Middle East
In an oral interview from the Mideast ambassador Richards says Arab states have welcomed the Eisenhower Doctrine and efforts against communism. He notes visits to Iraq, Libya, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the Sudan and that reception may deepen with time.
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Rayburn Flies to Capital Monday
Speaker Sam Rayburn will return to Washington Monday after Congress reconvenes following a 10 day Easter recess. He will make the trip by plane and leave Dallas Monday afternoon discussing the homeward flight and travel plans.
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New School Bond Issue Approved in Banham District
Saturday voters in the Banham Independent School district approved a 400000 bond issue with 696 yes 0 no to finance a gymnasium and classroom space. The district also authorized operating under specified statutes and to levy taxes for interest and principal payments. occupancy planned by September for a new wing with expansion added later.
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Congress Backlog Prompts Return to Work Monday
Congress resumes sessions amid a heavy backlog of unfinished business. Leaders clash over budget cuts and tax relief as Democratic leaders push for a five billion dollar spending reduction and a tax cut, while Republicans clash over budget handling and legislative pace.
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Weather North Central Texas Sees Scattered Thunderstorms
A weather brief reports widely scattered thunderstorms moving through North Central Texas with increasing cloudiness and potential for brief gusty winds as storms develop through the day.
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