Three Old Bonham Newspapers Unearthed with Local News
A Bonham office received three historical copies including Bonham News issues from Sept 22 1908 and Jan 3 1930 and The Daily Favorite Sept 9 1914. The 1908 News lists death of T N Latta at 88 and a Harkins county report. ads announce Sells Floto circus upcoming Sept 29. The 1930 News covers courthouse fire Dec 31 1929. 1914 Favorite focuses on war news and local picture shows. Miller and crew later found the 1914 Daily Favorite in the Fuller Building while repairing the west square site. Palace charity benefit for United Charities to run Sept 10 with 50 percent proceeds.
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Bonham
Bonham News
Charley Yowell
Daily Favorite
David Miller
Yowell
News
Lula Latta
Lodd City
The
T N. Latta
Harkins
D L. Harkins
Sells-Floto Circus
Jas
War News
Miller
Fuller
Howard Crider
the Palace
United Charities
Lightning Knocks Out Police Radio at City Hall Antenna
A lightning strike hit the tail antenna above City Hall, knocking the police radio out of service for about five minutes Monday night. Officer Thurman Renfro, on duty nearby, said the surge just missed him as power flickered across the desk before the system resumed normal operation. It was the first lightning strike on the antenna in recorded city history.
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Thurman Renfro
George Biggerstaff
Renfro
Trinity
Roosevelt Heights
Dallas
Abiene
Toallas
Ductor
Bonham
Pope Pius XII May Consider First African Cardinal
London column claims Pope Pius XII may appoint Joseph Kawanuna of Masaka Uganda as the church’s first African cardinal. The report notes Rome’s stance against color barriers and says Cassandra has long canvassed the Vatican for the decision.
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London
Dan
Mirror
Cassandra
Pius XII
Rome
Vatsar
Masaka
Uganda
Joseph Kawanuna
Officials call for intense probe into terrorist bombings
Angry state officials demanded full force of investigative agencies after a string of bombings hit a Jacksonville Jewish center and a Birmingham temple and school. Authorities raised the possibility of a death penalty law for dynamiting offenses and offered a $2000 reward for tips leading to arrests.
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Jacksonville. Fle
Tallation
Jacksonville
Eugene Conner
Birmingham
Bill Lyerly
Alabama Highway Patrol
James Ko. Folsom
Nasser Receives Grand Welcome in Moscow on State Visit
President Gamal Abdel Nasser arrived in Moscow for an 18 day state visit amid one of the era's largest welcomes. Soviet leaders Voroshilov and Khrushchev greeted him as banners, flowers, and a 200 man honor guard accompanied the arrival. Nasser and the Soviet leaders spoke of friendship and cooperation as Arab students cheered and flags flew at the airport.
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Moscow
Gamal Abdel Nasser
United Arab Republic
Russia
Nasser
Kliment Y Voroshilov
Nikita Khurshchev
Voroshitov
Khrushchev
Voroshilov
United Arab Hkepublic Hie
Fighters For Freedom
Kiwanis District Official Visits Bonham Club
Bonham Kiwanis Club hosts a regular meeting with District Official Kiwanis Visitor, praising members for past year's resid al and planning for future projects. Jesse Bingo, past president, presided over the session with President Kenneth Griffith absent.
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Red
Wilson
Kiwanis
Weather outlook for North Central Texas tonight and Wednesday
Mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight. In the south portion expect lingering activity and cooler high temperatures Wednesday.
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Texas
South Portion
Solid Front Formed by Ford and GM Against UAW
In Detroit GM and Ford notified the United Auto Workers they plan to terminate current contracts May 29, shaping a unified industry stance. Chrysler was expected to join as the UAW faced talks over a two year extension and wage changes, with unions seeking a September extension and adjustments to job security and benefits.
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Detroit
General Motors
United Auto Workers
Ford Today
Chrysler
Ward
Harlow T. Curtice
Ford
Henry Forge
UAW
Walter Po Rewther
Curttee
Reuther
Ohio
Indiana
Virginia
North Carolina
Curtice
Auto Company
Clean Nuclear Device Claimed by Britain
London reports Britain succeeded in a Pacific test of a so called clean nuclear device believed to be a missile warhead with hydrogen bomb power. Supply Minister Aubrey Jones said it exploded over Christmas Island Monday night with measurements being collected for accurate evaluation. Early indications suggest fallout will be negligible.
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London
Britain
Aubrey Jones
Christmas Island
Vanguard Third Stage Failure Delays Navy Space Effort
The Navy attempted to launch a Vanguard rocket Monday night but the third stage failed to ignite and crashed into the ocean. Officials expect a new attempt within days as engineers assess the malfunction and prepare the next launch window.
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Cape Canaveral
Navy
Vanguard
Pial
Artife
Jer P Hagen
Nava
Hesseh Luburat
Mit
Asfu
United States Seeks Peace Efforts Amid Global Tensions
From Washington reports the United States remains cautious as it weighs steps toward halting fighting and preventing a broader war. Officials indicate readiness to back preventive measures and seek a stable global balance while monitoring major powers and regional conflicts.
Severe thunderstorm causes damage across Dallas area
A powerful storm swept through Dallas and suburbs today with 68 mph winds, tearing roofs from buildings, downing power lines, and igniting a tree limb. Funnel clouds sighted near Sulphur Springs and Sherman did not touch ground as hail battered northern towns. No injuries reported.
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Dallas
United Press Bureau
Karl Adams
Sulphur Springs
Jallag
Sherman
Terrell
Wills Point
Houston & North Texas Freight Aloe
The
Highway Patrol
Terrell Airport
Tretnus Industral
Dultus
Ross
Central W
Storms Hit County Cause Roof and Crop Damage in Bonham
A severe storm swept through the Ector area causing roof damage to homes, small outbuildings, and garages. Winds gusting up to high speeds ripped shingles and tin, damaged a garage roof collapsing onto a car, and harmed young corn and gardens. farmers report extensive losses across the region.
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Ector
C HK O'Neal
Ely
Circus Tent Storm Bites Big Top At Bonham Show
A freak storm rattled the Bonham area flooding streets island bayou road and center street. Strong winds toppled trees and damaged antennas while circus tents flapped and emptied seats as rain pounded the grounds in minutes.
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B. Pressley
Bonham
Island Bayou
Mary
Main Street
City Street Department
Bonham Sees Two-Storm Rain Totals Across Monday to Tuesday
Deluge over Bonham runs from Monday night into Tuesday morning, with rainfall totaling 2.15 inches. First storm drops 0.5 inch, followed by 1.35 inches in the Tuesday morning event, ending by mid morning.
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Bonham
Italian surgeon Valdoni leads team in arm amputation
An Italian medical team led by Professor Pietro Valdoni at the Sanatrix Clinic in Rome completed a 35 minute operation amputating the right arm of Samuel Cardinal Strich between the elbow and shoulder. The spokesman said the operation was a success and the Cardinal’s condition is very good.
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Professo Pietro Valdoni
Italy
Sanatrix Clinic
Rome
Samuel Cardinal Strich
Valdoni
Cardinals
Inea Telephoto
Cardinal Stritch Cheerful After Arm Amputation
Cardinal Samuel Cardina Stritch remained cheerful after emergency surgery to remove his right arm above the elbow due to blood clots and gangrene. Doctors report the 70-year-old American prelate’s condition as most satisfactory and say he is eager to return to work despite the operation.
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Rome
Samuel Cardina
Magr Patrick Hayes Ma
Holy Name Cathedral
Chicago
Grade Makers Honor Roll Lists Thirty Students
The Ames school announces the names of thirty seventh and eighth grade students eligible for fifth six weeks honors under Mrs Charles Chitwood. Eligible students must maintain a high average with no suspensions. The list includes Albert Rent, Sandra Castle, Jerry Chafe, Jere Stene, Pat Tuyor, Kexene Hanes, Carol Spencer, Nac Nelsor, Wanda Dagney, John Woodruff, Martin Jones, Kathy Chancaut, and other named seventh graders.
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Charles Chitwood
Foo
Weer High
Rent
Albert Sandra Castle
Jerry Chafe
Jere
Stene
Pat Tuy
Kexene Hanes
Carol Spener
Nelsor
Wanda Dagney
John Woodruf
Martin Jones
Kathy
Ety Birdwell
Jane Barnett
Arolyn Campbell
Carol Me
Lady Feets
Lad
Ariffard Bett
Hamutes
Virginia Keene
Nan Kuecklenan
Patsy Morrison
N Moss
Martha Frathicks
Nan
Leaney
Sarah Hawkins
Tar
Steens
Bobs
Flem- Dy
Fire Siren Triggers Tornado Scare Near Power Station
Monday night just before 9 o clock residents heard a fire siren sparking fear of a tornado. Warnings spread as sirens echoed around the power station near the square while a rear building blaze drew quick emergency response and confusion.
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Bon Cain
Arsenies
Smith Moore- Willams
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