Democratic primary ballot prep in county
Bob Cantrell said he was washing his hands of it as Deets Dorough Buster Cole and Pete Holman prepared ballot and tally boxes for the Saturday Democratic primary. Dorough retires after years as county Democratic chairman and will not seek re election. Roy Doyle of Honey Grove appears on the ballot for that post.
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Dorough
Buster Cole
Pete Holman
Democratic Committee
Roy Doyle
Honey Grove
Bondi singers shine at East Texas State College contests
Bondi vocalists earned 25 First Division superior ratings and 31 Second Division excellent ratings as ensembles or soloists at East Texas State College in Commerce on Tuesday. Pianists may win more top ratings Saturday. praise is given to choir director Mrs. Don Blacketer for building strong programs. James A. Taylor, band director, can arrange instrumental combinations.
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East Texas State College
Commerce
Don Blacketer
James A. Taylor
Bondi band director worries over next fall lineup
James Taylor, Bondi high school band director, frets about filling spots left by graduating seniors. He notes upcoming performers show promise but need more experience as recruitment begins early in elementary and continues through junior high.
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James Taylor
Taylor
Veterans in Bonham urged to fly flags on Loyalty Day
John Van Kirk of the James Bragg Post VFW asks Bonham businesses to display flags Friday. Mayor John Crockett proclaims Loyalty Day and the VFW urges full flag visibility citywide.
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John van Kirk
James Bragg
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Bonham
John Crockett
VFW
Dad Volunteers Call for Help to Repair Stands
Tom Mankin urged fellow fathers to join a work session at National League Field this afternoon to build new stands and repair the old. He noted that any dad needing a seat should come out and help get the stands in good condition.
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Tom Mankin
Tom
Mankin
Precinct Conventions Set By Fannin County Democrats
Democrats in Fannin County will hold precinct conventions at 7 30 p m Saturday with Deets Dorough announcing. Only voters in the Democratic primary may attend and delegates to the May 9 county convention in Bonham will be chosen. The county committee meets May 5 to canvass returns and plan the June second primary.
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Fannin County
Deets Dorough
Democratic Executive Committee
Bonham
Tearful plea for return of kidnapped baby in Chicago
Dora Fronczak appeals to the woman who abducted her infant from Michael Reese Hospital as police, including FBI agents, widen the hunt. A new sketch and public plea follow four days into the case with the mother describing a vague resemblance to the kidnapper and stressing the baby’s wellbeing.
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Chicago
UPI
Paul Joseph Fronczak
Dora’ronczak
Michael Reese Hospital
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Reid
Lawyers Will Push Appeal in Ruby's Case
Dallas reports lawyers for Jack Ruby pursue remaining routes to avoid the electric chair. Ruby's new trial motion was denied as he appeared gaunt after alleged self harm attempts. A sanity hearing could suspend the case if jurors deem him insane, sending him to a state hospital until cured.
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Ruby
Dallas
UPI
Jack Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
Man Loses Case Then Officiates Wedding Best Man
Michael J. Silverstein 21 sued a man over a traffic crash in Los Angeles. After losing a $160 small claims case to Silverstein, defendant Thomas W. Burdine 42 agreed to be best man at Silverstein’s wedding to Sylvia Hannan 19. The same municipal court judge who handled the case officiated the ceremony.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Michael J. Silverstein
Thomas W. Burdine
Silverstein
Sylvia Hannan
Living Cost Shows Modest Rise in Year and March
Washington reports the cost of living rose 1.4 percent in the year ending March with the price index at 17.7. The March index edged up one tenth of a point as food prices fell. take-home pay for a three dependent factory worker rose to 90.89 dollars.
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Washington
UPI
Labor Department
Department
Robert J. Myers
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Myers
Senators Eye Vote on Civil Rights Jury Trial Amendment
Washington leaders indicate a Senate vote on the civil rights bill’s jury trial amendment may occur by Wednesday without a gag rule. The Dirksen Mansfield plan would guarantee jury trials in criminal contempt cases tied to penalties over 30 days or $300, with Southern opposition and Senator Russell calling it a “legal monstrosity.”
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
GOP
Everett M. Dirksen
Ill
Russell
Sheriff Returns To Glen Rose After Missing Sheriff
Somervell County Sheriff Paul Bone and his wife were found in Glen Rose and Bone was arrested and released on a 5000 dollar bond on federal embezzlement charges. His wife said he would surrender later in Cleburne where the district attorney and judge offices are. A three week search had followed his being named in complaints alleging embezzlement of 230 in county funds. The FBI had said Bone crossed into Mexico at Laredo in April and a federal charge was filed in Waco on April 9.
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Glen Rose
Tex
UPI
Somervell County
Paul Bone
el Paso International
Glenose
FBI
Bone
Ito Mexico
Laredo
Waco
Warmer Weather Forecast for Bonham Area
Increasing cloudiness and warmer weather are forecast for the Bonham area through Friday. Skies will be mostly cloudy with no precipitation expected. Bonham recorded a high of 76 and a low of 51 on Thursday morning. North Central Texas fair tonight, Friday should bring more clouds and a bit warmer conditions.
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Bonham
Texas
Lille Wasmer
Cease-fire at St Hilarion Castle Breaks Amid Mortar Fire
Turkish Cypriot patrol penetrated Greek Cypriot lines near St Hilarion Castle. two Turkish Cypriots were killed and one wounded. UN establishes 10 permanent posts in the Kyrenia Mountains as part of a broader push for peace after the brief clash and renewed cease-fire. President Makarios had ordered a halt to attacks after claiming objectives were met.
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Nicosia, Cyprus
UPI
Vital St. Hilarion Castle
Pales Nations
United Nations
Kyrenia Mountains
St. Hilarion Castle
Kyrenia Pass
U.N
Cyprus
St. Philarion
Kyrenia
St. Hilarion
Makarios
UN. Command
UN urged to authorize Cyprus peace force to shoot to kill
United Nations secretary general Thant faces mounting pressure from the United States Britain and Canada to empower the Cyprus peace force to shoot to kill to prevent further fighting. A Greek Cypriot offensive against St Hilarion Castle in the Kyrenia Mountains raises questions about the U N role and Thants new Security Council plan.
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United Nations, N.Y
UPI
Thant
United Nations
Cyprus
Mediterranean
St. Hilarion Castle
Kyrenia
Britain
Canada
United States
U.N
Lions Preview Egg and I Senior Play Opens Tonight
The Bonham Lions Club previewed the senior play The Egg and I at Thursday noon meeting with cast excerpts. Tickets were sold at the meeting. Clute plans a Sunday afternoon magazine and newspaper pickup at 1% am, asking papers and machines be tied in bundles and curbside for pickup.
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Bonham Lions Club
Egg and I
The
Clute
Officers Nab Load of Beer Wine and Whiskey
A sheriff stake-out west of Bonham captured a load of beer wine and whiskey. Deputy H R Van Zandt arrested Albert Smith Jr on US 82. Smith pled guilty to transportation of liquor and was fined 100 dollars plus costs by County Judge Choice Moore in county court.
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Sheriff's Department
Hoyt Ivey
H. R van Zandt
Fannin County
van Zandt
Albert Smith, Jr
U.S. 82
Bonham
Smith
Choice Moore
Merchants urged to display flags on Loyalty Day
Bonham merchants were asked to fly flags Friday by John Van Kirk commander of the James Bragg Post VFW. He noted Friday is Loyalty Day declared in Bonham under a Congressional act.
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Buster Cole
State Bar of Texas
John Vankirk
James Bragg
VFW
Cele
Bonham
John van Kirk
Veterans of Foreign Wars
van Kirk
Congress
Nashville Negroes Plan to Step Up Desegregation Efforts
United Press International reports Nashville leaders plan intensified action for total desegregation after days of mass demonstrations. Police reported 97 arrests since Monday with 25 injured in conflicts over sit in protests at segregated venues. John Lewis of SNCC was among arrestees during a large street demonstration. In Jacksonville a bi racial committee backed NAACP aims to desegregate public accommodations immediately and urges joint action with city authorities.
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United Press International
Nashville
Tonn
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Student Non Violent Coordinating Committee
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
John Lewis
Jacksonville
Fla
KOFU BARBERS BAN UNUSUAL HAIRCUTS FOR STUDENTS
The 220 barbershops in Kofu announced they will not cut Beatle or ducktail styles for high school students. Barbers cited concerns that unconventional haircuts encourage juvenile delinquency.
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Kofu
Japan
UPI
Kofue
Historical Medallions Awarded to County Buildings
Six buildings including Rehobeth Church near Ladonia receive historical building medallions from the Fannin County Historical Survey. A ceremony during the Rehobeth homecoming Saturday will place a medallion on the chapel, with other sites in Windom, Leonard, Savoy and Whitewright to receive theirs later in summer.
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Rehobeth
H. A. Burow
Fannin County
Leonard
Kirkpatrick
Whitewright
Buron
Rehobeth Chapel
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Tom Hymer
OK Bood
L. M. Todd Farm
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Cal Survey Committee
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