06 Aug 1947
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1947
Page
1
In a wartime style special election, Latlin is elected as a member of the city commission after a 364 vote total. The elected candidate will take the oath of office on a Monday in August 1948 to join the regular city body.
President Truman plans a three day trip to Rio de Janeiro in late August or early September. White House Press Secretary Charles G Ross said no date was set and no details on addressing the Inter American Defense Conference were provided. He will depart for Rio and return aboard the battleship Missouri.
A Texas control court hears whether county officials can compel the state board to readmit a patient at a state hospital. The case involves long-running disputes about commitment and the patient’s status. A jury must decide if the individual is sane. if not, detention or commitment actions may continue.
Fragmentary text references the month of employment data with mentions of workers, veterans, and an employment commission. It appears to describe declines in employment or unemployment figures and notes involvement of employers and agencies. Specific names, dates, and places are unreadable due to damaged OCR.
Fragmentary notes describe a Texas forfeiture case involving Wyveny Payments and state land parcels. It mentions 160 acre tracts, ownership, and several parties including Dave and Paty, with references to a five year period and voting interests.
Kansas City reports a federal grand jury returned indictments in a vote fraud probe from last summer’s primary. William A. Costello, a Democratic lawyer, faces charges in one indictment including conspiracy to defraud the government and another accusing him of perjury and related counts.
Washington reports a 4 cent per 100 pounds rise for raw sugar and 15 cent increases for other direct consumption sugar at primary distribution. The changes reflect higher costs paid by the Community Credit Corp for Cuban raw sugar, with price adjustments tied to the Cuban United States sugar contract index.
Gov. Beautordd H Jester plans multiple state appointments before leaving for Guatemala on Aug 14. Reed names A B Smith and Lloyd Bentsen to the Good Neighbor Commission while Pauline Kibbe’s retention is not debated. Regent Scot Schremer to join the board amid reshuffles in several commissions.
Hugo Oklahoma reports the Lions Club uses an ambulance to transport members to summer meetings to reduce absenteeism. The plan aims to boost attendance by making travel easier for attendees.
Oklahoma records show Virgil Manning, a former inmate with a long rap sheet, confessed to involvement in the Siegel murder investigation. He claims knowledge of the killer tied to the Beverly Hills slaying of Benjamin “Buesy” Siegel on June 20, and says he faced threats for revealing who killed Siegel. Manning, once jailed for prior crimes, has a history dating back to 1937. authorities note links to gangland figures and a public enemy tag from past cases.
The District committee of the Bunun Bay Scouts will hold its monthly meeting at the Scout Camp on Thursday evening. The event includes a water meal and highlights the presence of wives and invited members. The chair will start at 7 o clock.
Local sheriff announces resignations of two deputies on Tuesday amid internal shakeup. McKissach and McChure reportedly stepped down from field duties while Burke and others face continued questions about the department.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a board hearing on property taxation and protests by owners. The brief references a session in a basement venue during a political period with unclear names and dates.
In a Security Council session Egypt's Prime Minister Mahmoud Fahmy Nokrashy Pasha urged the UN to expel British forces from the Nile Valley accusing British presence in Sudan of threatening peace. Britain said the force is protected by a 1936 treaty and the UN Charter, noting Egypt had agreed to the treaty, and Cadogan argued Egypt sought to avoid obligations.
The Soviet Foreign Office denounced actions and urged recall amid a Swedish campaign described as an anti Soviet provocation. Names Vasil Kunnov and Mikhas wv oanuhe are cited as attaché and envoy aides, with victims described in a larger push linked to Swedish church groups.
Members discussed meeting attendance and the value of consistent participation. Judge H A Cunningham noted the club’s purpose and members urged punctual, full attendance to foster fellowship and business networking.
Randolph resident Johnoe Williams sustained facial cuts a cut on a hand and a bruised elbow when a car driven by J B Pierce of Sadler crashed into a train at Crockett Avenue in Deus wn Sunday. Train engineer K R Browning and conductor J H Mass of Fort Worth were aboard. brakes allegedly failed to hold as the car attempted to stop.
Howard Hughes arrives from the west coast to face the Senate war investigating committee led by Sen Homer Ferguson. The subcommittee probes plane contracts totaling about 40 million dollars, including an 18 million dollar wooden flying boat and other aircraft orders, amid alleged efforts to press Hughes over a merger.
Afton reports cloudy skies in Farthy with a temperature around 40 degrees. Winds light. Chance of drizzle. Temperatures hover near freezing later tonight.
Texarkana and area workers back striking bus drivers amid wage and benefit disputes. Report mentions mobilization support, legal warnings, and bus company owner responses as drivers seek improved pay and conditions.
Detroit reports reveal Packard Motor Car Company increasing car prices across models. The Packard Six sees a $92 rise, the Eight up by $102 to $200 for some variants, and other lines like the Eight and Sixteen show $100 to $182 hikes as costs rise industry wide.
Batavia Java Ave 6 UP reports a clash between the Dutch and Indonesian governments over who should arbitrate the war dispute. The United States or the United Nations may take the seek a solution by July 1. The issue involves the UN commission and Republica Parliament debates.
Secretary of State George Marshall said the United States agreed to a high level conference with Britain to discuss liberalization of the Anglo American loan of 3.75 billion dollars. Attlee told Parliament Britain seeks modifications to ease dollar drain and accelerate its recovery, with the date and participants to be determined.
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Fragmentary text mentions an Army Air Forces plane and a bride, with scattered references to Houston and lag perhaps. No clear event, date, or complete entities to confirm a specific story or outcome.
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The Fort Worth livestock market shows cattle prices in the 15.50 to 22.00 range with bulls calves and stocker futures noted. The scene mentions 3600 cattle and includes references to market activity and unsettled state affairs abroad affecting sentiment.
J C Eubank who has eight years on the Bouhan police force announces resignation effective immediately. He served as acting chief after the death of Jack Biggerstaff and his bid for chief was rejected by the city commission. He thanks Bonham residents and pledges to aid law enforcement during and after the move.
The report notes temperatures staying below the 100 degree mark through Tuesday with a maximum not yet recorded and a minimum around 77 degrees. It indicates a slight warming trend today but no expectation of significant rise.
The Fannin county jail was emptied today with Brewsaugh brothers Terry and Johnny of Dallas transferred to Mt. Pleasant and John Akard released on bond. Jailers remarked it is quiet now but not expected to last, signaling a return of inmates soon.
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