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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1963
Page
4
Jeremiah Henry John reported a burglary at his Houston funeral home. Loot included an adding machine a typewriter and a radio. While summoning police the thieves returned the hearse and parked it in the driveway.
In Hazleton Pao Utley reports a second 7 am EDT attempt to dial into a chamber where miners Felin 58 Throne 28 Bova 42 are trapped 331 feet underground failed to reach them. Drilling stops at 315 feet and crews plan another hole while officials assess the drift in the rock.
A Texas committee report outlines a four level system for higher education with tuition free access for the top 35 percent of high school graduates at the top universities and graduate schools. The plan includes junior colleges and vocational options, with private and public colleges invited to participate, and projects 900,000 jobs requiring college training by 1973.
Prime Minister Leon Lemass of Ireland and his wife will visit the United States beginning October 15 as guests of President and Mrs Kennedy. The White House announced the invitation extended during Kennedy's latest trip to Ireland.
Risser and M&S hospitals report new patients and recent dismissals across Bonham Dodd City Honey Grove Ravenna Randolph Wolfe City Savoy Ivanhoe and Savoy with names including Mrs Birdie Doty Mrs Mary Melton Earl Felmer and Delbert Sparks among others plus several Bonham residents discharged.
Washington UPI report says final action on the Kennedy tax cut bill may be delayed until after Labor Day. The committee plans to meet Monday to consider new language on estate tax changes and no vote on the bill that day. Net tax cuts of 11 billion dollars over two years are outlined, with final drafting pending. Aid measure also moves through the House amid anti foreign aid sentiment and numerous amendments.
Fort Worth markets report cattle 2300 head incl calves 800 mostly feeder cattle with slaughter calves 23.00-24.50, standard 21.50-23.00, yearling feeder heifers 21.00-22.00, steer calves 25.00 down. Hogs 100 head steady 2-3 grade 225-281 lb. butchers 17.25, sows 14.50-16.00. Sheep 300 head steady. springers 17.00-18.00, utility and good 10.00-16.00, ewes 5.00-6.00.
Local Bonham notices list include Mrs Reece Brinkley and several others: Leonard Willie Faye Burns Mrs Doyle Easley Mrs Louvella Baldwin and Mrs Jess Wallace. Names appear without additional context or actions.
Weathermen predicted Beulah would likely become a hurricane as it moves toward the Leeward Islands. The storm was located near 18 N 57 W about 600 miles east of San Juan at 6 am EDT and moving NW about 12 mph.
A baby boy was born August 22 1963 in Coleman hospital to Mr and Mrs Joe Wylie Cox of Coleman. The infant weighed 10 pounds 8 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs James Cox of Ector and Mr. and Mrs. Ard Moore of Savoy.
Former residents from Lubbock visited Mr. and Mrs. George Clark and family at Haig. They were joined by Mrs. Opal Clark and Mrs. Clyde Farris and son Billy, also of Lubbock, who visited Mrs. Farris' parents Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Crabb and other relatives and friends.
United Press International reports Dow Jones stock averages with 30 industrials at 716.28 up 0.56 and the overall averages reflecting modest gains. Fourth hour sales reach 2.98 million, with total 2 p.m. sales at 500,000 figures.
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