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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1972
Page
1
Bonham resident Edgar Womack recalled fixing a birthday cake for a Favorite employee in days past during a courthouse chat in Bonham. He noted the decorations atop the cake were on a cardboard box and the knife wouldn't cut through the box.
A Viet Cong circulated document in Paris claims a draft Vietnam cease fire promises broad democratic reforms and private property rights. Kissinger and North Vietnamese negotiators remain deadlocked over basic changes as U S and Hanoi push toward a signing without delay.
Moscow based Intercos reported by Tass that an unmanned satellite assembled by East European nations was launched today in the Soviet Union. The project marks a notable joint effort amid Cold War era space activity.
A 20 year old Bailey resident, Joe Paul Powell of Leonard, died in a one car crash on State Highway 78 five miles south of Bonham. Patrolman Bob Ridley reported the wreck occurred about 6 am and was found at 7 am by Walter Eagleton, a Bonham school bus driver. Powell was traveling south on 78 when the accident occurred.
Vir Powell Jr was killed when his car swerved off the west side of the highway, crossed back into a bar ditch, overturned in a pasture and burst into flames. Powell, 18, a 1971 Bonham High School graduate, was employed at Safeway in Barnbr eatts. Funeral services are set for 2 pm at Cooper Sorrells Funeral Home with burial at Arledge Ridge cemetery. Powell is survived by his parents, four sisters, and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9.
Diplomatic sources report Israel warns it may withdraw from UN peacekeeping as General Assembly considers a draft condemning Israel. Ambassador Yosef Tekoah meets with Jarring to oppose hard line language tying to 1967 war territories. The draft asks all UN members to end support enabling occupation and risks wider crisis.
Kiwanis in Bonham will host the annual Kiwanis Radio Auction Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm on KFYN. More than 90 items listed include a football autographed by the 1972 Purple Warrior squad and house cleaning services with store gift certificates. Proceeds fund programs for underprivileged youth. receipts picked up at the station after the sale.
The state commission and Attorney General William Guste confirm two Southern University students Denver Smith and Leonard Brown, both 21, were killed by shotgun blasts on November 16. The investigation concluded the deaths occurred on campus two weeks ago.
A standing room only crowd lined Bonham sidewalks for the annual Christmas parade marking the season’s start. Local groups from Ector Baptist church to Bonham Story League and a Bonham Camp Fire unit featured floats. Santa rode a fire truck with three elves giving candy as bands played and antique cars impressed spectators. Merchants plan late hours for Christmas shoppers.
Highway Patrolmen Maples and Ryan stopped a car for a traffic violation Thursday night and arrested two white males on suspected marijuana possession after detecting a marijuana odor. A search found a small container of a substance believed to be marijuana. charges pending.
Bonham Police report a burglary at Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Company just after midnight. Thieves entered through a broken side door glass and took several pocket knives while the safe knob was knocked off. Investigation led by Chief Harvey Trapp and Thurman Rentre with J. Haggard offices.
At preparatory talks for a European Security Conference Romanian Ambassador Mircea Balanescu urged a 34 nation assembly to outlaw the use or threat of force in all forms. He supported a security council and rotating sessions but pressed for East West troop reductions and information exchanges.
Police received a call from the Joe Dale residence reporting a 1966 Chevrolet pickup stolen from the driveway at 1514 Franklin Street. The incident describes a theft from a private residence with no suspects named.
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