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Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1949

Page

3

Oak Ridge strike halts atomic bomb plan at lab complex

Reported by United Press the Oak Ridge nuclear site faces a wage dispute and a strike by 20 AKL workers plus 100 laborers halting construction of the new plant. Talks resume with coal operators in New York and secret meetings aim at breaking the deadlock as Pensylvanian and Virginian companies seek a settlement.

Atomic City Oak Ridge AKL Stri Pic Atomic Energy Vesion Lewis Ing Pe Horthern Southern Coal Noas New York Softs Joseph Salvatts 1 Creek Coal Company Virgina George Love York Robert Young Chesapeake and Ohio Rail

Indiana couple wins title in Valley tourism contest

An Indiana couple, Mr and Mrs Ayres, were named the "Most Tourists in the Lower Hue Valley" and received $2,000 for expenses. The 61-year-old retired oil worker and his wife have lived in the semi tropical Valley region, spending time in Texas and Mexico.

Fire department responds to grass fire in vacant lot

Fire crews were called Monday afternoon to a street on UAGer control to extinguish a grass fire burning in a large vacant lot. No injuries reported and cause under investigation.

Uager

Three Bonham Youths Face Robbery Charges

Three Bonham youths William Robert Leeman James Thomas Scrivner and Talmadge Bonham are held on open robbery charges linked to a Crosbyton dry goods store holdup in which storekeeper A A Wallace was critically wounded. The trio were questioned in Dallas along with other youths tied to robberies across the state and Leeman and Scrivner were arrested near Garland after a high speed chase.

Bonham Dallas Crosbyton A. A. Wallace William Robert Leeman James Thomas Scrivner Talmadge Bonham Duallas Spailas Texas Rangers Conntion Bunham Dullas Leeman Scrivner Garland Dallas City Corsicana Houston Lubbock Shrman Lenton Denisor Commerce

Ward to Begin Home Return from Mukden Mission

A group of American civilians including Consul Angus Ward plans to depart Mukden today for a long return from China. Ward and four others were convicted by the Communists of an assault on a Chinese person and the entire consulate staff faced expulsion. If plans hold, they will ride a rickety tram to Tientsin then board the Lakeland Victory for transport to Japan or South Korea over several days.

Washington de No Today Angus Ward Mukden Ward Asault Ths Tientsin Lakeland Victory Japan South Korea Bute

Weather Summary for Texas Regions and Bunham Vicinity

Cloudy to partly cloudy and warmer except clear and colder in the extreme northwest. A few showers in the northeast and extreme northwest tonight. Wednesday partly cloudy with showers in the extreme south and colder north and central. Moderate to fresh southerly winds along the coast shifting to northerly. Bunham and vicinity partly cloudy this afternoon tonight and tomorrow with colder tonight and tomorrow. Low near 38 tonight.

Texas C Bunham Furr

Holiday driving warned as death rate tops December

Col Homer Garrison urged caution during the Christmas season warning that December is the deadliest month for motorists and pedestrians. He cited fogged windshields, alcohol use, long dark hours, and high fatigue as key factors in recent fatalities, urging safer driving practices across Texas.

Iday Homer Garrison Texas Department of Public Safety Col Garrison Department of Public Safety Texas Safety Association Mel Garrison Logan Ci Faason

Pedestrian Breaks Leg After Highway 7 Accident

A pedestrian, identified as Usman, was struck while crossing Highway 7 near Timber Creek Parks and suffered a broken leg. He was rushed by companions to Bonham Hospital for treatment. the incident involved a vehicle owned by Ablert’s Lace of Bunhbatu and an officer noted the man darted back across the highway.

Smauan Aibet’ Lace Bunhbatu Blase Lesteurks Guing Murth Chatisman Huw Usman Mr Usman Timber Creek Parks Bonham

Policemen Take Bacteriological Warfare Course

A West Berlin newspaper reports 16 East German policemen were flown to Moscow for a 12 week course in bacteriological warfare. The same source says East German automobile plants were ordered to begin manufacturing light tanks and more.

Berlin Dee West Berlin East Germany Moscow

China Rejects U S Protest Over Shanghai Ship Shelling

The Nationalist government in China rejects a U S protest over shelling of American ships in Shanghai. Foreign Minister George Yeh warns ships trading at Shanghai face rough treatment, but offers safe passage to the Sir John Franklin, which was struck last week. Acheson relays Washington's formal protest as Nationalists vow to keep blockading Communist ports and refuse a written reply. Meanwhile Nationalist forces in the Southwest advance, capturing three major cities and moving to trap 80,000 troops north of Hungking.

Washington de 6 TTP Chna Shanghai George Yeh Wong Kong Yeh Sir John Franklin Dean Acheson Acheson China Hine la Tsung Jen San

Mrs. L. D. Bell Names Woman of Week for KFYN

Mrs. L. D. Bell selects a Woman of the Week for KFYN station. The feature highlights local homemaking talent and community involvement as Far Bell promotes home economics and beauty tips from 40 Mounty street through Friday.

Quette Toad Fullene Beichdaberty

Fort Worth Market Report On Cattle Hogs And Calves

Livestock prices show dull demand with steers and yearlings weaker. Slaughter cattle steady while feeders firm with medium grade calves mixed. hogs mostly steady with some weights higher and sows selling around 13.90 to 14.50.

Fort Worth Uvti ateOng Wwe Cannes

Shivers Advocates Private Development under State Regulation

In New Orleans the Texas governor argued that natural resources should be developed by private enterprise under state conservation board regulation. He cited Texas plants and a 38 percent production rise as proof of benefits from conservation programs and private industry. He warned of a state role in guiding the industry’s growth while highlighting interstate cooperation. He noted Texas hosts a large share of refinery capacity and gas processing, with substantial monthly gas cycling and hydrocarbon extraction. The remarks preceded a Bonham Christmas parade with Alaska reindeer and planned community events.

New Orleans Dee Shivers Texas Interstate Owl Compact Commission New Orlean United States

Violence Breaks Out in Houston Strike Sparks New Dispute

A fresh outbreak of violence occurs amid a Houston labor dispute. Local authorities report clashes and property damage as the strike escalates. A grand jury to investigate the incident is expected to convene, with potential charges to follow for those involved.

Houston

Ex Army Major Charges Russia Gave Radars

Former Army Air Force Major George Jordan held a news conference in New York alleging that two State Department officials and Harry Hopkins provided Russia with atomic radar information. He claimed to possess names from a suitcase containing atomic data and said Congress barred disclosure.

Army Air Force George Jordan New York Harry Hopkins State Department Russia Congress Jordan Dodooe

Honey Grove to Dedicate Modern Gymnasium with Rayburn Address

Honey Grove High School prepares to dedicate a new 604000 gymnasium, touted as one of North Texas’ most modern. Sam Rayburn of Bonham will deliver the dedicatory address, with a public dinner preceding the program and seating for about 650 fans.

Honey Grove High School Sam Rayburn Bonham Honey Grove Dee Texas National House of Representatives Schoed Supt FE. A. Barker Honey Independent N. J Honey Tar ‘Gr

Cooler Weather Heads for Texas

A brief forecast notes cooler air approaching Texas with temperatures not expected to fall severely. Weather services predict mild changes across regions, bringing relief from recent heat.

Texas

Dallas Officers Seek Missing Young Girl

Dallas police search for a young girl last seen Monday afternoon. Authorities describe the child as around four years old with short dark hair and wearing a light-colored outfit. No further details are available at this time.

Dallas

Talk to Santa KFYN Will Have Line to Santa's Headquarters

Santa KFYN announces a public line to Santa's Headquarters inviting families to call and share wishes. The program aims to gather holiday messages and spread cheer during the season.

KFYN Santa‘s

Suspect Sought in Mexia Slaying

Police seek a suspect in a fatal Mexia slaying as parolees top 93 percent in good standing. City CAB schedules a public hearing on the crash, outlining traffic safety measures and parolee oversight.

Mexia

Accidental Rifle Death At Tea County Golf Club

Justice of the Peace W H Davis rules accidental death after Gulloway, a 20 year worker, is shot by a 35 caliber rifle while firing at a target about 75 yards from the ninth green. He collapses behind the green as golfers Byrum Jr and Howard witness the incident. Deputy Henry Maty says the wound is to the stomach and the victim staggers away.

Georgesown Tea Des Courgel Fata Justice of the H. Davis Galloway

Patterson to Nicaragua for United Nations mission work

R E Patterson an official from Texas A and M will travel to Nicaragua as livestock adviser to the Food and Agriculture Organization. He will assist Nicaraguan agriculture as part of a UN mission.

College ‘Tatiuin le ‘Ub Texas A and Noccaragua United Nation RE Patterson A and M Food and Agriculture Missen Gladgigs

Pioneer Texas Newsman Dies in Henderson

Henderson Texas mourns Dr Harrs known as Uncle Dirk who died at 78 ending a 67 year career that began as a printer's devil at age 1 He was publisher of the Henderson Daily News and a former president of the Texas Press Association.

Henderson Texas Harrs Dirk Henderson Daily News Texas Pre@se Association

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