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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1971
Page
6
A practical guide explains two worm fishing methods, contrasting modern plastic bait with traditional angleworms. It covers building a bedding box, venting, moisture, bedding mix, feeding, and how to harvest worms for fishing. It notes raising worms can be economical and attractive to neighbors.
Wichita Falls and Dallas Carter clash in a Saturday Class AAAA semifinal in Wichita Falls with both holding 139 records. Brownwood and Sonora also eye titles as playoff action unfolds across Texas in Fort Worth San Marcos Weatherford and Seguin with several upsets noted including San Antonio Lee defeating Austin Reagan.
Texas Egg Council board members meet to draft a position on a pair of federal bills backed by Rep Dow and Sen Talmadge. The measure would let the agriculture secretary order large producers to trim flocks after egg industry board review, aiming to curb overproduction and prop up prices, with a two year limit and 10 000 hen exemption.
Report says a Dallas man is held in connection with a break-in at a local drug store. Sheriff deputies responded to a disturbance and recovered items as the suspect was detained nearby. Authorities described the incident as an ongoing investigation with no injuries reported.
The Whacatta Bowl, awarded annually by the National Football Foundation to the top college football team, will not be presented after the New Year. The Orange Bowl matchup between No 1 Nebraska and See Alabama is on hold.
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Nebraska earned the top spot in the final UPI Board of Coaches poll with 317 points on 29 of 32 ballots. Alabama was second, Oklahoma third, Michigan fourth, with Notre Dame, Texas, and others in the top 20 reflecting a perfect regular season.
Almanac entry for Tuesday December 7 1971 notes Willa Catha r as born on this day. Historic events include Delaware ratifying the US Constitution in 1787 Hoover refusing hunger march talks in 1931 Japan's Pearl Harbor attack in 1941 drawing the US into WWII and the 1965 ecumenical council closing. Roosevelt quote given.
County Judge Moore announces Fannin County Savings Bond sales totaling 20769 in October and 2394972 for the first ten months, reaching 46 percent of the 2800000 goal. Texas October KE and H bonds sales were 15480457 with ten month total 16863056, up 4 percent year over year. Nationwide October sales were 407 million. redemptions 10 percent below last year, the lowest October in years.
Frank Robinson says he understands the Baltimore Orioles trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers and expects to play well for the next two or three years with the Dodgers. He notes the Orioles faced a rebuilding phase with young players coming up and emphasizes his readiness to help his new club after the move last Thursday.
A chaotic boating incident near Long Beach California involved a vessel strained by crowded seating and a tow line entanglement. Rescue teams pumped water, the crowd evacuated, and authorities reviewed ballast and steering failures as part of a broader safety study.
The New York Nets asked waivers Monday on 6 foot 7 forward Rog Greacen who was acquired from the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA pre season deal. Greacen played sparingly with the Nets totaling two points in 20 minutes across four games.
The Philadelphia Flyers acquire rookie left winger Mike Parizeau on waivers from the St Louis Blues. Parizeau posted 35 goals and 49 assists for Omaha last season, the second highest point total in the Central Hockey League.
Len Dawson outshines John Brodie as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 26-17. With two games left, KC gains control of the AFC West while San Francisco drops into near must-win mode to stay playoff hopefuls.
Wolfe City resident Bully Williams appointed district deputy grand master of Masonic Hightower of Vernon, who was instated last week as grand master of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas. Williams, an active Mason in the area, will serve 10 lodges as representative of the grand master for one year.
New York Knicks suffer center line injuries early season with Willis Reed sidelined. Reserve bigs Greg Fillmore and Luther Rackley out with ankle and thumb injuries, leaving Jerry Lucas as the available pivot. Earl Monroe returns from ankle sprain to face the Boston Celtics tonight.
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