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Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1946

Page

5

Bonham Businessmen Pledge Support For Jacques Plant

Bonham businessmen gathered Friday to back a plan by Jacques to establish a Power Law Company branch in Bonham. The group discussed land purchase and building conversion for manufacturing use, with initial employment around 100 workers and more as the plant expands. Jacques, president of Bas Company, urged inviting the city council to discuss the proposal and potential site.

Igsty Bonham Business Sceene Power Law Company O of Jadat Jones Toyo Ems Wight Jacques Ings Bonham Quang Bas Opiaase Muuld tMr Cham Bhe Kt

Seal Sales Rally Raises Over 5300 During Christmas Campaign

A local drive opposed to a spreading illness generates more than 5300 in seal sales and fund contributions. Officials note widespread student and community participation with plans to continue through December while schools assist fundraising efforts and encourage contributions.

Hotel Fire Kills Over 100 in Atlanta

A deadly blaze at a hotel in Atlanta results in more than 100 deaths. City officials planned to convene a Monday night council meeting to discuss the catastrophe and its aftermath.

Atlanta, Ga

British Indian Leaders Confer Tonight

An unreadable OCR passage suggests a high level meeting between British and Indian leaders, referencing a formal assembly, possible dates, and tensions. The text is garbled with stray words and partial names, but hints at negotiations or discussions of governance and empire, with mentions of a Congress or assembly and a tense political climate.

Promised Tax Slash Still Long Time Off

A report notes that the anticipated tax reduction remains distant, delaying expected relief for taxpayers. Officials acknowledge the plan faces funding and timing hurdles, pushing rollout into an unspecified future.

Winecoff Hotel Fire Kills 113 in Atlanta Blaze

Fire engulfed the Winecoff Hotel on Peachtree Street in Atlanta in minutes. At least 113 people died with hundreds injured or missing as emergency crews worked to remove victims from the 12 story building.

Atlanta Winecoff Peachtree Street

Murray Named Railroad Commissioner

W. J. Murray is appointed to the position of railroad commissioner. The report notes his background and expected duties within the agency.

W. J. Murray

President Truman to be kept informed as coal strike ends

John L. Lewis called off the national coal strike and ordered United Mine Workers to return to work by Monday under the existing contract through March 31 His move aimed to give the Supreme Court time to rule on contempt appeals and ease economic crisis while negotiations continue with government pressure minimized.

Washington John L. Lewis Lewis United Mine Workers Lewes United States Supreme Court

Begin speech on peace with Nazis prompts debate

The council opened discussions on the Nazi regime as allies and the drafting of terms for postwar treaties. Delegates from the Netherlands Luxembourg Czechoslovakia and Poland urged a stronger voice for smaller states in shaping the peace settlement and addressing past aggression.

Netherlands Lux Czechoslovakia

Jaycees to Hold Monday Meeting on Parade Plans

The Jaycees announce a weekly meeting Monday to finalize Claus parade arrangements for Wednesday. Members are urged to attend promptly at 1 PM to discuss important business.

Jaycees Edwards Cute —s_ clube Les Collins Claus Parads

Miners Return to Jobs as Output Normalizes in WV

In West Virginia and nearby areas miners resume work as output steadies. Sullivan reports 18 000 up days and 690 000 tons in a 39 day period with deeper tonnage at McDowell and Can county mines. Nine cards reduce daily luns while Pittsburgh papers note Adams W Va shutdowns and unrest amid wage talks.

Charleston Jesse Vo Dee Sullivan Sullivan Staries United Mine Ule West Virginia McDowell Chiy Shur

Commissioners Meet Monday in Fannin County Court

Fannin county commissioners court will hold its regular December meeting Monday in the commissioners' courtroom. One item before the court is the session of the grand jury report on donations of the county pool.

Fannin County Commissioners Court Commissioners

City Officer Has Busy Saturday

A city officer, JC Rubank, faced a busy day as a chaotic Saturday morning unfolded. Witnesses described a driving incident with a suspect attempting escape, while officers pursued through town and engaged in a tense chase.

JC Rubank Tate Teace Sumea

November Tax Collections Reported by Collector

The article notes November 1945 tax collections totaling 18 393. from October to November, with a revised annual tally reaching 156 3936. Farmer says delinquents payments have been pushed ahead, and December tax payments are expected to be collected at a higher rate.

Wea Parmer Eanear Farmer

Parade Offers Over $200 In Prizes For Santa Clan Event

Jaycee Santa Clan parade participants Wednesday compete for more than $200 in prizes. Top awards include a turkey dinner and multiple class prizes. Spectators can win prizes as well, with distinct categories for best parade display and overall presentation.

AIP

Minor Clashes Reported in Azerbaijan

Brief reports indicate sporadic clashes in Azerbaijan with small scale incidents near disputed zones. No major casualties confirmed, authorities urge calm as security operations continue in the region.

Eenhower And Farley Proposed For Demo Ticket

A local DEMO ticket is proposed featuring Eenhower and Farley as slate leaders. The report notes party backing and expected support from Liberty groups, with emphasis on organizing efforts and strategic alliances in the race.

Eenhower and Farley

Bonham Christmas Lights Begin Holiday Display Friday

Bonham Jaycees sponsor turning on the colored Christmas lights for the season. The lights will burn from Friday night through after the Christmas holidays, marking the official start of the holiday display.

Bonhams The Bonham Jaycees

District Meeting in Sherman At Noon Tuesday

Community note reports Sherman district gathering scheduled for Tuesday noon. The concise briefing highlights local attendees and planned topics amid a garbled OCR sequence.

Sherman

Bond Set in Wolfe City Slaying Case

A bond of 87.500 was set in the Wolfe City homicide investigation. The hearing referenced a suspect connected to the attack on Ruthie Wott Wells and others as authorities pursued legal action and payment terms.

Wolfe City

Two Prisoners Sent Huntsville From Dallas Transfer

Walter Cuchty and Wallace Atkins alias Bern McCoy were sent from Dallas to Huntsville for state penitentiary transfer. Deputies Jack Green and Bill Robinson transported them Friday.

Walter Cuchty Walre Atkins Bern McCoy Dallas Jack Green Bill Robinson State Penitentiary Dillas Huntsville

Pasteurization Plant Operators Arrive Saturday

Workers arrive for a new pasteurization plant on East Fourth Street. Construction bids are sought for the building but the low bid is not yet determined. The plant is expected to be operational by early next week.

Cheter Rebbu Aseryette Berton Bat Ray Beraatta Baie Cag A. Benhan Tanutt East Fourth Street

I T Symphony Orchestra to Play The Requiem

The I T Symphony Orchestra presents Giuseppe Verdi’s The Requiem as a memorial to University of Texas students who died in World War I. The concert is at 4 pm and 8 pm in the auditorium in December, honoring arts contributions to the university war memorial.

I. T. Symphony Orchestra Tex Ruaqui- Sachusen College of For Arts T. Cersity

Fort Worth Livestock Market Report Highlights Prices

Fort Worth stockyards show higher bids for steers with top cattle near 32 per hundredweight. Choice yearlings bring about 2700 per head while slaughter cattle reach 1700, with some over 500 pounds at 19.00. Hogs trend lower with butcher hogs down and sows around 29.50.

Abd Cers Oller

Weather Outlook for East Texas Shows Partly Cloudy Skies

Partly cloudy this afternoon and tonight in East Texas with a forecast of partly cloudy to cloudy conditions tomorrow and temperatures turning warmer overall.

Texas

October Term Of Court Extended In Bixtty District Court

The October term of Bixtty District Court has been extended by Judge A. Broadfoot to allow attorneys extra time to prepare and render judgments in several lengthy civil cases that were dismissed during the term's closing days.

Bixtty District Court A. & Broadfoot Civid

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