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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1952
Page
11
Chaos at Mesce State Prison ends after prisoners release guards and surrender. National Guards move in from Santa de May to restore order. Eleven inmates reportedly wounded. authorities promise full investigation and release of hostages.
The report notes a return of cooler, milder conditions to the region. Forecasters expect a gradual drop in temperatures and clearer skies as a high-pressure system settles in from the north.
The Bonham Iowans club held its second annual radio auction last Thursday. Officials reported a net close to the prior total while urging members to buy locally to support the effort and boost store purchases before the event closing.
At least 28 people die in two weekend highway accidents. Funeral services set for the victims as authorities investigate the crashes and state officials urge road safety measures.
A Borham community pageant features Santa arriving by truck at 2:30 PM on Thursday for a planned Santa Claus appearance. A Benha band will perform, with local organizations joining in the festive events as regional contests proceed. A separate note mentions a new auto safety measure proposed by an ET legislator calling for repeal of the present act at the January session.
A blaze at a Fort Worth hotel killed three people and caused about 100000 dollars in damage. Investigators say an apparent accident started the fire in a storage area on the premises. The victims were identified as guests who perished as flames spread through the building.
Three Texans reportedly bagged MiGs in air battles over Korea on Sunday as postwar Communist planes were shot down in the Swiring fight. Details remain sparse with scattered fragments of unit names and casualty notes.
President-elect Eisenhower and top foreign policy advisers discuss Asia strategy aboard the Navy cruiser Helena, en route to Honolulu. Talks aim to outline paper plans for Korea policy and possible economic aid, with Dulles present and focus on Korea.
An incomplete OCR fragment mentions an incident at an intersection involving James R. Clark of Bonham on a Sunday and references Center and Suh streets. It also notes low domestic wood usage and lists various mechanical items such as steering mechanisms and windshields, with many garbled terms.
The column lists residents and leaders in Whiteh Nissen and nearby areas. Notables include John Arledge, Chuck, Brad Nuonelee, Brown, and Joe Den discussing local projects, hospital recovery, and upcoming events. Community committees and conversations with Lewis Morgan, Lee Murrow, and Cotton Howard are noted along with festive county office decorations and county agent activities.
Daniel predicts the new Congress will approve legislation returning tidelands and submerged lands to state ownership. He argues the Eisenhower administration will back state rights, civil rights, and education, with Southern Democrats aiding bipartisan defense and forage policy support. He spoke at Sea Island during a National Association of Attorneys General meeting.
The Houston Chamber of Commerce plans a banquet at Bailey Inglish on Tuesday afternoon at 1 39. It will feature remarks from retiring president Gall and a report on year activities. Committee chairs and board members will be introduced to the members amid speeches and music.
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