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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1940
Page
3
Secretary of Commerce Jones reports "sub gains" lifting industrial production across fields include power, aircraft, and department stores. He says war demands and civilian needs will drive defense and civilian output in the coming year.
Tokyo reports Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka outlining guarded moves to repair Japans relations with the United States without sacrificing gains in Asia. He says the three power pact with Germany and Italy does not force war with the U.S. and Japan seeks no new territorial aims while pursuing economic talks with the Netherlands East Indies.
A fragmented notice from Austin outlines a plan to name an AAA committee Friday across twelve communities. The text references meetings and various garbled phrases, indicating a broader outreach effort with unclear details.
A passenger train bound for Ponce de Leon Florida from Cincinnati derailed 12 miles south of Atlanta. Ten injured, seven cars derailed, two seriously, per Georgia State Highway Patrol chief Lon Sullivan.
The British claim a sudden desert offensive in western Egypt penetrated Italian defenses between Sidi Barrani and Libya. Churchill reports fresh breakthrough as Greek forces report Fas cist withdrawals being disrupted in Albania while Axis tactics face renewed pressure on multiple fronts.
Dec 10 The States Fleet urgently needs a Far Eastern base to keep abreast of Pacific strategy. Unofficial views in Tokyo quoted Japanese Foreign Minister Matsuoka. Rumors say movement may shift from Hawaii to Singapore with Dutch denial. The navy builds up long distance auxiliaries while U S forces in the Philippines strengthen.
Ex-border dispute between China and French Indochina erupts into open warfare as diplomacy fails. Thailand’s territorial claims and France’s Asian policies appear unsettled amid growing tensions and regional fear.
C C C director C J Sweeney announced a new financial stake for Texas CCC enrollees. Beginning January 1 both new and existing enrollees will receive seven dollars monthly, paid as a lump sum at discharge. The 30 dollar monthly allowance becomes eight cash, seven deposited, and fifteen to the family, replacing the former family payment of twenty two dollars.
Ottawa reports the Canadian destroyer Saguenay was torpedoed while engaging a submarine in the eastern Atlantic. Two men are missing and presumed killed. eighteen ratings were wounded and all are hospitalized. Next of kin advised.
A seasoned farmer outlines a structured approach to farming success as he builds an organization, sets objectives, and executes a detailed plan. He stresses disciplined planning, clear roles, and steady execution to achieve productivity.
The CIO and State Industrial Commission in San Francisco announce campaigns for higher wages across basic industries including aircraft rubber shipyard and others. Louis Goldblatt notes unorganized sectors allow substandard pay while defense needs justify strong living standards and the right to organize.
Berlin dispatch reports Paul Joseph Goebbels, the German propaganda minister, stating he believes Germany can end the war victoriously in a reasonably short time with a large offensive against Britain. He spoke on December 10 in Berlin via Unirse Press.
Fannin county commissioners court on Monday approved appointing three county employees and a deputy constable, authorized $150 for right of way purchase, and accepted payments on land bought by the land utilization division. A new east west highway designation from Gober to Whatley schoolhouse was approved with maintenance to be taken over by the highway department. project funds total about $100,000 for 1941. The court also set janitor and matron appointments for county facilities and approved right of way purchases for the Bonham Randolph road segment. Members attended a dinner with Sam Rayburn. a note on vertebrate eye muscles concludes the report.
In McCracken county Kentucky a strange influenza surge in the western area pressures closing at least one large consolidation. About 270 of 700 students at multiple high schools were ill with more cases rising. Doctors call the outbreak unusual given the limited area affected though no deaths were reported.
The mayor of Bonham proclaims December as Cotton Christmas in the city and urges residents to buy cotton gifts. The motion reflects state and national efforts to boost cotton consumption and support cotton industry livelihoods.
J E Paulk, employed by the state highway department for eight years, was elected driver of a Bonham fire department truck Monday night to replace Stick Boyd who resigns December 15. Paulk was chosen from twelve applicants as Mayor Joe B Hrdlicka reported. Work is advancing on the North Center Street pavement project with asphalt coating due today and completion expected by week’s end. The mayor said efforts are being made to secure defense program factories for Bonham and Fannin County.
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