Thanks and humor mark Bonham Christmas notes in town
Community member Marji Ford thanks volunteers for the Christmas parade effort while C H Dillehay offers definitions in a local exchange. Bonham will feature a KDFW TV segment Saturday night with a crew in town. Tom Francis becomes a grandfather as he jokes with a cane. Post office hours extend Saturday morning for holiday mail. Letters to Santa encouraged. ocean area noted as 64 million square miles.
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Dedication Planned for Texas Historical Marker in Bonham
A Texas Historical Marker has been erected at the Fannin County courthouse and will be dedicated Sunday at 3 p.m. Judge Henry Braswell will speak, with Mrs. H D Swann presenting and Judge Choice Moore accepting the marker. The inscription recalls Fannin County's 1836 origins and successive courthouses, culminating in a 1965-66 structure. Ray Peeler Jr. will MC.
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Bonham
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Cormack
John Connally
Bonham Area Forecast Looks Fair Thursday
The National Weather Service expects fair weather for Bonham on Thursday with decreasing clouds tonight. Temperatures will stay near 30s to mid 50s, with a low around the mid 30s and a high in the mid 50s. Rain ended early today after dropping 1.05 inches in Bonham, totaling 2.06 inches for the month.
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Dog waits for master at Bonham State Bank front door
A large mixed German Shepherd dog stood vigil at the Bonham State Bank front door for two days. Bank staff believe the dog’s owner entered through the front and left by the back, leaving the animal to wait for the return.
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Bonham State Bank
Walpole Prison hostage crisis escalates with eight inmates
Eight prisoners at Walpole State Prison hold three guards and a medic, demanding 18 stipulations and a meeting with officials. Rep. William Owens reports the hostages are in good condition, drinking coffee and playing cards as captors insist on terms. The inmates, including five murderers, say they are willing to die rather than be dehumanized.
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Boston
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Kissinger Seeks Cyprus Settlement in Talks with Turkish and Greek Ministers
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger met with Turkish and Greek foreign ministers in Brussels to press for an early Cyprus settlement based on conciliation. He said U.S. efforts would continue, despite Congress aid cuts to Turkey, as officials described the meetings as exploratory with no major breakthroughs anticipated.
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Inflation narrows Texas highway funding at annual course
In College Station, Texas highway officials warned inflation drains funds, risking no dollars for new facilities or reconstruction as Charles E. Simons spoke at the 48th annual Transportation Institute and Texas Highway Department short course.
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African Bandits to Stage Dallas Black Christmas Parade
The African Bandits motorcycle club plans a toy drive for Christmas, buying toys December 16 with help from distributors and stores. They will distribute to children via Crossroads Community Center YMCA and local churches, and fund the effort with donations and club proceeds.
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PLO vows retaliation after Beirut rocket raids
Vowing to retaliate strongly and violently against Israel, the PLO denounced the attacks on guerrilla offices in Beirut. Four foreigners with mixed passports were named as suspects in Beirut, while Israel denied involvement in the rockets.
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County Plans Bicentennial Celebration Across 1975 76
Fannin County launches a multi-phase bicentennial program from 1975 through 1976 led by Bryce McIntyre and a county committee. National and state leaders coordinate activities under Heritage 76 Festival USA Horizons 76 and other themed efforts with public participation urged.
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John Warner
Texas
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Mildred Welch
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Honey Grove
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Thefts Reported: Boat, Trailer and Cash Stolen
Police investigated thefts from a city home and a neighbor’s residence. A 16 foot boat and its trailer were taken from 1120 Cedar after 1 PM Tuesday, valued at about 3000 dollars. A resident at 706 East Eighth reported cash totaling 64 dollars missing from two billfolds and a purse after leaving doors unlocked.
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East Eighth Street
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