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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
3
Report notes several Texas companies receiving defense contracts totaling 11.6 million dollars. The list includes contract awards and associated government agency details, reflecting regional defense commerce activity.
The text notes a payment rate program named JOLT AAA with references to LC vler 1940 and mentions of costs such as 346 dollars and 503.800. It includes garbled names and places likely from a historical context involving Texas and Fort Sill. The fragmentary content hints at comparisons and expenses within a wartime or contractual framework.
United Press reports Greek forces captured a second Adriatic base as Italian reinforcements failed to stem a British desert offensive toward Libya and Greek advances through Albania. Berlin denied Hitler-Mussolini meetings amid rising Axis move speculation. reports linked possible Paris talks with Vichy for a prisoner exchange and a German-French meeting in Paris.
The American Rice Growers Association met in Waco and approved a plan to create a state commission to promote rice use. The program would be financed by a tax on rice and require legislative action in Texas Louisiana and Arkansas. About 39,000 rural residents lack permanent public library service. Texas has 37 soil conservation districts in 38 states. 46 have been voted but not operating.
Reports say the Duke flew to a naval tender with President Roosevelt aboard the U S S off the Bahamas. Aide did not confirm the purpose of the flight or identify companions. The post of ambassador to the United States was among topics reportedly discussed.
Lord Cranborne named Secretary, Viscount Cranborne and War Minister Idea resign amid protest over Italy policy. Lothian's successor to Washington discussed as crisis deepens, with Sanborne and others linked to Foreign Office policy shifts and League of Nations stance.
Reports from sources say the United States may send a military mission to Mexico early in 1941 to train and equip the Mexican army. High level officers from artillery and land forces, and other commands, are said to be involved in planning the merger of U.S. and Mexican operations. The move would mark a first step in potential synchronized forces between the two nations.
British defense planes and ground guns repelled a broad German air raid over England and Wales last night and into today. Nighthawk fighters and anti aircraft batteries fought the attack, with two towns in the midlands and northeast coast reported bomb damage as authorities say fires were quickly controlled. The RAF tested a cannon on a fighter, blasting a Messerschmitt 109, as Home Security Minister Morrison warned of stronger attacks next spring. London saw two alarms but light overall damage and few casualties.
New York dispatch notes a National Retail Dry Goods Association plan listing 70 themed weeks for 1941. Weeks include Be Kind to Animals Week National Foot Health Week and National Fisherman s Week spreading celebrations across April and beyond.
James Anderson, a 42 year member, was elected president for the tenth time at the Bonham fire department annual officer election held Thursday night in the fire hall. Other officers include Van B Case as vice president and E L Hairston as secretary.
Rainfall broke 20 year records flooding the Sabine River. Water reached lower floors of homes and businesses as Orange records heavy rainfall today.
At Bonhi High School Thursday, a panel drawn from the National Honor Society explored youth ideas under the theme Today's Youth In the School. Virginia Stansbury and Sarah Frances Adams led Student Government versus Participation, with other youths discussing Curricula versus Extra Curricula Activities.
A new 1200 horsepower Northrop seaplane bomber, first of 24 for the Royal Norwegian naval air force, has been developed from blueprint to test flight in seven months and will be moved 65 miles to Lake Elsinore for its maiden flight then shipped to Toronto for Norwegian training in Canada.
The first troops of the 36th National Guard division, 467 men and officers of the 111th Quartermaster Regiment, arrived at Camp Bowie in Brownwood Texas. They traveled in 167 motor vehicles. grounds were soaked from rain, but construction continued to welcome all units on schedule.
Capt I S Harris and Set A V Mac Donald of Randolph Field bailed out of an army trainer near Hearne Texas after running out of fuel. They landed unhurt four miles east of Hearne as rescuers searched the area for the plane, which was believed to have crashed nearby.
CHICAGO December 13 A federal grand jury indicted nine men for defrauding numerous investors including prominent business leaders of more than seven million dollars through the sale of stock in a corporation developing Mexican timberland.
The British submarine Sunfish torpedoed and sank a German supply ship of about 4,000 tons, as announced by the Admiralty in London on December 13. The action came amid ongoing naval operations in the war at sea.
Mary Agnes Roe, 21, of Mulberry Arkansas, died and 11 Mulberry residents were injured when two trucks sideswiped on a stretch of the highway near Amarillo. The accident occurred on December 13 and involved multiple occupants from Mulberry. Investigations and local hospital reports followed the collision.
A New York dispatch notes a British steamer sunk by a German torpedo about 400 miles west of Bermuda, based on a message intercepted by Mackay Radio. The item also mentions the Farm Security Administration expanding its loan program for youths in 4-H and Future Farmer groups, and reports the average motor plant worker earned $32.90 weekly in the first six months of the year.
Charles Weston Barnett, father of three, found dead near a pipeline pump engine after an alleged beating. He was reportedly killed to stage an accident. Sheriff Elia Summers said Barnett made a statement before dying, but details were not released.
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