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Fragmentary 1973 press copy shows erratic names and a monetary figure of 200 dollars per month or 1200 per year. Content lacks coherent narrative or clear event details.
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1973
Page
2
Fragmentary 1973 press copy shows erratic names and a monetary figure of 200 dollars per month or 1200 per year. Content lacks coherent narrative or clear event details.
A list of upcoming public meetings across multiple districts and cities in Texas. Dates include January 7 through January 14 with times ranging from 7 pm to 3 pm and locations at schools, city halls, and district offices. Participants include school boards, city councils, and the county commissioners court.
A House Internal Security committee witness, Wu Shu jen, claims extensive Red China repression including torture leading to a father death, and details a Canton lab and five commune farms growing opium. He says heroin shipments bound for the West originate from Red China, urging U.S. action.
The Homemaker Sunday School class of Frimity Baptist Church met for a Christmas program and gift exchange hosted by Mrs Gob Hope and Mrs Cecil Owens. The young church members presented songs and messages led by Miss Debbie Hope with participants including Joe Eubanks Blaine Eubanks Inane Caldwell Hata Blanton and Linda Lane. Coffee cake and punch were served to about eight members, and gifts were exchanged or reallocated among attendees.
Charlie M Manry 68 of Telephone Route 1 died Wednesday at Fannin County hospital after a heart attack. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Saturday at Telephone Baptist Church with ministers James Sigler and Bob Witt officiating. Burial is in IOOF Cemetery Ravenna. He was born Oct 13 1903 in Randolph and is survived by his wife two daughters seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren with several siblings. Family will be at the funeral home tonight 8 to 9 30.
James G Grady Jones 60 died in a Paris hospital at 9 30 pm Wednesday. Funeral Friday at Cooper Sorrelly Chapel with Wendell Moody officiating. Burial in Oakwood cemetery. Survivors include wife Mattie Lois Blackwood Jones three sons James Russell Donnie Ray and Ronnie Gene, a daughter Joanne, mother Eliza Williams, brother Odie, sisters Othe Sosaman James O Neal Opal Isbell, and several grandchildren. He was a Baptist and member of Woodmen Lodge and worked as a carpenter.
Rep Eligio de la Garza said a three percent fuel reserve will be set aside next year for agricultural and other users with hardship. He cited testimony by William I Simon to the House Agriculture Committee as the basis for the meeting.
As of midnight December 12 1973 Fannin County Hospital lists admissions and dismissals. Patients include Georgia M Ross Bonham Martha Lee Bonham Richard Blackerby Bonham Flossie Bimion Ector and many others across Bonham Honey Grove Sherman Wolfe City Ravenna and Quanah with staff and visitors noted.
State Land Commissioner Bob Armstrong announced bids of 11 124 800 for exploration rights on University of Texas lands, boosting the oil and gas fund to 644 580. The sale marks the highest bids since 1956 and includes university royalties on any production. De la Garza noted delays despite regulatory changes aimed at aiding farmers, with no penalties imposed on companies that refused deliveries while fuel remained available.
Western Europe plans to discuss Kissinger's call for a multinational energy campaign at the Copenhagen summit. Officials say Europe lacks a unified policy and fears Arab backlash while seeking representation in Geneva talks. Kissinger urged joint action among the United States Europe Japan and Canada to address the oil crisis. Europe depends on Arab oil, about 70 percent, while the United States relies on 11 percent.
Texas House Speaker Price Daniel Jr announced that the Lobby Control Act provisions passed earlier will be enforced during the 1974 constitutional convention. The act, effective Jan, strengthens lobby registration and requires anyone spending over $200 in a calendar quarter or receiving lobbying compensation to register with the secretary of state.
Dallas News reports Tennessee State defensive tackle Phild Jones is likely No 1 overall in next year’s NFL draft. The Cowboys hold Houston Oilers’ first round pick and could select Jones to back up Bob Lilly. Jones profiles speed and strength and has expressed a desire to play for Dallas.
Reports from Rome say a 34 million dollar ransom for J Paul Getty III has been paid to kidnappers who held the heir for months. Sources indicate payment was made in installments and the kidnapers released the captive after receiving the funds.
London reports Prime Minister Edward Heath enacts a three day week for industry during Britain's worst energy and economic crisis since the 1930s. Power use limited to five days Dec 17–31, then three days weekly. coal miners overtime ban and rail slowdowns deepen strain. belt tightening to follow as fuel and electricity reserves shrink.
The Gober Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Clarence Nelson’s home for the annual Christmas party and gift swap. Members exchanged gifts, drew new secret pals, and enjoyed readings, a white elephant game, and carols. Plans include attending the county council Christmas party and a donation to the community center.
Skylab 3 astronauts report Kohoutek brighter crisper and with a longer tail as it nears the sun. Pilot William Pogue says the comet can be seen without magnification and remains in view even at sunrise.
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