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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1968
Page
11
A devotional note cites 2 Corinthians 4 5 Jesus Christ as Lord and our service for Him. Joseph N Loper urges that God can use current suffering to make a believer useful as His witness.
A UPI column humorously suggests President-elect Nixon adopt New Hebrides governance with three legal systems two police forces and multiple currencies to reduce friction. The writer proposes dual metric laws and multiple languages to ease U.S. political divides and communications gaps.
The Agriculture Department bred two groups of Indian meal moth males to test mating under different light. LL males in constant light allegedly proved less sexually active than LD males switched between light and dark. The piece argues the conclusion rests on females appearing unattractive under bright light and mocks the premise.
Joe Namath the New York Jets quarterback filed registration papers with the SEC to issue stock for a Florida quick service restaurant chain named Broadway Joe's. Namath owns 27 percent of the stock and will serve as board chairman of the chain.
Bonham residents may enter the home Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Trowell and Error Garden club. Entries to the Chamber of Commerce, in person or on blanks, judged by out of town judges Thursday night, with winners announced Friday. Prizes total 50 dollars: 25, 15, 10. sponsors include First National Bank, Bonham State Bank, Texas Power and Light, and Bonham Savings and Loan. Mrs. Billie Campbell chairs. lights to be on 6 to 10 pm for judging.
Mariano Rumor, 55, a former teacher and resistance fighter, is poised to lead Italy as the country attempts to end its 29th postwar government crisis. A center left coalition includes the Christian Democrats, Socialists, and Republicans, but instability persists amid worker discontent and party splits.
Nan Olson of Pecan Gap daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Olson received a $150 scholarship from the Lubbock Kiwanis club. She is a Texas Tech sophomore, a Chitwood Dorm legislator, and on the Dean's list with a 3.03 GPA, native of Pecan Gap high school class of 1967.
Funeral services for C. C. Buchanan 81 were held at the Church of Christ with the Rev L R Fullerton presiding. Interment followed at Fannin Memorial Garden with Taylor Funeral Home directing. Buchanan died December 12 1968 after an extended illness. He was born January 1 1887 in Trenton and lived in the Trenton Leonard area all his life. He married Lela Merit in 1908. she died May 15 1967. He was a retired barber and Church of Christ minister. Survivors include a daughter Mrs Geraldine Ayers of Leonard three sisters Mrs Celton Hartness of Forney Mrs Clarence Turner of Nobility and Mrs Ralph Jones of Alvarado a stepsister Mrs Everett Matthews of Leonard three brothers H B Buchanan of McKinney Glen Buchanan of Richardson and Carl Buchanan of Snyder a step-brother George Arnwine of Dallas a grandchild and one great grandchild.
Washington based National Commission on Urban Problems urges local governments to build 500000 low income housing units each year for ten years. If adopted, federal costs could reach 7 billion dollars annually for construction and related programs.
United Fund officers will convene at 7 p m Monday in city hall. Freddie Gaulden, president, stressed the importance of full attendance as the drive has begun late and much work remains to be done with limited time.
Rome police report Friday attributes a spree of dynamitings to two unidentified members of a tiny extreme right wing group. The attacks targeted Rome schools gasoline stations and police vehicles, signaling a calculated campaign of vandalism and intimidation.
Houston becomes heart transplant capital with Dr. Denton Cooley and Dr. Michael DeBakey performing about a quarter of the world’s transplants. Texas editors’ top story list includes the Liquor Control Board scandal and the Braniff plane crash among the leading events of 1968.
Drew Pearson profiles power in the Senate through Benjamin Hannaford revealing the exclusive club's maneuvers and bribes shaping national policy. The second plot follows Markham Electronics top secret aerospace contract Operation Homebase with Vance Cooper and security agents racing to stop a leak and unravel betrayals.
A brisk mystery of international intrigue and romance unfolds as a suspenseful new Emilie Loring novel captivates a broad fan base with its engaging plot and vivid settings.
U S Ambassador U Alexis Johnson told Japanese industrialists that the United States stands ready to assist Japan in the development of communications sectors strengthening postwar ties and cooperation between the two nations.
Philadelphia hockey team waives defenseman Larry Zeidel after he refused to report to the Flyers AHL farm team in Quebec. General manager Bud Polled? said Philadelphia withdrew rights to recall Zeidel from waivers.
Australian Kerry O'Brien, fourth in the Olympic 3000 meter steeplechase, will compete in three indoor meets in the United States. He races at Oakland on January 24, then Portland on February 1, Los Angeles on February 7 and 8, and Toronto on February 14.
A tentative agreement would restrict Japan from sharing satellite rocket knowledge with China or the Soviet Union while pursuing cooperative space efforts. The proposal frames a low cost approach to classified ads as a test launch for broader collaboration.
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