17 Dec 1957
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1957
Page
1
Bonhams Greater United Fund final tally shows $21 367 50 raised toward a $24 000 target for 10 agencies despite weather and flu delays. Finance committee to apportion funds by percentage, with winners to be announced for three savings bonds.
Karl L. Trever, archivist of the Sam Rayburn Library, sends Christmas greetings to Bonham friends. He recalls the friendly reception from Bonham residents and extends best wishes to Bonham High School students and faculty. Texas holiday safety campaign urges reduced traffic fatalities with the slogan Give the Gift of Use for Christmas.
The Atlas rocket lifts off after a delayed third attempt, rising from its pad despite initial trouble. Convair official JoR Dempsey notes potential for a half ton satellite in orbit within a year, as observers watch the orange plume pierce the sky.
Transportation wreck near Lefors burns four Pampa men. pickup owned by Trangle Well Service of Pampa involved. UT president says UT must become a university of first class. Major quake of magnitude 7.5 centered 6000 miles southwest recorded in Pasadena. Indonesia seizes Dutch cargo ships to restore island shipping. Subway strike in city leads to 2 percent loss in revenue and commuter chaos. TWU wins bargaining election. Mitchell pushes state takeover of union representation.
Washington DC air force secretary James H Douglas told the Senate Preparedness Subcommittee the United States has no warning if Russia launches an ICBM today and urged a broadened SAC alert with better in-flight refueling and dispersed strike units to enable rapid retaliation. He cited failures in satellite launch capability and warned against overtime fatigue while stressing urgency in improving warning systems.
Four H clubs honored top members for leadership and service. Leaders received recognition for community projects, teamwork, and dedication to youth development across the county.
Reports from the White House indicate the president appears in good health and says he has not felt better in a long time. He attended briefings at Supreme Headquarters and reviewed ongoing operations with top aides.
The NATO foreign ministers meeting near Paris discussed a two way program to strengthen defense. Talks with the Soviet bloc touched on missiles bases in Europe and a potential Western stockpile, with leaders like Adenauer and Macmillan weighing arms talks and U.S. commitment.
An uncertain future looms as a high profile Teamsters case heads toward a lengthy trial. Court observers note the government has built a substantial evidentiary record, while defense attorneys contend the path to verdict will hinge on key witness testimony and organizational leadership at the union’s headquarters.
Ararat the elephant, aged over sixty, was euthanized at Swope Park Zoo after declining health. A veterinarian injected phenobarbital to end her suffering as visitors watched, marking her 27 years at the zoo.
The Bur ham post office reported a Christmas peak Monday with more than 100000 pieces of mail processed. Assistant postmaster Lowell Souler said it was the largest daily total in years and staff expected continued high volume as patrons sorted mail into local and out of town packets to speed delivery.
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