Christmas wishes and winter weather notes spread across Bonham
A collage of notes from readers covers Santa visits in the square on Saturday afternoon, family Christmas wishes, and remarks on rising grocery prices, plus Georgia Darwin sending greetings from Riverside to Bonham. The piece also notes winter arriving Friday with snow sleet and cold, and references daylight saving time returning for local workers.
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Santa Claus
Georgia
Darwin
Old Ranch Road
Riverside Call
Bonham
California
New York
Washington
United States
White House subpoenaed for Watergate tapes and records
The Senate Watergate committee moved to serve subpoenas on Nixon for about 200 tape recordings and 100 other documents. Lawyers for Nixon reportedly agreed to accept subpoenas on the President’s behalf, with service timing undisclosed. The subpoenas cover materials related to Watergate burglary, bugging, campaign funds, and related matters including dairy industry contributions and Howard Hughes gifts.
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Washington
UPD
Senate Watergate Committee
White House
Samuel Cash
Nixon
Cash
A Hor Haldeman
John D Ehrbohman
John W. Dean
Charles Woo Colson
John Matehell
Irvin
Mittee
Howard Hughes
C G Bebe Rebozo Joash
Dash
Erin
Israel Accuses Syria Over POW Massacre at Geneva Talks
Israel charges Syria murdered 42 of its prisoners of war and cites mistreatment of captives as a factor in Syria boycotting the conference. Egypt seeks complete Israeli withdrawal and Palestinian rights, while Syria plans to skip the meeting. The Cairo and Geneva delegations push for progress amid tension and Soviet participation.
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United Press International
Israel
Syria
Middle East
Egypt
Abdel Kader Hatem
Avi Primer
Red Cross
Cairo
Ismail Fahmi
Geneva
Fahmi
Damascus
Vladimir Vinogrados
Ellsworth Bunker
DST Brings School Problems in Bonham Texas
Bonham school officials faced DST issues with start times and bus pickups. Supt Joe Campbell warned of darker, colder mornings and pre-opening arrivals. a 9 am opening plan was discussed but parents’ routines complicate it. A thorough study and recommendations were promised before a potential special meeting in January.
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Bonham
Wheel Board
Joe Campbell
Aso
Supt Campbell
Semmeone
Buiding
David Cole
Sc Heal
Gow
Lawyer Ordered Before Judge
A Ralph Nader lawyer was summoned to explain playing a subpoenaed White House tape. William Dobrovic received the tape through a Nader backed suit tied to dairy price support raises and Nixon reelection contributions. The judge who approved the subpoena ordered Dobrovic to appear to justify the action.
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Washington
UPI
Ralph Nader
White House
Willam Dobrovic
President
Wiliam HH Jones
Dobrovic
Texans Protest Power Costs Far Above National Average
Consumer groups in Texas criticize utility profits and high electricity prices, citing a Texas Public Interest Research Group report that Texas electricity companies earned far above the national rate. The report argues Texans would pay substantially less if pricing were regulated to national norms.
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Dallas
CPEA
Criteism
Texas
Luesdas
Texas Publi Interest Research Group
GAO Questions Most President Funds Spending
The General Accounting Office questions most expenses as justified or unjustified for President Nixon era, citing doubts over specific costs. The report mentions energy policy figures and calls for energy conservation while detailing various budget items and officials’ comments.
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Washington
General Accounting Office
Todd
Ees
Questi Tlabae
Pectiaip
Niven
Texas lawmakers push single member districts for Tarrant County
Seven of nine Tarrant County state representatives introduced a plan to split the county into single member districts. The measure faces slim odds for consideration as the governor controls what the legislature may discuss in a special session. Rep Miller of Fort Worth opposes the bill. A three judge federal panel weighing a lawsuit to redraw districts is considering the issue, with Miller suggesting the court may handle it better than the legislature.
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Austin Tex
UPL
Tarrant County
Bonham Post Office Set to Close at Noon on Holidays
The Bonham post office will operate half a day on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve with officer in charge Jimmy Culling announcing hours from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Rural and city deliveries continue as usual and mail is placed in tuck boxes as the general delivery window stays open.
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Bonham
Jimmy Culling
Collins
Nisan
Post Office to Open Half Day for Christmas Rush
Collins announced the office will stay open until noon daily to aid patrons. He said the half day is a convenience allowing late Christmas mail pickup and last minute deliveries. Staff will dispatch outgoing mail and deliver incoming items as they arrive.
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Collins
House Will Change Senate Bill Speeds Up Texas Debate
In Austin, Speaker Daniel Jr said the House will amend the Senate speed limit bill amid a possible filibuster. The Senate approved a heavily revised version lowering the limit to below 70 mph, with debates and amendments likely in the House before an anticipated adjournment by Thursday. Governor Briscoe urged swift action to curb energy use. officials note potential fuel savings if the bill passes and is enforced.
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WR Renshaw
Harnson School
Trout
Austin Tex
Tee Danel
Dolph Briscoe
State Highways Commission
Ron Clower
D-Garland
Clower
Briscoe
Coldest Weather Of Year Forecast For Bonham Area
The Bonham area faces the coldest weather of the year with overnight temperatures dropping to the low 20s. Forecasters report record lows in the region with the previous low around 25 degrees and continued cooling through Thursday morning.
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Bonham
Bonham Aia
Phursdas
Sthursday
Fragmented report from Tuesday afternoon about Bevita and Job Wall incident
A partial, garbled account references Bevita incident and Wall, with unclear details. The text mentions Tuesday, winds, and a location or names, but raises question about what occurred and the involved parties.
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Np Gee
Cea
Bevita
Boyle Ordered To Go to Jail
A man identified as Boyle faced a court decision and was ordered to jail. The report notes he has been in hospital since a suicide attempt on September 24, with ongoing legal actions and related departmental procedures.
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Bury le Iy
Pebye Ee Pila
Spratignens
Mla
Suide
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