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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1968
Page
8
Eleven of twelve American servicemen freed from Cambodian captivity arrived en route to join families for Christmas. The twelfth, released by Prince Norodom Sihanouk, was too badly wounded to travel, sources said.
The article notes holiday travel risks as students return to school and colleges close until January 2. DPS will station all uniformed officers on Texas highways to curb speeding amid potential rain or snow, with an expected 33 highway fatalities. A local report warns of a fruit cake thief on Bonham streets and offers tips from the Ten Commandments of Human Relations to foster holiday goodwill.
Police said thieves dug a tunnel under a Manila warehouse aiming to steal 3.2 million dollars in merchandise. The robbers fled when guards heard clinking tools just inches from the wall, foiling the plot.
Eastern Air Lines DC8 with 151 aboard was diverted to Havana by a man identified as T. Washington who carried a girl and a toy pistol. He read a sob story to passengers as stewardesses and travelers cried. The jet returned to Miami with eight crew members and all passengers later flew out on two planes from Havana.
State Department officials said the United States is likely to send military representatives to meet Viet Cong delegates to discuss release of more American prisoners. The talks would not imply U.S. recognition of the Viet Cong, officials stressed, and past contacts have occurred to sound out prisoner issues. In Seoul, South Korean troops reported 89 North Korean commandos killed in clashes since Oct. 30.
Bonham Chamber of Commerce members elected five new directors from seven nominees for two year terms. New directors are Bob Davis Joe Campbell Dr Pat Kelly Poly Bradford and Bill Bennett. They will meet with six holdover directors to organize and elect officers for the coming year and begin terms at the January meeting.
Engineers found nitrogen contamination in an Apollo 8 oxygen tank delaying final countdown steps. The tank will be drained purged and refilled with liquid oxygen and the team expects to complete the process during a rest period without delaying the Saturday launch. Astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders prepare for a 7 51 EST liftoff with a $310 million mission. The source of the nitrogen may be a cooling unit on the service structure and replacement is planned if confirmed. All other countdown activities proceed.
County Judge Choice Moore told Bonham Chamber directors progress on U S 82 route. Right of way cost estimated at 750009 dollars, funds blocked until tax equalization program is completed. Chamber endorsed equalization efforts and pledged support.
Ambassador Harriman and deputy Vance met South Vietnamese Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky in Paris to press for progress in stalled talks. Ky warned Americans to leave if they betray Vietnam and urged mobilization. he warned a U.S. pullout would risk South Korea and Thailand and said a year or earlier withdrawal could still occur.
Cloudy skies and scattered rain are forecast for Bonham tonight and Saturday. A warming trend follows tonight but cooler weather arrives Saturday afternoon for the weekend. Bonham dropped to 29 degrees with frost, while Dalhart’s low was 11. Intermittent snow mixed with rain is expected in the Panhandle upper regions by Saturday.
Army Pvt. First Class Jerry M. White of Bonham died from wounds suffered in Vietnam on December 13. His body has been recovered and arrival time in the states awaited. Survived by his mother Ruth White, father Tom White, two brothers Robert and Tommy Jr, and sister Lillian Ruth Wright. Funeral arrangements by Wise Funeral Home with full military rites to be led by a Fort Sill team.
U S Air Force warplanes bombed North Vietnam for the eighth time since the November 1 halt. F4 Phantoms hit an anti aircraft gun that fired on a reconnaissance plane and escort fighters near the DMZ. No U S planes were hit. the war plan remains in effect.
United Nations report finds diplomats pay more to live in 17 capitals than New York City. Nouakchott Mauritania tops the list as the most expensive, while Paris is the only major city pricier than New York.
Massachusetts became the first state to answer President Lincoln's call for troops as the North mobilized for Civil War service. The move signaled rapid state support and helped shape early Union military efforts.
Eight East Texas State University students were injured in a five vehicle crash on State Highway 34 near Honey Grove Thursday night. All were treated and released from a Greenville hospital after stitches for cuts. Police identified injured drivers as Rick Lynn Hill and Jim Douglas Fraley and Roger L Allen. The collision involved three cars and a truck tractor semi with damages around $1,800.
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