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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
1
Two burglars entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Nelson on Beech Street between 1 and 3 p.m. Monday, forcing the back door. A black car was seen nearby but no license or description. Stolen items included a television set a radio shirts a suit of clothes and other articles. City officers Marvin Steward and EON McCraw investigated.
Nearly 1.5 million U S and South Vietnamese troops observed a 72 hour Christmas truce that opened with Viet Cong mortar fire near Saigon. Two outposts were shelled with 70 rounds within hours. Light casualties were reported as troops later observed a 24 hour halt awaiting renewed clashes.
Mrs. Viola Melugin remained in Risser hospital after a two car crash at North Center and Russell avenue Monday night. The Melugins were northbound on Center when a left turn led to a near head on collision with Phillip Thurman Jones driving the second car from Ravenna Route 2. Jones received first aid and was released. Passengers included Iwanda Shears Wanda Ann Shears Peggy Gene Shears Via Fay Melugin and Till Wilson Melugin. Jones and Melugin both sustained injuries and were treated locally. The report notes ongoing local injuries and first aid at M S and the accident scene miles northwest of Saigon.
United Press International reports during Christmas in the Holy Land that Jordanian bazooka snipers fired along the Jordan River and Israeli jet fighters answered. Israeli jets struck sniper nests on the east bank of the truce line about 15 miles south of the Sea of Galilee after an Israeli patrol called for air support.
Thousands of Christmas lights illuminate homes in the west end of Robinson but one lawn bears a single bulb sign reading Scrooge lives here. The sign draws attention amid festive decorations and local humor.
The $500 note bears the image of President William McKinley. This high denomination currency highlights McKinley as the portrait subject in the U S monetary series.
Apollo 8 successfully enters lunar orbit after a 230000 mile Earth journey. Frank Borman James Lovell and Willam Anders become the first humans to orbit the Moon and relay live television images from behind the lunar body. The crew reports orbital parameters and continues toward a planned telecast and return mission.
The USS Pueblo crew of 82, freed from North Korea, arrive in San Diego and head to Miramar for a private Christmas reunion with families. Rear Adm. Rosenberg notes they are physically exhausted but display no lasting psychological damage as medical checks and debriefings begin.
London officials say repairs are complete on the memorial to John F. Kennedy at Runnymede where the Magna Carta was signed. The site was damaged by an explosion test in October.
In Bonham Texas Mr and Mrs William A Hamilton of 201 Graham Avenue watch the Apollo 8 mission as their son Charles M Hamilton a Communications Yeoman Third Class USN serves aboard the USS Yorktown the recovery ship. NASA recovery teams and units aboard the Yorktown prepare to assist in the splashdown recovery in the Pacific Ocean.
UPI reports survivors of the USS Pueblo discussed their ordeal in Seoul with South Korean Premier Chung Ilkwon and U.S. Korea commander Gen. Charles H. Bonesteel III. Cmdr. Lloyd M. Bucher was praised for leadership during captivity, as a routine court of inquiry planned to review conduct and potential merits.
Atty Gen Crawford Martin said teenagers caught buying liquor may be prosecuted as adults and jailed to serve fines. Habitual offenders go to juvenile court. one timers must be segregated from adults. The opinion answers whether juvenile courts can regulate minors attempting to purchase alcohol.
Fair skies and rising temperatures expected in Bonham for Christmas Day. A near freezing low is forecast Wednesday morning with highs reaching the 60s in the afternoon and a brisk breeze.
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