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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1944
Page
2
The OPA announced civilians will receive 200,000 fewer passenger tires in January, dropping the total from 2,000,000 to 1,800,000 as General Eisenhower calls for more tires to support invasion forces. January small truck and bus tires fall from 280,000 to 216,000, while priority backlog sits at 100,000. applications are cut by 10,000 from December.
College Station Texas farmers must file a declaration or final return for 1944 income tax with the collector of internal revenue by January 15. The Victory tax is eliminated this year. normal and surtax remain. Farmers may file final return by January 15 or wait for March 15 if they declare.
In a New England town, Drue Cable pressures nurse Sarah Keate as details unfold about Craig Brent’s shooting. Family ties bind the Brent clan as Conrad Brent presses for Drue’s departure while Drue alleges Craig’s consent to divorce and hints at remarrying after a training period. Craig mutters “there’ll be murder done” as Drue and others maneuver amid accusations and cover stories.
Drue arrives at Brent residence and clashes with Conrad Brent over care of his son. She asserts she came as a nurse to help the sick boy, but Brent rebukes her and dismisses her claim and presence. The scene ends with a charged exchange about who the boy wants nearby.
Druc eavesdrops as Conrad Brent reveals Craig does not want her as his wife and that he will soon depart as a bomber pilot. He insists Drue must leave, but she stays on his terms. The scene shifts to a tea gathering where hospital nurse observers meet Craig's circle of friends and family.
Moscow daily Pravda reviews the Western Front situation and expresses strong confidence in General Dwight D. Eisenhower to manage the German counteroffensive. The article reflects Soviet optimism about Allied leadership and prospects on the Western Front.
GOP lawmakers renew a call for a single food czar with broad powers over pricing and distribution. Representative Thomas A. Jenkins of Ohio leads a 44 member House committee, arguing a lone administrator would coordinate food handling and curb shortages despite current rationing changes.
Vernon C. Shive 54 died at 2 a.m. in St. Pauls Hospital Dallas after two weeks of treatment. Born May 12 1890 in Gober he operated the Gober garage. Survived by wife Mary two sons Edward C. Shive Vernon Shive Jr four daughters Margaret Fisk Mary Clements Joan Frances Shive and one brother Claude Shive. Funeral 3 p.m. Wednesday at Gober Church of Christ with burial in Gober Cemetery Wise in charge. Pallbearers named. Masons to conduct grave service.
Chicago reports a nationwide survey by the National Safety Council showing most schools will stay open on V-Day with a victory assembly and normal operation. About half of those closing will hold a brief assembly and dismiss for the day while the rest will end classes upon European victory news. The mood centers on thanksgiving and rededication rather than exuberance per Forrest E. Long.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ophelia Co. Oliver were held Monday at Oak Ridge church with R C Howard officiating. Burial was in Woods cemetery. She was born June 2 1855 in Alabama and had lived in Texas recently. Survivors include two sons C W Oliver Windom and C C Oliver Lubbock, two daughters Mrs E M Cox Lannius and Mrs J C Carter Lubbock, 11 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
World War II veterans may obtain farm loans under the GI Bill with guidance from the Veterans Administration and U S Department of Agriculture. Applications will be distributed locally around January 1. The program allows real estate, equipment, livestock, and operating supplies loans, with mortgages required above $500. County advisory committees and a Veterans Loan Committee will assist veterans in finding farms, understanding credit, and arranging leases and partnerships.
Dr. Gen W Cox state health officer warns home accidents rival major childhood diseases in deaths. Slippery floors missing handrails and unsafe storage cause many injuries. He urges individual care and policy to cut preventable losses that hinder the war effort. The passage also notes proposed use of gasoline tax refunds to fund rural school improvements and teacher salaries.
The first flag raised at Chateau Thierry after German retreat is kept at the Museum of the National Red Cross headquarters in Washington.
The note lists inventions attributed to Benjamin Franklin including the lightning rod ironing machine Luccal glasses and the rocking ghalt.
Dr. Raymond M. Sloan chairman of the Cabell County Rationing Board in Huntington received a new automobile. The car was purchased under OPR regulations as a Christmas gift from 100 anonymous donors to replace his worn out vehicle used in board service.
Rep Harley Sadler of Sweetwater proposes a plan to raise about 5 million dollars yearly to aid rural schools. The measure would cut the four cent per gallon gasoline refund for nonhighway uses to two cents for farmers engines yachts and other categories while preserving refunds for airplane fuel and the overall gasoline tax allocation.
COLLEGE STATION Distribution of fertilizer for the 1945 crop is nearing a bottleneck says J A Miller agronomist for the A and M College Extension Service Farmers are urged to buy and accept delivery of the amounts they need between now and January 1 to relieve a shortage at planting time The causes are labor shortages limited storage and railroad handling delays during peak demand forcing buyers to take material off producers hands promptly.
Soviet forces reach the western edge of Budapest trapping German troops. The Red Army advances toward Vienna and Prague, reporting heavy captures and material seizing including planes and tanks. The rail line from Budapest is cut, leaving a roadless corridor toward the Danube.
Farmers filed 31, 1943 refund claims totaling 56.15 percent of the total. The prior year saw 238,098 farmer claims for refunds amounting to 6,714,345 dollars or 63.20 percent of the total. Debate grows over plan with opposition from groups and some legislators though school aid reform is expected.
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