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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
2
Jamestown Foundation plans to tow the Susan Constant to Norfolk for drydock work to replace rotted timbers and coat the hull, then return the ship to its Jamestown berth. It will become the only 7th Century ship with a fiberglass bottom.
Out of town relatives and friends gathered for the funeral services for Doug Steger Monday. Attendees included Agnes Brown and Jay Brown of Portales New Mexico Bert Masterson of Fort Collins Colorado and many others from across Texas and beyond.
Mrs. Yvette Powell wife and secretary to Rep. Adam Clayton Powell did not appear before the House subcommittee investigating her husband. Subcommittee chair Wayne Hays warned of possible contempt or payroll actions if she fails to comply and said her appearance was rescheduled for Friday.
Pallbearers listed for the funeral include Jack Carpenter, W. T. May, Jack Blakeney, Jim G. Bray, Billy Logan, Stanley Stevens, and Paul Fletcher with Mr. and Mrs. E Veal of San Antonio prominent in attendance.
The Gober Community Improvement Club met December 26 for a covered dish supper. Dr James A Turman of the U S Department of Health Education and Welfare spoke on the effect of federal aid to education. Fruit and food sacks were donated and delivered to the needy. J T Woodson led the meeting as club president.
Senator William Proxmire argues FTC thrift of truth in lending would not affect about 94 percent of moneylenders. He supports disclosure aims but warns the public should not view the proposals as meaningful truth in lending. The FTC studies pre sale disclosure of installment costs.
British officials expect Soviet Premier Kosygin to press for broader settlement talks with the West during his February 6 to 13 visit to Britain. Prime Minister Wilson will host discussions likely to focus on Vietnam, with London urging Soviet cooperation to bring North Vietnam to the conference table.
Mrs. Willie Mae Shipman 63 died in Paris hospital December 28 1966 after two months illness. Funeral at Cooper Sorrells Chapel Friday officiated by Keith Marshall and Frank Dobbs with interment Oakwood cemetery. Survivors include husband Elmer Shipman five sons four daughters and numerous relatives.
Mrs. Portal Long 80 died at a Savoy rest home from a heart attack on December 28 1966. Funeral services were held at Mulligan Little Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bob Cody officiating and burial in Carson Cemetery Ector. She was born June 8 1886 in Ector married Jake B Long in 1913 and was a Methodist member. Survivors include her son J B Long of Savoy and a niece Mary Thomas Cunningham of Illinois. The family was expected at the chapel this evening.
U S 1st Air Cavalry units pressed a day long battle to chase down Communist forces after an artillery battery was overrun two days earlier. The fight began near the mouth of the 14 mile An Lao Valley saddle in the Central Highlands about 275 miles north of Saigon. Helicopter gunships swarmed in as contact persisted for five hours with intermittent losses, ending at nightfall.
At 10 a.m. the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 786.07, down 2.51. The Rails average was 205.23, down 0.53, the Utility index 136.53, down 0.29, and the broader Stocks index 282.75, down 0.80.
The Monter fan plans to present Canada's greatest military tattoo during Expo 67 with nearly 2,000 troops marching in formation.
AUSTIN UP I Waggoner Carr plans to return to Lubbock to practice law in late January joining Key Carr and Clark. He left the attorney general post to seek U S Senate but hints at possible future political moves while noting plans to relocate briefly near the Capitol. Carr will join Warrick Carr and the firm will become Key Carr Carr and Clark.
A boating club reports skilled workers buy the largest share of outboard motors, signaling a strong demand among tradespeople. The finding highlights purchasing patterns and potential market trends for recreational boating equipment.
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