01 Feb 1970
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1970
Page
1
Willis Duff notes expected arrival of Purple Martins in about 30 days to scout nesting sites. He advises cleaning last year’s nests and preparing homes for the birds which eat mosquitoes during spring and summer.
County Agent Wayne Cranfill confirms two catfish farms will open in Fannin County this summer. Bob Hodge plans a large pond operation in Ravenna while Roy McMillan, Aaron Childress, and Buddy Avary target McMillan land in Honey Grove with large feeding pens. Both groups expect the venture to pay, using trout ration as a growth base until a catfish diet is developed.
A lovable St Bernard named Ben in Hightown England struggles to find a home as hopeful adopters return him after he greets them by draping his large frame onto their laps. The issue highlights Ben seeking patient owners and a stable home.
A middle aged woman hears a scream and calls police. She grabs a shotgun and charges to an apartment. A man at the door sees the weapon and slams it shut while also calling police. Officers find the couple had just bought a TV and were listening to a thriller at high volume.
Port Huron Michigan police respond to a frightened woman who said a wild animal stared from her widow. Officer Jor Bowers encountered a cold owl that refused to depart despite his attempts to push it away.
Police patrol crews spotted a stolen van Thursday near traffic lights. The pink encla was a police van stolen while its driver checked signals nearby.
President Marcos blamed Maoist revolutionaries for the Manila violence that left five dead and more than 150 injured. He ordered regular army troops into the capital to defend the government and deter an alleged attempt to seize control. Martial law steps and troop deployment followed as student protests and clashes continued around Malacanang Palace.
John Armstrong and James Rodgers filed applications to run for re election to the board of trustees. The filings aim to place both incumbents on the ballot in the upcoming election, with ballots set for March 4. The article notes their prior terms and seeks to confirm their continued service on the board.
Fragile readable text notes two grass fires in rural areas causing damage before help arrived. Local responders battled flames as crews checked for hotspots while residents reported smoke and the events disrupted nearby activities. Further details unclear due to damaged source text.
Fragmented OCR text appears to describe a wedding or social notices with unclear names and dates. The readable portions mention a wedding, a state wounda po reoge, and several named individuals, but lacks coherent details or a clear event.
The committee announces a Monday 6 p m deadline for candidates in the county precinct and district races to file their ballot applications for the Democratic primary. The notice outlines filing requirements and associated costs.
Bonham area forecasts show a 20 to 30 percent rain chance with clearing skies overnight and mild lows near 40s. The Democratic County Executive Committee plans a Feb 9 meeting to set election costs and assess fees for candidates, with further meetings on March 16 and March 23 to organize primaries and ballots.
United Press International reports a historic industry wide rail lockout as four shopcraft unions strike over wages and jurisdiction. Pickets shut terminals, passenger service halts by 10 p m EST, and shipments face delays while officials warn of food and coal shortages.
UPI reports 2000 more North Vietnamese troops, part of the 95A Regiment, moving into the delta north of Saigon. U.S. air strikes targeted a mountain stronghold in the rice bowl region, including a 10 000 pound super bombardment. Some forces are said to be holed up in caves in the Seven Sisters range 120 miles southwest of Saigon as jets continue cave-busting missions.
Damage estimated over 200 dollars in two minor wrecks investigated by city police Friday. Officers identified Ola Bau man Clay and John Michael Smeld as drivers in a collision at Center and 7th Street. Assistant Chief Jay Duckworth and Officer Craig Eaton identified Charles Edward Dewoody and Ruth Lackey Coonrod as drivers in an accident at 3rd and Cedar Streets.
Report outlines proposed Safeguard anti ballistic missile system expansion. Nixon era officials discuss budget routing to Congress, sites in North Dakota and New Jersey, aims to defend populations from a potential Chinese and Soviet missile threat, with debate over feasibility and strategic value.
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