08 Feb 1968
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1968
Page
1
A kaleidoscope of small town notes bundles fishing luck, car tag counts, advertising wisdom from 1888, and a flurry of letters about job records. A resident switches from coffee to hot chocolate for ulcers while a civic breeze shifts a siamise call and a roof nap.
Prof Joergen Koch head of a Danish investigation group stated they examined most inhabitants of the crash region and found no signs of radiation after four U S hydrogen bombs collided with a B 52.
At a Bois d Arc district Court of Honor in Fellowship Hall of the First Methodist church six scouts reached Eagle or higher, with two advancing to Star and two to Life, while 13 received Tenderfoot badges. Bruce Garner earned a silver palm and Mike Poliakoff a bronze palm for extra merit badges. More than 100 people attended with units from Honey Grove, Trenton, and Leonard.
City and county officers report four suspects aged 17 to 19 in custody after a burglary and theft ring concentrating on auto parts. The group, linked to Hunt and Grayson counties, was arrested in Bonham Bailey and Dodd City areas with tires transmissions batteries hub caps mirrors radios and tapes stolen. Polygraph tests in Dallas followed arrests as detectives work to recover more items and arrest additional suspects.
President Johnson asked Congress for a 2.9 billion foreign aid program for next year and an immediate 100 million for South Korea military aid. He also sought 480 million for South Vietnam to rebuild cities hit by Viet Cong attacks, noting the program aims to deter aggression and support peace while stressing prudent spending.
In Orangeburg South Carolina three Negro youths Edward Pough Thomas Smith and James Jones were lightly wounded by birdshot as crowds on South Carolina State and Clafin College campuses hurled rocks and bottles at troopers. A force of about 109 state troopers with gas masks and a 200 man National Guard unit were stationed nearby as classes opened.
Police report two burglars entered the Arie Barbecue stand in the 100 block of Center Street overnight. They stole 10 pounds of hamburger meat 20 pounds of barbecue and a number of pennies by forcing open the west door.
Generalissimo Francisco Franco led dignitaries at the baptism of Prince Felipe of Bourbon in Madrid. The event underscored Spain's royal lineage with the young prince potentially ascending to the throne in the future.
UIP reports North Vietnamese forces captured Lanh Vei outpost aiding a broader push toward Khe Sanh while US Marine units brace for a full all out assault. The fighting centers on Hue and Da Nang as casualties rise and troop strength nears 500,000.
A warming trend is forecast in the Bonham area through Friday following a hard winter dip. Temperatures slid to 24 degrees this morning with some reports as low as 22, while Wednesday's high reached 55. Tonight remains mostly fair with rising temps, and Friday promises partly cloudy skies and further warming after a heavy frost and ice Thursday morning.
County Judge Moore outlined that Fannin county and Bonham paid half the 32747 cost for right of way for the State 12 loop from U S 82 north through Bonham to SH 78 north. The state will spend about 1.2 million to build and maintain the highway, boosting access to Willow Wil Cemetery the Sam Rayburn Library area and a new Bonham school site. He noted potential northeast extension across the county into Idabel Oklahoma and that the northern segment north of U S 82 will be bid first.
George C. Wallace announces he is running as head of the American Independent Party, seeking ballot access in the state. He calls for strengthened law enforcement and military advice on Vietnam, says he will not enter Democratic primaries or seek Chicago convention support, and insists his campaign aims to win rather than push the race to the House.
Fire crews responded to two alarms in Bonham on Wednesday. A house on Graham Street reported a closet fire, and a grass fire north of town near Ra off caused additional emergency action.
Readable fragments show adult dragonflies enduring winter conditions in a study noting their survival strategies and habitat use. Researchers highlight resilience, potential migratory patterns, and ecological implications for freshwater ecosystems.
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