10 Feb 1971
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1971
Page
1
The column recalls 1970 license tags and a trade in for 1971 tags, mentions motorists at a tax office, several local notices including a Valentine dinner by Dodd City Junior Class, a Lions Club Sweetheart banquet not yet attended, and upcoming events like gopher control, a CYF hamburger supper, and a winter band concert.
Dozens of aftershocks followed the major quake that struck near Los Angeles. Cal Tech reported up to 100 aftershocks in the first 12 hours, about 20 strong enough to be felt. Tremors rattled homes and tall buildings across Los Angeles, Hollywood Hills, and Eagle Rock. Washington’s farewell address cited as December 4, 1783 in New York City.
Apollo 14 astronauts Shepard Roosa and Mitchell land home after a flawless flight from a 12 million mile journey to the moon. They bring back lunar rocks and report good health as quarantine begins and celebrations start.
The National Weather Service predicts an end to overnight freezing in Bonham with fair skies and a high in the mid 70s Thursday afternoon. Thursday morning may see a low near 40, after a 27 degree low today. Temperatures rose statewide since Tuesday, though Marfa logged 8 below zero and snow persisted in shaded spots Wednesday. A return of cooler weather by week end is possible.
Rescue crews pull more bodies from the Veterans Administration hospital as tremors collapse three floors of concrete. The disaster area includes Van Norman Dam and a 40 mile LA region, with 40 dead and nearly 1,000 injured. Gov Reagan mobilizes National Guard. Agnew to meet officials.
Texas lawmakers push to divert 32 million from the teacher retirement fund to welfare to avert immediate taxes and fund deficits. A separate bill would finance college construction with bonds, while another seeks to set annual legislative sessions and revise trucking rules. key figures include Sen. A MAT nin and Rep. Rich ard Black.
In Dallas U S District Judge Sarah T Hughes hears arguments on a preliminary injunction while 14 individuals and 11 companies face alleged fraudulent stock deals that paid windfalls to Gov Preston Smith and other officials. Most defendants accept a consent decree except five former officials and associates.
Egypt accuses Israel of rejecting its plan to reopen the Suez Canal if troops withdraw. Prime Minister Meir says Israel will not pull back without a peace treaty but would discuss canal reopening. Both sides blame each other for hindering peace as U N Security Council notes 1967 war withdrawal calls.
A broad moose could exceed seven feet in shoulder height according to measurements noted in the report. The estimate reflects a notably large animal size within the regional wildlife observations.
The Bonham school board will open bids February 25 for the vocational wing of the new Bonham High School. Supt Joe Campbell expects bids to be read and tabulated that evening as the project aims to serve Fannin County with day and night classes.
South Vietnamese forces crossed into Laos toward Tehepone, with Black Panther patrols reaching up to 15 miles inside Laos. Weather improved, U.S. air support resumed. Reports note clashes near Lang Vei and Khe Sanh, with American casualties totaling 16 dead and 49 wounded. A Cambodian T28 crash killed the pilot.
President Nixon accepted two bottles of Irish whisky from Limerick Mayor J P Liddy and announced an Irish evening at the White House on March 16 to mark wife Pat Nixon's 59th birthday. The event will feature an Irish singing group from his Ireland visit.
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