Probe Into Selection of TFX F-111 Fighter Contractor
Sen. John L. McClellan opened an investigation to determine if irregularities occurred in choosing a contractor for the multi billion dollar TFX F-111 fighter. Defense Secretary McNamara and other top officials will testify behind locked doors amid questions of merit, design, cost, and possible politics in the award to General Dynamics and Grumman.
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UPI
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Defense
Robert McNamara
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Air Force
Eugene Zuckert
Navy
Kaw
General Dynamics
Pentagon
Subcommittee
Flu Rages Across Alabama and Mississippi in 1963 Outbreak
The flu epidemic spreads from Alabama to Mississippi with 6 397 Alabama cases concentrated in Marshall County and 2 875 Mississippi cases. Officials cite the Asian strain and rising deaths including elderly in a Johnson County Kansas rest home. The U S Public Health Service reports 21 states and DC affected with early 1963 fatalities higher than normal.
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Marshall County
Mississippi
State Board of Health
Virginia Barton
U.S. Public Health Service
District of Columbia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Michigan
Florida
Johnson County
Kan
New Cold Slams Way Into South
A new winter storm battered the South with snow and ice, driving temperatures down as much as 40 degrees in Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina. Florida voters faced showers as they chose 38 new legislators under a revised reapportionment plan, while small craft warnings were posted along parts of the Chesapeake Bay. Alabama saw deadly house fires, and Memphis logged a drop from 65 to below freezing. Navy-scheduled warnings and university incidents accompanied widespread travel hazards and school closures across multiple states.
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Virginia
North Carolina
Florida
Chesapeake Bay
Morgan City
Apalachicola
Fla
Georgia
Alabama
Walter Looney
Callie
Decatur
Ala
Floyd Elkins
Virgina
Maine
Washington Weather Bureau
West Virginia
Memphis
Mercury
Nashville
Vanderbilt University
Old Dominion
Kiwanians Honored For 11 Years of Perfect Attendance
Four Bonham Kiwanis members were honored for 11 years of perfect attendance at a Tuesday meeting. Honorees were Jesse Bono Brad Nunnelee Reid Spivy Jr and Roy Doyle Al Godut presented pins. Pancake Day plans were announced for next Tuesday with services 6 40 8 am and 5 30 8 pm in the old Piggly Wiggly building. Regular meeting canceled. Inter club visitors from Denison and Paris attended. New members Jack Houston and Leonard Riley were introduced.
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Bonham Kiwanis Club
Jesse Bono
Brad Nunnelee
Reid Spivy
Roy Doyle al Godut
Denison
George Coulter
Wesley Blanton J. M Cannon
Bill Allison
Orville Titterson
Chick Magrum
Paris
BNC Discount Shoe
Reid Spivy, Jr
Jack Houston
Generalable
Waseonard Riley
DeKuse Industries
Yarborough Tongue Lashing on Dallas Solon in House Blast
UPI reports Rep Bob Johnson of Dallas attacked Sen Ralph Yarborough on the House floor over Yarboroughs criticism of a Padre Island national seashore bill. Johnson linked Yarborough to campaign contributions and criticized alleged lack of knowledge about provisions. The House passed the bill as other measures faced debate.
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Billie Sol Estes
Yarborough
Dallas
House
Chet Brooks
Pasadena
Noor
Youth Employment Bill Priority Urged by Five Cabinet Members
Washington officials push Kennedy youth bill amid rising teen unemployment. Testifying were Labor Secretary Wirtz, Attorney General Kennedy, and Secretaries Freeman Celebrezze and Wits. Senate hearing notes broad support and a proposed Youth Conservation Corps modeled after the 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps.
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UPI
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Congress
Kennedy
Senate
W Willard Wits
Robert F Kennedy
Stewart
Adath Agriculture
Orville Freeman
Welfare
Anthony J Celebrezze
Winston -L Prouty
Kennedy Signals Support for Tax Cuts Amid Reform Debate
President Kennedy appeared to back a swift reduction in taxes, indicating support for a $10 billion cut while resisting broader tax reform proposals. He stressed the need to avoid delaying relief and keep pressure on lawmakers to act promptly.
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Kennedy
American Bankers Association
Congress
Speaker Sees Tax Bill Okay
Washington Congress leaders met with President Kennedy amid tax reform talk. Kennedy signaled possible revenue provisions and delayed tax cuts, while lawmakers argued over whether to push broad reforms or a simpler tax reduction plan. The debate centered on how to win support for enactment this year.
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Aegh House
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Abe
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Walking and sports notes mix in local column
A readers note from Mrs. Ray Smith Brown links a 50 mile walk craze sparked by President Kennedy to daily exercise quotes. The piece recalls Texas Longhorns beating SMU 92-76 to clinch the Southwest Conference title, credits Mickie Wade for tickets, and ends with cautionary kite flying tips near power lines.
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John F. Kennedy
Ray Smith Brown
Pine Street
Gene Wilshire
Texas Longhorns
SMU
Mickie Wade
Bonham
Gene
Factions Must End Squabbles
Fidel Castro cannot be booted from power until a dozen exile groups stop quarreling and cooperate. Syndicated columnist Bob Considine told Texas Daily Newspaper Association delegates that Castro will be temporarily permanent until exile groups unite. Secretary of State Dean Rusk was set to speak at the convention closing banquet.
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UPS
Fidel Castro
Exis Daily
Dean Rusk
Pas
Texas Daily Newspaper Association
Bob Considine
King Features
Allog
Castro
Busby Enters Council-at-Large Race In City Election
A. L. Busby filed his petition Tuesday for the councilman-at-large seat, joining Gene Dammer and Mayor Jess Magouirk in the Apr. 2 city election. Filing closes Saturday. Ward 1 and Ward 5 saw no new filings. Busby has previously campaigned for council seats and backed government form change efforts.
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West 9H
Gene Dammer
Jess Magouirk
Billy Cox
Joe Britton
Busby
Spring City
Game
John Crockett
Pancake Race Won by U S Liberals Local Winner
Mrs Mary Barrington, 23, mother of two, won the Liberal pancake race setting a 65.6 second time and reclaiming the international trophy for Liberal. Miss Linda Risby of Olney, England, finished 4.4 seconds behind.
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UPI
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Linda Risby
Olney
England
Reindeer Driving School Opens in Rovaniemi Finland
In Rovaniemi near the Arctic Circle a new school offers a course to earn a license to drive reindeer anywhere in Finland. The program issues certificates in Finnish German and Swedish upon completion.
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Finland
UPI
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Arctic Circle
Southside Grocery Damaged by Fire in Berlin
Two East German men aged 39 and 31 escaped to the American sector of Berlin Monday through barbed wire, unseen by Communist border guards. A warehouse fire at Southside Grocery, owned by W. J. Carpenter on South Main and Sh streets, caused several thousand dollars in damage, likely starting from an air conditioner and aided by high winds from a norther, with flames spreading across the roof and smoke filling the store.
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Southside
South Main
Sh Streets
W. J. Carpenter
Cotton Farmers Hear Texas Experts In Honey Grove Meeting
In Honey Grove, Fannin County cotton farmers will hear four Texas A&M Extension Service specialists discuss cotton problems, weed and insect control, gin quality, and a BIG program progress report at a 6 p.m. meeting in Haney Grove Elementary School cafeteria.
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Haney Grove
Texas A&m Extension Service
Wayne Cranfifl
Funmin County
B. G. Graves
Fred &J- Nott
HA Turney
Jack Barton
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Eliott
Turney
Burton
Blacksand Belt
Texas
State job agency holds 300 earnings interviews
Massachusetts Division of Employment Security, the state’s largest agency, conducted more than 300 earnings interviews for job seekers. The event aimed to connect participants with employment opportunities and assess eligibility for benefits.
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Boston
UPI
Massachusetts Division of Employment Security
Best Prod
Most Attractive Bonham Sewage Plant Honored
Bonham was named the city with the most attractive sewage plant in Texas for 1962 by the Texas Department of Health. Dr J E Peavy, commissioner, said the award followed favorable opinions from a section of Environmental Institute Services. An engraved loving cup will be given to a designated Bonham representative at the Texas Water and Sewage Works Association banquet at Texas A&M in March.
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Fred Korth
Adm
George Anderson
Curtis LeMay
General Dynamics
Grumman Company
Boeing Company
Fort Worth
Tex
Boeing
Wichita
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Ciy
Texas
Magus J C Maygounk
J E Peavy
Texas Commissioner of Health
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Texas Department of Health
Texas Water and Sewage Works Associated
Texas A&m
Honey Grove Plans Planning Grant For Elderly Housing
Honey Grove received a planning grant from the Public Housing Authority to begin preliminary design for twenty new rent homes for elderly persons. Senator Ralph Yarborough noted the PHA loan of $1,000 to Honey Grove for the project, with all homes to be for elderly residents.
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Hhe Pyuutn
Ralph W Yarborough
PHA
Honey Grove
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Warmer Weather Predicted For Ue Buaam Area Through Wednesday
Forecast shows milder days through Wednesday with higher temperatures in the Ue Buaam region. Frost reported this morning in Bonham as temperatures rose afterward. central temperatures expected to edge up into the upper ranges by midweek.
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Maliinum
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