Bonham Native Becomes First Lady of New Mexico
Jean Mitchell Burroughs, wife of Governor John Burroughs, assumed duties as First Lady of New Mexico. A Portales resident, he won a close election and took office on New Year’s Day in Santa Fe. The couple have four daughters, with ties to Bonham and Portales.
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Odds and Ends from the Paris Honey Grove area
Officers Hoyt Ivey and Charles Leslie stopped a driver at Dodd City and declined to take the vehicle after learning the wife and children had just recovered from mumps. Deputy Leon Shastin volunteered to drive the car back to Honey Grove for Paris officers. Keene of Lufkin laments frost delays for bananas in fall.
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Business Making Good Recovery From Recession
Washington Secretary of Commerce Lewis L. Strauss said business has made a quick and substantial recovery from the recession. He cited growth since last spring, a stronger base of recovery, and rising confidence, but warned that key demand elements remain sluggish with limited evidence of a renewed upswing in new plant and equipment demand.
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Slight Drop Shown Washington Cops
Senator Harry Byrd reports federal civilian employment fell in November to 2 0547 717 from 764 fewer workers than October. The drop is described as slight.
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Woman Dies in Fort Worth Home Fire
Mrs. Taylor J. Stone 70, descendant of presidents, widow of Universal Mills founder, died in a two story Rivereres home. Grandson, 12, woke to smoke at 5 am, door locked from inside. Fire blamed on a worn heating duct. verdict accidental death.
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William Henry Harrison
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Private ship to evacuate nearly 500 Americans from Cuba
United Press International reports the State Department expects a private vessel to dock in Havana soon to evacuate about five hundred American tourists and students stranded by the Cuban revolution. A Castro movement rep seized the Cuban consulate records in Chicago.
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Mikoyan Seeks Talks With Eisenhower Khrushchev
Soviet Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan plans to push for a meeting between President Eisenhower and Premier Khrushchev as a prelude to new summit talks. Officials indicated Mikoyan may carry an unofficial peace plan to Washington after a private visit to the U.S. capital last week.
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Texas holiday toll lags earlier safety forecasts
Texas faces a potentially safer New Year period as violent deaths trail projections. By New Year’s Eve 19 deaths occurred across the state including 6 from fires and 4 from traffic, with a nine day tally reaching 180 violent deaths and 1382 total since Christmas Eve. An early morning Marshall fire killed a surgeon's wife and daughter, another Plowston fire killed a mother and daughter, and a Fort Worth socialite died in a fire. A Kyle plane crash injured an 11 year old and killed a San Antonio girl, with other relatives hospitalized.
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County School ADA Costs Vary Widely in 1956 57
Texas Education Agency figures show Fannin County districts spent per ADA on operations from a low of 248.82 to a high of 518.12 for the 1956 57 term. Bonham Riverdale and other towns list varied totals with several schools around 240 to 320 per ADA.
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Castro Triumphs in Havana Proclaimed President Urrutia
Fidel Castro and his rebels entered Havana as Manuel Urrutia was proclaimed provisional president. The 26th of July Movement secured allegiance of the armed forces and set Santiago as the provisional capital. The city faced a general strike and widespread looting as exiles began returning and U.S. citizens prepared to evacuate.
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Cold Front Slams Texas Panhandle With Snow
A new winter storm hit the Texas Panhandle and South Plains bringing up to six inches of snow in some areas and four more inches possible by late Saturday. Temperatures fell to near freezing in Amarillo and Dalhart with blowing snow and icy conditions reported.
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Cuban Embassy in Washington Seized Amid Castro Ties
A report describes the Cuban Embassy in Washington changing hands after discussions between supporters of Castro and the ambassador of Batista era. The event follows demonstrations in New York and aims to realign U S policy toward Cuba amid the ongoing power shift.
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December Weather Brings Snow And Rain Totals To Yearly Highs
December tied to heavy cold and snow with near three inches of rain boosting the annual total to about 107 inches. Two snowfalls occurred on December 13 and December 31 with temperatures dipping to 10 degrees. The month featured fluctuating temperatures and multiple frosts, while rainfall and snow contributed to the year’s remaining above average totals.
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Patch Up Differences Moves Aim in Congress Session
The report notes leaders push to patch up differences as Congress prepares for next week’s session. Speaker Rayburn and Democratic Leader Koronro outline aims to advance liberal bills while addressing ongoing party divides.
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Snow Forecast For Saturday Bad Weather Warns Area
Bitter cold wave expected to hit Bonham and surrounding Texas areas with temperatures dropping to near 6 to 15 degrees in the Panhandle and South Plains. Light rain on the coast followed by widespread cold, with highs around 20 in Dallas Fort Worth by Saturday morning and a five day forecast calling for below normal temperatures and possible heavy precipitation through mid next week.
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Bids Sought on FM Rebuilding Project in Austin
The Texas Highway Department invites bids June 6 for Web deof FAT 200 on FM 100 from Hones Caprice sth to Sells Weds veer. Senior resident Joe O Clark notes FM 100 is part of the farm to market road program begun to widen roadbeds and add flexible bases. The project includes widening drainage structures and adding six inches of base material and asphalt surfacing per the 1958 plan.
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