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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1936
Page
1
Reports say a large Italian assault from the Dolo region was checked as heavy rains disrupted movements in the mountains. Ethiopians claim success in delaying Fascist troops while a southern attack near Makale was repulsed by Ethiopian forces.
Associated Press reports in Trenton that the court of pardons is unlikely to grant Bruno Hauptmann a personal appearance as prosecutors signal no reprieve and the attorney general is expected to withhold opposition to clemency, closing the case's public role.
Walter Johnson a farmer near Waco, found two cured hogs missing. J C Lester of Dallas and John Corins of Louisiana were arrested at Tyler and brought to Bonham. They confess to stealing the meat and ham, and one suspect had visited the Johnson home weeks earlier, knowing the smokehouse location.
In a Jackson Day Dinner speech President Roosevelt urged support from men of all political affiliations while resisting claims of privilege. He defended the AAA and pledged to keep agriculture as the administration’s central objective, as Democrats push to erase a $400000 deficit after the campaign kickoff.
Directors of the Fannin County Fair will meet next Wednesday January 15 at 1 30 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Directors are urged to note the time and plan to attend.
A Evanston Sunday school superintendent staged a moral tale for children featuring a bird named Johnson and a cherry tree act. Town youngsters saw the performance, aimed at teaching a lesson in behavior and ethics.
A farmer, unable to supply his own cherries, defends his crop by hiring a bulldog and throwing rocks at intruding children. After three weeks he hosts a Sunday school cherry feast with pies and cream while the superintendent delivers a moral about avoiding theft. A bright boy debates the sugar and cream serving.
The bonus bill reached the House floor today with a large majority expected to pass tomorrow. Sponsors anticipate many amendments but say core provisions should stay intact.
In Washington a Democratic National Committee vote approved the New Deal with one dissent from Governor Talmadge. The convention site was chosen after a White House luncheon. Farley addressed committee members as opponents accused the campaign of defamation and a vast slush fund from those lacking public conscience.
Senate munitions inquiry uncovers documents showing David Lloyd George intervened to place Allied purchasing influence with J P Morgan in the wartime munitions program. The files tie the British premier and minister to efforts shaping arms contracts during the war.
President reports December 28 work relief employment reached 3 040 000 persons. The figure surpasses the original target of 3 500 000 and indicates progress of the relief program.
In New Hampton Iowa on January 8 the Kleinfehn family held its first reunion in 30 years. Mary HK Kleinfehn age 80 greeted ten children with a round of "Surprise" and handed each a $500 check.
A wife gains prominence as her husband’s circle interprets her actions as sacrificing herself for the family. The situation centers on perception within the husband’s social group and its impact on her standing.
The Supreme Court ruling voiding the AAA triggers widespread farmer protests and a push for new relief. Farm leaders like Edward O Neal and Louis Taber react with concern while Milo Reno welcomes the decision as unthinkable legislation. Henry Wallace and aides seek substitutes to aid agriculture.
Tom Wright in charge reports rapid progress on the Gober highway relief project. About 180 men are at work as rock is laid for a mile from Pink Stoddard’s store toward Bonham Park. Eight inches of rock are being placed, then rolled and later blacktopped. The project is the only Bonham relief labor highway under construction.
Singleton Bil notes in the Dallas News that Bonham Denison Sherman and Gainesville join district rivals in a proposed Class A reclassification within District 6. The shift follows Bonham's Class B success against Denison and Port and a plan for resegregating districts with Greenville and Paris moving.
Bonham party member Ruste Cole reports about 1000 guests attended the Jackson Day dinner at the Baker Hotel in Dallas. Tickets cost 350 and one dollar went to the National Democratic fund. Main address by Bascom N. Timmons of the Dallas Times-Herald on As I See It in Washington.
An odd remark notes that meeting a person aged sixty late can reveal wrongheaded attitudes. The fragment implies skepticism about the elder's timeliness and decision making.
In London on January 8 two Italian soldiers died and several were wounded as the Alpine regiment prepared for Ethiopia. Mrs D Vaught, of South Center Street, suffered paeneus burns from gasoline explosion that set her home ablaze but firefighters moved belongings to stop spread. Case and Gross treated injuries. yard grass caught fire and was doused.
The bulletin notes fair conditions in fast Texas Fair tonight with warmer temperatures on Friday. West Texas also stays fair with a slight warming trend tonight and Friday.
Washington The railroad retirement commission appointed by the last Congress to probe rail pension legislation will file its report with President Roosevelt on Tuesday. Treasurers declined to discuss the document.
President calls a joint conference of government financial legal and agricultural advisers to address the farm problem. No clue given on what he plans.
A dense fog enveloped the area this morning starting around 8 o clock and lasting several hours making auto lights necessary. Visibility was poor for hundreds of yards but the fog lifted before noon as winds cleared and sun returned. No collisions were reported amid the fog.
Gov James V Allred of Texas spoke at a Jackson Day dinner in Nashville Tenn praising Roosevelt and denouncing Republican spokesmen as insincere outsiders. He recalled the era of Andrew Jackson and urged that the people rule at the polls with the slogan Keep the rascals out.
A brief item reports a second statement from the Knights of Columbus chapter criticizing President Roosevelt’s Mexico policy. The piece notes a sharp assault on the administration and hints at political tensions surrounding diplomacy and border issues.
Hollywood reports silent film star John Gilbert aged 39 died at his residence from a heart attack. Fire department attempts to revive him with an inhalator. Gilbert was a famed leading man who had four marriages and long been a top figure in the movies.
Louisville report states Willie Saunders was acquitted of the murder charge related to the death of Evelyn Sliwinski after a fatal auto collision following a party in October. The jury cleared him of the accessory charge tied to the case.
Joe Timothy in Bingham Utah suffered a fall that caused a rare perfect break his doctors labeled. The fracture occurred two years after a prior injury and he hopes a reset will restore his limp and ease his path to recovery.
President Roosevelt plans to ask Congress for an additional 500 million dollars to fund the Works Progress Administration program, expanding job relief and public works across the nation during the economic recovery effort. The request follows prior legislative approval and aims to accelerate relief projects.
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