Tragedy in Argentina as DC3 plummets near Zarate
An Argentine Airlines DC3 crashed near Zarate Argentina killing at least 25 of 31 aboard. Police said the plane with 28 passengers and 3 crew plunged to the ground just short of the airstrip and exploded in flames after a fire was reported on board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argenta
Santa Fe
Buenos Aires
Rosario
Zarate Hospital
Belgrano Clinic
ALA Argentine Airlines
Aviacion Litoral Argentina
Argentine Airlines
Bonham Chili Supper Called Off By Association
The Bonham Quarterhorse Association announced the chili supper planned for Saturday is canceled with no rescheduled date. The note mentions ongoing postponement and unclear timing for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham Quarterhorse Association
Fire crew cleans truck after grass blaze at station
George Munger washed the truck before parking it after a grass fire cleanup. The forecast hints at colder weather. Sam Vasser notes a possum died attempting to move into Leatherwood's Hardware. A Fannin county road is to receive a seal coat under a Highway Department contract. Doc Mitchell lists the Ravenna Mulberry road among about 91 miles in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Munger
Sam Vasser
Leatherwood
Fannin County
Highway Department
Doc Mitchell
Ravenna - Mulberry
Highway 69 at 121 intersection receives safety upgrades
The Highway Department added blinker lights at the U. S. 69 State 121 intersection in Trenton. Large stop signs previously failed to stop all drivers, but the new blinkers and signs are intended to prevent collisions and improve safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Trenton
Oswald's Mother Questions Marina Statement
Marguerite Oswald challenged a Marina Oswald remark about the Kennedy case saying she doubts Marina authored the claim. She accused the statement of hurting the family and said she cannot locate Marina or Lee Harvey Oswald’s daughters. Robert Oswald visited Marina but could not reveal her location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
UPI
Lee Harvey Oswald
Kennedy
Marina
Marguerite Oswald
James Martin
Marina Oswald
Texans Face February Draft Quota Set At 517
The Texas Selective Service Board issued a February draft call for 517 Texans as part of a national 12,000 man Army call. The state quota for the month was 812, and the February draft will largely rely on volunteers aged 19 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
UPS
State Selective Service Board
Army
Texas
Hoffa Threatens Selective Strike By Six National Truckers
Teamsters President James R. Hoffa warned a nationwide strike against six trucking firms if a national contract is not agreed by next Wednesday. The move targets Chicago terminals with a plan to spread nationwide, as talks hinge on wages vacations and pension terms for 400 000 union members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
UPI
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Hoffa
East
South
Teamster
Eugene McCarron
Illinois Motor Truck Operators Association
Bonham Day Highlighted At Southwestern Exposition In Fort Worth
Bonham marks its day at the 1964 Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth on Sunday February 2 the closing day of the event. The Bonham Quarterhorse Association plans 16 or more riders in the grand entry with Mary Ann Jennings introduced to the audience. Bryce McIntyre reports 78 tickets are available from the Chamber of Commerce office or through the association. Mrs Sharon Reeves Atchley from Bonham is a top ranch girl barrel racer among 44 competitors for a 3900 dollar purse sponsored by the Bonham Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Bonham Quarterhorse Association
Mary Ann Jennings
Bryce McIintyre
Bonham Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
Quarterhorse Association
McIntyre
Sharon Reeves
Atchley
Bonham
Johnson urges quick enactment of 11 billion tax cut
President Johnson told the Senate Finance Committee that delaying the tax cut keeps 660 million dollars per month from workers pay. He urged a 14 percent payroll withholding rate immediately after enactment, not waiting until next January. He warned delay would postpone economic stimulus into late winter or spring 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Johnson
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Byrd
Pressure on Congress to speed Johnsons civil rights and tax bills
Democratic leaders push for quick passage of Johnsons civil rights voting schooling jobs and public accommodations bill and a 618 billion tax cut with House votes planned in February. Senate moves to advance the bills and other fiscal measures as Johnson outlines welfare and rural poverty strategies in his State of the Union address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Congress
Johnson
House
Senate
Capitol Hill
Hubert Humphrey
Minn
Humphrey
Goldwater Rebukes ICBM Reliability During NH Stop
Senator Barry Goldwater, on a New Hampshire campaign swing, said ICBMs are not dependable and urged a defense posture centered on manned aircraft. He criticized Johnson's State of the Union spending claims and called for disclosure of unreliability of long range missiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N.H
UPI
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
New Hampshire
Air Force Reserve
United States
Defense Department
President Johnson
Herring Speaks to Lions at Bonham Club Meeting
The Rev Clyde Herring pastor of Seventh and Main Baptist church told Bonham Lions club members that time wasted on unneeded tasks cost churches status and influence. He urged members to meet God’s demands and warned that silence breeds hate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Herring
Seventh and Main Baptist Church
Bonham Lions Club
Frozen frying chickens delivered to county schools
The office of the county superintendent received frozen frying size chickens for distribution to the schools. The poultry is intended for school meals and will be distributed to district facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coun
Kennedy Says He Will Stay In Cabinet Through Election
Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy announced he will remain in his cabinet post through the presidential election and may support the campaign for the Democratic Party. He declined to commit to his future plans, citing ongoing service as his primary interest and openness to returning to public life later if he leaves government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Democratic
Democratic Party
Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
Massachusetts
Cold weather grips Bonham area with freezing night
A Pacific cold front brought dry air and strong winds to the Bonham area. Temperatures fell to 28 degrees with clear skies and a forecast of even lower readings by Friday morning before a warmer Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham
Erhard Urges Free Two Way Traffic Through Berlin Wall
Chancellor Ludwig Erhard urged East Germany to allow two way traffic across the Berlin Wall. He told the West German parliament that visits both ways could aid reunification, but West Berlin's status and ties to West Germany must remain unchanged. He noted Christmas visits by West Berliners to East Berlin as a clear answer to West Germany’s reunification aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonn
Germany
UPI
Ludwig Erhard
East Germany
Berlin Wall
Berlin
Wall
United States
Russia
Britain
France
Indian exchange student sends Christmas greetings to Fannin County
A letter from Lachhwan Das Sharma written in India extends Christmas and New Year wishes to friends in Fannin County through county agents. The note recalls visits to Bonham areas, mentions Bartley Woods Allen Chapel Ravenna REA and a lunch with the McAlisters near Honey Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Lachman Duss Sharma
Wayne Cranfill
Sharma
Fannin County
Bonham
Lund
Bartley Woods
Allen
Chapel
Ravenna
Rea
Willams
Honey Grove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thad Finley
Cicero
George
Mr. C
Blackie
Oswald
Challeges
Marguerite
Texans
Lewis Dickson
125Th District Court
Houston
Tex
John McCormack
Carl Haydn
D-Ariz
NEA
Herring
Wil
Bob Kennedy
Sargent Shriver
Peace Corps
Bonham Area
East-West Berlin
Erhard
Lachwasa Base Sharma
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!