Buddhists Declare War on Viet Nam's Embattled Army
In Saigon the Buddhist hierarchy denounced the anti Communist army as power hungry and withdrew from the unity council. About 50 Buddhist chaplains joined five fasting monks at the national center as curfew threats loomed amid riots. U S Ambassador Taylor urged moderation with two key monks during a weekend meeting.
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Post Office Moves Back In Modernized Building
Jerry Yarborough reports the old post office has been fully modernized and people are moving back in. Notes include Lee Morrow’s coffee stop, the grass fire truck overhaul, and local events with chili supper at Dodd City PTA and Allen's Point barbecue drawing large crowds.
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Dewey Lummus
Jerry
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Longshoremen Vote on Pact in New York Area
In New York and New Jersey 24000 longshoremen voted again on a four year contract after a January defeat. ILA President Gleason led a strong campaign to accept what leaders call the best contract in NA history. Acceptance could set a regional pattern amid a ten day Atlantic and Gulf strike involving 69000 dock workers.
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Pascual Speaks To Bonham Lions Club
Dr. F. J. Pascual of the Bonham VA Center addressed the Bonham Lions Club at Thursday noon. He spoke on the history and current conditions in the Philippines.
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Bonham Lions Club
Philippines
Vessel traffic at New York harbor speeds near constant
National Geographic notes ships and ferries move in and out of New York harbor roughly every twenty minutes, indicating a high level of maritime activity and constant flow of vessels in the port.
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National Geographic
Bonham Savings and Loan Reports Strong 1961 Growth
At the annual meeting the Bonham Savings and Loan reported about a 20 percent gain for 1961 totaling roughly $500,000. Executive vice president John E. Meade said the association now services savers across the county and adjacent counties, not just Bonham. All directors and officers were re elected. Officers include Dick Saunders president Martin Halsell first vice president H A Burow second vice president John E Meade executive vice president and Madeline Sitzler secretary treasurer. Directors are Saunders Halsell Burow Biggers Southerland Swann and Meade.
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Madeline Sitzler
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H D Swann
John E Meade
Churchill Clinging To Life As Stroke Fights On
London reports Sir Winston Churchill, 90, remains in grave condition after a massive stroke. Doctor Lord Moran said there was no change in his state and that he had reached the lowest ebb in the fight for survival.
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China Calls For Leaders Ouster Amid Sino Soviet Rift
Tokyo dispatch reports Red China via Albania's New China News Agency endorses removing Khrushchev era Soviet leaders Kosygin and Brezhnev. Editorial from Albanian party paper urged a courageous revolutionary operation, signaling a deeper clash over peaceful co existence versus harsher line.
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Bonham Area Weather Braces for Occasional Rain
Moist warm gulf air brings the Bonham area the chance of occasional rain as cooler air is forecast for late Friday and early next week. Light fog and intermittent showers were noted Thursday morning with windshield wipers in use but no measurable rain by noon.
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Bonham
Two Killed Three Hurt in Gulf Oil Pipeline Blast
In Seabrook Texas a leaky Gulf Oil pipeline blast killed Chester Carson 61 and Bonds C Martin 61 while four others were injured. The explosion touched off a roaring blaze that burned for hours and sent flames 75 feet high. Injured workers were moved to Pasadena and Houston hospitals with damage totals undetermined.
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Johnson Opens Focus On World Affairs After Inauguration
President Johnson met with bipartisan congressional leaders to review foreign policy as he shifts from inauguration day to Great Society goals. VP Humphrey joined the briefing, with Herter and other lawmakers planned for further talks on trade, nuclear issues, and global diplomacy.
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Erhard De Gaulle Complete Talks in Paris
In Paris two days of talks between President de Gaulle and Chancellor Erhard ended with evident Franco German cooperation. They differed on a US proposed nuclear force for Europe though both leaders expressed satisfaction and noted allied strategy planning.
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Bonn
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Peyrefitte
Schools Closed By Flu Outbreak In Wills Point
A flu epidemic forces Wills Point public schools to remain closed until Monday after doctors advised Superintendent Vic Jordan. With 675 students enrolled, more than 150 were absent last Monday due to flu, prompting dismissal and a scheduled Thursday reconvening.
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Johnson to outline near 100 billion dollar federal budget
President Johnson to present a fiscal 1966 budget of about 995 billion dollars, the highest in peacetime history, with half the spending for defense and increased funding for health, education, and welfare. The plan includes a 2 billion cut in excise taxes to spur growth and a 1.5 billion push for schools.
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UPI
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Poll tax repeal bill resurfaces in Texas Legislature
Senator Franklin Spears introduces a bid to repeal the poll tax in 1966 with a companion measure granting full voting rights to military personnel meeting Texas residency. If approved, the repeal would go to voters in the November general election and could face regional resistance in El Paso Abilene San Antonio and Houston.
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UPI
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Abilene
Houston
Measure would lift liability for landowners in Texas
A Texas House bill filed by Rep. John Allen of Longview would absolve landowners from liability to hunters fishermen and other sportsmen for accidents on their property. The measure aims to encourage landowners to open land for recreation.
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UPI
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Longview
Brooks Seeks Hearing on Nazi Party Minutemen Links
Representative Ronald Brooks Cameron of California pressed the House Committee on Un American Activities to question the American Nazi party and the Minutemen. In a letter to Chairman Edwin Wallis he said the probe would help expose the cancerous growths in the body police known as the Minutemen.
SBA reports 44 million lent, 14 thousand jobs in 18 months
The SBA said on Wednesday that it has lent a total of 44 million dollars in the past 18 months, creating 14 thousand new jobs. It noted 32 million in total loans to firms over five years.
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