26 Jan 1939
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
1
An earthquake devastates South Central Chile striking Chillan, a city of 10000 people, 320 miles south of Santiago. Reports say 10000 killed in Chillan alone as the region, rich in agriculture and coal, lies in ruin. A National Airlines survey plane reports Chillan wrecked.
Texas Attorney General Mann ruled that teams representing state institutions may play Sunday football. He cited no legal restriction on Texas Technological College facing St Mary’s University in a Sunday game in San Francisco next fall.
John J. Cochran of Missouri disclosed he urged early hearings on a bill to recreate a seven man reorganized government committee. White House officials indicated Roosevelt aims to push major regulatory proposals this session but cautioned nothing is certain.
Bonham and Fannin county plan a joint celebration Monday evening honoring President Franklin D Roosevelt. The program includes a community gathering at the auditorium with music and a talk by local officials.
President Roosevelt cables Chile and Red Cross offering American relief for earthquake victims. Norman H. Davis, Red Cross chairman, also extends aid to the Chilean Red Cross. Local report notes Roosevelt sent ten thousand dollars immediately.
News from the hospital describes flight south of Talcahuano to Chillan area with devastation visible from the air. Farm field landing amid heavy smoke as fires burn through the night and local residents report missing relatives while officials inspect Works Progress Administration projects in Grayson and Fanti counties.
An estimated 3.000 poll taxes have been paid in Fannin County this year. The county tax collector reports most payments occurred in January and notes the total includes taxes for 1938.
A Texas store partnership dissolves after a decade of operation, with details noted in a brief on page three. The article references ongoing legal and organizational steps as the entities wind down activities and settle affairs.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Angleton Texas and the Texas Telephone Company with scattered years 1914 1936 and place names. No coherent event or clear individuals present.
Oklahoma City report notes early friction: Governor Philips faces a resistant legislature over key measures notably the Red River dam conflict. House and committee battles tempers rise as support wanes, with Rep. Sam Bullivan signaling opposition and party lines stiffening around Phil lips program.
Reports from Chile describe a rising death toll in four cities after a major earthquake. Officials estimate about twenty thousand dead with many injured or missing, while preliminary figures cite up to ten thousand injured and extensive property damage.
W. J. Johnson director of Americanization for the Texas Department of the American Legion speaks at Bonham High School Auditorium at 7 pm. A. W. Wainwright urges ex-service men and the public to attend. program includes songs, solos, an invocation, and a speech on Americanism by Johnson. Public invited with organized groups and civic groups encouraged to attend.
President Roosevelt described as another pipe dream a report by Secretary Wallace on a resigning deadline. The plan extends license validity until a new law becomes effective, with April deadlines and agricultural policy linked to the measure.
In June a proposed bill seeks a legas tax to fund county bonds. The measure sets repayment deadlines and directs allocations for public works, with hearings scheduled and potential veto considerations noted by lawmakers.
Oklahoma team schedules a home game at Gober Gym amid uncertain opponent details and tentative dates. Readings show limited legible specifics but confirm venue and event intent.
Nationalist forces under Gen Francisco Franco took Barcelona without a fight today, ending a four week Catalonia offensive. Thousands cheered Viva Espana as five columns entered the former Republican capital and began distributing food. The capture marks the war's greatest Spanish breakthrough to date.
Poultry show plans announced with about fifty exhibitors from Fannin and other North Texas counties. Event runs Friday morning to late evening with a special program and prizes totaling around 160 dollars. Park Board members Gordon and Railton ousted by Dallas City Council after irregularity charges. Local fire damaged a Roxton warehouse early Monday. cause undetermined. Funeral services held in Sherman for Mrs St A Petty 27.
Fire crews responded to a grass blaze at the Ray Peeler residence as an alarm alerted the station. A pile of canter caught fire and burned under control with nearby flames limited, law enforcement reported no injuries.
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