07 Jul 1948
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1948
Page
1
Citizens plan Domiciliary ceremony on Friday with speaker announced for the event. Local organizers emphasize draft policies and national interest as the town prepares for the address by a noted figure.
A ground breaking for a Tulsa veterans hospital project near Lipscomb Estate site in Bonham is set for Friday morning with Rep Sam Rayburn as principal speaker. Henry Hutchins and C H Jonesman discuss location and site work while Wible Co handles grading and drainage. The hospital, dormitory and facilities aim for a total cost near 2. Month.
The Berlin crisis heats as Western Allied notes in Russian hands loom. Allies warn Russians not to twist notes into peace propaganda while preparing to sustain Berlin through air supply. Moscow chatter and Soviet fighter activity escalate post note delivery.
The Texas FFA and Sears Roebuck fund will gift Hampshire gilts to 93 Fannin Kaufman Van Zandt and Wall county chapters. Selection by a committee of agricultural teachers followed by a future showing at East Texas State College. Gilts housed in Bun dd City Honey Grove Warhoe Savoy Tee- One per chapter. Funds support member care and pride across Northeast Texas counties.
Ed Southerland urged Burnbaum Rotary Club members to restore the United States as an active world actor in military and diplomatic roles. He warned that failure to join global efforts risks future wars and stressed U S leadership is essential for peace and democratic governance.
Fannin County 4-H club boys depart Thursday morning at 8 30 from the Chamber of Commerce on West Fourth Street for a three day district encampment at Trinity Valley. V J Young county agent and Everett Parke will lead the group with several adult sponsors. The event aims to connect farm youth across the North Texas District and share farming ideas.
In London on July 7 the Tite campaign to woo the Ki et faded as the effort to denounce coliiform of the bitteresteria continued.
Fort Worth July 2 cattle market shows very uneven activity with prices around steady. Slaughter steers and heifers generally 2600 to 3350, beef cows 1850 to 2900, calves 1000, best calves firm. other calves steady to weak. Good slaughter calves 2700 to 3100. Hogs around 700, generally steady with top quality hogs 190 to 270.
In Prague three mass protests within 24 hours demanded Eduard Benes be restored as president. Police intervened with clubs and arrests as thousands gathered after a large Sokol Festival parade, chanting for Benes during the marches.
Sherman Texas July 7 21 year old Perrin Field soldier Staff Sergeant Lee H Hamilton died in Little Rock Arkansas Veterans Administration Hospital from injuries after a civilian plane crash at Bearcy Arkansas Sunday Private Alfred H Pople 23 of Ashland Georgia and Perrin Field were injured in the crash
Democratic platform draftors began hearings on the party's principles. Senator Francis J Myers of Pennsylvania heads the preliminary committee. He said decisions on labor, race, and rights issues must be addressed in a direct, unambiguous platform ahead of the national convention.
Robert Kerr holds a strong early lead in the Oklahoma Democratic Senate primary with returns showing Kerr about twice as many votes as his nearest rival Gower Smith. Smith runs on a mild white supremacy platform based on current returns. Representative Ross Ridley leads in the Republican gubernatorial race.
Community gathering to discuss plans for combatting insect threats. Attendees include farmers and local officials from the Sixth District as details and times are announced.
A local committee plans fundraising to develop a proposed armory site. The fragmented text references meetings, dates, and participants such as Jona and Meade, with unclear details about sponsors or exact venue.
The anti Truman forces push for Eisenhower’s nomination with leaders like James A Roe urging the president’s withdrawal. Roe argues Eisenhower would unite the party and win the nation’s support, while critics stress drafting the general despite his initial reluctance.
In Corsicana Lexa Joos reports jurors are being chosen for an assault case. The first juror was accepted after a temporary insanity plea hearing. The defendant opposes the death penalty and the trial proceeds with ongoing selection.
Agents raided a farm west of Burhan and seized beer and four pints of whiskey. Charges were filed in county court.
Governor Beauford Wages announces July 25 to 31 as Farm Safety Week urging farmers and workers to promote safety practices. Ravezzi Jester issues a proclamation pledging support and a high level of activity is anticipated across the state.
Fragmented text describes a Scout Committee meeting held on a Thursday. It references local names and places in garbled OCR, but indicates planning or discussion among scouts or leaders. The readable portions point to a meeting schedule and general committee activity without clear outcomes or dates.
A local Army Recruiting Office invites the public to learn about joining the forces. The notice indicates staff will provide full details on eligibility and enlistment steps at the office during visiting hours.
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