Bonham Fire Chief Recalls Long Distance Fire Calls
Bonham fire marshal Booger Leeman recalls false long distance calls to the department, including a San Francisco caller asking for George and a midnight mix up with a fire station. He notes no actual alarms yet, though such calls can occur. Herman Adamson comments on the heat of the day.
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Houston
Denver
Booger Leeman
Bonham
Bonham Fire Department
San Francisco
Leeman
George
Booger
Fire Department
Clinton school integration case papers raise trial stakes
Reports from multiple bureaus say two more secret FBI papers were obtained in the Clinton school integration case, bringing the total to three as lawyers prepare for the trial of 16 defendants. The Labor Department notes regional gains of 80,800 nonagricultural jobs since May last year.
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Bnonville, Tenn
FBI
Atlanta
Department of Labor
Aga Khan Dies at 79 After Heart Attack in Versoix
Moslem leader and Ismaili spiritual head the Aga Khan died at 79 in Versoix Switzerland after a heart attack. Prince Aly Khan and Sadruddin were summoned from Geneva. Aly's daughter Yasmin and Sadruddin's forthcoming marriage were noted. The Aga Khan, famed as statesman and racehorse owner, left vast wealth and multiple residences across Europe and Asia.
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Versoix
Switzerland
Aga Khan
Rita Hayworth
Prince Aly Khan
Prince Aly
Sadruddin
Geneva
Aly
Yasmin
Nina Dyer
London
Karen Heinrich von Thyssen
Begum Aga Khan
France
Muhammed
Paris
Riviera
Mohammed
Fatima
Hig Tthe
Aga Khar
England
Hipstable
Narrow Escape in Oklahoma Quick Sand Near Lib erty
Two Texas boys narrowly escaped death when their saddles sank in a sand bed at a small creek near Lib erty Oklahoma on Wednesday. Harvey Ritchey 17 pulled Charles Richard Lasiter 8 from the sand with a rope and a log after Lasiter’s horse sank up to the saddle. Both boys were uninjured and relieved after the rescue.
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Oklahoma
Texas
Liberty
Okla
Harvey Ritchey
W. H Ritchey
Charles Richard Lasiter
R I Lasiter
Houston
Ritchey
Lasiter
Red Cross to Run Water Safety Instructor Course
Fannin county chapter of the American Red Cross sponsors a water safety instructor course at Bunham State Park July 15 through 19. Led by M G Claxton with J B Green, Da ly Christian, and W T dey, the program will be taught by Bob Henry with enrollment required for ages 15 and up. Classes run 9 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the State Park, with contact through the Red Cross office or the courthouse.
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Fannin County
American Red Cross
Bunham State Park
M G Claxton
J B
Green
Mre Daly Christian
W T Dey
Bob Henry
Red Croseaport
Clanton
Clors
Cara Claxton
State Park
Red Cross
Coaua
Post Office Gets Paint and Repair Work
The postmaster E M Spence said the building will receive fresh paint and repairs. He noted damaged areas will be fixed with new coating and improved facilities. Upgrades include updated plumbing and roofing during the project planned over the next two years.
Texas Gov Accepts Resignation of Lt Gen Ernest C Thompson
Governor Price Daniel accepted the resignation of Lt Gen Ernest C Thompson as commanding general of the Texas National Guard. The move takes effect Saturday with a review of the 86th Division at North Fort Hend in honor of Thompson, a longtime Texas Railroad Commissioner veteran. Thompson, who turned 65 earlier this year, expressed gratitude for his service in a March letter.
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Texas National Guard
Pavision
North Fort Hend
Thompson
Texas Railroad Commission
Dante Saint Thompson
Guard
Texas
Isaard Daniel
Vicerce
State of Texas
Daniel
May
Koot
Berry
Berry Thompson
Leon Springs
Bonham Lions hear Kerrville camp report on Jerry Banks ton
Members of the Bonham Lions club received a Kerrville Lions club camp report detailing Jerry Banks ton’s two week stay. John Glenn conveyed remarks from Frank Hobertson about Une the hain girl’s camp experiences and awards night honors.
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Kerrville
Bonham Lions Club
Jerry Bankston
Lions Club
Kay Bankston Sr
Jerry Ruth
John Glenn
Frank Hobertson
Une
Mir Patester
Gulf
Cher
Civil Cases Being Heard in Court
Court notes show civil cases ongoing with juries being impaneled and trials set for July. Judge A Ho Harriss presides as docket details and dates appear in the court notices, indicating multiple matters slated for hearing.
Willing to Amend Civil Rights Bill to Allay Fear
Senate Democrat Johnston says Eisenhower backs amending the civil rights bill to ease southern fears that federal troops would enforce forced integration. Republicans report plans to modify provisions to avoid coercion in the South while maintaining federal authority.
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Lke
Wastiington
Cbs
Johnston
South Carolina
Eisenhower
South
Ashinejton
Baenhower
Ousted Soviet Leaders Face Virtual Exile in Isolated Posts
A Moscow-based Communist report says George Malenkov and fellow ousted officials including Molotov and Kaganovich will take distant posts such as a factory manager and remote power station head. The article notes Molotov may join a diplomatic post and mentions internal party strife and actions against anti party elements.
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Moscow
George Malenkov
Vynchenlavy Molotov
Miniatery
Lazar Kaganovich
Molotas
Andrei Joramshe
Ienmehommuntat
Land Oy Volk
Dmier Shepley
Feone
Communist Party
Harker
Malenkov
Nthita Whritshebes
Street extension project underway with widening and paving
Work starts on extending Street as preliminary grading and widening proceed. The project involves General Cable Corp and Shellenberger Co, with local utilities and property frontage impacting Hiatway 82 and the area east of the property.
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Shellenberger Co
Sheemian
Rte Mand Wetter
Beth S
Perea
Aus of
tHyea
Weattdres Forum
Peer Vane Wit Unterss
Slight Damage Reported After FM 272 Collision
A vehicle collision on FM 272 caused minor damage to two cars. State Highway Patrol identified the drivers as Wayne Paine and J M Young, with officer Bob Walkins investigating at the scene on East 6th Street in Buoham.
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Olma
Charles Care
Bob
Leann
Wayne
On the Square Kul Brother and Dee Belly Meeting
A brief note describes a meeting at the square with Jack Richardson hurrying to the post office at six. Merrie Adameve and others head to work, with references to daily routines and local streets.
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Kul Brother
Dee Belly
Jack Richardson
Dew
US K
Dodwe
Merrie Adameve
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