21 Jul 1964
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1964
Page
1
A rambling vacation diary from Bob Cantrell describes insects birds weather and quiet lakeside life near Perrin AFB. It notes a rodeo opening in Bonham with the Kueckelhans Howard Haynes families producing shows at 8 pm and expected crowds and top performers.
In Laredo the court dismissed the two remaining indictments against Manuel Medina, former head of the private Bank of Zapata whose failure in 1961 left depositors with about 25 cents on the dollar. Medina's 1962 conviction on one charge remains on a five year suspended sentence. collectors may yield another 10 cents. He now resides in San Antonio.
Lloyd W. Dodson of Bonham won the contract with a low bid of 5 51155 to renovate the old county home for use as a temporary courthouse. The court, chaired by Counts Judge Choice Moore, will supervise work starting Monday with completion expected within 600 days. Other bidders included Stanley Lafon Bob Carter Glen Ob Hodee and Bales Lumber Co.
House Speaker John W. McCormack urged the campaign to avoid emotionalism and racial issues and pressed for compliance with the Civil Rights Act. He spoke with reporters at the White House after a breakfast meeting, saying no plan for a Johnson Goldwater summit had materialized and that public sentiment should favor lawful conduct.
Police logged three weekend automobile accidents with no injuries. The latest occurred Monday morning at 300 North Main Street. Winnie Yeager Lawrence and Harry Lee Jane were involved. Earlier crashes included Lamogale Bay Mervworth and Rob ert Bryne Brown at 300 North Viain Street and intersections on North Center Street and North Third Street.
A cross about three feet high was burned on the yard of a Denison home. Police say the incident occurred Monday night in front of the residence of Auman near Perrin Air Force Base. Local officials are investigating the hate crime and reviewing nearby security footage.
SANTIAGO Cuba Armed Forces Minister Raul Castro said Cuba was willing to discuss joint problems with the United States and that Premier Fidel Castro might drop preconditions for talks. He spoke after a funeral remarks in Guantánamo City for a sentry killed by U S Marines. He urged restraint and warned against provocations as U S officials consider next steps.
Reported violence in Harlem escalates as leaders warn of a second wave amid claims of extremist groups and civil rights tensions. President LBJ orders a full investigation into the riot shattered district and the shootings that followed.
A freighter was reported on fire near Cape Race and Newfound land as the Coast Guard searched the area. Coast Guard officials said the vessel was bound for Portugal and a Mayday was received around 7 am. air and sea units coordinated a rescue effort while reporting the ship’s course and condition.
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Bonham endures a hot and dry spell for two weeks with high temperatures near 90s. Officials warn of possible showers later but anticipate continuing heat. Residents report limited rainfall and dusty conditions in the Bonham area.
Officers investigate a vandalism spree at a city address with windows broken and property damaged over the weekend. Police identify likely suspects and urge public tips leading to arrests. The incident caused estimated damage around ten dollars and involved repeated acts near a street location in the district.
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