Congress backs three year renewal of reciprocal trade program
Congress advances a three year extension of the reciprocal trade agreements program with administration push for approval of the OTC Organization for Trade Cooperation. The piece explains GATT's role, its permanent secretariat, and potential impacts if OTC is blocked.
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Washington
NEA
Eisenhower
Congress
OTC
Organization For Trade Cooperation
U.S
Geneva
Switzerland
GATT
FHIS
Jere Cooper
D-Tenn
House
Ways and Means Committee
Bottles and Towels Cloud Yellowstone Geysers
Yellowstone Park officials warn tourists not to toss bottles towels and other debris into geysers as autumn cleanup looms. National Park Service says annual debris clogging can halt geyser activity but cleanup usually restores eruptions. Handkerchief Pool episode 20 years ago remains unresolved.
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Yellowstone Park
John E. Doerr
National Park Service
Local visitors and hospital scene amid family updates
Ben Gray visits his ill father Bob Press who is recovering in Allen Memorial Hospital. Lindy Blackburn of Bonham visits relatives in the Smith home. Odie Curry of Bonham guests the Ramey family. Dallas visitors Mr and Mrs Jean Burnett spend time with local families. Greenville visitors include a daughter and grandson. J Andrews of Nocona returns home after a visit. Wisconsin Cheese Exchange president Leffler notes 5,000,000 more pounds traded in 1954. Doerr’s pool handkerchief idea fails to work as the pool fills with them.
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Ben Gray
Bob Press
Allen Memorial Hospital
Lindy Blackburn
Bonham
Frank Smith
Odie Curry
Jim Ramey
Jean Burnett
Dallas
Fee
Hez Ray
Greenville
J. Andrews
Nocona
Plymouth
Wis
KW Leffler
Wisconsin Cheese Exchange
Mitchell Battles Unions Over Labor Policy In Washington
Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell rebuked union leaders who call his job impossible in a Republican administration. He said unions resist neutrality and cooperation, complicating his efforts to repeal right to work laws and align with administration goals. Mitchell heads to Europe for an international labor meeting as he defends his stance.
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Washingtow
James P. Mitchell
Mitchell
Big Jim” Mitchell
Europe
International Labor Organization
United Press
Ito
Congress
Concgress
Eisenhower
Stevenson Seeks Democratic Nomination for 1956
New York Times Chicago dispatch reports Adlai Stevenson will seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 1956. Stevenson has reportedly concluded Republicans cannot govern at a complex critical point in history, signaling a firm political stance from Stevenson.
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New York
Stevenson
New Yorke
Tuesday Times
Richard H. Johnston
Chicago
Chinese Build Up Strength in Formosa Strait
Taipei reports both sides around Formosa are bolstering land air and sea forces with aid from the United States or Soviet allies. An unofficial cease fire is in effect but observers warn the area remains a powder keg likely to decide between war and peace in the Far East, with Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Tse-tung pivotal.
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Taipei
Formosa
Formosa Strait
Pescadores
Chiang Sai Shek
Far East
Red Ching
Chou En-Lai
Communist Party
Mag Tse-Tung
Worn Air Hose Blamed in Nob Hill Van Wreck
Worn air hose identified as the most likely cause of the Nob Hill moving van disaster that killed seven people last Friday. Mechanics removed the hose Tuesday as federal state and city investigators examine the wreckage and probe the tragedy.
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San Francisco
Nob Hill
1603 Acres Texas Land to Be Leased
The Bureau of Land Management will offer 1603 acres in Galveston county Texas for oil and gas leases by competitive bids. Land divided into five parcels from 313 to 340 acres each within the Camp Wallace military reservation. Information available from geological survey offices in Tulsa and New Orleans and the Land Management Bureau in Santa Fe.
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Bureau of Land Management
Texas
Galveston Couny
Tex
Camp Wallace Military Reservation
Bureau
Geological Survey
Tulsa
Okla
New Orleans
Land Management Bureau
Sante Fe
N. M
Patman Foresees World Peace With Courage and Patience
U.S. Rep. Wright Patman told about 1,000 people in Marshall that world peace is possible if the United States shares courage and patience to overcome obstacles on the road. He spoke after dedicating a $150,000 National Guard armory in Marshall on Sunday, acknowledging many setbacks before peace could emerge.
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Marshall
Tex
U.S
Wright Patman
United States
Patman
National Guard
Demonstration Given to H D ers in Windom
Windom report notes home demonstration agent Barbary McAnelly gave a talk and films on frozen food locker meal prep to the Windom club meeting. Nellie Patton presided, VWirs Fi Word delivered the council report in Mrs. Thompson's absence. Jerry Sray cock to attend a three day A&M meeting.
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Windom
Sph
Barbary McAnelly
Windom Club
Nellie Patton
Roy Pulliam
Council
Vwirs
B. J. Thompson
Jerry Sraycock
A&m
Patton
Brewer
Wheeler
Calvin Dodd
Girls Auxiliaries Meet in Leonard
Members of the Girls Auxiliaries of Fannin County Baptist churches will hold a coronation service at the First Baptist Church Leonard Friday at 8 pm. Queens Patricia Keene Bonham Betty Offord Leonard and Martha Stapp Leonard. District 13 director Iscon Chumbley will preside and Rev James W Hatley Bonham pastor will speak. Participants from Jhodd City Ector Honey Grove Leonard Savoy Spring Creek Vineyard Grove attend. Endwith songs and dismissal by Rev Jimmy Heflin Leonard pastor.
Mrs Daisy Blanton Hosts Family for Memorial Day
Mrs Daisy Blanton of 521 Seven Oaks Road welcomed all her children for the Memorial Day weekend. Visitors included Marvin W Blanton and family of San Antonio, Farris W Hardin and family of Waco, Randall McDonald and Joyce and Jerry of Sherman, Rufus D Moore and Laura of Sherman, and Cecil H Carter and son of Bonham Route 3.
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Daisy Blanton
Seven Oaks Road
Blanton
Marvin W. Blanton
San Antonio
Farris W. Hardin
Waco
Randall McDonald
Joyce
Jerry
Sherman
Rufus D. Moore
Laura
Cecil H Carter
Bonham
Rt. 3
Final Bible Lesson Marks WSCS Meeting
Leonard June 1. Mrs. M. J. Curtig presented the concluding lesson Jesus Teachings Concerning Women at the Monday WSCS meeting of the Methodist church. A hymn festival opened the gathering with piano accompaniment by Mrs. A. H. Price. Mrs. F. A. Boutwell, Mrs. F A. Bramblett, Mrs. Larry Clotfelter and Miss Eula Nelson narrated John 4. Mrs. F. M. Fostey spoke on commemorative stamps honoring American women. A member visitation followed and the dismissal prayer was offered by Mrs. A. R. Morgan for 16 present.
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F. M. Fostey
United States
A. R. Morgan
Niece of Bonhamite Is Dallas Honor Student
Miss Margie Isaacs of Dallas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt H. Isaacs, named valedictorian of Crozier Technical High School. She is niece to Mrs. Sam Downing of Bonham and W. I. and Luther Tsaacy of Ladonia. Isaacs won a four year SMU scholarship and the Delta Psi Kappa award and will study physical education and English at SMU.
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Margie Isaacs
Hoyt H. Isaacs
Dallas
Denison
Crozier Technical High School
Sam Downing
Bonham
W. I
Luther Tsaacy
Ladonia
SMU
Miss Isaacs
SMT
First Car of New Wheat Sold at Kansas City Board
The first car of this season’s wheat sold at the Kansas City board of trade for 2.62 a bushel. Seller was Paul Allison of Bomarton Texas. The grain was received by Bates Growing Co and bought by Commander Lara bee Inc. Test weight 57.6 lbs protein 16.85 moisture 12.2. In Dallas for Methodist Churches conference attendances listed.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Board of Trade
Texas
Paul Allison
Bomarton
Tex
Bates Growing Co
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Sitzler
Fannin County
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Colgate
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A. K. Yates
Clyde Monds
Olvin Gross
Bert B. Hall
R. S. Kerr
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T. L. Huffstutler
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Ellen Heck
Johnnie Gammon
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