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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1959
Page
2
UPI reports at Dahlonega Georgia the 50 mile per hour drill at Ranger School is meant to separate the men from the boys. SFC Charlies N Nathong lost his false teeth during a mid yell in the event. He was taken to medical staff after the incident.
The Baunton parish council asked civil defense to move tonight’s siren tests from 7 to 8 p.m. claiming that hour conflicts with hen roosting and reduced egg yields when the siren sounds.
Five Christian missionaries testifying before the House Un American Activities Committee describe brutal Communist actions in China. They cite torture of Christians, mass killings, and the forced reeducation program as the regime seeks to erase faith and dismantle family life while villagers resist the commune system.
Chicago report notes the National Safety Council cites a record number of Memorial Day highway deaths. The council says the holiday marks the start of the vacation season and this year its toll is the worst on record.
United Mine Workers President John L. Lewis accuses the government and the press of lying and failing to convict Teamsters President James R. Hoffa. He states Hoffa is being hunted but not charged and that he will not run with the pack.
In New Orleans a deputy sheriff evacuated twelve elderly residents from a flooded home for the aged during Tropical Storm Arlene. The evacuees were grateful to leave, saying they did not mind the paddy wagon.
Dr. T. H. Reed, director of the Washington Zoo, coordinates efforts to corner and capture a roaming black bear sighted in the nation’s capital. Local authorities and wildlife workers assist as the animal remains at large near key sites.
Congress may extend for two more years the temporary high taxes from the Korean war on automobiles and corporations. Democratic tax writers consider a two year extension to avoid election year clashes in 1960. Eisenhower asked a one year continuation to protect about two billion dollars in revenue. The House Ways and Means Committee is expected to approve within weeks.
Gov. Price Daniel's 150 million tax package, including a severance tax on natural gas and a higher corporate franchise tax, shifts to the Senate's State Affairs Committee for review during Texas' 30 day special session. The package seeks to close deficits with new and raised levies, while other measures target state funds and utilities taxes.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev may invite Greece Turkey Italy and possibly Yugoslavia to discuss an atom free Balkan zone while pressuring Greece and Turkey to bar U.S. rocket bases. He seeks closer Albania Yugoslavia ties as Bulgaria Romania and Hungary converge on Tirana during his visit.
Residents seek clues about an unidentified man as authorities acknowledge lack of knowledge on his whereabouts and possible future locations. Local officials urge tips to locate the individual and determine his plans.
The article notes that while formal Mother’s Day is modern, its roots go back to ancient times. Romans honored the mother-goddess Hilaria and Greeks venerated Cybele, mother of the gods, shaping early celebrations.
Funeral services for Mrs. T. H Boydson of Durant Oklahoma are set for 1 am Tuesday at the First Baptist church in Yuba. She died in Durant hospital Saturday morning and is survived by her husband two sons two daughters one stepson one stepdaughter her mother and 11 grandchildren. Two of her daughters and son in law were seriously injured in a freak accident on US highway 75 south of Sherman while en route to Durant.
The Bonham Theatres were sold to Phil Isley Theatres of Dallas for 150000. The deal covers the American and Bonham Drive‑In theatres now operating and the Elite theatre, unused for years, from the Cole Estate. R D Leatherman becomes manager. Mrs Cole and Isley announce the sale in Dallas and Bonham.
Hobart Oklahoma police seek Clark D Brillhart 22 son of Elmer and Florence Brillhart after the couple were beaten to death at their farm eight miles northwest of Hobart The suspect was last seen driving a green 1956 Mercury with Oklahoma tag 38 1517 on Sunday night and may be headed toward Stillwater or Grand Prairie or Houston Texas.
A private plane crashed on Central State Prison Farm No 3 south of Sugar Land early today killing all five aboard. Pilot Ralph Flores 24 and passenger Delbert Mena 25 of Sugar Land were named. other identities were not released. Sheriff R L Gaston said no further details were available.
Southwest Research Institute demonstrates an automatic flaw detection device for natural gas pipelines. High frequency ultrasonic sound scans pipe walls, triggering a red light on detecting minute flaws. System aims for rapid cheap safety checks and delivery within about a year.
UPI reporting USDA market data shows cattle receipts at 4200 with 500 calves, largest since last June’s first Monday. Slaughter steers slow with no sales above 750 lbs, yearling stock steady, calves strong, hogs 1100 with barrows higher and sows mostly steady, sheep 2900 with spring lambs active at 22 to 23.50 and feeder lambs 15 to 18.
A National Automobile Dealers Association survey of about 5 000 foreign car buyers found many surprise results. Most own only one car, drive more miles than their previous American car, and have college education with incomes mainly above 7 500 dollars. Sixty percent would not switch to an American small car if priced similarly.
John Pilliod of Bonham suffered a broken right hip in a skiing accident at Lake Texoma Sunday afternoon. He, his wife, and friends from Bonham and Sherman were at the lake when the incident occurred. Pilliod was transported to M&S hospital in Bonham by a Denison ambulance.
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