Eichmann Executed as Ashes Scatter Over Mediterranean
Adolf Eichmann was hanged at Ramle prison near Tel Aviv and cremated. his ashes were scattered at sea. The 56 year old Nazi, defiant to the end, claimed he obeyed the laws of war and his flag as Israel sought justice for the Holocaust. The execution followed Israel’s Supreme Court denial of clemency and marked the country’s first capital punishment in 14 years.
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Jerusalem
Israel
UPI
Adolf Eichmann
Mediterranean
Supreme Court
Eichmann
Ramte
Tal Aviv
Robert
Hull
Jesus
Fortress
Itzhak Ben-Zvi
Fichmann
Germany
Argentina
Austria
Red Cross plans summer swimming and safety program at Bonham
Dr James W Davis of Leonard chairs Fannin county Red Cross water safety effort. Bonham State hosts swimming classes June 11 with life saving courses. City and Bonham schools back the summer recreation program. Addie Yates notes 2.5 inches of rain and grain harvest starts. Weather adage cited.
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James W. Davis
Leonard
Fannin County
American Red Cross
Bonham State
Red Cross
The
Bonham
Addie Yates
Addie
Pat Bean
It Makes a Great Difference How You Vote
A discussion of the impact of voting emphasizes that votes shape debt, leadership, and liberty. It recalls figures from Washington to Khrushchev and urges readers to vote on June 2, warning against propaganda and apathy.
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East Texas
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
William McKinley
Adolph Hitler
Mussolini
Khrushchev
Marshall May Have Walked Distance In Farm Official Slaying
In Franklin Texas a year after farm official Henry Marsh was found dead autopsy findings raise doubt about the cause. Dr Ray Cruse said Marshall may have been shot five times and then walked to the scene while corroborating earlier tests that a head blow and carbon monoxide contributed to the death. Cruse could not determine whether Marsh died by his own hand or by others.
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Cruse
Marshall
Billie Sol Estes
Hearne
Two Fannin 4H Teams Set for State Round-Up
Two Fannin county 4H clubs will attend the state 4H Round-Up at College Station on June 7. Beef cattle and forestry teams earned spots by winning district eliminations in Denton. Coaches include Merion and Mrs Williams and W L Cay for forestry. Keith Gudgel, Steve Williams for beef.
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Fannin County
College Stalion
Denton
Keith Gudgel
Steve Williams
Allen's Point
Merion Williams
Knowles
Larry Briscoe
David Caylor
Mulberry 68 Club
W. L. Cay "A
Bill Briscoe
Marlow Williams
W. L. Caylor
Briscoe
Wayne Cranfill
Texas A&m College
Honey Grove Chamber of Commerce
First National Bank of
Honey Grove
Bonham Chamber of Commerce
Fanmin County Farm Bureau
North Texas Beef Cattle
Rusk Sees Khrushchev Trade Plan Hinting EU Market Worries
Secretary of State Dean Rusk says Khrushchev’s proposal for a worldwide trade organization may reveal Soviet concern over the European Common Market. He spoke during a conference noting Khrushchev’s eagerness on Western steps and the need for a broad approach to trade.
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Washington
UPI
Dean Rusk
Nikita Khrushchev
Rusk
Hhis
Khrushchev
Stockpile Policy Under Fire From Symington
Sen. Stuart Symington unveiled findings from a Senate subcommittee probe into the 7.7 billion defense stockpile, asserting losses could exceed prior estimates and citing windfall profits for suppliers. Investigators highlighted conflicts of interest and questioned contracts tied to George M. Humphrey's firms.
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Washington
UPI
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Billie Lot Estes
Symington
Senate
Office of Emergency Planning Today
John D. Morgan Jr
Morgan
OEP
Edward McDermott
Justice Department
Climax Molybdenum Co
OPE
Office of Defense Mobilization
Treasury
George M. Humphrey
Humphrey
M. A. Hanna Co
Cleveland
Ohio
New Post Office For Leonard
The City of Leonard won a bid for a completely new post office building on the south side of Collins Street. Congressman Ray Roberts told The Daily Favorite by phone that the Post Office Department approved the city bid. The department will lease the building for one year with four-year renewal options.
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Leonard
Ray Roberts
Cong. Roberts
Post Office Department
Collins Street
Post Office
Bonham Hit Hard By Two Thunderstorm Squalls
Two squall lines drenched Bonham with nearly three inches of rain in 12 hours, while other county areas saw up to four inches. Wind damaged the Saunders Book Store roof and fixtures, trees and antennas toppled, but no major countywide destruction reported. Farmers welcomed moisture for crops though some grain fields delayed. Bonham tied a high of 88 as storms continued to sweep the area.
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Bonham
Saunders Book Store
Beeville Tornado Strikes as Texas Braces for Severe Weather
Beeville and Ben Bolt reported tornado activity as five twisters swept West Texas, the Panhandle, and South Texas injuring at least three people. Damaging winds, shattered storefronts, and up to 5.3 inches of rain accompanied the storms, with alerts covering Dallas Fort Worth, Houston and coastal cities.
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West Texas
Texas Panhandle
South Texas
Houston
Beaumont
Port Arthur
Galveston
Freeport
Lufkin
Texas
Dallas
Fort Worth
Sherman
Bonham
Waxahachie
Denton
Nocona
McKinney
Dallas-Fort Worth
Little Rock
Beeville
Ben Bolt
Abdilene
Lockney
Paducah
Big Lake
Lac Marque
Demton Valley
Abilene
Mike McKaughan
Trans-Texas
Fannin County Voters Await Primary Day
Voters in Fannin County prepare for the second Democratic primary to choose nominees for four state offices one county office and one precinct office. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with 287 absentee ballots reported and five races on most ballots.
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Fannin County
Pete Holman
Bonham
East Bonham
Auditor's Office
South Bonham
Superintendent’s
West Bonham
Tax Collector's
Bailey man wins contract for 18.3 miles of FM road work
John T. Leslie of Bailey is awarded the contract to build 18.3 miles of farm to market roads in Fannin and Hunt counties. His low bid is 411133 dollars for FM roads 816 1550 and 824. Project spans Bailey to Hickory Creek Bugtussle to Dial and Dial to Honey Grove. Completion expected in 130 days under supervision of L D Cabaniss and Joe C Clark.
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John T. Leslie
Bailey
Fannin
Hunt
State Highway Commission
Leslie
L. D. Cabaniss
Parin
Joe C. Clark
Bonham
No Comment On Bean Tax Return Issue
Washington UPI reports the Justice Department declined to comment on potential action against Texas congressional candidate Woodrow Bean who says he has not filed federal income returns for about a decade.
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Washington
Upi
Justice Department
Woodrow Bean
Texas
France to join Space Trace program within 18 months
Paris officials say France may join the space trace program within 18 months. Its first satellite, named Diamond One, is slated for launch late next year, a schedule slightly ahead of plan.
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Paris
Bois d Arc watershed election to elect district directors
Qualified voters in two Bois d Arc watershed districts will elect five directors in each district for one year on Monday June 4. Upper district includes from Grayson county line to timber creek north of Bonham. lower district extends to Red River. Ballots list five names per district with space for write ins. Voting boxes located at Bonham jail basement for upper district and at Dodd City school and Honey Grove city hall for lower district. Polls open 8 a m to 7 p m.
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Bois d’ Arc
Upper Bois d’ Arc District of Water Improvement and Constrtution
Grayson County
Timber Creek
Bonham
Lower Bois d’ Arc
Red River
John T. Leslie
Roy Dick
A. K Yates
Troy Ferris
M. E. Wilkerson
Bois d’ Arce
Dan Knowles
M L Brent
Marvin Loschke
C. G. Elhotu, Jr
W .R. Ryser
Dodd City
Honey Grove
Campaigns Near End As Texas Governor Race Climaxes
Democratic candidates John Connally and Lyndon Yarborough close campaigns with half hour statewide TV speeches and heavy radio ads. Yarborough claims a decisive win, while Connally accuses Yarborough of a vicious race. Republican Jack Cox to face the winner in November. Attorney General bid features Waggoner Carr claiming opponent Tom Reavie is a loan lobbyist. Turman faces Smith in a close Texan race with calls for investigations into Turman’s conduct.
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United Press International
John Connally
Don Yarborough
Texas
Yarborough
San Antonio
Connally
Waco
Mercedes
Ted Smith
GOP
Jack Cox
Waggoner Carr
Tom Reaviey
Figeaker
Jamen Tyre
Preston Smith
Turman
Smith
Lubbock
Attorney General
Legislative
Chesapeake Bay
J. Collier Adams
Lubteck
Oo Gmuh
Fines levied against Ca-Wiggs defendant
Two fines of 100 dollars and costs were imposed by a justice of the peace on the defendant. The case details are unclear due to damaged text, but the action involved monetary penalties and associated costs.
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Negr
Ted Straplese
Turman Favors Adequate Pensions
In Austin the lieutenant governor candidate Turman urged passage of a pension plan for the elderly, calling for adequate benefits and work toward securing support in the legislature.
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Turman
Austin
House
James A
Jimmy) Turatae
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