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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1948
Page
4
The U S army says Jewish positions in Seru and surrounding sectors faced heavy attacks as Egyptian troops pushed near Negba Kehovoth and Gaza. The cease fire deadline passed with both sides exchanging shelling and tanks moving in the south and north fronts around Jerusalem and Latrun.
State Highway Commission approves funds for reconditioning and base strengthening on US 78 Leonard to Col in county line and FM 100 Honey Grove to Monkstown. $50,004 for US 78 segment. $130,000 for FM 100 stretch. Contractors active from Telephone to Morristown. work on 78 Tele to beginning completed last summer.
A startling report by the Associated Press reveals large amounts of horse meat entering Houston markets without inspection. J M Sullenger of Select Meat Co and a group of packers imply the meat is unofficially sold in the city, raising questions about safety and city oversight.
The term of the Sixth District Court has drawn jurors for the upcoming June session. The panel includes jurors selected to serve on the panel for the term starting Monday, June 7.
A grand jury indicted Francis Wetzel and associates in a case arising from an assault to murder involving J. B. and a friend. Details remain unclear due to partial OCR text. The matter stems from events tied to the Francis Wetzel group and related individuals.
Britain accuses Russia of establishing a ruthless police state in Eastern Germany. The survey says terror methods create a pressure system suppressing opponents and leaving people in hopeless conditions with no expectation of improvement.
Chicago June 2 The Chicago AFL International Typo practical Union indicated willingness to resume negotiations in its long strike against five daily newspapers. John Puch president of ITU wrote to John F O'Keefe secretary of the Chicago Newspaper Publishers Association that a completely legal agreement is the only type they would accept, and that they stand on "communication growth" which might be considered dubious.
The WFATHER forecast calls for party cloudy skies with little temperature change across East Texas. Expect continued mild afternoon highs and cooler nights with light winds.
Supporters of Congressman Sam Rayburn in Fann County plan an organizational meeting in the district courtroom Thursday at 6 PM to set up the campaign machinery for his bid for re election to Congress from the Fourth District. Buster Cole stated the meeting is not a rally but an organizational session inviting all interested to attend.
Fannin county commissioners court will begin setting as a board of equalization Monday June 11. The court will remain in session as long as necessary to complete business. Notices have been sent to property owners in cases where property valuations have risen.
Fort Worth cattle markets show 2700 head traded and mostly steady. Good beef scarce with good to choice yearlings and heifers at 28 to 31. cows 22 to 26. sausage bulls 16 to 23. Culves 900 mainly steady with good to choice 26 to 30, common 19.50 to 25. Stockers 22 to 28.50. Hogs 500 with top around 24 and most good to choice 180 to 210 pounds at 23.80. Laws mostly 17.50 to 18. stocker pigs 18 to 28.
Lone Star Area Council schedules four one week sessions for June through July at a 419 acre Lake Texoma site near Denison Texas. Camp staff includes National Camp School graduates and local leaders with Troops from Idabel Paris Bonham Hugo Mt Vernon Duigerfield Cumby Roxton Delmar among registrants.
In Athens on June 2 the communist led guerrillas urged negotiated peace while government leaders demanded either unconditional surrender or total defeat. The guerrilla radio stated they would discuss proposals if democracy and independence were safeguarded and foreign interference ended, warning the government not to view any offer as weakness.
Purple Warrior baseball players are summoned to night school gymnasium at 6 to depart for Greenville and play Lipms at 6 o'clock.
Washington June 2 United Press reports the White House talks to end the rail strike broke up with no further bargaining expected by the three railroad unions. The unions said they consider negotiations exhausted.
The Army announces four fallen servicemen from World War II will be brought back to the United States for reburial aboard the Army Transport Lt George W. Boyce. Next of kin will be notified in advance and may choose burial in a private, national, or overseas American cemetery.
A Harris County grand jury in Houston indicted operators for selling horse meat disguised as beef. The undercover probe by state health inspectors traced meals served in eateries and school cafeterias, including ground meat and steaks sold to the public.
Superintendent Homer Sledge of the Telephone school says work on the gymnasium and other buildings could start within two weeks after all approval steps and band samples are completed.
City police crews repainted parking lines and crosswalks at street intersections to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. Work focused on Alghrevs Dot area to minimize disruption to parking and via traffic.
President Truman may make brief speeches from his train rear platform on the way back from the West Coast. Senators Hayden and McFarland say a stop at Winslow Arizona is likely with possible further stops in New Mexico. The trip includes five major speeches and rear platform appearances en route to Omaha and the Midwest for ceremonies honoring Swedish pioneers.
Premier Robert Schuman secured his seventh confidence vote as France grapples with economy and civil service concerns. The tally showed broad government support despite Communist opposition, with Finance Minister Rene Mayer signaling dismissals to save France funds.
Willis Duff city secretary announces renovation of the applicant file for GI housing at the North Main GT housing center. He says the oldest entries are out of date and a new application does not guarantee an apartment.
Washington June 2 The House today approved and sent to the Senate a bill providing 6,509,939,000 dollars to operate a 790,608 man army and a 66 group air force of 444,566 men.
Rey Campbell tells Bonham Rotary to embrace creative living as a path to world improvement. He argues individuals must act with responsibility and service, warning that evil thrives when one fails to serve others. He urges people to reflect Godlike creativity in daily actions to reduce conflict.
The House appropriations committee approved defense funding for Army Navy and Air Force totaling about 13.4 billion dollars for the coming fiscal year. They cut several programs including air force budget by 26 million and Navy funds by 614 million while maintaining a large force structure and a start on a 65000 ton super carrier with jet aircraft capability. The panel warned of possible war with Russia though stressing a peace oriented approach and stressed readiness of a 790000 man army along with significant naval and air components.
A fragmented report details a woman who attempted suicide but was prevented. The text references a four year old child, neighbors or associates, and mentions local authorities and an investigation. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the incident centers on a thwarted self harm act and subsequent inquiry.
A secret weekend meeting outlines a filibuster plan by the Butter Bloc to stall lax repeal and force Congress to adjourn. Senators discussed delaying tactics and timing to maximize impact while pondering how long the Senate can sustain the tactic.
Filing fee for Jester appears paid as part of a formal filing noted in Austin Texas documents. The fragment references include names such as Beaulitu and Paine and a Delaware context connected to a Star Ad. The text is garbled but indicates a fee settlement or payment event tied to a filing.
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