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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1949
Page
10
President Truman said in a news conference he intends to stay in Washington through the congressional session, with no plans to stump nationwide this season. He dismissed plans for an export-import loan to Spain and noted Spain’s economic risk as the basis for policy.
Bonham American Legion Anderson Roberts Post organizes booster caravans from Bonham to promote the first annual rodeo set for June 16 to 18. Trips run June 6 to 13 visiting Softball fields, eight towns in Fannin and Grayson counties, and Denison plus Sherman to invite residents to Bonham rodeo performances. Merchants may join and advertise at each stop.
M. K. McDonald of the Bailey community received a plaque from the Bonham Lions Club for excellence in soil conservation in Fannin County. Bill Cunningham of the Soil Conservation Service urged ongoing farmer participation, noting county farm income in 1947 around 12 million dollars and potential gains from full soil conservation.
Sherman area rent increases totaling about 912 dollars more per month were approved for 125 housing units after 85 percent of petitioners were approved. Overcharges refunded averaged 575.5 dollars per case, with 18 instances. the May actions followed grounds of inequitable rents and major capital improvements.
Reports from Paris indicate Western powers consider secret talks among the United States United Kingdom France and West Germany to salvage the Big Four Conference on Germany. Officials including Acheson Bevin Schuman and Vinh mask the approach while seeking private progress on German issues and possible restarted negotiations.
The report cites rainfall for January through May 1949 with 23.89 inches through May, noting January as the heaviest month with 10.55 inches. May 1949 shows 4.77 inches, the second highest for the first five months. Temperatures exceeded 90 degrees for the first time in May, reaching around 95 and 92 degrees. Weather disrupted cultivation.
Forecast for this afternoon and tonight calls for widely scattered showers across Pamam and nearby areas. Sunday should see similar shower activity with unsettled skies and cooler temperatures overall.
Austin court of criminal appeals overturned a 9 year murder sentence for T Clifton Clary of Runnels county. The case, tied to the 1948 Ballinger area death and fire, is remanded for new trial due to publicity and potential juror bias. Also, Houston man William Wilson Jr faces death on criminal assault. Texas Supreme Court agrees to hear Ascarate Villalobos ordinance dispute.
County Judge Choice Moore reported two thirds of the Gob er Cotton Center right of way has easements and deeds signed. He noted only land owned by nonresidents lacks signatures and once recorded the project will be turned over to the state for construction and maintenance.
A new jet propulsion course will be available for women starting June at Texas Christian University. Dr Wellington Lab of MIT will teach, with Dr Loh as research engineer at Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft.
Fort Worth market shows steady cattle with demand for slaughter yearlings and beef cows. Calves and hogs list broad ranges with tops around 91.25 for hogs and cattle offerings steady to good but scarce. Sows and butcher categories span wide price bands amid steady activity.
In Austin on June 2, economy advocates face a tough session as a soil conservation bill returns to the House. The Senate doubled its requested funds to 10 million for rentals of soil conservation equipment after a brief filibuster by Senator Keith Kelley. The Senate also approved a separate 1.0 million grant to transform Lamar Junior College at Beaumont into Lamar State College of Technology, backed by Lieutenant Governor Allan Shivers.
Democratic Rep. Pat Sutton of Tennessee says some service wives lobbying for a pay raise bill were antagonistic and indiscreet. A new compromise bill with fewer top brass gains and more for enlisted men is being drafted. Sutton supported the newer version but fears yesterday's incidents may derail it.
Washington reports four state attorneys general have drafted an outline for tidelands legislation and sent it to Attorney General Tom Clark and Interior Secretary Krug. The plan supposedly grants states control of tidelands except in wartime, with the federal government retaining ownership in such cases.
Members of Co A 49th Army Inf Rn and attached Medical Co Texas National Guard plan to attend the 49th Division summer camp at North Camp Hood from June 19 to July 3. Most members are expected to attend the two week session as the units added strength and will travel by their own trucks.
Oklahoma and Texas governors will invite Lieutenant General Luvius D Clay to ceremonies marking the Red River dam construction in 1939 at Durant. Governor Turner of Oklahoma and Governor Jester of Texas announced the plan, with ceremonies held when Clay can be present.
College students from Texas A&M will fly from Chicago on June 20 for a flying classroom tour of Europe. They will visit Newfoundland Ireland Paris with guidance from Le Corbusier authority, then travel to Italy Switzerland Luxembourg Belgium Holland and Denmark before returning to England in August.
Five year old Edward Rosen arranged his toys around an electric lamp to keep them warm, covered them with a mattress, switched on the lamp and left to play. A fire started. the mother removed the mattress and called the fire department. Eddie lamented that the alarm spoiled his plan to put out the blaze with his toy fire engine.
Agriculture Secretary Brannon urges transforming part of the Maritime Commission into a moth ball fleet to store government seized surplus grain. He cites 1930 retirements and suggests keeping 4 small vessels for storage needs in regions handling grain like corn and oats.
Efforts are underway to bring President Truman to Wichita Falls for a large rally with sponsors Senator Tom Connally and Lyndon Johnson working to arrange the visit. The program centers on local governance and limiting national or state government as a solution, with guests including Governor Jester and governors Roy Turner and Sid McMath. Lt. Margaret Carver of Bonham Texas is noted as the first Wave on duty east of the Atlantic in the Berlin Airlift.
Ector High School seniors returned Friday from a weeks outing in Turner Falls and Sulphur Oklahoma. Sponsors included Mrs Jonn Wsmith. Attendants listed include Bobby Cecil Moore Moses Mildred Duckworth Novidel Burk halter Patsy Cooper Glenda Anderson Donnie Bellows Brneast and Louise Hughes.
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