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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1952
Page
4
Lawmakers move to back legislation honoring Korean War veterans. The measure aims to create recognition and benefits for veterans, reflecting bipartisan support as the bill advances toward final approval.
119 Boy Scouts from the Lone Star Area Council camp at Lake Fannin this week before switching to Oklahoma for a two week stay. A gas explosion 300 feet underground cut water, expected to be restored by Tuesday. Max Hatfield of Dallas will inspect the camp Tuesday, with Jim Henry Youree and Norris Barnard among the scouts employed. The Order of Arrow will present a special program tonight.
In Washington CIO President Philip Murray orders 650000 steel workers out on strike after the Supreme Court overturns the presidential seizure of the mills. In Chicago United States Steel reports picket lines at two plants and a walkout at a third after the Court voided government seizure to avert a nationwide strike.
In Trenton area a wolf hunt began after two wolves raided a chicken yard Sunday. A L Mackey alerted others. hunters killed two cubs while larger wolves escaped. Farmers fear wolves depleted small animals and moved to poultry pastures, promising continued pursuit.
Bonham Chamber of Commerce announces a market for small new potatoes in Fannin County. buyers want golf ball to marble size red or white potatoes, usable for hog feed or field storage. Farmers with excess produce should contact the Chamber to assess local quantities and markets. A green bean market is also established and a sweet potato market is being developed.
London reports a Yugoslav agency says Soviet bloc states will hold large maneuvers near Yugoslavia. Hungary Romania Bulgaria and Albania are said to deploy 52 to 22 infantry divisions and 10 to 11 air force divisions totaling about 972000 personnel, compared with 1948 forces of 24 infantry divisions and four air force divisions.
Partly cloudy through today and tomorrow with widely scattered thundershowers mainly in the northwest. Temperatures remain steady with little overall change.
Bonham enjoyed near perfect picnic weather Sunday as scattered clouds passed without rain. Temperatures rose into the upper eighties with a low in the lower sixties, while Texas overall remained warm with highs near 102 in Presidio and showers in West Texas. Light variable winds and overnight temperatures in the 60s to low 70s were reported statewide.
Fort Worth markets report steady to weak prices for slaughter steers and yearlings with calves and stocker cattle varying by grade. Hog prices slip slightly with butchers down, sows steady, feeder pigs up. ranges given for weights 180 to 240 pounds and lighter and heavier lots.
The race for convention delegates shows Taft with 414 to Eisenhower 396 as Republicans prepare to elect 124 more delegates this week. South Dakota and California hold key primaries with Taft expected to gain in several states.
Bonham city commission schedules a special election for Tuesday to fill the unexpired term of Joe Steed after his move to Mt Pleasant. Rot. Lawrene is the sole candidate. polls open 5 AM to 7 PM at City Hall.
A rough tally from Texas reports 24 weekend fatalities across counties including decedents from the Trinity River near Dallas and a drowning in the Little River near Cameron. Names cited include Richard Robert Campbell from Waco and Edward N Whitley aged 26, with deaths attributed to boating accidents, shootings, and other causes.
The Iowa State Development Commission reports Iowa farm families had a living standard index of 178 from 1945 to 1950, higher than the national average of 122, indicating Iowa led the nation in living standards for farmers during the period.
A six member Washington research team notes 186 by now with Korea troop cases and 156 patients dead this year. Mortality runs under three percent as health of men in Korea improves despite the outbreak.
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that President Truman overstepped constitutional bounds by seizing steel mills to avert a strike. Justice Black stated Congress alone holds lawmaking power and the seizure could not stand, rejecting non constitutional grounds for the government’s case.
The passage lists residents and activities around Benham and nearby areas. Names include Billy Herndon Ike Morrison Alex McClure Buster Thornton and son Tommy Pruan Wright Kate Reed Estes Trent Billie Ruut Lenny Nash James Picune and W C Nash. Mentions a wolf hunt near Trenton and others heading to California or Mexico for visits.
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