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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1964
Page
1
A Bonham reader questions the safety of feeding birds near sprayed trees and asks if poisoned birds could affect pets. The letter also notes public scrutiny of the Bobby Baker scandal and Senate accountability ahead of elections. County Clerk reports modest absentee ballot activity as summer schooling ends and youngsters resume outdoor activities.
Johnson has declined an invitation to address the governors conference in Cleveland next Tuesday due to Press of other business.
Bonham High School graduate Bobby Sanderson won the $5,400 Rayburn Foundation scholarship, receiving $675 per semester for eight semesters. Foundation trustee McCleary announced the first award honors the late Speaker Rayburn and supports Sanderson’s plans to study government and political science, aiming for a career in public service.
A drab Washington session considered allocating funds amid a tense budget dispute. Officials weighed priorities as lawmakers pressed for faster decision making and sought to bolster stalled programs.
Seven students in Bonham field school's 1964 graduating class received scholarships and three earned leadership awards during the annual commencement in the high school auditorium. Danny Weaver led the addresses with a call to remember parents and friends, while Shirley Harp delivered the farewell.
President Johnson reaffirmed the United States commitment to defend Southeast Asia and said he would not detail new proposals while a top level review of options proceeds. He stressed four themes guiding policy: defending peace, considering the region's future, resisting aggression, and avoiding secrecy in pursuit of freedom. The briefing noted economic and inflation concerns and referenced participants in a photo from a practice with local figures.
A liquor violation case led County Judge Moore to set a $500 bond for the defendant presented in county court. State Liquor Board Agent Clarkson reported details of the arrest at an east of town residence, including notes of several items and alleged contraband. Alvin Jayte of another city faced additional charges with related pistol possession allegations and a patrolman noted the incident.
Partly cloudy and mild conditions with a chance of thundershowers tonight. Forecast shows cooler temperatures near 58 degrees in some areas, with light winds and general pleasant weather the next day.
A fragmentary, OCR damaged note describes Thurmond conceding cloture after a lengthy Senate debate. It mentions filibuster fatigue and references surrounding the cap and timing, with scattered names and places obscured by errors.
Four H teams advance to the state meet amid scattered names and handwritten notes. The readable parts reference 4 H clubs and individuals tied to the event, with unclear surrounding text suggesting participation and preparation.
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