Kidnap Suspect Arrested at Bells in Bonham Area
Bonham police and Fannin sheriff deputies arrest Tom Henson in Bells after a chase from Dodd City to a filling station. Henson, wanted in Cooke county for armed robbery, was captured with Grayson county and Sheriff Ivey coordinating.
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Gainesville
Tom Henson
Cooke County
Hoss Cain
Troy McNear
H. M. Brown
Robert Bellows
Ivey
Luther Smith
Bells
Hoyt Ivey
Dodd City
Granger
Sheriff Ivey
Glen Cockran
Antlers
Oklo
Bonham
Cockran
Cochran
Savoy
Poice
H M Brown
Grayson County
Sherman
Flood Control Damage Could Be Cut If Projects Built
Rep. Ed Edmondson reports that flood damage in Texas Oklahoma Kansas and Arkansas could have been cut in half if authorized flood control projects had been built. He spoke to the House Public Works committee after touring the flooded areas by air.
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Washington
Texas
Oklahoma
Ed Edmondson
D-Oklah
Edmondson
Kansas
Arkansas
House Public Works Committee
John F Baldwin Sr
Clifford Davis D-Tenn
Congress
Fishermen dip into Russell avenue for big fish report
Saturday afternoon fishing along Russell avenue drew reports of a small catfish caught in the south ditch by Don Jones and an unidentified youngster on the north ditch. Partners Don Jones and Glen Moran are said to be raising fish with Glen supplying food and Don the pool. The wash from Lake St. Clair floods is blamed.
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Don Jones
Homer Jones
Jones
Glen Moran
T. L. Moran
Glen
Don
Lake St. Clair
Pressure Builds for Resumption of Trade with China
In Washington pressure rose in the Senate for a full re-evaluation of the policy barring American trade with Red China. Senators Allen Ellender and Lyndon Johnson urged a thorough study, while Len Morse supported resuming trade as the Christian choice. Magnuson’s committee planned hearings on foreign aid, with Humphrey urging inquiries. Congress anticipated no action next week as Eisenhower prepared for a Capitol Hill harmony lunch with House Republicans.
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Washington
Senate
China
Allen Jo Eliender
Len Wayne Morse
Warren G Magnuson D-Wash
Senate Commerce Committee
Hubert H. Humphrey
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Fisenhower
Lyndon EF. Johnson
Tex
Congress
Eisenhower
Capitol Hill
House
Joseph W Martin ¢Mass
Cole Will Speak on Flood Act
Bonham attorney Cole will address a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Honey Grove on a proposed upstream water control project for the Bois d Ar watershed. The plan ties into a larger effort to manage floods along the Red river basin, with attendees including local leaders and landowners affected by recent floods.
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Honey Grove
Spl
Auste Cole’ Bonham
Chamber of Commerce
Bois d
Red River
Susi Conservation Service
Highway 82
Bonham
Cole Ar Addu Yates
Muurt
Bonda
Johnson Sees No Meat Tax Cuts in Foreign Aid Pact
Senate Democrat reads unclear text on foreign aid, claiming no meat tax cuts are included. The report cites a $3,469 program component and mentions spending and policy notes amid ongoing budget talks and committee activity.
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Johnson
Senate
Johnge
Congress Waal
Doug
Vestas Paani
Johan
Harper
Rayburn Seeks End To H-Bomb Tests
Speaker Sam Rayburn urged an agreement to halt hydrogen bomb tests amid tense Cold War rhetoric. He warned the test program posed dangerous consequences and emphasized the need for peaceful relations as Soviet declarations favored limits on atomic testing.
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Rayburn
Washington
Sam Rayburn
Uda
Ote Asien
Nikita S Khruschiy
Karuste
Testa Fayburr
Parnter
Report on 40 Percent of Budget Cuts Slashes Paper
A wide review shows forty percent of proposed cuts hitting paper programs as Congress debates defense and domestic spending. Key figures including Senators and party leaders weigh the impact on funding.
Bonham Youths Attend Salvation Army Camp
Three Bonham boys attended the Salvation Army annual camp at Camp Hobbs near Midlothian. Readiness and support from local groups enabled their participation as part of Bonham’s outreach program. The week featured recreation and activities with youth from across the state.
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Bonham
Salvation Army
Onham
Camp Hobbes
Vent
Midlothian
Sal
Savate Arts
Ted
Shelf Hesboey
Rain Threatens Floods on Red and Colorado Rivers
Damaged OCR notes rising flood risk along Red and Colorado rivers with warnings of new threats. Report mentions river crests, possible evacuations, and emergency responses as authorities monitor waterways and weather developments.
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Red
Colorado
Bridges Damaged Maintenance Workers Keep Tab on Creeks
Maintenance crews monitor creeks after damage to bridges in the area. Officials report ongoing inspections and safety assessments amid high water levels and weather concerns. Local agencies coordinate to secure routes and plan repairs for affected crossings.
Fannin County Tops Buying Power in 1950s Survey
Fannin County ranks high as a market due to strong employment and incomes, with local retail purchases totaling 14 2357 and disposable income after tax around 23 48 000. The survey notes notable growth in spending, driven by better earnings, though car sales faced slumps in the period.
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Fannin County
Io Fanon
Red River Flooding Spreads Across Mulberry Bottom
Water from the Red River spreads into lowlands around Mulberry Bottom causing street flooding and paving damage. The report notes scattered damage and stalled traffic as crews assess the impact and begin maintenance.
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Red River
Weather and disaster notes mix with river flood and storms
Tornadoes and flooding sweep Texas and Oklahoma with damage reported near Dallas Fort Worth and Galveston Bay. Severe weather triggers rescues and confirmed injuries while two Airmen die in a Creeks incident near San Antonio during a test of depth. Forecasters predict scattered showers across eastern Texas and western regions with possible thunderstorms and lingering flood risk.
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Gulf
Fort Worth
Trinity River
Bay Fort Creek
Texas
Cass James Gobsater
Shenandoah
Iowa
Lawrence Gallagher
Springfield
Ohio
Cibola Creek
San Antonio
Dalas
Local Texas Weather Update
Weather forecast for central Texas reports no major temperature changes. Gusty winds and isolated showers may occur in some areas, with mild afternoon highs and cooler nights expected through the week.
Square chatter and local visits on school matters and commerce
On the Square Maggie Willane and Ray Edwards discuss school business with Mable Butler and daughter Baren. Earl Whitwert talks with friends. Vargil Waxxemer stops at Lae grocery on his way to town. Local names and places appear in a fragmentary community scene.
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Maggie Willane
Ray Edwards
Nota
Mable Butler
Daughtler Baren
Beadey
Tuwo Uaulen
AL Con Cochran
Gaylen Murray
Fran Ector
Earl Whitwerts
Vargil Waxxemer
Lae
Col Wap Mounds
Io Boukasm
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