Bonham Teens Reflect On Fourth Of July In 1960
Bonham high school teens share what Independence Day means to them in 1960. Students from eighth to freshman year recall fireworks, parades, picnics, and pride in the United States while noting Hawaii’s 50th state addition and Canal Zone celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Forgy
Bonham
Frederick
Okla
Jane Spivy
Reid Spivy, Jr
Jim Leatherwood
George Leatherwood
United States
Lynn Biggerstaff
W. E. Biggerstaff
Continental Congress
America
David Woodard
J. D. Woodard
Hawaii
JoAnn Shaw
David Pendleton Chanter
Joe F. Shaw
Lydia Stocks
Virginia Cunningham Stocks
Pam Renew
J. K. Renew
Renew
Canal Zone
Episcopal Church
Panama
Panama City
Panama Republic
Congo rioting erupts as independence festivities end
Fighting broke out in Leopoldville and Luluabourg between Bakongo Bakaya and Baluba Lulua tribes amid Congo independence celebrations. Police and Force Publique imposed an 8 pm curfew, arrested about 100 rioters, and halted bars as troops restored order after looting and huts burning in African quarters.
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Leopoldville, Congo
Leopoldville
New
Congo Republic
Bayaka
Upper Congo
Lower Congo
Palace of
Dajili
Ing
Luluabourg
Kasai
Beauchamp Elected to National Scout Council
Judge Tomas L. Beauchamp of Paris elected to the national council of the Boy Scouts of America at the 50th annual meeting in Washington D C. He has long history in Scouting and has served as president of three Texas councils including NeTseo East Texas Ace Council at Tyler.
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Tomas L. Beauchamp
Paris
Boy Scouts of America
Judge Beauchamp
Washington, D. C
Texas
NeTseo
East Texas
Ace Council
Tyler
Split 57 Ways Firemen Divide Car Sparks Newark Case
West Orange Fire Department 57 members pooled $10 for a Rotary Club car raffle and won a $5,400 Cadillac on May 20. Dispute arose over how to split profits with two main camps wanting sale or internal lottery. Judge Mintz appointed Capt. Murphy trustee to seek a buyer amid a $4,200 offer from the seller, as firemen press for a higher price.
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Newark
UPI
West Orange Fire Department
Louis Lando
New Jersey
Superior Court
Nelson K. Mintz
Capt
Edmund Murphy
Rotary Club
Nine Texas Cities Get Federal Aid
The Urban Renewal Administration grants $67,000 to the Texas State Department of Health to fund growth plans for Berger, Carrolton, Dalhart, Electra, Freeport, Pampa, Paris, Port Lavaca, and Seagoville. Local funds match the federal grant. project complete in 18 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Urban Renewal Administration
Texas
Texas State Department of Health
Berger
Carrolton
Dalhart
Electra
Freeport
Pampa
Paris
Port Lavaca
Seagoville
Alexander Assumes Rotary Club Post
Whitewright Lloyd Alexander began his duties Friday as president of the Whitewright Rotary club. New officers include Lakey Edwards as vice president Ed LaRoe as treasurer and Russell Summers as secretary. Joe Bodine and Carl Edwards join the board of directors.
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Whitewright
Lloyd Alexander
Whitewright Rotary Club
Lakey Edwards
Ed LaRoe
Russell Summers
Joe Bodine
Carl Edwards
Scout Awards Highlight Capitol Area Volunteer Leader
Capitol Area Council of Austin honors a long time volunteer as holder of the Silver Beaver and Silver Antelope, the top regional and council level awards for service. The recognition marks high achievement among Scouters in the council and region.
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Capitol Area Council of
Austin
National Airlines Cuts Havana Flights to Havana Routes
National Airlines reduced Miami to Havana round trips from six to three weekly and Tampa to Havana from three to one weekly citing weaker demand. The decision affects service reductions as the carrier trims Cuban routes.
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Miami
UPI
National Airlines
Havana
Tampa
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Hanes
Congo
Beauchamp
Scout Council
West 4Th Street
Alexander
Strasbourg
France
European Parliamentary Assembly
Kissinger
Pontiac
Cadillac Co
MR. Whitey
Whitey Baccus
Pontiac-Cadillac Co
Wolfe City
Pontiac - Cadillac Co
SMU
Pontiac-Cadillac
O. M. Kissinger
Floyd Shinpaugh, Jr
Otha Shepherd
Cotton Eagleton
Adelia Shepherd
Mr. Baccus
Mgr
Chestnut Street
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