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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1947
Page
5
The Texas Legislature moved toward adjournment as the Senate voted to end the session after a stormy day of action. A recall plan and education appropriation issues dominated the final hours with hopes of passage in the House and conference on reports. The plan sets the 60th Legislature on a course toward adjournment following the noon deadline.
United Nations delegates in Lake Success, New York, after eight hours of wrangling, reported an impasse on disarmament and atomic control. Russia pressed to link atomic control with general disarmament, while Western powers opposed, leaving core issues unresolved. American delegate Ralph Bard warned further talks were waste of time.
Bonham All-Star Softballers meet Dallas Nine at Duncan Field after a postponed game. Dallas features Terrence Smith on the mound with a strong 1946 campaign and Bonham, coached by MoM Wadashire, fields Hedge Dent, Walshi McBrune and others in a likely close evaluation of Dallas’s strength.
Fragmentary baseball note describes a player sustaining an injury to the leg during a Tuesday night practice. The incident involved a stumble on a base path and the trainer attending to the injured, with references to a third baseman and a catcher. No clear names or teams are readable in the text.
A fragment notes Texans named in a National P Corps Army list. It mentions Burnham First Wes Russell Jr and Ol Herron Maples and Mrs D N Maples with service during the war. The text cites senate confirmation by president and wartime service details.
June 4 note from the Secretary of State, details a press letter and personal responsibility. The communication discusses business matters and addresses public reaction.
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson says household sugar rationing could end soon if Congress acts on a bill to extend the sugar rationing authority beyond October 31. He notes the government may lift control earlier if a bill passes, with June as a potential benchmark.
Jack King of Denton has accepted a call as pastor of the Batwan Church of Christ and will begin duties this Sunday. Mr and Mrs King have moved to Bonham and are residing at East Fourth Street.
Public Construction Co. nears Ector in paving Highway 82 between Bonham and Sheriwan. Crews have completed city work and will rush completion during the state project phase.
Benjamin Franklin Fulkerson 84 died Wednesday at 12:30 at the Whitewright home of his daughter Mrs Glen Daws after an extended illness. Born 1858 in Newton County Missouri he moved to Texas in 1872. Survived by two children Glen Daws of Whitewright and Morris Fulkerson of Sherman and three grandchildren. Funeral set for 4 o clock Thursday at Panett Home with burial in Wilt cemetery.
Fragmentary text reports a search for an assailant tied to Honey Grove mayoral attack. Scattered lines reference a Woodrow, a hand event, and a May day night incident. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Washington reports outline hearings planned by the House on the Universal Military Program and related measures. Key figures like Rep. Walter C. Andrew and Dr. Kar Compton chair committees as lawmakers debate the scope and timeline. The National Guard and other security aspects are discussed, with expectations of committee action and potential votes in coming sessions.
Jersey City mayor Prank Hague announces retirement on June 17 at a press conference. He will step down from office and depart as Democratic leader while also resigning as vice-chair of the party.
A fragmentary item details a Scout fundraiser slated for Friday to support a local project at a place referred to as a pond area. It mentions a list of local figures and organizers but many names are unclear. The note hints at community involvement and a push to complete a task soon.
A fragmentary London report describes Britons receiving dangerous mail with references to high officials and Imperial officials. Names appear garbled but include mentions of Viscount Munkigomersy and Stallard Cripps as figures tied to the incident and Board of Trade.
Wilson Pirtle will lead Ida Jou High in a winter win reported by Ducaduy's paper. The article notes Pirtle's headship of the Ida Jou squad as they secure a notable victory.
Washington reports say wage negotiations break down as United Mine Workers representatives miss a scheduled session. Details unclear as talks stall and no new date is announced.
The report discusses Britain's plan for Indian independence, noting dates and figures connected to the move. It mentions key figures and the possible timing ahead of the plan, with references to reforms and governance shifts as independence approaches.
City Manager speaks to Rotary Club about impressions of Bonham on arrival. Official remarks cover local governance and community outlook as visitors observe city progress and civic priorities.
President Truman asked Congress for prompt consideration of a universal military training plan. He transmitted the advisory commission report urging immediate enactment and forwarded letters to Speaker Martin and Senate President Vandenberg. The commission’s unanimity marked a strong push, though action this session remained uncertain.
State commission holds talks on three road projects amid potential withdrawals. Officials review funding plans and project timelines as stakeholders seek clarity on construction start dates and budget allocations.
Washington report notes Vandenberg’s strong performance against the Reds in Hungary. The piece references political or administrative figures and a discussion of recusal and statements, with a focus on European events and timelines mentioned around 2 PM Thursday.
The House Ways and Means subcommittee approved a bill to freeze Social Security tax rates through next June, delaying changes planned for 1949. The action centers on delaying tax relief measures despite broader debate on social insurance funding and payroll withholdings.
An investigation into guards at the city prison farm in FOUSTON Texas follows reports they were taking clothing from prisoners. City officials led by Chairman Phil Hamburger describe the situation as very bad and say the inquiry will proceed with a committee examining the matter.
The report details a Waco ruling appealed by the state, referencing a case involving an assault and a urate beating. It notes a one year jail sentence, a pardon for Muris from former Guy Duke Stevenson who then lowered the judgment, and subsequent re-arrest by Anderson county authorities amid local public response. It also contains scattered figures on livestock prices and market activity.
Grand Jury for the June term will convene Monday. The district attorney’s office indicated the panel will face a light schedule of business, with burglaries in Bowor and Trenton and the attack on Mayor Dick Self of Honey Grove among the main items to be submitted.
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