Return of GI Sought From Japan to U S
Federal judge orders U S authorities to show cause why American GI William S Girard from Ottawa is not to be returned to the United States for trial on charges of killing a Japanese woman scavenging for shells on an army firing range in Japan.
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Louis Girard
William S Girard
Japan
Ottawa
Eisenhower
Girard
Washington
William Girard
William
Arthur Arundel
United Press
CUP
U. S
United States
William S. Girard
United States Guard
Wet Springs and Office Quiet at Ector ASC Quarters
Boss Withrow recalls a very wet year in 1903 from September to January with rain into February and March. Coy Stroud and Iban Barnard praise the new ASC quarters and air conditioning as records are stored upstairs. A separate note covers a US case over Girard, habeas petition, and possible disclosures on jurisdiction and a secret hearing with a Friday report anticipated.
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Boss Withrow
Ector
Boss
ASC
Stroud
Kohube
Iban Barnard
Cigarette Sales Hit Record High in US
A government tobacco official stated Americans smoked a record number of cigarettes by June 30, 1956, about 3.9 percent more than the prior year, despite warnings that smoking links to lung cancer. He noted past ACS reports caused only brief dips in consumption.
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Washington
American Cancer Society
Flood Control and Water Supplies Discussed by Bonham Lions
Bonham Lions members heard A K Yates and Grady Fisher discuss flood control and water supply needs. Yates outlined the Bois de Areareek project, about 2 million dollars, to protect against floods and conserve water. Fisher urged more water for growing industry and domestic use as the city expands. Norns Fisher and Bury Nelme were welcomed as new members.
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Th Bonham Lions Club
Moon
A K Yates
Bois de Areareek
Grady Fisher
Norns Fisher
Bury Nelme
Weather outlook for North Central Texas
Party cloudy and warm through Friday with widely scattered thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon and evening. Some subversive activity noted in the forecast text.
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North Central
Texas
City Declares War on Mosquitoes With Night Fogging
Bonham launches annual mosquito control effort using fogging machines nightly. City Manager Grady Fisher urges residents to drain standing water and assist with ditching runoffs. Wear and tear on equipment may cause occasional breakdowns, but repairs will be rushed to maintain operations while rains continue.
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Bonham
Grady Fisher
Fisher
Extra 2 HP Wreckers Free Car From Ivanhoe Mud
A stolen 1957 model car bogged in soggy ground on the Joe Lee ranch in Ivanhoe. Two wreckers and a team of horses pulled it from the mud after it sank to the hubs. Sheriff Ivey and deputies traced ownership by serial number and noted missing tires and components.
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Joe Lee
Ivanhoe
Quinlan
Sherif Hoyt
Pinky Stevens
Ivey
Luther Smith
Jack Leonary
Sherff Ivey
Lee Place
Attle
Ivanhoe Arena
Sonstavou Leonard
HO Fale
Russians Charge U S Develops Weather Bomb
A Moscow radio broadcast charges the United States is developing a meteorological weapon to disrupt weather as a tool of war. The Soviet report cites unnamed experts and cites alleged U S plans to use weather manipulation to drought or flood other nations.
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U. S
London
United States
Soviet Union
Todas
Moscow
Londar Disarmament
Zaorin
Chas
Seven Criminal Cases Listed on County Court Docket
The county criminal docket shows seven cases for the term with County Judge Moor and County Attorney Tobby Wright reviewing. Five cases involve Ursal siege charges. one includes possessing a pistol and one driving while intoxicated. Another case, Walter Waugh, is set for June and involves carrying a pistol. A jury panel has been seated for one trial this week.
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Moor
Tobby Wright
Ursal
Hatte
Farris
Paunsessi
Hgusr
Joe Soath
Shaffer
Jane
Ases
al Foaruke
James
Um Barrett
Malle
White
Walter Waugh
Carr
Three-Foot Water Wall Roils Big Lake Texoma Spillway
Floodwaters poured three feet deep over Texoma spillways and floodgates, with 712,500 gallons per second surging into the Red. Lowlands across Texas Oklahoma Louisiana and Arkansas faced inundation as officials reported lake elevation near 64.431 feet and multiple areas cut off or submerged. Emergency crews warned the Red River would crest by weekend with rising levels threatening towns and a railroad near Boyce Louisiana struggled to stay above water.
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Lake Texama
Texas
Oklahoma
Louimaann
Arkansas
Sam Gary
Take Texoma
Oklahoma 8State Park
Gary
Leas
Weather Bureau
Fulton
Index
Loulmana
Shreveport
Alexandria
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Boyce
Lawin
B P Hughes
Shreveport Weather Bureau
Ita Bank
Two-Truck Collision Kills Seventeen and Wounds Twenty-Five
A severe highway crash involving two trucks results in seventeen fatalities and twenty-five injuries. Victims and responders worked at the scene near a rural junction with medical teams rushing patients to nearby hospitals. The report notes extensive damage to vehicles and roadway, with investigators examining cause and contributing factors.
Jap Farmer Wounded On U S Rifle Range
A damaged report describes a Japanese farmer wounded at a U S rifle range on Mt F slope. The text mentions patrols, a missing load, and local military activity with unclear details faded by injury and OCR errors.
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U. S
Acreage Reserve Plan Spurs Land Measurement Start
Farmers in Fannin County begin measuring land as part of an acreage reserve plan. Barnard, manager of the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Committee, says measurements aim to confirm farmers total allotments. The goal is to allow farmers to place their cotton and wheat allotments into the reserve by June.
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Larmers
Dao Barnard
Fannin County Agriculture Star
Barnarg
Puts Out to Sea for Look at Naval Maneuvers
Washington reports describe a naval maneuvers observation voyage with observers from various agencies focusing on fleet readiness and testing procedures. The account notes the mission involves a government ship and a review of tactics and drills at sea.
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Lke
Merchants List Gifts for Top Dad of the Year
Local merchants begin offering gift options for a Father of the Year event. The Currin Mane shop and JC Penney store are cited as sources for prizes and certificates, with preparations noted for a formal presentation.
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First Post
JC Penney Company
Roosevelt Injured In Plane Mishap At Fort Scott
Roosevelt Jr and his brother were aboard a plane that veered off takeoff at Fort Scott airport. The craft struck a fence on takeoff, developed brake drag, and was stopped by water. both occupants escaped serious injury, and Roosevelt cut the engine once takeoff proved impossible.
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Fort Scott Kan
Frans
D Roosevelt Jr
B.nott
Fort Scott Arport
B.autt Housevelt
Texas League Boys Baseball Opening Delayed by Wet Weather
Commissioner Nelson announced that tonight’s games are postponed due to wet fields. If conditions improve Friday night could see play resume, but moisture remains a concern as the daub scent and dirt have not dried.
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Bessduain
Sues cc Cotaas
Vmooi
Nelson
Dafbeld
Weather Outlook Brings Clear Skies for Farmers
New weather notes forecast high pressure moving into the plains bringing extended dry spells but potential later rain. Forecasters predict limited activity with possible showers in the far west and showers returning by Friday. Farmers welcomed the dry spell as vegetation benefits, though some areas may see brief showers later in the week.
Desegregation Reported Across 684 School Districts
A Southern School News survey shows 18 percent of southern border state districts desegregated in the past three years. The count includes about 680 districts, with seven border districts reporting delays or resistance, and notes lingering disparities near Tennessee and Arkansas.
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Southern School News
Tuesaday
Supreme Court
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