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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1945
Page
1
A distorted OCR text recalls the Okinawa campaign with mentions of the 10th Army and Pacific theater. It references battles, sieges, air support, and Japanese defenses as U S forces advance toward Tokyo with planned invasions and strategic operations.
Chinese sources report Japanese troops beginning withdrawal from the great bend of the Yellow river in North China after entrenched positions since 1938. A Chinese military spokesman called several Western Henan skirmishes holding actions amid a broad retreat following recent Japanese reverses to Chinese ground forces and the U.S. 14th Army Air Force.
Washington reports total meat available for July August and September falls by 67 million pounds. Civilians may receive more meat despite overall cuts as civilian allocation rises slightly while military and lend lease shipments are reduced.
Seaman Marcus Phipsa of Bon Okla was transferred in 1943 according to remarks from his parent Mr and Lama noting an error. The record mentions USN and Wallac.
The council agrees to handle listed problems only upon specific requests. A five member body backs changes to the language used in official notes and communications to reflect the new approach.
Bonham Golf Club officials warned youths that the course is private property after weeks of vandalism. Sprinkler lines were cut and greens damaged, flooding and rough surfaces injuring play. Club will press charges to curb future incidents.
In Beirut Lebanon June 4 reports say Iverian guards ban French newspapers amid crisis tension. President Shukri Ei Ka and Damascu officials assess drastic measures as Beirut and Damascus discuss actions affecting Lebanese French ties and potential troop considerations.
AMM3-c James W Garrison USN son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Garrison Ravenna died in action in the Philippines. A 1943 Bonham High School graduate he entered the armed forces in 1943 and trained in Corpus Christi Memphis Tennessee and Jacksonville Florida before active duty in December 1944. He arrived at home with his parents and brothers Iya David Merk Paul Ray and grandmother Mrs Alteye Gar. Burial details not specified.
Fragmentary wartime note describes Chinese troops moving 150 miles toward a major hub and forces clashing with Japanese units. Report mentions strategic positions near Tau and Laanow with American observers noting 40 mile advances and final 20 mule contingents.
In Ingleside Texas the Humble Oil and Refining Co plant was placed under a restraining order by Federal Judge T M Kennerly after PAW representatives seized the refinery under a presidential seizure order amid a labor dispute. A hearing on Humble’s petition for a permanent restraining order will be held in Houston next Monday.
Partial text notes landings around Davao Gulf with references to Manila and Batangas routes. The garbled entry mentions inland waters and maritime movement, but lacks clear dates, vessel names, or specific figures.
Chinese troops execute an outflanking drive west of Lanchow cutting to the Liuchow region as they drive toward Latpin and Megshar. Reports say Japanese positions are under pressure with fighting reported near Ishan 40 miles west of Liuchow and on the trunk highway from Kwellin to ChaSS. East Texas forecast partly cloudy with bonds and stamps sold in schools noted in brief.
Fort Worth livestock prices quoted in midweek trade show differing values across cattle and hogs. Medium cows and calves range from 1250 to 1400 with active demand for stockers and sows around 14 dollars. Prices drift for hogs and lighter cattle as buyers weigh supply.
A clipped report notes Elbert Wo Edens aiding police in Germany amid unclear references to Calvary Whecconstruction and a Hitler related term. The item hints at wartime espionage or guard duties connected to Germany and production lines with uncertain specifics and a lone secret.
Fragmentary text notes a parley in Salta with aims to invest in the future via bonds and a vocal program. Mentions Luce Prinz sources and a home at 602 E Second St in Bonnam Texas. Contains stray references to a sassafras tree and various unclear phrases.
A small replica jeep built by wounded veterans and used to promote the Seventh War Loan is now on display in Frank Wright’s county government office. The exact scale replica mirrors the famed front line jeep and honors the bond sellers who aided the war effort.
Irving B. Gathing inspected the crippled children division in Bonham on Wednesday. He checked on 16 year olds who might need state aid for continued education or vocational training and conferred with county and city school officials to learn the names of eligible children.
Pfc O C B Long of Randolph in the Ma rines was killed in action on Okinawa May 12. He had served about two years and fought in several Pacific battle areas with the Marines. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Deck Long.
Eleven indictments were reported by the June term grand jury of the 6th District Court. Jim Vassaur of Bonham State Park area and Eddie Kirkpatrick of Windon face family mistreatment charges. Alton Fields is charged with burglary and forgery. Rest of cases await arrest or further action as the grand jury adjourns until July 16.
Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson briefed President Truman on plans to bring European war criminals to trial, outlining a large number of targets including the German general staff. He delivered a 5009 word report after a preliminary trip to London, but did not specify start dates for the trials.
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