Plane Crashes Cause Widespread Death Toll Feared
Reports from the United Press cite three crashes around the world with a claimed 101 deaths. A transport plane sank off San Juan Puerto Rico with many aboard including 19 children. A United States Air Force craft crashed on a mountainside killing six crewmen and 26 others. In Greece a Dakota airliner broke up in a storm, with 22 missing or dead.
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United Press
San Juan Rico
Bra- Air Force
Greece
Worth Markets Show Wide Spread as Cattle Prices Mixed
Worth Texas June 7 4000 cattle trading mostly steady to higher feeder steers and yearlings to 27 cattle mixed grades 18 to 24.75 canners 12 to 16.60 higher types above 16.50. Good yearlings 23.60 to 25. Medium 18 to 23.3. Stocker calves 15 to 18. Calves 24.50 to 28. Hog prices up to 25 for top good and choice, 16 to 21 for others. Feeder pigs 15 to 19.
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U.P
Weather forecast notes scattered thunderstorms and little temperature change
The report describes cloudy conditions with a few thunder showers and no notable temperature change. It mentions low temperatures near 60s, moderate winds from the south along the coast, and scattered activity in the afternoon and tonight across northern and western portions.
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Texas
Foes of rent decontrol win first Senate round
In Austin on June 7 the opponents of statewide rent decontrol gained adjournment of the State Senate until 10 am tomorrow. A minority swung votes to end the session amid a filibuster by Senator Jimmy Phillips of Angleton. Debate will resume when the bill is brought up again.
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United Prose
Austin
Texas
State Senate
Jimmy Phillips
Angleton
Government Loses 600 Million in Price Support Program
A government survey shows the farm price support program cost the Treasury about 600 million dollars over three years. Loans at 80 parity were issued to farmers. losses may grow as the two billion dollar fund for stored crops is not yet balanced. Downward commodity trends suggest continued larger losses.
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Washington
Treasury
Sharing Of Tidelands Be Acceptable In 30 30 Plan
Governor Earl Long at Baton Rouge says a 50 50 sharing of tidelands revenues between Federal Government and states would be acceptable. He urges state participation in offshore leasing and criticizes Interior Department delays led by Secretary Julius Krup. Long also references a planned Black Tuesday protest by Louisiana gasoline station operators marking one year of the new two cent gasoline tax.
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Earl Long
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Loweman
Washington
New York
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Interior
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United States Supreme
Federa
California
Rex Ray Wins Mile Run at All American Meet in Germany
Rex Ray son of Dave Ray a local teacher won the mile at the All American high school meet in Frankfurt Germany. He finished in 5 minutes and seconds with 20 contestants in the race. The Kay twins were members of the champion basketball team.
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Sph
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Summer Weather Outlook and Tips From Destee Mark
Destee Mark notes Bonham remains in hot summer range with highs near the 92 degree mark. The forecaster predicts more warm weather into the week while nights fall to the mid sixties. A tip: reuse oily paper from butter or shortening to grease pans for baking.
Pact Approval Boosts Acheson at Paris Big Four Talks
Senate committee backs the Atlantic Pact as Dean Acheson reports progress in Paris. Western allies push for speedier action while Senator Connally urges temporary delay to allow House ratification and avoid slowing the arms program.
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Tenant in Fort Worth Hears Rush of Visitors
A Fort Worth landlord reports a tenant has repeatedly spurred frantic calls to hurry from a string of visitors including dry-cleaning trucks, taxicabs, doctors, and an ambulance. The landlord suspects eviction is the motive and notes the pattern emerged over the last two days.
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Hi House
Desperadoes Captured After Crashed Car Near Marysville
Four Kansas farmers captured two armed fugitives and a third man after a car crash in a ditch near Marysville. The gunmen and a hostage were seriously injured and taken to Margaville hospital for head and internal injuries. The group had been on a 72 hour flight across five states after abducting seven people including three police, before surrendering in Nebraska.
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Knuddy Ronuelde
Minneapois Polwemin
William Smith
Washington County
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Cch Smith
United Press New
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Marvin Tubhrman
Hatterman
Lions Club Presents Youth Program in Muleshoe
The Muleshoe Lions Club stages an outdoor youth program on June 2 with hundreds of young talents from South Plains areas. Winners headed for regional representation will perform in a two hour broadcast from Main Street. Amarillo radio station KFDA will air the event with street performances by visiting professional entertainers beforehand.
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Muleshoe Lions Club
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Amarith
Truman Urged to End Hawaii Longshore Strike
Delegate Joseph Farington of Hawaii urged President Truman to use executive power to end the Hawaii longshoremen strike. He said the president has sufficient authority now and should act if the dispute remains unresolved. The CIO Longshoremen's Union led by Harry Bridges has held Hawaii docks for over a month over wage protests.
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Harry Bridges
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Loangshoremen's Union
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Lions District Convention Nears Grand Banquet
Sherman June 7 Special Lions District 2 X closes its three day convention with a grand banquet honoring outgoing governor Bob Arnold Gatesville and featuring George R Jordan Lions International. New officers to be named at 2 30 this afternoon as Deputy DG Bryan Sparks vies for governorship with Irving.
City to start dry trash pickup in July
Sgt L G Montgomery has landed in Japan and will be stationed at Eta Jima as an instructor. He has cabled his wife who remains with her parents and will join him within 60 to 90 days.
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Servicemen Receive Atomic Warfare Guidance Pamphlet
A military pamphlet distributed to air force and navy commanders outlines steps for defending against an atomic bomb. It emphasizes calm discussion, identifies shelter options in air raid basements and basements, and advises on staying covered and avoiding radioactive fallout while awaiting further instructions.
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Washington
Armed Services
Onnel
Tas Election Sought Support Junior College
fragments indicate a local election context involving Tas and junior college support. unclear details mention weather, state aid, and a June timing, with garbled text obscuring specific candidates or measures.
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Warning on Disposal of Fluorescent Tubes Issued
Fire chief warns about mercury vapor from broken fluorescent tubes and the larger risk from toxic powder lining the interior. Officials advise safe handling, soaking in water and careful collection to prevent dust exposure and environmental hazards.
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W Seeman
Grand Jury Returns Eight Indictments Against Four Defendants
A Las Vegas grand jury returned eight indictments against four defendants. The cases involve multiple charges and are subject to subsequent legal proceedings. Further court action will determine arrest status and arraignment schedules.
City To Take Over Bonham Dry Garbage Program
Bonham will assume citywide dry garbage collection in June replacing the Bonham Junior Chamber of Commerce program run for three years. City officials plan a city sponsored project with a January ordinance setting a 5 cent monthly water customer fee to fund the service.
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Bonham Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Foard Education Meet Postponed
Foard Education Meet scheduled earlier has been postponed due to unspecified reasons. Officials announced a new date soon and urged participants to monitor official channels for updates.
Trial date set as Thomas case moves forward
A court in Washington was informed that Thomas had been released from Water Rea Hospital. The trial is scheduled for November 7 before General Judge Henrschwiennas.
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Eral
Henrschwiennas Washington
Rent Control Removed in Ascarte Texas
The governing body of Ascarte votes to remove rent control immediately. The action follows decentral resolutions adopted by the town council in this small Texas community.
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Ascarte
Ao Arte
Texas
Rent Incectu
Tigher Woods
Tex
Fourth of July Fireworks Show At Cotton Bowl
A planned Fourth of July celebration features a giant fireworks display and a big show at Spin on the Cotton Bowl. Thorn ton, president of the State Fat of Texas, announces celebrated acts, including Victoria and Ls.hawn, Peejay Human, and Ringens. The Southwest spectacle promises the largest, most colorful fireworks display yet with wind-swept scenes, aerial pyrotechniques, and novelty numbers for the people of Texas.
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Texas
Victoria
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S-Sgt Bobby Moore Returns to States
S-Sgt Bobby Moore returns to the United States after 86 months at Johnson Air Base in Tokyo Japan. He enlisted in the Army Air Forces in September 1946.
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Johnson Air Base
Tokyo
Japan
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Army Air Force
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