83rd Infantry Division Seeks 30 000 Thunderbolt Veterans
Victor E. Landis of Dayton says about 30 000 former Thunderbolt Division members remain uncontacted since World War II. The 83rd will hold its 16th reunion August 16 18 at Atlantic City New Jersey Hotel Ambassador. veterans urged to contact national secretary Larry Redmond or attend the event.
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Thunderbolt
83Rd Infantry Division
Victor E. Landis
Dayton
Ohio
United States
Texas
Landis
83Rd
Atlantic City
N. J
Ex-students plan reunions at Whitewright and Savoy
Grayson ex-students led by Miss Gladys Ray will meet Sunday at the old Grayson college building now used by Whitewright high school. Halsell college ex-students led by Glenmore Hodge plan a Sunday gathering at Savoy with chatter of possibly the last reunion.
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Grayson and
Savoy Colleges
Whitewright and
Savoy
Gladys Ray
Grayson
Grayson College
Whitewright
Halsell College
Sayog Coon
Glenmore Hodge
Vaccine Taken Bit Too Late in San Antonio
Cynthia Wright a 16 month old girl contracted paralytic polio after taking an oral polio vaccine about a week late. It marks the 14th polio case of 1082 in San Antonio with prior year totals at three cases. Dr J C Ettington notes a delay of up to two weeks after oral vaccination is possible.
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San Antonio
UPI
Cynthia Wright
Cynthia
J. C. Etting
Johnson named vice chairman of Sam Rayburn Foundation program
Lyndon B. Johnson accepts the post of vice chairman of the Sam Rayburn Foundation Development program as part of a national drive to build a 20 million endowment for the Sam Rayburn Library in Bonham. The initiative aims to expand congressional records, fund scholarships, and preserve the Rayburn home as a national shrine.
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Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
Sam Rayburn Foundation
Sam Rayburn Library
Bonham
Robert B. Anderson
Secretary of the Treasury
House
Sam Rayburn
White House
John F. Kennedy
Herbert Hoover
Harry Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
National Board of Development
Congress
House of Representatives
Rayburn
United States
Buster Cole
Fannin County 4-H Team Wins Second at Round-Up
Beef demonstration team members Keith Gudge and Steve Williams placed second at the 4-H Round-Up in College Station, with coaches to receive plaques from the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and medals from the Texas A&M Extension Service. More than 20 teams competed as Fannin County accompanied by Wayne Cranfill and other local supporters.
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Fannin County
College Station
Keith Gudge
Steve Williams
Allen's Point
David Caylor
Larry Briscoe
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Texas A&m Extension Service
Wayne Cranfill
Marlow Williams
W. L. Caylor
Mulberry
Denton
Bonham
Ruth Jander
Kennedy nominates Matthew H. McCloskey as ambassador to Ireland
President Kennedy named Matthew H. McCloskey of Philadelphia age 69 former DNC treasurer to be U S ambassador to Ireland. He will succeed E Grant Stockdale who resigned effective July 6.
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Washington
UPI
Kennedy
Matthew H. McCloskey
Philadelphia
Democratic National Committee
U.S
Ireland
E. Grant Stockdale
Senate Dems Fight Setback on Yugoslavia Poland Vote
Senate Democrats react to a new setback as an amendment by Sen. Lausche aims to influence policy on Yugoslavia and Poland. Mansfield notes the measure could signal accepting Soviet domination for those seeking freedom. Proxmire’s original idea is referenced in the debate.
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Freak L. Lausche
Ohio
Senate
Yugoslavia
Poland
William Proxmire
Mansfield
House Bill Extend Tax Excises Boost for Liberal Plan
Senate liberals see a new weapon after the House approved a $4 billion extension to excise taxes on liquor beer cigarettes and telephone service and kept the 52 percent Korean War corporate tax. The measure could fund the tax reform push, while Republicans urge waiting for next year. President Kennedy views on the GOP plan and possible immediate tax cuts are anticipated.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
House
Knosj
Senate Finance Committee
Kennedy
Congress
Treasury
Douglas Ditton
Monary Arig Report: Bodies Found in Local Area
Three area residents were found dead in a local setting, according to UPI reports. Authorities investigation underway.
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Monary, Arig
UPI
Recognition Plaques Awarded For Distinguished Community Service
Four Bonham citizens received Distinguished Citizen and outstanding leader awards during a Thursday luncheon by the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. E. C. Adams and Buster Cole were honored as adults, while Miss Rexene Hanes and Jim Van Zandt were recognized as high school students for community and school leadership.
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Bonham Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
E. C. Adams
Buster Cole
Rexene Hanes
Jim van Zandt
Bonham High School
C. of C
W. L. Barnett
Adams
Charles Tosch
C. of C. Aawards
Cole
J. F. McKnight
C. of
Young van Zandt
Placque
H. R. van Zandt
State Bar of Texas
Tosch
Bonham
North Texas
Hanes
van Zandt
McKnight
Kennedy rivals accuse heat aid to Ted at Massachusetts convention
In Springfield Massachusetts Ted Kennedy faces Edward J. McCormack Jr as Democratic delegates vie for the U S Senate nomination. McCormack claims Kennedy aides pressured delegates and that Hartigan resigned to campaign for Kennedy while three North Adams delegates were offered local postmaster jobs. He offered no proof when asked.
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Springfield
Mass
UPI
Ted Kennedy
Kennedy
U.S
Edward J. McCormack, Jr
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
McCormack
Ted
William C. Hartigan
North Adams
Bonham Mfg Work Described to Lions Club
R L Crocker spoke to the Bonham Lions Club about Bonham Manufacturing Co describing current operations inviting members to visit the plant. He said the plant employed 460 workers with a weekly payroll of 8 908 indicating the firm was a major employer in the county.
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Bonham Manufacturing Co
Bonham Lions Club
R. L. Crocker
Crocker
Norris
Chub
Laos Rival Princes Meet in Last Chance Talks
In rebel Laos on the Plain of Jars three rival princes meet in a bid to end the crisis by negotiation. Boun Oum and Phoumi Nosavan join Souvanna Phouma and Souphanouvong as talks stall over control of defense and interior ministries. A letter from a Briton captive urged a government coalition. Britain questioned its authenticity.
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Vientiane
Laos
UPI
Plain of Jars
Boun Oum
Phoumi Nosovan
Souvanna Phouma
Souphanouvong
China
New China News Agency
Souvanna
Savang Vathana
Paris
Pathet Lao
Mervin Brown
Ann
Great Britain
Phoumi-Boun Oum
Trading Slow on Market Edges Upward on New York Exchange
For a second straight day trading was slow at the New York Stock Exchange with price levels edging slightly higher. Early volume was light at about 590,000 shares, while the Standard and Poor's 50 gained 0.01 to 58.40 and the Dow Jones 30 rose to 604.66 as traders awaited tax changes and market cues.
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NEW York
UPI
New York Stock Exchange
American Telephone and Telegraph
Bethlehem Steel
US Steel
Standard and Poor
No Worek
Probstein Reappears After Seven Years Ahead of Grand Jury
David Probstein an Indianapolis attorney, produced by the FBI after seven years missing, is expected to testify before a federal grand jury on his dealings with Teamster president James R. Hoffa. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy said he was found after a wide search and was cooperating in the probe of the State Cab Co. in Indianapolis run with Hoffa funds.
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Washington
UPI
David Probstein
FBI
Teamster
James R. Hoffa
Probstein
Indianapolis
Robert F. Kennedy
Prohlestein
State Cab Co
Hoffa
Showers Drench Fannin County With Tornado-Heavy Patches
Heavy rains hit parts of Fannin County with .05 inch in Bonham and up to an inch near Red River. A thunderstorm hour around 6 a.m. damaged crops but some fields were harvested. Tornado alerts were issued then canceled as storms moved, with several verified in the Panhandle and South Plains.
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Fannin County
Bonham
Red River
Bob Old
Telephone
U. S. Weather Bureau
Texas
Texas Panhandle
South Plains
Cildress
Spearman
Canadian
Abilene
San Antonio
Conrad B. Martinez
Kelly Afb
Childress
Honey Grove to host family picnic and fireworks display
On July 4 the Honey Grove Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a family style basket picnic supper at Monks town. Attendees bring baskets. drinks provided. A professional fireworks show will follow sunset, with a baseball game after. R F Voyer of the David Graham Halil Foundation says this year’s display will be larger than previous years.
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Honey Grove
Spl
Honey Grove Chamber of Commerce
Monkstown
R. F. Voyer
David Graham Halil Foundation
Republican aide fired for leaking confidential information
A GOP House aide, Robert Manuel, minority counsel to the Ballie Sol Estes probe subcommittee, was dismissed for leaking confidential information. The panel, led by Rep. L. H. Fountain, faced internal strife as a witness asserted he and Manuel would not sit on the committee.
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Zabington
Gery Pinnae
Bonham Mfg
Lions
Byen Tore
OAS
John Phillips
Knox County
Vincennes
Ind
Ednesday
Eee
Algiers
Secret Army Organization
Vale Versity
Oran
Husesin Dey
Falbere
National Literation Front
Tatke
Algeria
Damim
GOP Committee
Manuel
New York Herald Agriculture
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