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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1943
Page
2
Bonham merchants saw their busiest weekday in months as a large crowd filled the streets all day. Wet fields from Saturday night rain kept workers home while the June term of district court opened and the commissioners court met as a board of equalization.
The piece honors the 166th Flag Day on June 14 as a symbol of American ideals and unity. It laments internal threats to democracy, urges nationwide observances from June 14 to 20, and features a first person pledge by Old Glory praising liberty, sacrifice, and the nation’s growth from thirteen colonies to forty eight states.
Secretary Morgenthau announces a surprise 2.5 billion dollar war loan drive slated for late June to precede the third campaign in September. Funds are to cover a 4 billion dollar shortfall from June 15 tax installments and other preexisting obligations. Securities details were not specified but will be negotiable with maturities up to ten years.
General George C. Marshall, U.S. army chief of staff, has flown back to Washington from overseas. He met with Winston Churchill and Dwight D. Eisenhower in North Africa as Allied leaders refine plans for the European invasion. The timing fuels speculation he may command the invasion or direct operations from Washington if promoted.
Heavy rains across Fannin County caused widespread flooding. East Fork Trinity river surged washing out bridges and routing T P Railroad trains. The Sunshine Special with the 90 engine and Meat train were hauled through Bonham as lines rearranged.
The Southwest Pump softball team will face enlisted men from Jones Field tonight at the Southwest Pump field. Kickoff is set for 4 30 o clock. The Pumpers beat the Officers Friday night by a score of 10.
Navy Seabees enlistment tops June recruiting drive announced by Paul Margraves Paris Navy Recruiting District chief. Men 17 to 50 with 38 trades urged to apply for fast shortages in cooks bakers auto workers and powder handling. Induction under 18–38 voluntary system with ratings pay 78 to 126 monthly plus allowances. WAVES SPARS seek women 20–49 and 17–18 year olds for duty. Information at Paris Navy Recruiting Station room 216 Federal Bldg or Bonham post office Wednesdays. Capt Schwab leads skeet training at Harlingen AAF. His dog reliably flushes and releases quail on command.
Sen W Lee O Daniel declares continued opposition to Washington officials he blames for a chicken shortage and price controls. In a letter to 22 Texas poultry raisers he calls for a major overhaul of elected officials to save the nation, criticizing OPA policies on poultry prices and feed.
In Harlingen Texas on June 8 a faulty machine gun is blamed for the death of a cadet. The incident reportedly occurred during a military drill at a local training facility involving cadets from a nearby base. Investigators await a full report to determine responsibility.
Four navy enlisted men received air medals for bravery during enemy actions. Aviation Chief Radioman Russ of San Diego led bombing squadron efforts in attacks on enemy warships in the Solomon Islands area. John H. McNair and Howard K. Chandler, both machinist mates, along with Louis H. Sommerville, another machinist mate, were cited for daring and heroism in the Aleutian Islands.
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