Farm Weather Delays Work As Rain Returns Across North Texas
Scattered showers and a squall line dampened fields in Fannin and nearby counties delaying farm work. Bonham reports 0.42 inch. thunderstorms and a potential tornado generated strong winds and lightning with hot days preceding the rain. Authorities note continued dampness may hurt grain and boost weed growth in cotton patches.
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Fannin County
Bonham
Texas
Weather Bureau
Rig Spring
Wynnewood
Okla
Ardmore
Oklahoma City
Big Spring
Kerr-McGee
San Angelo
Sherman
Wichita Falls
Sterling Center
Ballinger
Lakeview
Wichita
Merkel
Trent
Senators lash out at court ruling on FPC
Southwestern senators condemn the Supreme Court decision that brings natural gas producers under federal rate regulation by the Federal Power Commission. The ruling affects about 2 300 independent producers and could lower gas rates for millions, with lawmakers seeking a white house industry group conference and possible new legislation.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
D-Tex
Robert S. Kerr
D-Okla
Johnson
Congress
Kerr
Truman
Oklahoma
High Court
White House
Federal Power Commission
EPC
Willard W Gatchell
Commission
Wisconsin
Detroit
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Wayne
Phillips
Lone Star Area Scouts Open Three Weeks Camp at Beaver's Bend
The Lone Star Area Council opened a three week Scout camp at Beavers Bend State Park in Southeast Oklahoma on June 6 with 200 participants the largest turnout for a single week. Camp activities include swimming boating canoeing archery boating and hiking while staff and leaders coordinate water front activities program directions and commissary operations.
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Lone Star Area Council
Beaver’s Bend
Oklahoma
Beaver’s Bend State Park
Carl Nicholas
Earl Hendrix
Idabel
Okla
Bob Grove
Commerce
Arvil Hickman
Ross
George Solomon
Paris
House Agriculture Committee Sets Vote On Extension
The House Agriculture committee planned a Tuesday vote on an administration opposed farm bill element to extend price supports for wheat cotton corn peanuts and rice at 90 percent parity. Democrats push a three year extension while Republicans back continued supports.
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Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Eisenhower
Secretary of Agriculture
Congressional
Agriculture
Ezra T. Benson
French Destroy Red Supply Bases Near Hanoi
French air and ground forces bombed and destroyed large Communist troop and supply bases within seven miles of Hanoi. U S supplied aircraft dropped 1000 pound bombs while B 26s attacked east of Hanoi. French troops then moved in meeting little resistance and killing rebels.
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Hanoi
United States
Dien Bien Phu
High Command
Grand Jury Continues Work in Sixth District Court
The Sixth District Court grand jury for the June term met briefly Monday before recessing until this morning. It was empanelled at 10 o clock and worked until 12 30 pm when released until this morning. Upon resuming, the panel questioned witnesses and heard a few more after meeting.
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Sixth District Court
Eisenhower may seek authority to intervene in Indo China war
Washington sources say President Eisenhower could ask Congress within 30 days to authorize direct intervention in Indo China as the Red River Delta fighting intensifies. A top Republican senator and a Democratic House source both suggest readiness to pursue authorization amid reports of prior air power plans. Secretary Dulles addressed the issue at his weekly briefing amid questions raised by a Washington Post dispatch. A separate local accident report noted a minor vehicle collision in Ravenna involving J W Henson and Billy B Walker.
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Eisenhower
Congress
House
Washington
Red River Delta
John Foster Dulles
United States
Indo - China
Washington Post
Times Herald
Stevens Ends West Point Speech With Defiant Stand
Army Secretary Robert T. Stevens told 634 new officers at West Point that they will face no unwarranted abuse while he leads the Army. He linked his remarks to his clash with Sen. McCarthy and defended the Army as the nation’s first line of defense against communism.
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West Point N.Y
Army
Robert T. Stevens
West Point
Jasph R. McCarthy
R-Wis
Stevens
McCarthy
Stevengy
Ralph W. Awicker
Camp Kilmer
Ford and van collide at North Center and 12th Streets
An accident Monday afternoon at the North Center and 12th Streets intersection left a 1954 Ford and a large van damaged but unharmed occupants. Roy Irvine of Durant Oklahoma drove the truck north on Center and attempted to pull into B and H Grocery while Watham Chambers of Lamasco Ohio drove the Ford.
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Ford
North Center
12Th Streets
Acciden
Roy Irvine
Durant, Oklo
Center Street
B&h Grocery
Watham Chambers
Lamasco
Six Organizations Report Lobbying Spending in Q1
Six organizations filed disclosures showing lobbying expenditures above 50000 for January through March. The largest outlay was by the National Association of Electric Companies at 127146.60, with participants from electric utilities railroads dairy farmers labor groups and St Lawrence Seaway advocates.
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Washington
Congress
St. Lawrence Seaway
National Association of Electric Companies
Detroit Police Calls Bother Bonham Officers
Bonham police have faced distractions as Detroit police short wave radio interference seeps into local officers sets. Desk Sergeant Harkins reports a Detroit dispatcher claimed a town in Texas was causing the disturbance.
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Detroit
Bonham
Detroit Police
Harkins
Texas
Otty
BIR Probes McCarthy Tax Affairs Says No Immunity
U S Internal Revenue Chief T Coleman Andrews announced that if Senator Joseph R McCarthy wilfully evaded taxes the bureau would pursue him like any other citizen He said investigators have been examining McCarthys income tax returns for months and will finish within 60 days Andrews spoke to about 800 lawyers and CPAs noting increased efficiency under recent reorganization and a tighter budget
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Denver
U. 5
T. Coleman Andrews
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wis
Denver Bar Association
Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Certified Public Accountants
Wisconsin
Senate
Andrews
McCaurthy
Legislative Branch
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Upper Colorado Project Opposed
Washington reports Opponents call the proposed Upper Colorado River project a colossal federal hydroelectric venture costing taxpayers many billions. Senator Henry Regan of Texas criticizes the plan as driven by government involvement in power to subsidize irrigation for a few farmers rather than producing low-cost regional power.
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Washington
Colorado
U. S
Hephen Regan
Regan
TVA
Bonneville
Upper Colorado
Hiv
North Central Texas Weather Outlook
Partly cloudy and warm with a brief threat of scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Forecasters expect a humid pattern through Tuesday night into Wednesday with highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s across the region.
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Texas
McCarthy Pushes Symington To Testify Under Oath
McCarthy said public opinion should force Senator Symington to testify about his role in the Army McCarthy dispute. He admitted the Senate cannot compel Symington to testify, reversing an earlier stance during a tense exchange. The hearings entered their 29th day with developments including a secret hearing and possible windup plans.
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Washington
Roy M. Cohl
Army
John G. Adams
Joseph R. McCarthy
Cohn
McCarthy
Aeros
Stuart Symington
Senate
Symington
Missouri
Wisconsin
Subcommittee
Suboena Clark Clifford
White House
Truman
Clifford
Robert Stevens
Roy M. Cohn
SUN
Examinations Extended for Substitute Clerk Posts in Texas
The Ector post office is among 50 third class offices in Texas where exams for substitute clerk positions remain open through July 6. Paul H. Figg, director of the Civil Service Region, announced the extension due to too few eligibles from prior tests. Applicants must live within the post office delivery area and may be hired as substitutes before regular appointment.
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Ector Post Office
Texas
Paul H. Figg
Civil Service Region Boullas
Post Office Department
Benham Clean-Up Campaign Moves Through City
Benham launches a week long Paint Up Fix Up Clean Up drive led by J D Butler with City Manager Chady Fisher and Chamber head Ben Caldwell inspecting messes. Officials urge private owners to tidy lots and alleys while painters target McKelva Furniture Co. and surrounding stores as weeds bloom in wet spring.
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Benham
J. D. Butler
Benhane
Butler
Chady Fisher
Chamber of Commerce
Ben Caldwell
Bonham
McKelva Furniture Co
Court Holds Gas Users Subject to Orders of FPC
Supreme Court rules that about 2808 natural gas producers who sell to interstate pipelines fall under Federal Power Commission regulation. Justices Minton and Douglas discuss consumer protection while noting exemptions were rejected. Justice Jackson did not participate. Douglas and Clark with Burton dissented.
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Commission
Phillips Petroleum Co
Bartlesville
Oklo
FPC
Washington
June
Supreme Court
Federal Power Commission
Sherman Minton
Robert H. Jackson
William O. Douglas
Tom C. Clark
Harold H. Burton
Bridge collapse on Island Bayou road prompts repairs
City street department workers tackle rebuilding a bridge on Island Bayou road after a gravel truck caused a collapse on Monday. No injuries reported. Public works crews coordinate with inspectors to secure the site and replace the structure.
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City Street Department
Island Bayou Road
Unclear OCR: Local Mentions of Paint Brush and Austin Flight
Fragmentary notes mention A C Weedruff and J D Weedard giving Glen Finley tips on a paint brush. W L Tadlock collects a unit early in merging Wred Brown prepares to depart for Austin. A stray line notes a gauge showing coin.
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A. C. Weedruff
J. D. Weedard
Glen Finley
W. L. Tadlock
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