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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1946
Page
5
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A Senate committee report warns a buyer's strike could hurt the economy if the OPA measure is not approved. The minority urges a price and wage policy to stabilise the nation, arguing government surrender would cede control to economic forces. Key figures include Com an Robert F P Way York and others.
The Army Air Forces and Eighth Service Command combine recruiting offices in Bonham now housed on the third floor of the courthouse. MSgt. D. P. Easterly and 1st-Sgt. William J. Griggs announce the joint offices will serve Fannin County and parts of Hunt and Grayson counties with a full-time presence and travel units. Nine youths were accepted for enlistment and sent for Army physicals this week, including James W Porter, Windom. Frank W Edwards, Bailey. James F. River, Commerce. Alton P. Williams, Leonard. Howard G. Lane, Bonham. Billy R. Hendaley, Bonham. Billy R. Crow, Windom. Tom J. Richarde, Bonham. and Boystatic Shastid, Bonham.
Virgil Wilson calls a Wednesday Chamber of Commerce session with Fannin Infantile Paralysis officials and mayors to plan a county wide effort to eliminate fly and mosquito breeding sites. The goal is full county participation to ensure effective cleanup across all sections.
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A plan announced by Major General Walker outlines a three month process to form a Headquarters unit plus subordinate units. Targets include 350 total officers and enlisted, with staged readiness percentages to achieve Federal recognition, and a 24 0 officers and 80 personnel end state.
The Conference Of Christian Young People in the North Texas District opens its summer session at Woodlake between Sherman and Denison. Rev T W Sisterson of First Christian Church announces the event with Mrs Wallace Alexander directing the youth program. A group from Bonham will attend. Participants include Dr Kelly Ray Prestor Larry Denton John Coosunder Robert Brown Jim Walla Alexander and June Derten.
A Social Security representative of the Security Board will be in Bonham on Monday June 10 at 10:45 a.m. Employers and employees or other persons seeking information should contact the representative at that time. It is advised that individuals aged 65 and over check their security status and timing to file claims.
Nationalist forces under Gen Li Ming announced Chiang Kai Shek's cease fire was carried out at noon yesterday by Kuomintang troops across Manchuria according to the Central News Agency.
Senators and representatives argued against a proposed measure altering the Senate pay or structure. Key figures Kenneth McKellar Elmer Themis Denis urged quick action while others questioned the bill’s purpose and impact on veterans.
The document notes a Monday busy court day with jurors witnesses and delegations present. It references Sixth District Court and the usual proceedings with commissioners. Multiple names appear in fragments, indicating regular court activity and formal hearings.
Mrs J D Butler is employed in the county home demonstration agent and county agent offices as extension secretary for one month and probably longer.
President Truman has not decided to sign or veto the strike control bill and will send Congress a special message by the Wednesday midnight deadline. White House Press Secretary Charles G. Ross said Truman will stay in the White House over the weekend to study the bill and permanent strike limits, while labor leaders push for action.
Savoy College alumni gather for a daylong reunion at the Halt Civtets smn with speaker Benton Maxey and address by Mire Bre Park oof Dercom. The program includes a 9:30 registration, roll call, luncheon at 2, memorial and business talks, then a finale with “Auld Lang Syne.”
Trenton special: Mr. and Mrs R E Deaton learn their son M Sgt Robert Edward Deaton Jr expects to sail from Hokodate Hok in a few weeks after months stationed in Hok- Kindo. Also home are 1st Sgt John Bieserstaff and 3-Set Robert Owen of Whitewright who served with him in the 11th Airborne Division.
Two Bonham men were named to committees of the East Tex as Chamber of Commerce. Risser was named chairman of the industrial committee and Hassell named to a commerce panel. The appointments were announced by the chamber’s vice president and executive director.
The U S Employment Service said Texas unemployment declined in May with non agricultural employment totaling 1,381,000 on May 4, up 17,400 from April. Unemployment in 17 labor markets fell by 47 to 317,408.
Bonham and Leonard Counties Camp Fire Girls begin their first organized camping week in Fannin County at Lake Fannin Ranch this afternoon at 2:30. Seventy five counselors register campers, with health checks, cabin assignments, and an all camp picnic to launch the program.
President Truman approves Veterans Administration purchase of 108 acre Lipscomb estate end of East Ninth Street Bonham for a 300 bed veteran domiciliary and a 5 bed general hospital. Sam Rayburn informs Mayor Abernathy of the approval. City plans water sewer lines paved streets and extended utilities to the site with funds to begin after July 1.
Officials announce broadest expansion of capital punishment and powers for police to enter premises at any hour. Legal changes authorize indefinite detention without bond or trial and remove pardons or reprieves after sentence.
A Minneapolis page one note reports that identical twins can have distinct fingerprint patterns, a finding discussed by experts in a local science column. The article notes healthcare and forensic implications, citing researchers who compare ridge patterns and minutiae in twin studies.
Congress tightens the 1947 Agriculture Department appropriation bill by prohibiting using funds to pay federal employees who belong to or support any organization that asserts the right to strike. The Senate-House conferees include all who strike against the government.
The county committee notes most county office candidates have filed for ballot places with the secretary. Some precinct candidates have not yet filed their names. The Executive Secretary and the county chairman will determine the exact date the names appear on the ballot for the July primary.
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