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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1948
Page
4
President Truman blasted the Republican Congress as the worst in history during a Spokane appearance. He urged labor union support and criticized Senate conduct while reiterating flood control plans for the Spokane area and remarks made en route to Grand Coulee.
Destructive hail Tuesday damaged crops trees and homes in Fannin County with Parker Grove the hardest hit area west of Ravenna. Winds shattered windows and stripped foliage as the storm moved from north of Ravenna toward Grayson County. Some farms reported total crop losses as residents began cleanup and anticipated resuming work later in the week.
The Senate approved a two year limit on a peacetime draft by a 47 to 33 vote, part of the 19 through 25 draft bill. Senator Morse led the move to shorten the draft period from five years and attract support from 25 Republicans and 22 Democrats. An alien enlistment amendment was also approved 43 to 33, authorizing 95 000 aliens for service in the United States or overseas.
Civil docket shows six contested cases set for the Sixth District term. Attornies noted no desire to try in hot summer. hearings planned on Thursday and Monday. Docket includes Keene et al, Chapenan et al, Hughes et al, Powell v Hide and Rendering Co, Bascomb Privehett et al, and Anderson et al with unresolved cases to be disposed of during the term.
The House announced today that Edwin J. Kyle will resign from his post in Guatemala after more than three years in service. Kyle, dean emeritus at Texas A&M College of Agriculture, planned a two year term but extended his tenure. resignation becomes effective soon.
A recruiting officer, stationed at Perrintchell, invites inquiries to his office. The message lists contact details and directs interested individuals to reach out at City Wal for further information.
A county wide meeting to discuss the Blue Cross hospitalization plan will be held in the Sixth District courtroom at 8 o'clock Friday evening June 11. The first meeting was held in May but rain reduced attendance and a later date was decided. All who attended the first meeting and others interested are invited to attend.
A 12-year-old girl drowned near Hugo on the Kianvong river east of town while a large party gathered at the site. Three other young girls were pushed to safety by bystanders as the body was recovered about 50 minutes after disappearance.
Choice Moore addressed members of the Bells-Bayoy Lions club here Tuesday night, discussing the present and future needs of Papnin county in comparison with nearby counties of similar size and population.
Scouts invite parents and friends to Lake Texoma camp for Visitors Day on Wednesday June 16 and June 29. A Water Carnival will be held each Wednesday afternoon. Meals will not be served. visitors should bring lunch. Camp is reached via Dewey HWY then highway 320 to Cottsure. routes include Pottsburgh and surrounding towns for the week of June 15 20.
F. F. Wilkerson, radio technician for Superior Appliance Company, sustained a badly lacerated hand in an accident around 9 oclock Tuesday afternoon. He received injuries to two fingers and was treated locally.
An American lieutenant fatally shot a soldier after a dispute at a Red Cross club in MerNBERG Germany on Saturday night. Investigators said no charges were filed while the Army investigates and the soldier's name is withheld pending next of kin notification. Lt Stanley Martin said the shot was not intentional and aimed over the head.
Governor Beauford H. Jester urged removing the $36 million ceiling on welfare spending and repeated a 194? recommendation to raise grants for old age assistance and aid to the blind elderly and dependent children as part of his re election push in Texas.
Wolfe City report confirms R. E. Garnett named member of the board of directors at Wolfe County Community Hospital. Details indicate appointment follows board vacancy and notes Garnett's prior service in local affairs.
Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg charged the House used a meat-axe technique to gut the European recovery program. He accused the House of attempting to veto the Marshal Plan and urged the Senate to restore 2.16 billion dollars in aid amid House spending cuts.
The Business and Professional Women’s Club noted 25 new names added this year and voted Miss Laur an Donaldson into membership bringing total to 60. Committees reported on county home aid, disease prevention efforts, college aid plans, overseas letters, 4-H camp, and multiple chairmen announced for the coming year.
Fort Worth markets show the general market active and fully steady. Cattle prices hold in the 3250 to 2500 range for cows, calves around 1100, and hogs are ready for slaughter with steady demand. Slaughter cattle and yearlings, and heifers maintain strength amid mixed lots and moderate demand.
The Senate rejected a Southern Democrat proposal to require race segregation for troops who request it. The vote came on an amendment to the draft bill as leaders sought a final vote that night, with debate centering on voluntary segregation and military efficiency.
Secretary of State George C. Marshall announced U S acceptance of the London six power agreement on Western Germany. The pact envisions creation of a democratic assembly to draft a constitution for Germany and establishes machinery for Ruhr area power and industrialization, aiming to advance stability and Germany's recovery.
The Bes do Ann Bey Scout District plans a regular monthly meeting to discuss summer activities. Officers and district executives will urge full attendance as they review the summer camping program for Lak Texuoina and nearby counties.
J Rogers Rainey Jr son of Mr and Mrs J Rogers Rainey 3c 3 Bonham and Jefferson completes a bachelor of science at Texas A and M College at the annual commencement exercises Friday June 4 He will pursue graduate work toward a Master’s degree with a graduate scholarship in accounting Rainey is a graduate of Burton High school.
Four Monnam Volunteer Fire Department men attend the annual Fue Marhells and Fuemen Wy san Antone convention. The quartet includes W. O. Lee wen, J. P. Dison, Bly Logan, and Pian' Ruseee.
John L. Lewis announced he would extend the current soft coal contract past its June 13 expiration date. The statement comes as labor action and contract talks continue to shape energy supply and labor relations.
Bunham Rotary Club members share why they chose their current trades and careers in an informal session led by chairman G C Hodge. Attendees include Judge H A Cunningham attorney felt drawn by family influence, Emmett Gilley a rural mail carrier, Lem Littsworth leaving farm life for furniture, Juann Dickey entering foundry, and Rev C G Kenler pursuing ministry after wool. Guests Doug Thompson and others from Bunhuam Grady, Lur ner, Paletine, Stalling, Osu Muiam listen. Winterpy, yt
At Lake Success UN mediator Bernadotte reported Israel full acceptance of a week long Palestine truce and Arab states also, according to the Arab League. Egypt bombers hit Tel Aviv but caused no casualties, damaging windows in residential areas during the decision day.
A Whitewright youth is selected to serve as a page for U S Senator Robert Taft. The boy is in 7th or 8th grade and will travel with a party lead by a local delegate from Pearl County. The assignment is described as an honor with duties in Philadelphia during the congressional events.
AHILENE Teans June 8 Uph Helly Cleghorn 16 today survive in a three story fall through a chamber shaft with minor scratches and bruises. He fell 42 feet to the basement from a roof shaft at the Sanefer Mery oral Library on the Hardin Simons University campus. a water hose partly broke the momentum.
Moscow informs Budapest and Bucharest that reparations payments will be reduced by half for the coming year. Stalin, Molotov, and Groza sign the note, aiming to aid economic recovery and improve relations with the two satellite states.
A Lake Seexooma man wins a rodeo prize after recalling a winning cue. He receives a 1 pound black dash prize worth 108 dollars in cash, celebrating his sharp memory during a community event.
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