Weekend rain drenches county soaking Bonham to Honey Grove
Drenching showers from Saturday into Sunday drenched the county with Bonham, Gober, Honey Grove, La a, Ivanhoe, and Trenton reporting rainfall. Totals reached an inch in Bonham area, with rain slowing field work and delaying crop tillage as some farmers had already plowed before soils dried.
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Fanniner
Bonham
Fternoon
Gober
Honey Grove
Laa
Ivanhoe
Trenton
Famine Looms as Ranchers Hoard Meat Markets Warned
June 10 report from Exxton says cattle and hogs withheld from markets may trigger a national famine if ranchers keep back stock to pressure price controls. OPA official notes rancher sentiment favors removal of controls, risking deeper shortages. Senate to take up OPA bill this week amid moves to shift meat, poultry, and dairy duties.
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Excton
U.P
Office of Restabilization
Senate
Draft calls and selective service debate in Congress
Majority member D Johnson of Colorado forecasts a deadlock over draft calls and a compromise on selective service as House and Tate confer. An interview notes a possible volunteer program and that an army can be obtained. June 10 date mentioned in U P report.
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Johnson
Colo
Military Affairs Committee
Jess
Tate
House
U.P
John D. Rushing Transferred to French Station
Pvt. John D. Rushing, son of Mrs. Emma Rushing, has been moved from Germany to Reims France, serving with U S occupational forces. He enlisted December 5 1945, trained at Fort Lewis Washington, attended Leonard High School, and worked for Community Public Service Co before enlistment.
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Leonard (Sperial
John D. Rushing
Emma Rushing
Germany
Reims
France
U. S
Pvt
Rushing
Army
Fort Lewis
Wash
Leonard L.gh School
The
Community Public Service Co
Service
Food Outlook Sees 14 Percent More Available This Year
The Department of Agriculture projects about a 14 percent rise in per capita food supply in the United States this year despite global famine areas. Calorie intake should average around 3300 daily, with shifts toward potatoes and fresh vegetables while bread and cereals may be scarcer. The U.S. plans to export 40 percent of world wheat and supply large meat and fat quantities despite wartime shortages.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Canada
U.S
Grand Mufti Arrives in Damascus Amid Arab Crowds
The Grand Mufti landed in Damascus aboard a British plane and was greeted by a large Arab crowd at the airport. He will stay at El Hussein and address the Arab League about limiting Jewish immigration, as the Anglo-American committee seeks an inquiry.
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Jerusalem
Ades
Damascu
Bludan
Britain
Uraea
Boyd Boy Scouts Plan to Erect Meeting Place
The Boyd Boy Scouts announce a campaign to fund a new meeting place for the troop and Cub packs. Scoutmaster Alex Cadotte of Troop 58 and Cub packs seek support to secure a site and construct a hall for the group’s meetings.
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Boyd Boy Scouts
Alex Cagotte
Mr. Cadotte
Savoy College Ex Students Reelect Officers at 16th Reunion
About 159 alumni attended the Savoy College Ex-Students Association reunion in Halsell Memorial Gym. Aileen McMahon was reelected president and led sessions from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.. other officers and board members were also reappointed as the day featured readings, a memorial address, and music by Aileen McMahon.
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Ethel Park
Denton
Benton Maxey
Four Receive Naval Discharges
Four sailors received naval discharges as the article notes men identified by surname Bonham Baby Roe and others from Pacific duties. The passage lists service events and local connections with names and places, reflecting postwar personnel changes.
Two Dead Three Hurt In Collision Involving Vehicles
A crash near an urban area left two people dead and three injured. Police report indicate drivers from nearby towns were involved and emergency responders transported the wounded to local hospitals for treatment. Investigators are reviewing roadway conditions and witness statements for the cause.
Jesse Lee Edwards Granted Navy Discharge
Jesse Lee Edwards received an honorable discharge from the US Navy at Norman Oklahoma. He served two years and 19 days with 15 months in the Pacific theater and has been at Norfolk for the past four months.
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Vease Cent Edwards
Acu
Cieerge Edwards
US Navy
Norman
Okla.s
Edwards
Pacific
Norfolk
Vit
Firemen fear more bodies found in Canfield Hotel fire
Dubuque Iowa June 10 firemen feared more bodies would be found in the charred debris of the Canfield Hotel, a disaster that had already claimed 15 lives.
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Dubuque
Canfield
UN hinges on full cooperation of major powers
Secretary General Trygve Lie said the United Nations depends on agreement among the big powers to avert war. He urged loyal international cooperation and noted the UN's focus on economic and social problems while admitting it cannot enforce sanctions or compel policy without member states.
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Trygve Lic
United Nations
United Natiots
Secuity Council
Eleven Die As Freak Storm Sweeps New England
In Boston on June 10 a severe freak storm killed eleven people across the region. Strong winds, fallen trees, and downed power lines caused numerous injuries and widespread outages. Crews worked to restore power as reports noted electrocutions and drownings among the victims.
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Boston
Penoon
Dts
Ix Vietin
Oan
Mianachusett
Wis
Bangiami
Fury, Power Company
Ould B
Franco Considers Regime Change Influencing Cabinet
Sources say Franco weighs a radical shift in his government to appoint a premier to head the cabinet and include monarchist representatives. Informants say the move could occur this month but will wait until the UN Security Council resolves charges against his regime.
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Madrin
Croaser- Vossimo
Pratoo
Sere
Hun
Eek
Franco
United Nasoons Security Council
Weather East Texas Sees Cloudy Skies and Scattered Thunderstorms
Considerable cloudiness and scattered thunder showers are forecast for this afternoon and tonight across East Texas, with humid conditions and chances of brief downpours.
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East
Texas
Grand Jury Convenes for June Term in Sixth District Court
The June term grand jury in the Sixth District Court began deliberations this morning after Judge RoS Broadfoot named Randell McMahon of Bonham foreman. He urged careful review of suspects age and required elements before indictments, noting possible dismissal or acquittal if standards aren’t met.
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Sixth District Court
R Os
Broadfoot
Randell McMahon
Bonham
Forest Fire Fought as Lightning Sparks Blaze
Firemen battled a forest fire sparked by a lightning strike in southeastern Arizona. Crews worked through the day to contain the blaze as winds drove stubborn flames toward brush and timber, with patrols maintaining watch for rekindling threats.
Joe Hill Drops From Texas Governors Race
Joe Hill withdraws from the Texas gubernatorial contest amid unclear party guidance. The candidate had faced late campaign hurdles and organizational issues as results and public support waver.
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Joe Hill
Texas
Another Suspect Held In Theft Near Frankfurt
Six foot former assistant to Cal Jo W Durant was arrested in connection with the 1 500 000 theft of the Hesse jewel at Kronberg Castle. Operatives of the Arms Crime Investigation Department made the arrest and charges were pending against Watson. He is listed as an administrative officer of the personal department G 2 of the American forces in Europe.
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Frankfurt
David F Watsoh Ponaler
Cal Jo W. Durant
Hesse
Iru Kronberg Castle
Arms
Crp
ti_ Investigation Department
Army
Watson
Permanuel Department
Europe
Bolster Walls To Continue Search Of Ruins
Firemen reinforced the Canfield Hotel walls to resume the search for missing victims after a Saturday fire killed 16 people. The hotel register showed all 16 accounted for, though some may have left for the weekend or were displaced by the blaze. Thirteen of the dead had been identified and twenty one injured were treated at the local hospital.
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Dubuque
Canfield
Psliv
Gortat Theocarch
Seven Wichita Restaurants Closed Over Food Shortage
A Wichita Falls report notes seven restaurants in Wichita shut due to food shortages. The article cites government figures and local business concerns about supply issues and rising costs affecting operations.
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Wichita
Fire Destroys Lumber Plant
A blaze swept a lumber plant causing extensive damage. Local crews battled the flames for hours as structural supports burned and nearby equipment was damaged. No injuries were reported to date, and investigators sought the cause.
Fort Worth Livestock Market Report Highlights Activity
June 10 summary from Fort Worth livestock sale shows 5700 calves and 1900 early sales with slaughter and stocker cattle steady. Shipers very active. Good to choice steers and yearlings bring 1550 to 1700, good beef cows 1275 to 1400, fat calves 100 to 1650, stocker calves yearlings and steers in middle grades 1509 to 1558.
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Fort Worth
Bodies Removed From Army C-54 Crash
Panama City June 10 UPI Army crews labored to extricate 23 victims from the wreckage of a U S Army C 54 transport that went down in the junmatted slopes of Taboga Island.
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Panama City
Taboga Island
Paper Company President Shot At Office Desk
William A Whitcomb 73, president of the Great Northern Paper Company, was shot three times at his Boston financial district office. A stranger fled after the assault. police found Whitcomb dead at his desk and launched a rapid investigation. The incident shocked the paper industry and Boston authorities pursued leads in the downtown area.
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Boston
William Arthur Whitcomb
Great Northern Paper Company
Financial District
USS Treasury Argent
Dewkts Green
Hioo
Freon
Devon
Treet Bullesny
Whitcomb
Baston
Sheriff Suffered Possible Head Injury in Attack
Fragmented OCR describes a sheriff possibly struck on the head by a heavy object. No clear witness or location details are readable. further context and confirmation are needed.
Stassen's Bid Faces Test In COP Run
Fragmentary text shows Stassen aiming to win COP bid with weather and timing noted. Readable pieces indicate a test ahead as stakeholders assess prospects amid unclear details and competing plans.
One Killed Fight Injured In Wreck At City Edge
A car wreck on the southern outskirts of Kansas City before dawn killed Carl Dick 33 and seriously injured others. Injured include Tour Lightner 22 Independence Maine Michael Ginger 23 and Everett Couse Kansas City with head injuries. A woman Sue Moffett 25 Kansas City suffered fractures of both legs.
Rayburn Says Truman to Send Message on Case Strike Bill
House Speaker Sam Rayburn announced President Truman will send Congress a message tomorrow on the Case strike control bill. It was unclear whether the message would express veto or approval. both options had precedent. Labor groups urged veto while others urged approval amid heavy lobbying.
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Washington
House
Sam Rayburn
Tex
Truman
Congress
Rayburn
Mr. Truman
Senate
Kenneth McKellar
Tenn
Lister Hill
Alt
John W. McCormack
Mass
Russian Papers Denounce Bevin
A chaotic dispatch from London reports Russian papers attacking Bevin and warning that Western allied plans threaten Potsdam terms. Officials in London anticipate renewed debate on Germany’s future and the role of the United Nations as wartime diplomacy continues.
Eisenhower urges UN to work through current service needs
General Dwight D. Eisenhower addressing Norwich University graduates in Northfield Vermont declares confidence in the United Nations but says selective service must continue until real international cooperation is assured. He receives an honorary doctorate of military science at the 398th commencement.
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Northfield
Dwight D Eisenheyer
Army
United Nations Organization
Norwich University
Eisenhowser
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