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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1940
Page
9
Report states deputies approved measures affecting Turkey's commercial relations and ordered ships to maneuver near Marmora. A Greek steamer was stopped and torpedoing risk noted as vessels moved to avoid capture.
The petit jury panel for the third week at the court draws members from Bonham and surrounding towns. Names listed include Collett, Stewart, Tel, Moon, Spivy, How rd, Biggerstaff, Ev td, Dockery, and others from Trenton Blue Ridge and nearby locales.
Willis Brewer faces a murder indictment tied to the death of Mrs Jo Charles Wilkerson from injuries in a May 3 automobile crash on Highway 78 between Bailey and Leonard. A habeas corpus hearing in the 6th District Court Tuesday fixed the murder bond at $2000, with Brewer already held on a $1000 DWI bond in the same case.
Bonham Lions Club will feature a varied noon program including business discussion and music on Thursday. Miss Grace Rogers a high school student will perform accordion music. A vote on the nominating committee slate of officers will be held during the meeting.
GA June 12 A sweeping federal program plans military and naval expansion in the South to support training camps and bases. Fort Benning and Fort McPherson near Atlanta receive expansions and land appropriations. A large anti aircraft training center near Savannah and an Opa-locka base upgrade in Miami aim to extend naval air and ground operations in the Caribbean and Central America.
Street resurfacing on North Main Street begins as part of the WPA improvement program. Mayor Jor B. Hrdlicka says North Main is in good condition for topping to finish before paving North Center Street, a May 25 contract let to Smithville Construction Company. Labor shortages due to WPA quotas slow progress on Center Street.
Seventeen wheat parity checks totaling 276.74 were received by the county AAA office Wednesday for distribution to Fannin farmers. This brings yearly total to 694 checks worth 4,404.29 with only a few checks still outstanding.
Swiss army staff reported foreign planes dropped five bombs on Geneva, killing a woman and a soldier and injuring 12. Additional bombs hit near Lausanne and Daillens. The incident marks an attack on Swiss territory amid ongoing tensions with unidentified aerial forces. The article notes unrelated trivia about the cotton tail rabbit in the United States.
The Texas Supreme Court held unconstitutional the five year ad valorem tax remission to counties approved by the legislature. The decision blocks extending the relief beyond two years and affects state revenue sharing.
Sen. Len Parton of Montana declares he will not support any presidential candidate, saying the Democratic party has become a war party and he fears guiding the nation toward war. He stresses loyalty to the party but cites the need to oppose a candidate who would lead the country toward conflict.
British and Italian forces trade blows as German advances press toward Paris. Italy drives into British Somaliland and Brith in Africa while Malta endures air raids. Britain targets Italian bases in Libya and mines Genoa's approach as Balkan tensions rise and Romania severs trade to stay neutral.
British planes attacked military objectives in the city of Turin and other targets at Genoa port, according to the air ministry.
Centenary Masonry in Fannin County celebrated with a Friday program at Lake Pannis and a Bonham High gym gathering. Judge H A Cuomttighen and Leo Hart of Gilmer head speakers. 1 000 expected, 250 judges invited across 28 Masonic districts. Proceeds aid Red Cross war relief. Jamboree at Randolph High School to raise Randolph quota.
A total of 582 Pannin Count farms were measured by 34 AAA performance reporters during the week of June 3 10. County officials estimate the number measured is about one eleventh of the total to be assessed for AAA program compliance. Each reporter files daily reports on farms measured and acreage. Larger farms show a better cost average than smaller ones.
Mayor Joe B. Hirchicka reports progress on the city’s fourty thousand dollar loan request from the RFC to aid the Fannin County Pair Association’s new buildings. He notes steps taken to speed approval and cites Congressman Sam Rayburn’s interest and contact with RFC officials in Washington. The loan, he says, would be repaid from proceeds and city assets, with bonds supporting repayment. Page 4.
A German high command communique reports 20 900 British and French troops surrendered at St Valery en Caux after failed sea escape attempts. Berlin says Paris outer fortifications were riddled and German forces neared the capital, with other claimed victories along the river frontier.
Navy announces contracts for two vessels under a naval program totaling about 327 million dollars. Secretary Lewy confirms payments and project scope, with details on ship types and contractor responsibilities.
Two women were killed in separate auto crashes in Lamar County near Paris. Reports describe fatal injuries and the second incident noting injuries to others as authorities investigate.
Stanford professor urges immediate policy to barter for tin and rubber with Allies to unlock gold hoarding, expand Allied purchasing power, and boost American foreign trade. He warns war moves could affect US access to precious metals and stresses private investment leverage, noting Allied needs and Germany’s Norway, Holland, Belgium actions.
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