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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
5
Fragmentary text mentions terms like brakes and dealer, with unclear references to times and entities. No coherent event or person can be identified from the readable portion.
Royal Air Force reports raids on Asmara and Gur-Area in Ethiopia with damage to targets and buildings. Italian planes strike Bizerta Toulon and Tripoli base areas while Britain bombed Tobruk base. Italian claims of Mediterranean mine field threaten British bases. Libyan Camel Cavalry operations clash with Kenya and Somaliland defenses as 1,000 Italian aircraft mobilize.
Preliminary population counts for Fannin county show totals for numerous small towns including Hrrevrsrdin Bertiam with 2454 and Leonard with 1274. Other listed communities include Trestan 631 Newt 349 River 348 Dedd 308 Window 2 Raserina 248 Monk 136 plus Golden 84 and Mabank 983.
A fragment references Tay Burn sending ninety dollars to a political or community fund labeled Pod Cross Fund. It mentions a Paige and a Paige-related quota or vote context with unclear local party or electoral notes.
Snippets describe a theft of a red ale and pot, a jail yard incident at Ohio State Penitentiary, and a warden’s rule on white rats. A Cleveland man complains of traffic and railings as he hikes with Angora rabbits. Augusta, Rangeley lakes, and a Maine angling day with a 7 1 2 pound bass conclude with anglers wandering the shore.
Bonham Lions adopt a resolution urging unlimited aid to the Allies through war materiel and supplies without harming U S military strength. Marvin Johnson authorized to contact Congressman Sam Rayburn and Senators Connally and Sheppard. Members discuss fifth column activity and European invasions, with debate on possible US military involvement.
June 13 dispatch outlines dire French defense amid German onslaught. Paris will not be defended. troops exhausted after eight days of combat. withdrawals occur under rear-guard actions. German force strength precludes counterattack. Spain remains neutral as Britain and the Allies seek aid from America.
The article outlines upcoming procedures for the 1941 AAA draft in Texas with Friday actions and committee-wide work. It notes commending the state office, county committees, and farmer recommendations gathered at community meetings, forming a complete view of farmers wishes to be presented to authorities.
Researchers note skimmed milk components can yield a woollike fiber similar to sheep wool. The work aims to stabilize dairy surplus by converting byproducts into a marketable textile material, promising better returns on investment and labor.
Reports from Tokyo say Britain and Japan reached a point agreement on river stocks in the Tientsin area after talks. Chinese government in Chungking opposed any Japanese understanding in China, but official circles said safeguards for interests were considered.
Washington June 12 Congressional sentiment leans away from administration plans to adjourn the session on June 22 and toward staying in session indefinitely to handle wartime issues. Republican Leader Joseph W Martin Jr claims enough votes to block adjournment and Democratic leaders privately confirm. Senate leaders vary with Byrd and most Republicans opposing immediate adjournment as McNary notes a close vote.
United Press reports the House Rules Committee sent to the floor an administration resolution reaffirming the Monroe Doctrine and warning against efforts to transfer Western Hemisphere possessions due to the European war. The measure aims to deter imperial moves and preserve hemisphere sovereignty.
A Rotary Club program for the Red Cross War Relief Fund scheduled for this week has been postponed. The postponement was announced this afternoon.
A California research team reports a tobacco plant bred with X Radiation promises higher yield and lower costs. Dr T Harpe and Dr Goodspeed describe how treated plants resist frost and disease, with stable changes passed to later generations, aiming to expand commercial potential in the United States and beyond.
June 20 marks trial for Brewer of Wellington and Riles in a murder indictment linked to the death of Mrs Jo Cheale Wheron of Leon. The accident occurred May 25 on Highway 78 between Leonard and Bailey. Warren died a week later in Slerman hospital. Other indictments include driving while drunk and several theft and forgery cases listed for June hearings.
In Dallas on June 13 attorney A A Kern, visiting Justice of the Peace Court, left after testimony then apprehended a suspect named Horn. Horn, facing 17 burglary complaints, slipped from the room and was remanded to jail without bond. Kern noted Horn did not pay a prior $25 fee.
Reports indicate the Equalization Board will wrap up hearings Friday with final action on assessed properties. Officials urge taxpayers to review notices and prepare any appeals or corrections before the deadline.
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