Ford visits Bonham recalling early Arizona prospector days
Phoenix resident and former prospector Ford, aged over 90, tours Bonham recalling 1880s Bonham and Wise County life. He describes rough camps, Indians, mining ventures, and the shift from dirt streets to modern Arizona, noting Roosevelt Dam water, dry weather, and Californians.
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Thesa
Cuudlty
Jo West
Phoenix
Arizona
Cali
Texas
Honey Grove
Union to Face Unfair Labor Practice Charge
The American Merchant Marine Institute filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board against the National Maritime Union CIO and American Radio Association CIO. It seeks a speedy ruling on contract employment clauses and alleges union refusal to bargain. The NMU council led by Ferdinand C. Smith protested what it called a reign of terror in gulf ports and threatened to strike against Taft Hartley. The statement cited attacks on NMU members in Port Arthur and Galveston, including beatings of agents and armed intimidation at meetings and in fronts.
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New York
American Merchant Marine Institute Today
National Labor Relations Board
National Martime Union
CIO
American Radio Association
NLC
National Council
Ferdinand C. Smith
Gulf Ports
Curran
Joseph Curran
NMU
Wur
Port Arthur
Galveston
Robert New
Charleston
John McIntosh
A. Port Arthur
Targe
H K. Deuchare
A. Galveston
Deuchare
Senate Approves Support Plans for Western Alliance
The Senate voted 69 to 4 to advise the President on renewed efforts to curb the United Nations veto and to back defense pacts like a five power Western Union arrangement in Europe. It signals U.S. readiness to aid Western Europe and potentially deploy arms if needed to deter aggression.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
United Nations
U.S
Europe
U. S
Mexican Children Lack Schools Across Mexico
In Reynosa on June 12 Mexican Minister of Education Juan Vidal said over half of Mexico’s school children have no schools to attend. He spoke after viewing a Reynosa parade and urged cooperation to modernize school governance with national citizen help.
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Reynosa
Mexico
Juan Vidal
Vinal
Fran Reyrosa
Nuevo Laread
Monterrey
Baltilo
Turreon
Two Killed In Plane Crash Near Childress Texas
Two men Waldo Drake 27 and Jam Wood 27 died when a small plane crashed during takeoff near Childress Texas. The bodies were moved to a local funeral home.
High Cotton Picking Looms Amid Mexican Labor Crisis
Austin report cites Texas Cotton Ginners Association bulletin predicting Mexico will not lift its embargo on migratory farm labor. Executive Secretary Sulley says chances are slim for Mexican workers this year, warning of sky high cotton picker wages if labor is unavailable. Governor Beaufort to seek Mexican labor accord via Secretary Marshall.
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Austin
Tex
Jey C. Stilley
Texas Cotton Gianners’ Association
Bulletin O
Bulley
Sulley
Mexico
Texas
Suiley
Beauford Vester
Ts Secretary of
George C. Marshall
Ous
Ty Cuollbyy
Picke.s
Suleys Bulletin
Methodist Scouts to Camp Twenty Three Members Depart After One PM
Twenty three members of the Boy Scout troop sponsored by The First Methodist Cauresa depart shortly after one o clock for a week at Camp on Lake Texoma. Scout master J O Tate and assistants Edward Williamson and John Ed Hodge accompany the group. Dr C C Martin Dan Barnard Dee Haggard and Rev G H Mood join for at least one night. List of campers includes Winfred Bono Norris Barnard David Butler Mackie Boucher Jamie Jute C Martin Jr Joe Dillard Tom Stuggaard Donald Ray Jaynes Mickey Simmons Charles Anedge Jim Henry Yuuree R B Morman Hill Corb Glendan Richardson Ruby Nunnelee James Austin Bob Saidel Wayman Goodwin Joe Allen Kenneth Sortin Billy Cortner Tommy Thornton.
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First Methodist Cauresa
Lune Sta. A
G. H
Mood
Winfred Bono
Norris Barnard
David Butler
Mackie Boucher Jammie Jute
C Martin
Joe Dillard
Fom Stuggaard
Donald Ray Jaynes
Mickey Simmons
Charles Anedge
Jim Enry Yuuree
R. B. Morman
Hill Corb
Glendan Richardson
Buby Nunnelee
James Austin
Bob Saidel
Wayman Goodwin
Joe Allen
Kenneth Sortin
Billy Cortner
Tommy Thornton
Funds Sought to Build Bridge Over Bois d Arc Creek
A Honey Grove Lions Club committee led by J L Hulman T G Lane and J W Adamson seeks support from Fannin and Lamar counties for raising funds to construct a bridge over Bois d Arc Creek. The state offered maintenance if the two counties provide about 0.0 0 for construction, per committee director Mr Holman.
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Honey Grove
J L Hulman
T. G. Lane
J W. Adamson
Rail Freight Service To Berlin Restored After Pact
The Kes sian army cut off rail freight to Berlin from western Germany for a time but agreed to resume normal shipments by early evening after Russian British talks. Col Hans W Holmer said settlement by allied authorities would allow trains and essential supplies to Berlin, while Gen Lucius D Clay warned of actions until facts were clear.
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Berlin
Lune 12
Hans W. Holmer
Holmer
Helmstedt
Lucius D. Clay
U.S. Plans to Send Ships to Palestine and Truce Observer Trip
The United States will dispatch three patrol ships to Palestine as part of urgent UN mediation led by Count Foulk Bernadotte. In Cairo Bernadotte and advisers briefed on a flying visit to Jerusalem to assess the truce as both Arab and Jewish leaders accuse each other of violations. observers report at least one team in Palestine while others are repelled en route.
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Lake Success
United States
Palestine
United Nations
Foulke Bernadotte
Cairo
Oun
Bernadotte
Elade
Jerusalem
Truman Signs Act for Women in Armed Forces
President Truman signed a law making women regular members of the Army Navy and Air Force. WACs and WAVES shift from reservist to permanent active duty status. The Air Force will designate women as WAFs and limit their number to two percent of total force.
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Washington
Truman
Army
Navy
Air Force
WACS
NLRB Criticized by Oil Union Spars in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Texas June 11 O A Knight president of the Oil Workers International Union CIO sharply criticized the National Labor Relations Board accusing it of deliberately spreading false information to feather its political nest The union chief said the accusation that the union dodged Japan is untrue and the amplification was strong rhetoric.
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Fort Worth
Texas
UPR
O. A. Knight
Oil Workers International Unit
CIO
National Labor Relations Guard
NLRB
Oil Workers Union
Nest
East Texas Weather Update Delays Heat Wave Shift
East Texas forecasts show a partly cloudy day with a cooler breeze by afternoon. Temperatures edge down from recent highs as a gentle front moves through and expectations increase for lighter humidity.
Wheat Harvest in Ely Community Progresses Despite Diminished Yields
Ely Texas farmers report wheat yields averaging around 8 to 15 bushels per acre with some higher gains like 280 bushels on 18 acres. Soil notes from Denton and Greenville suggest adding lime, organic matter, and nitrogen using cover crops and topdressing. Grasshopper and chinch bug control methods include toxaphene and coal tar, while pasture improvements and weed mowing are emphasized for better forage.
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Ely
T.xas
John Baker
Denton
Greenville
Severn Corn Fields
4th Congressional District Have Opportunity Show Appreciation
Washington June 12 A presidential fact timely board cleared the government’s right to seek injunction against a nationwide maritime strike threatening the shipping industry. Six maritime unions with about 100000 members threaten or have called a strike at midnight Tuesday disrupting labor relations under the Hartley law.
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Rayburn
Washington
I.p
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Eal
Neere
Barga
Mg Ma
SimMastyabvid
Ululus
Nea Ou
Laands al
Tal
Rally for Rep. Rayburn Set for June 23 in Bonham
Bonham hosts a homecoming rally on the square June 23 for Congressman Rayburn as backers from Fannin and neighboring counties attend. The event promotes his re election bid highlighting his long service and leadership roles, including time as House speaker and Democratic leader.
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Cong
Royiern Wit
Congress
Bonham
Tacnin
Hinteret
Ofice
Recreation Program To Start Monday
The city summer recreation program opens Monday under Hoss Baldwin, Bondi athletic director, overseeing activities for youths and adults. Activities include golf, tennis, softball, and swimming with no charge for most, a 10 cent per period swim fee, and participants supply their own gear. Sessions run at Bunham State Park and Inghsenna campus courts, with start times listed for swimming, golf, tennis, and softball.
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Hoss Baldwin
Bondi
Bunham State Park
S&s Mpson Park
City Board of Equalization Completes Work in Bunnam Nave
City Manager John Bacon Saunders announced the City Board of Equalization completed its work for Bunnam Nave. About 80 percent of property owners left valuations unchanged, while 20 percent reduced valuations. Notices were sent to taxpayers whose valuations were increased, offering a hearing to protest.
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City Board of Equalization
Bunnam
John Bacon Saunders
Saounders
President Vetoes Bulwinkle-Reed Bill
President Trumar vetoed the Bulwinkle-Reed bill which would exempt railroads and other carriers from the antitrust laws if approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. He said no legislation should exempt a major industry from antitrust protections without adequate safeguards for public interests.
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Washington
U.P
Trumar
Tru- Man
Velo Mesaig
Oil Production Shows Decline
The United States Department reported crude oil production for the week ended June 6 at 220,402,000 barrels, down 1,901,000 barrels from the prior week. Texas production totaled 113,020,000 barrels, a decrease of Ly barrels.
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Washington
U.P
Tnuteria Department
Aly
Texas
Public Hearing Slated On Bond Election Petition
A public hearing is scheduled on a bond election petition. The notice lists details about the election process and dates, seeking input from property owners and residents before the county proceeds with the bond plan and funding measure.
Korean Police Charge U S Plane Attacks Koreans
Korean police reported that nine four engine aircraft bearing the U S star and circle insignia bombed and strafed a fishing fleet near Dik islands killing 14 and wounding 10. American authorities denied Korean based planes were in the area.
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Koul
Kcorea
U.P
Sea of Japan
United States Air Force
Colung Island
Dik
Korea
36Th
Pura
Japur
Wallace Party Barred Over Communist Tint Claims
In Columbus the secretary of state barred the Wallace third party from the ballot citing communist alignment. The 10 member Wallace group appealed to the state supreme court after the ruling.
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Wallace Party
Columbus
Laeward
Olan Beesu
Humimei
Luce Group
Commissioners Complete Work In Fannin County Court
The Fannin county commissioners court Friday completed its work and adjourned shortly before 5 o clock. Members will return Monday for the regular weekly meeting to take up other business of the court.
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Fannin County «Mmissioners
Athler & Weeks
H.wWeer
Firestone Union Reach Agreement In Cleveland
Firestone and United Rubber Workers reached a master contract covering 23 000 employees in Cleveland. The agreement includes a wage increase and an immediate raise effective Monday. Local details outline new pay scales and related benefits for the workforce.
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Cleveland
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