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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1975
Page
3
Detroit analysts say early June new car sales remain near May highs but about 12 percent below last year. Four U.S. automakers report deliveries for June 1 to 10 around 148000 cars, down from 166261 a year ago, with June typically softer than May.
The article notes liberals and conservatives join to sue over last year’s election reform, arguing press bias skews public understanding. It criticizes media for letting adjectives substitute facts, cites selective coverage of figures from Nixon aides to Thieu, and calls for issue-focused reporting over personalities.
Rep Lane Denton urges Gov Dolph Briscoe to veto eight items in the 1975 spending bill saving about 41.9 million dollars without harming core services The items include a youth mental health program prison unit and construction at Texas Eastern University Denton argues the mental health plan is wasteful and sending urban youth to remote areas is misguided He warns that continued overspending could trigger a tax increase in the next session.
Cincinnati signs 265 pound offensive tackle Al Krevis from Boston College as part of completing 15 of 22 draft choices. Roster now includes veterans Vern Holland Stan Walters and Rufus Mayes among four tackles.
A commemorative piece marks the United States Army's 200th birthday on June 14 noting its founding to win independence and its pivotal roles across exploration, engineering, medicine, and space. It cites Meriwether Lewis, Willam C. Park, Zebulon Pike, and John C. Fremont as officers, recalls yellow fever research by Major Walter Reed, malaria work by Colonel William C. Gorgas, and early exploration and canal-era projects. It credits Army engineers with roads and harbors, explorers aiding westward settlement, and early satellites Explorer I and the Redstone Missile in space achievement. It emphasizes ongoing volunteer force and lifelong service.
In Zapata Texas heavy rains end a long drought that had slashed cattle headcount from 54 000 in January 1974 to 34 000 and threatened to fall to 20 000. Officials credit drought resistant grass windmills and better stock tanks while rain restores water supplies.
Officials say Briscoe administration finds 6000 unfilled jobs in first month of the campaign, far above the 4000 yearly target. Training programs with TEC and local schools aim to fill positions, with $1 billion annual impact projected.
Fragrant magnolia and gardenia arrangements graced the Dodo Dinner at Bonham Golf Club. Magnolia centerpiece flanked by red begonias and burning tapers. long tables ringed with gardenias and red candles. 34 members marked by white place mats. hosts were Mrs. John Armstrong and others. Bridge followed with women’s high score to Mrs. Jim Broiles and men’s high score to Mr. Joe Russell West.
Brigham City Utah police dedication featured two officers firing automatic pistols at a ceremonial ribbon in a stunt by the Utah Peace Officers Association. The ribbon withstood the gunfire with only tattering as a third officer used a shotgun to finally cut it.
London reports the Labour government pledges to cut inflation by 50 percent within a year amid an economic crisis. Chancellor Denis Healey says severe austerity will slow price rises while consulting unions and business leaders, with wages rising faster than in many Western nations.
Bonham Lions will finish painting the Samp son Park band stand on Tuesday starting at 5:30 PM. Local volunteers will complete the maintenance task as part of the community service drive.
The Duval County grand jury indicted five individuals tied to local politics. Eunice Powell and Bryan Taylor face official misconduct and theft charges. Rogelio Guajardo Jr and Luis Elizondo are charged with multiple counts of official misconduct. Diego Saenz Powell and Taylor already serve federal sentences for income tax evasion.
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, amid a political crisis over alleged corrupt campaign practices, urged supporters to stand with her outside her New Delhi residence. A 20 day stay on conviction gives her time to appeal to the Supreme Court, with resignation possibilities and public office bans if the appeal fails. Opposition calls for her resignation term the period as India Watergate.
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