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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
3
In Pittsburgh on June 14 delegates dominated by union leaders urged government intervention to avert a nationwide steel strike. NRA administrator Hugh Johnson warned there is little more he can do as discussions continue.
The House Interstate Commerce Committee voted 12 to 6 not to consider the administration supported production control bill this session. A resolution was adopted to appoint a subcommittee to investigate the need for oil legislation, reporting to the next Congress. Observers say the move ends prospects for oil bills this session.
Jimmy Downing age about eighty, a peanut and popcorn wagon vendor near Grug Store on West 4th street in Bonham, fell last evening in front of Grug Store during a scuffle with Rabbit Fletcher. He was taken to his son Sam Downing’s home for care and is reported doing as well as could be expected.
Commerce Texas June 13 The Chamber of Commerce announced a fund of 1000 dollars to be awarded to the crew bringing in the first oil production within five miles of Commerce. Work began yesterday on the J H Wagoner test revived after being listed as abandoned. The test was taken over by L G Priest of Fort Worth. Other tests may be located west of the Wagoner site if acreage is secured.
W G Hodges a well known Savoy farmer and 74 year old citizen is recovering after a team ran away and threw him from his plow near Savoy ten days ago. His injuries include a badly lacerated right shin and a wound that has caused much trouble.
Waco Texas June 13 Sheriff W B Mobrey reported five prisoners escaped from the county jail about 12 30 pm after commandeering a car owned by C R Dehn chief clerk of the Southern Pacific and abducting him and Wade Cunningham. The pair were released near Pur don at 7 45 pm. the escapees retained Dehn's vehicle. Jailer T H Foster was overpowered as the quartet forced him into a cell and took his keys. The break occurred during a conference with a lawyer. Convicts included Jame A Bregett Spencer Bry O Neal and George R Benfield with charges ranging from robbery to theft of over 50 dollars. Authorities pursued within a 200 mile radius but made no arrests by nightfall.
Berlin reports the German government declares a moratorium on Young and Dawes loan payments and extends Reichsbank relief to all medium and long term foreign obligations from July 1 to December 31, easing strain on foreign exchange.
A golf professional at a Dover club struck a ball that killed a cow about 100 yards from the tee. The cow, aged roughly 100, was in the fairway when the ball struck its head. The incident halted play as onlookers watched the animal succumb.
Gunmen killed the head of Promine't Oklahoma school in a brutal daytime attack. A Democratic candidate for the presidency of the State Board was also reported wounded during the violence.
Fragments describe a dead engineer and references to officials and military or health offices. The text includes scattered names, places like Austin, and mentions of infants and health concerns, but largely consists of garbled OCR with few coherent facts or events to anchor a clear summary.
The report lists tomato prices at 1 to 2 cents per pound in Texas and mentions packing by Loracco Worm. It notes arrivals around Wednesday, with about 450 ears, and references a Miss. source and local market observations. A separate item describes a luncheon and meeting noting officers and a September restart.
At the Rotary meeting Mr Hales outlined the New Deal as it relates to the NRA and NIRA codes. He noted the importance of compliance with the NRA code and discussed impacts on local industries including mills and textiles amid a broader push for national economic reform. Philip Wilf was appointed postmaster at Bonham.
Advance report by Polk shows Ford registrations across the United States total 162 338 passenger and commercial vehicles in four months ending in 1954 with Ford leading all brands.
Primo Carnera weighing 263 1 4 pounds will defend his title against Max Baer at Madison Square Garden Bowl with Baer at 216 pounds. Both fighters are reported in excellent condition by physicians of the New York Athletic Commission after weighing. Forecast calls for fair and moderately warm weather in New York.
In Venice on a May meeting Hitler and Mussolini discussed Europe’s fate. Hitler arrived with Konstantin Von Neurath and was greeted by Mussolini. Talks touched on an Italo German disarmament accord and the Eastern European situation including Austria.
Proceedings begin in Fort Worth as Stevens faces charges for the murders of Harry Rutherford and Jack Sturdiwan amid a mail robbery loot dispute. Witnesses describe the plan and alleged roles of Stevens in the 71 dollar share dispute.
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