15 Jun 1936
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1936
Page
1
The Paris News argues that each generation has advantages and burdens, and that life’s joys and sorrows persist. Old timers recall hardships like hunting for dinner and long walks to school, while modern individuals face higher costs and new conveniences.
A pilot Ed Lesley and co pilot Eugene Schacher sacrificed themselves to save passengers when their plane crashed near Ferris. Despite burning clothing they shielded passengers and held a door closed until impact. Lesley died of injuries next day. Schacher perished in the fire. Survivors Jesse Jones and Mr and Mrs W P Uobby praise their heroism and duty. The piece shifts to political commentary on Democratic and Republican party politics and platform promises, urging voters to consider platform planks and agricultural prosperity for Texas. Blondie.
Washington notes raise possibility that Sam Rayburn could be elected speaker when Congress reconvenes. Rayburn’s health and experience, plus administration backing and strong support from The News in Texas, bolster his candidacy for the post despite rivals and prior withdrawals.
Associated Press reports in Jacksonville Florida that wreckage of the Coast Guard amphibian plane missing on patrol was located today in Tampa Bay. Three aboard were believed lost with the others unaccounted for after the storm patrol incident.
Edgar Hoover announced Jesse Miller of Thumnant Aid admitted writing an extortion note to a department of vi ce lawyer Mrs Stepher McKeever Farran. Miller demanded five thousand under threat to Farran and her son D 25. Wild boars in Santa Barbara have overrun the Fred Nason ranch, turning on crops and prompting hunts to exterminate them due to crop damage.
A reflective line urges readers to consider personal injustice and recognize true unhappiness lies in acting unjustly. The motto echoes classical thought attributed to Democritus about virtue and inner peace.
A scripture excerpt presents the fruits of the Spirit as love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness and self control. The passage notes there is no law against such virtues and references Galatians chapters 5 and 6.
Alfred Fischer of San Antonio wins the $100 first prize in the seventh of nine weekly Texas history contests sponsored by Post cereals. Judges note Fischer’s answer on Santa Anna’s surrender to General Sam Houston as the top entry among thousands. O A Milam of Brownwood takes $75 with a prize entry from Dallas and a third prize of $50 goes to Nancy York of New York.
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