Bonham Officials Weigh Underground Cables to Fix Phone Woes
Texas Telephone Co representatives told Bonham city commissioners that moving to above ground cables could fix widespread phone outages caused by underground leaks and old lines. They cited rising call volumes and growing monthly charges, urging an engineer review and implementation plan to restore reliable service.
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Mbers
Bonham City
Represents
Texas Telephone Co
Bonhams
Shult
Bonham
Cooperative Effort on Loop to Veterans Domiciliary
In Texas Austin on June 15 the States Rights faction of the Democratic State Executive Committee lost a bid to place a states rights referendum on the July 24 primary ballot. The proposed measure would have urged electors who oppose federal civil rights laws and related policies. Only 15 members attended. 22 votes were cast by proxy against the proposal. Also in Bonham, the City Commission approved seeking state highway help to build a loop from Highway 82 to Highway 78 serving the veterans domiciliary, with a 75 25 cost split and a bond funded plan to finance the city share.
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Austin
Tex
U 2
States Rights
Demoratic
State Executive Committee
Stats Rights
Truman
Bennett Lo Emith
Fort Worth
State Dimcernatic
S . Calvert
Texas
Philadelphia
Joe Hill
Vann Kennedy
Jerome Sneed
Tenham City
John Bacon Saunders
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Power Shortage Cripples Communist Korea Area
Across the Korean peninsula a power crisis emerges as the Soviet occupied south cuts electricity. Industries run at one quarter capacity as water supply and coal imports strain utilities. American forces mobilize diesel generations and coal shipments to keep essential services alive.
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South Korea
Nydre
Vward Nt
Kure
South Kore
Will Sule
Amer
Upul United State
Te Taah
Jape
Oleo Bill on Senate Floor Prompts Quick Debate
Fragmentary note describes Southern Democrats pressing an oleo tax bill for quick Senate debate. Terms suggest a possible showdown before a Senate vote, with House support and party tension referenced in terse phrases.
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Washington
Dune
Senate
School Funds Invested In Saving Bonds
County commissioners authorized the county auditor to invest 3000 surplus in the county permanent school fund in government bonds. The investment will increase the total amount invested. The county attorney was instructed to sue against a landowner’s fee for terracing work, which the landowner had declined to pay. The court considered appointing a deputy constable and discussed payment of fees for criminal work. Previous administration’s ruling on constable pay was noted. Taxes on land tract payment was corrected by the court.
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Vuust Munday
Tlyanhve
Chambers
Crimaia
Judiue Gllen Finley
Couner
Department Heads Report on Water Use and Revenue
The Department Heads report notes rising water consumption with hot weather. R A Jackson shows 977,479 gallons metered and $5.39 in revenue, up from last month, plus seven new water connections. Fire chief Aven Blankenship reports three fires in May with one causing damage. sewerage income listed at $906.50 with six new connections. Chief of Force 0. R McKissack cites $216 in fines.
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Amo
R A Jackson
Smouth
Aven Blankenship
Chuet
R McKissack
State Highways Receive Major Funding At Commission Session
The State Highway Commission approved about 200000 for projects in Fannin County including base work and seal coats on Farm to Market Highway 100 between Honey Grove and Mona stown. Additional funds cover US 78 from Leonard to the county line and US 69 at Leonard and Trenton with base revamping and seal coats.
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Fannin County
State Highway Commission
Glen Pinley
Bane
Honey Grove
Monkstown
Leonard
Cul Iin
Trenton
Quare
East Texas Weather Outlook
Partly cloudy skies cover East Texas with continued warm temperatures into the afternoon. Light breezes and highs near the upper 80s to low 90s expected, with overnight lows in the 60s. no significant rain anticipated.
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East
Texas
Bonham Graduate Wins First Place in Novel Contest
Bonham graduate Miss Mullins won first place in the Southwest Writers Conference contest for novelists with the manuscript Melanie Rose. The prize included a $100 award and a detailed critique by leading authors and publishers.
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Bonham Graduate
Mass Aimma J Mullins
Nola Mullin
Jed
Melanie Rose
Corpus Christh
Miss Muirins
Bur
Nam Omgh
Wa Sonnuin
Mae Durham
Wa Waite
Tom Brown
Eula Brown
University of Texas of Austin
University of Texas
Miss Mullins
New York
Qook
Nuhion
Sehuuts
Glau Taugh
Coleman
Coleman and Austin
Big Rayburn Rally and Barbecue Prep Sow Here
Thousands will gather at the Fannin County Fair Grounds on June 23 for a countywide barbecue that precedes Congressman Sam Rayburn’s official campaign kickoff for re election to Congress from the Fourth District. The event runs from about 5 to 7 pm with Rayburn’s speech at 7 pm broadcast across the district.
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Mark Rayburn
Sam Rayburn
Congress
Fourth
Rayburn
Fannin County Fair Grounds
Highway 78
Fragmented OCR note on wartime supply and truce terms
A damaged OCR fragment discusses Jewish authorities in Jerusalem and Bab El Wad, a Red Cross road and supply movement, a proposed check, and concerns about transfers to nearby settlements. It references a truce commission and possible acceptance issues with aid movement amid conflict.
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Jerusalem
Bab-El- Wad
Agios
Jelucasem
Vanotard of GOP Politicians In Philadelphia
A Philadelphia meeting today outlines the GOP presidential selection process. Local organizers, including Wlach Miller, prepared for the pre convention committee session focusing on the party’s candidate lineup.
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Vanotard
Philadelphia
Phiadelphia Ju
Dulin
Wlach Miller
House debates peacetime draft as support grows
Washington June 1. Chairman Allen of the House rules committee urged defeating the draft bill while acknowledging broad support for peacetime conscription. A roll call showed strong backing in the House though opponents questioned its necessity, amid a Senate-approved measure and estimates of about 6 009 draftees in the first year.
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Washington
Chearman Walter G Andrews
House Armed Services Committee
Thee
Atu Umaing
Senate
House
Gottwald Elected New Czech President
In a formal ceremony at the Prague palace, Klement Gottwald was proclaimed president as mass crowds gathered. Police reports noted high turnout and orderly celebrations across the capital amid the historic transfer of power.
Fort Worth Markets Listing Slaughter Calves and Stockers
Market report lists cattle categories and prices with ranges for slaughter calves stocker steers and heifers. Includes figures such as 18-28 calves 26-31 for slaughter calves and 180-260 pound stocker cattle with price 24.75-25 per hundredweight. Ends with an unrelated line about hair salon waves.
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