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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1964
Page
1
Railroad freight movement halted on Texas and Pacific lines in Bonham as Red River division of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen stages a surprise strike. About 50 members, most from Bonham, join the action with two pickets at the T&P depot around 6 a.m.
Pickets blocked both east and west Bonham tracks as a 22 car freight train from Sherman stood in the yard before crossing the T and P lines. Union leaders claim railroads blanked replacement jobs to run trains with smaller crews amid a dispute over vacation and layoff replacements. Federal judge warned against the walkout as wheat shipments and General Cable traffic faced tie ups at the local terminal.
Local school boards in Trondheim prohibit spike heels for all students and staff on and off campus to protect floors and reduce maintenance costs. The move follows ongoing floor repairs and a need to curb damage across district facilities.
Andrew Gibson was uninjured when his car ran out of gas and rammed a concrete bridge on State Highway 121, three miles south of Bonham. Patrolman Dwayne Cox said Gibson’s vehicle was being pushed when he failed to make a safe turn and struck the bridge.
Seven contested Texas counties prepare to tell their stories to the state Democratic credentials subcommittee as factions clash over rules, seating, and delegation loyalties. John Connally predicts a harmonious convention but warns of divisive elements. Yarborough debate centers on possible separate delegations and chairmanship.
In Cologne Germany a 9 year old girl Dorothea Bin net died from burns after Walted Seifert aged 4 entered a Roman Catholic elementary school and set fires. Seifert killed two teachers and injured others before dying from gunshot wounds and a poison dose. He reportedly held a grudge against city officials over a pension issue.
Communist backed troops circle Muong Sour in central Laos in what reports describe as an attempt to rescue the stronghold on the main supply route from North Vietnam. Neutralist forces plan a counterattack to deny the Pathet Lao control of the central plain.
Report says burglars pried open a Bailey post office safe stealing $11554 from the cafe on the post office, plus $6335 in postal receipts, $25 in water receipts, and $40 in other items. Sheriff deputies and postal inspectors investigated the Hyshiyation area arc. no arrests reported.
Four people were arrested during the weekend by sheriffs deputies. In Ibadan ta, three suspects were detained following a disturbance complaint. In Leon ard, Deputy Sheriff Charles Leslie arrested one man. Deputy Sheriff H R Van Zandt led the Ibadan ta arrests.
The court ruled that all state legislative districts must have substantially equal populations. It invalidated Maryland Delaware and Virginia schemes and struck down New York's existing and proposed plans. Justice Watten led the majority, with Stein and Pomeroy dissenting on New York and Colorado cases.
The Community Facilities Administration of the Housing and Home Finance Agency approved three advanced planning grants for Honey Grove. The grants totaling 4520 will fund municipal water system planning 2000, sewerage system planning 1700, and street resurfacing planning 820. Each project has estimated costs of 241000, 207000, and 97000 respectively. Work on the planning begins in 1965.
Supreme Court convenes to hand down rulings on the D.R.O. case and other matters. The session schedule hints at decisions likely around late June including passport and criminal procedure issues.
The Senate moves toward the final week of debate on a civil rights bill. Leaders forecast a vote by Wednesday after hours of discussion and more than 130 amendments pending. Supporters push for swift passage with a strong majority expected.
Readable text fragments describe a weekly Sunday event or notice with a focus on mounting and scheduling. The item mentions a church or community gathering and a proposed time, but lacks clear names, places, or outcomes to confirm details.
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