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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1943
Page
2
Washington June 16 Administrator Prentis M told the Senate banking committee it is impossible to carry out the price stabilization pact of Oct 2 1942 without rolling back food prices. Spokesmen for a newly organized group to defend consumer interests backed the administration policy.
British and American dispatches describe intensifying fighting across the Russian front from the Kuban to Leningrad. Reports say Russians massing forces south of Moscow may attack Orel or Smolensk while heavy operations occur north of Orel and around Rostov, Kursk, and the Donets.
Allied air forces in the Mediterranean intensified attacks on Sicily targeting Axis airdromes as Britain and the United States press a blockade around Italy. Reports from Madrid and Moscow note ongoing bombings in Western Europe and gains by Allied forces, while Axis broadcasts warn of a looming invasion.
Six Bonham high graduates were accepted for enlistment in the V-12 Class of Navy Reserve units. All passed mental and physical tests at Dal NTAC and await active duty, with assignments to enter ships and schools as Navy contracts allow.
Argentine Foreign Minister Pedro Ramirez announced a policy of practical Pan Americanism and close relations with American republics while maintaining neutrality toward the rest of the world. He said the isolationist Castillo Mistra tion was 11 days old and vowed to strengthen Argentine influence in the Western Hemisphere.
Allied Liberator bombers hit Lakunai airfield and four New Britain fields in a six day raid spree. The strikes left extensive damage with grounded planes burning as reconnaissance tallies show 250 enemy aircraft on the four fields.
The Bonham Lions Club will elect new officers at its regular Thursday noon meeting at the Gem Cafe. Nominees include Van B Case Jr president Wesley Farmer first vice president Henry Burt second vice president Harry Hancock third vice president Hutch Leatherwood secretary-treasurer Dennis Bales Lion tamer Clarence Elkins Tail-twister Charles McCleary Johnny Farmer directors for one year Carlee Cummings Barney Gross directors for two years. A mule that pulls never time to kick as a human proverb follows the list.
Tex Rangers used tear gas in Beaumonts racial riots as a mob of about 200 white men faced off with Black residents. The confrontation followed a white mother report of assault and earlier clashes throughout the day. Officials said tear gas ended the standoff on the racially divided street.
Chicago reports the regional war food administration says a major black market veal operation has been disrupted. Ten former Wisconsin buyers were suspended, described as former federal slaughterers. Investigators allege the ring slaugh tered thousands of calves monthly and endangered public health. Nearly 40 percent of calves were one to ten days old and much meat deemed unfit for consumption.
U S ships in the Solomons blasted the Japanese bases at Kahili Shortland Island and Vila while the enemy retaliated by bombing Guadalcanal, the Navy announced.
Chinese forces under Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek recaptured Michital near Shasi and reported surrounding the city before moving in. The advance aims to clear the south bank of the Yangtze, with Japanese losses and several Chinese city retakings noted in the communique.
The article notes Texas mineral resources are dominated by fuel oil, natural gas, natural gasoline, lignite and coal, outlining key energy commodities and their prominence in the state’s resource profile.
Collector of Internal Revenue W A Thomas announced stamps of 5.00 to pay auto use tax for fiscal year starting July 1 1943. Stamps go on sale June 10 at post offices and IRS offices, must be purchased by July 1 1943, are serial numbered and gum on face with back entries for make model serial and state license. Owners urged to dampen windshield instead of stamp adhesive and to recertify the stamp serial number if lost.
In Beaumont Texas Lieutenant Ross Tyrrell Combest reportedly told his father in April that he bagged the limit of 10 planes. The Combest family, known for hunting ducks on their ranch, discusses the claimed record though no official confirmation has arrived.
Practically all of the globe's helium is produced at a government-owned facility located in Potter County, Texas, making the plant a critical hub for industrial gas needs. The report highlights the strategic importance and potential supply risks tied to this single national asset.
Washington June 16 UP A congressional tax leader urged prompt start on general tax legislation with a plan to ensure it takes effect in 1944. Leaders from the House War and Means, Senate Finance, and treasury officials met to craft a fair revenue structure and schedule hearings and recesses for summer action.
Bobby Leeman presents a ventriloquist program for the Banham Rotary Club at the regular Wednesday noon meeting. He was introduced by Gordon Brown, the program chairman.
Scattered thunder showers and cooler air move across East Texas with especially cool temperatures in extreme northwest and in north west and north central portions tonight.
An American official stated in Mexico City that Mexico could raise exports to the United States if transportation could be provided. He cited crude shipments from Mexico and Venezuela and noted tank car capacity as a limiting factor, with the issue described as a significant logistical challenge.
Fort Worth market figures list cattle calves and hogs with price ranges for steers yearlings cows cutters and sows. Prices show declines from Tuesday with top butchers around 12.85 and hogs near 5 to 15 cents lower.
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