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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1950
Page
6
United Press reports Los Angeles faces a major milk strike as 4 cent an hour and 20 cent boosts falter in talks. With workers walking out, vast bus and streetcar use declines and commuter snarl grows, affecting hospitals and daily life across the area.
A June report from Area Pacific describes widespread white haze over 3,000 square miles, possibly from a distant Mauna Loa eruption. Officials say Mauna Loa is unlikely the cause and note the haze should clear as moisture shifts. Coast Guard searches for four missing persons amid the haze.
Christy June 16 Navy confirms Ensign Herrington Jr as pilot killed yesterday when bomber crashed near Corpus Christi on Padre Island during a routine dive. A one year old flier from Beach, California was aboard.
A brief report notes an appearance by Wages, described as a chill Oe lady, in the Tulsa high school event held Saturday evening featuring guest performer Red Bmburee. Permore Meathers is mentioned as involved.
Clay New York June 16 The life of a Syracuse chemist earning 75 a week becomes public as Alfred Dean Slack 44 is arrested on espionage charges in connection with the Fuchs gold atomic spy network to Russia. Slack, a former Kingsport Tennessee ordnance plant supervisor, is accused of passing RDX samples to Harry Gold. Bail set at 100000, he appeared before a U S Commissioner and will be sent to Tennessee for proceedings.
The Texas Railroad Commission raised July crude oil production to about 2.4 million barrels daily, the highest since January 1949. East Texas will run two extra days while the rest operate on 21 days, increasing daily output by 66,000 barrels. This marks the fourth consecutive monthly rise after proration hearings as East Texas pressure wanes.
Three Houston teens told authorities in Dayton about a wild night that ended with 52 year old Louis Cushat, a city night watchman, being fatally shot while investigating a scuffle between two youths and John Griffits. County sheriff McNulty says two girls and one boy are in custody, with a fourth 17 year old boy at large.
Mr and Mrs Robert Babers of Honey Grove announce their daughter Mrs W C Gover of Dallas, formerly Bonham, was injured in a Sunday car crash. She suffered two broken ribs and bruises, while Mr Gover sustained undetermined injuries. Mrs Gover formerly Bennie Jo Bubers.
Milford Lawrence, 30, of Thrall, was electrocuted at Chester Young base in the Cipilo gilfield near Lockhart. He was fatally injured when power equipment he worked on contacted a live line.
Gifford Shephard finally received a full pardon from Governor Alfred Driscoll after 15 years of mistaken identity and two prior forgeries accusations. He and Mrs. Elizabeth Lester endured multiple jail terms before investigators proved his innocence and revealed the real culprit Edward Sullivan.
Rep Clarence Brown of Ohio accuses the State Department of courting reporters at cocktail parties to win favorable coverage. He sits on the House Subcommittee investigating lobbying and calls for probes of both government agencies and private groups.
Farmers in Fannin county worked through the night dusting and spraying cotton to combat a heavy insect invasion. Mild winter and wet, windy spring created ideal conditions for pests, forcing many to labor long hours in the fields.
The Commodity Exchange Authority reports unusually large speculation in soybeans this year. A March 27 spot check of Chicago Board of Trade futures found about 87 percent of market accounts were speculative. The authority notes futures trading rose 171 percent in the March through May period versus last year.
Austin memory center reports the first fatality from its pool when seven year old Wayne Burns drowns among a group of 16 boys.
Scouts of Bois d Arc district schedule an aquatic carnival at Bonham State Park on Thursday, Aug 3 from 6 to 8 pm. Details emerged at Camp Texoma and July 20 committee meeting set final plans. Eagle badges will be awarded. scouters Noel Burnett et al receive badges. Dick Higgins reported on Philmont trip as 27-member Bois d Arc district committee attended Camp Texoma.
Qualified officers in the regular army and civilian components may apply for voluntary transfer to the Corps of Engineers Ordnance Department and Signal Corps, announced by Colonel Oscar B Abbott Texas Military District chief. Only male Reserve officers on active duty fit for general service may apply, with education training and experience requirements noted.
In Houston on June 15 the 650 AF of S taxi drivers ended a 31 hour walkout and returned to work by 5 am after a mass meeting. Mayor Holcombe’s ultimatum to resume driving was accepted with two conditions: suspension of three police officers and a taxi inspector, and eased ticketing pressure on cabbies.
Market notes show limited activity with small jet offerings and scattered buyers. Slaughter yearlings 21 to 27, cows 18 to 20, canners 18, cutters 17.50 to 22.25, bulls 17.5 to 22. Calves up to 150, hogs steady to 25 lower than Thursday, good to choice 190–270 lb hogs 19.75, 160–190 lb sows 18 to 19.5, feeder pigs 35 to 27.
A large field seeks county and precinct offices in Fannin County with 48 candidates filed by Thursday for the Democratic primary. Several races show multiple contenders including Commissioner Precinct 1 where five seek the post while Sheriff and County Treasurer races feature three contenders. Unopposed names include Sam Rayburn Elmer Lincoln Reuben Hall Ray Kirkpatrick Paul Matthews and others.
Washington reports the government has purchased about 2.2 billion eggs in five months, far more than many countries produce in a year. Prices have fallen, production up, and farmers cut chick purchases as officials note future flocks may shrink.
A Benham Chamber of Commerce sub committee studied a proposal to locate a chair assembly factory in Benham. Company officials Moore and Cranvell outlined a plan needing 50 000 to 75 000 capital, with 80 percent of funds for raw materials and initial employment of 25 to 30 workers, rising to around 100 later, serving the Southwest and beyond.
In Fort Worth a group forms the Carolyn Ragsdale Club to brighten the final days of 13 year old Carolyn Ragsdale who suffers a deadly disease. Retired Gulf Oil Company employee Hale started the club to send cards and gifts and raise funds for Carolyn and her widowed mother Katharine Ragsdale. Carolyn remains cheerful as treatments fail to ease her pain.
The United States France and Britain invited the Soviet Foreign Office in Moscow to participate as a fourth party in drafting an Austrian peace treaty. The three nations announced plans to replace their unitary Austrian commanders with civilian leadership and asked the Soviet Union to take part in the task.
Ottawa residents brace for a moth invasion as caterpillars settle over a forest near the city. Officials warn trees are stripped and ground eroded, with authorities mobilizing to protect vegetation and warn residents.
A Baptist church hosts an evening meeting to organize a Boy Scout troop sponsorship, with Deen S. Lee presiding and church members expected to enroll as organizers and supporters.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil suit in federal court New Orleans against Times-Picayune Publishing Co and four officers alleging they conspired to restrain and monopolize commerce and made unlawful advertising contracts. Named officers include L. K Nicholson president Johnny Tump junior business manager Maubrey Murray advertising director and Donald Coleman citation manager.
The Texas Puremens and Fire Marshals Association earned Dallas as the site for its 1951 convention. Fire Chief Paul Contey of Luling was named fourth vice-president and will advance yearly until he becomes president in 1955. John Dean of Plano became president today.
Bonham saw daytime temperatures climb above 90 degrees with a high around 92. The heat persisted for the fourth straight day while night temps cooled to about 72 degrees.
Cook, a 27 year old ex serviceman, surrendered peacefully to authorities in Munich Germany after breaking out of Army guard during a two month spree. He had been pursued by hundreds of police from four nations following his escapes. Anna Sporer, his 21 year old girlfriend, urged him to surrender.
Austin reports a mandamus case to force placement of McDonald on the Democratic primary ballot. The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday as the party reshapes ballot access amid intra party disputes. The recount highlights tensions between Democrats and Republicans over ballot status.
Hughes Tool Company announces an expansion program with an engineering tie in project soon to begin. Details indicate immediate start and a focus on new facilities and increased capacity to support future production growth.
Volunteer fireman Joan Proud of Bennington Vermont. Six year old son Proud worried to answer a fire alarm, only to find out that it was fame turned in by his own son.
Weather report notes clear to partly cloudy skies with temperature changes this afternoon tonight and tomorrow. Lows near 72. East Texas generally fair through tonight and Saturday. Moderate southeast winds along the coast.
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