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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1936
Page
3
Friends of slain inventor Rayburn launch a push for his ally to become Speaker of the House. The effort centers on Jlouse N Cas, a party veteran seen as a unifying choice to lead the chamber amid partisan tensions. Supporters say Rayburn’s legacy motivates the bid and stress continuity.
Over a week 6359 visitors flocked to Jonham State Park with June dates showing steady daily turnout. Park authorities note the site is not yet officially open and urge swimmers to observe safety rules as construction continues and normal use increases.
The article notes a centennial program at the public utility association in Virginia with judge Taylor presiding. It mentions remarks on legacy and future plans, tying historical milestones to current community interests. The piece references local officials and attendees.
In Topeka reports surface with limited readable text stating nox and Landon have plans. The fragment mentions ongoing discussions but provides no clear details or dates. Further context is unavailable from the legible portion.
Governor Talmadge pledged support to the Democratic candidate and platform as declared at a Philadelphia convention. In New Jersey, electrical engineer and inventor O. Metarian Moore was found shot dead at his East Orange home after a neighbor heard a heated argument.
A dam project receives an award for its boring work. The award recognizes the discipline and efficiency of the team in conducting subsurface investigations and stabilizing plans for the structure.
Chester Davis addressing the Memphis Chamber of Commerce attacked two Republican platform proposals on farm policy. He argued the plank would throttle international trade, insisting domestic prices must exceed world prices by tariff margins for agricultural imports to flow freely. The event included references to examination of agricultural practices and forthcoming committee actions.
In Jerusalem militants fired on a children’s home in the American Colony on the Plain of Sharon amid high Palestine tensions before today’s anniversary of the 1929 anti Jewish riots. No casualties were reported. The attackers were described as Arabs and the blaze was fought off by a watchman and police detachment.
Bonham Chamber of Commerce holds session approving a multi part centennial program. Proposals include highway signs, a Bonham Concert Co. tour, a large city pageant and a July 4 style celebration at Bonham State Park with contests, picnics, and civic beautification. Committee chairs organize publicity and community support amid rising milk industry activity and upcoming centennial tickets.
Austin report says the machine will start turning out old age pension checks late next week. Ten thousand a day will be sent, with most payments going into the mails a week from Tuesday. Those eligible but not yet receiving checks will get them later, retroactive to July first.
Associated Press reports Florida Governor Futrell filed charges today against cotton chopper strike sympathizers in a case described as an East Arkansas flogging incident. Sheriff Catlin said Frank Weems, a black farm hand reported dead after a beating, was alive. A woman and a minister were flogged while en route to the funeral for the deceased.
Glew York quotations show July opening at 11 76 and closing at 11 88, reflecting price movement in cotton markets.
Congressional conferees reached a 2,370,600,000 deficiency bill funding next year's relief programs. The agreement covers two major items including the public works program and the Florida canal project, with adjustments to relief appropriations.
Weather reports from the Northwest describe frequent showers easing a drought that threatened to wipe out the spring wheat crop. North Dakota faced the worst conditions with losses in the grain market. traders sold futures in small amounts while the drought remained critical.
Marie Vanderbilt Phelps heiress and social leader files for divorce from Henry Dwight Phelps in Reno alleging cruelty. She is reputedly one of the nation’s wealthiest young women and this marks her second marriage.
The chief operator of Texas Telephone Co reports light showers across Ivanhoe Lamasco Bailey, Doda City Windom and Honey Grove. No rain at Gober Randolph Leonard. John Vernon notes over one third inch of rain in Buham.
Weather bulletin reports 24 hour temperature range with a max near 100 and a min around 69. Rainfall is minimal at 0.36 inch. East Texas fair tonight, partly cloudy Thursday. West Texas fair tonight and Thursday with cooler Panhandle conditions and less warmth.
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