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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1946
Page
4
June 17 report notes tensions over merging armed services as congressional factions clash. Senate Naval Affairs and Military committees threaten hearings and possible delays before recess as Edward V. Edwards presses for naval unification and Army support for action.
In Washington, new ceiling prices raise butter by six cents a pound and cheddar cheese by six cents, while evaporated milk and canned milk see one cent and 12 ounce can increases respectively. The boosts follow manufacturers’ ceilings and take effect as distributors implement new pricing with first purchases at higher cost.
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An influential weekly in the Soviet press attacks American and British authorities. It denounces the British Labour government, claims they shield military power, and accuses them of restricting peaceful energy use while warning about atomic leaks.
Washington reports the Army Air Forces are planning 14 bases spanning 26.5 million square miles from the Azores to the Arctic as a bulwark against an air attack. Lt Gen Carl Spaatz commands the chain with Lt Gen L George directing ATC operations and Maj Gen Laurence Shouther heading the Atlantic Region from Fort Totter Long Island New York.
An Army plane crashes near Fort Knox resulting in the deaths of three crew members. The incident occurred during a routine flight and the exact cause is under investigation. Initial reports indicate engine trouble before the aircraft went down near the airfield. Major Georte Ey de Grete and the pilot were among the deceased. Further details are being coordinated with related bases.
In Cleburne a 15 year old, Laas Robert, is detained after confessing involvement in the shooting death of Mars Pitts at a dairy farm. Sheriff Olan South said the youth described waiting for Pitts and his wife before the fatal blaze of gunfire.
Belgrade court today heard that the Black Trusky group had little real strength. The Chetuk leader admitted founding the organization to handle Guildings and intimidate opponents with propaganda. Prosecution alleged the group committed terror acts and war crimes, but details remain uncertain.
Bonham citizens will meet at the Chamber of Commerce offices Tuesday evening at 7 30 to plan a close up cleanup for Wednesday June 26. The objective is to wipe out breeding sites for flies and mosquitoes with representatives from civic, social, school, medical and church groups invited to participate. The event ties into a countywide campaign from a prior county meeting and was called by Mayor Raleigh Abernethy and Virgin Wilcom county chairman of the Pantin County Intentile Paraly Foundation.
A stray OCR fragment outlines Air Force efforts on a novel propeller aircraft described as super speed. The readable text mentions plans, technical terms, and personnel nicknamed figures, with garbled insertions singling out project context and potential testing.
Arabs debate Britain’s actions over extradition threats as reports place Mufti Ha Anun El Hussein in Syria after years in exile in Germany. Delegates from the Arab League Conference return cautious, privately noting possible refuge near Damascus.
Tokyo reports Say Tojo not informed of reasons six American defense counsels quit. He expresses approval of chief attorney Dr Ichiro Kiyose and says Kiyose has arranged with John Cender to handle the case. Tojo spent weekend noting his defense strategy and will confer with prosecutors later.
In Des Moines Iowa on June 17 the Old Guard Vets Committee chose a new leadership as delegates for the constitutional convention gathered. Charles Belle and Culbert Harrison were mentioned among candidates with backing from New York and Los Angeles figures. The group faced withdrawals and close voting, with a final show of support for a view-chairman candidate amid internal realignments.
Detroit wires report June wartime briefing by W Stuart Symington assistant secretary of war states the United States developed bombers able to fly from U S to drop an atomic bomb on industrial centers worldwide. He adds if we can do it others can do it.
Democratic committee set ballot fees from 5.50 to 165 for names on the July 27 and August 24 primaries. Election costs were estimated at over 3200.0, with 2140 expected if all candidates paid by the June 22 deadline. Members filed vacancies, named election judges, and drew ballot positions.
Local article explains that the recruiting effort spans Fannin, Hunt, and neighboring counties with the Bonham office and courthouse third-floor recruiting team. It notes the presence of Regular Army enlistees, eligibility guidance, and contact points via traveling recruiters and the courthouse posting for first time enlistments or re enlistments.
The Veterans Administration confirms President Truman approved acquiring a 108 acre tract in Bonham for a 300 bed veterans domiciliary and 50 bed general hospital adjacent to Lipscomb estate. The project, approved December 1945 with 1945 funds set aside, marks a major postwar facility expansion in the city.
Midwest farmers reap a bumper wheat crop while experts warn farmers may withhold grain to push prices. OPA cuts bakeries sugar rations, triggering bakery shutdowns nationwide and worsening bread shortages alongside a record wheat harvest in southern Kansas and Oklahoma.
The statement notes a cubic foot of ice weighs less than a cubic foot of water, indicating a density difference between solid ice and liquid water.
A. W. Wainwright attended the American Legion First Division convention in Paris and was appointed to the State Convention Legislative Committee for the Galveston event on September 3 4 and 6.
In a public statement Legion leaders oppose full disclosure of atomic secrets. They argue the United States must study Baruch's report on control of atomic energy and demand the removal of foreign information barriers before any policy is finalized.
Senate and House conferees failed to draft a unified teenagers clause but agreed to extend the Selective Service Law to March 31, 1947. The move bridges a Feb 1 end date sought by the House and a May 15 extension proposed by the Senate.
Senate Democratic Leader Alben Barkley told President Truman he seeks a better OPA extension bill from the Senate-House conference than the one approved by the Senate. He and other leaders pressed for broader powers and relief as talks continued at the White House.
A fire destroyed a poultry and egg plant causing damage to the building and its refrigeration and processing equipment. The foreman and a manager were noted in accounts of the loss and the incident impact on operations.
Partly cloudy this afternoon and tonight in East Texas with a few widely scattered thundershowers this afternoon and along the upper coast.
Readable fragments describe government plans affecting farm implement plants and the broader industry. The report notes actions by officials and mentions potential strikes and regional impacts on production lines and workers during a period of tension.
The readable fragments describe a brutal attack at a small frame dwelling. Details are sparse with mentions of a veteran, a widow, and a suspect named Peralba, but dates and full context are missing. The report references a Mrs Petrolia and an unknown witness, with unclear sequence of events and outcome.
Confederate veteran Taylor Smith of Deta county died Saturday at his daughter's home in Cooper. Services were held Sunday with burial in Oblahoma Cemetery.
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