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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1947
Page
4
Report covers a Monday incident at West Ninth and Interstate where a collision occurred after a dispute. No injuries reported though one shot was fired. passengers and bystanders described various actions including a taxi ride and attempts to pay premiums. Separate political note references a veto vote and anticipated Senate decisions.
In a June dispatch from London, Britain resumes efforts to obtain details on Russia's position in the Hungary crisis. Ambassadors Sir Maurice Drummond Peterson and others are instructed to seek formal interviews with Foreign Minister. Reports mention continued diplomatic outreach to Moscow and Budapest and possible talks with Soviet officials.
Henry Wallace proposed that President Truman meet with Soviet Premier Stalin to settle differences and head off a third world war. He spoke at a large outdoor rally sponsored by the Southern Conference for Human Welfare, criticizing the administration’s anti Russian course.
A local Ladonia fund drive reports a donation to support the sheriff radio project. City officials and Mayor Harve Miller praised the effort as important for agency communication and public safety.
Directors of the Ohay Organization of Truck Growers approved a Paris meeting set for June 30 to discuss forming the Red Lines Valley Truck Growers Association. The Lamar County Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event with area chamber leaders invited to attend. A study trip to the Fiat Tex area will be arranged to evaluate markets and operations.
International column notes Moscow rejects the Marshall Plan as counter to Soviet aims. The article discusses Cold War tensions shaping Western aid proposals and the future of European reconstruction.
A report notes efforts to end a maritime strike with government mediation. Scott Gibson, a CIO organizer, plans a joint meeting with labor leaders and President, while Nathan B Felsige represents NMU and William Schwellenbach discusses future talks.
Mayor Curtis Trahan announced a mass burial for unidentified Texas City disaster victims to be held next Sunday at the memorial cemetery. Sixty six people remain unidentified now, with possible identifications just before services begin.
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a livestock market listing with prices and cattle at a regional yard. Names, places, and exact figures are unclear but indicate ongoing trading activity and price attention.
A teacher trainer and supervisor visited veterans classes at a local school to observe instruction and assess program needs. The visit highlighted classroom practices, veteran student engagement, and potential improvements for future sessions.
Market summary details cattle and hog prices with references to Texas cities and wholesalers. Notable figures include per head prices around 18.00 to 23.00 for various grades, with bids for feeder and market hogs and references to quality terms and weight ranges.
A disrupted gathering in Budapest features Communist opponents facing egg throwing at the speaker as police intervene. The incident underscores rising tensions around anti-Communist protests.
Geneva reports a broad plan of cooperation toward European recovery announced today by UN and European officials. The proposal, aired in Geneva, aims to unify efforts across member states and set a framework for postwar reconstruction. Court actions in Myr and related damages cases are noted in passing.
Frank Svoboda announces H A Burow will host and chair the Rotary Club gathering at Burow’s ranch near Bunham Rotary Club on Highway 78. The event features Burow presenting the program and leading the session, with members urged to attend for the Wednesday meeting.
The House voted 268 to 137 to override President Truman and sustain the veto on the $4.6 billion Republican income tax reduction bill. The tally failed to reach the two thirds required, ending hopes for tax relief this year for about 48.5 million taxpayers. The vote was opened for possible recapitulation as members corrected their entries.
Offices of Miss Margsid Jackson home demonstration agent and W J Young county agent were being given a new coat of lighter paint today. The work, replacing dull yellow with light white, was expected to take three days to finish.
Deputy Sheriff Stanton Clark arrested two Black men for questioning after a disturbance between Honey Bay and Ladonia. Sheriff Wait reported one man chased the other around a house and across several acres, with a shotgun that failed to fire when the trigger was pulled.
The International Boundary and Water Commission announced Mexico will release more than 3 cubic feet of water per second from the Marte Ro Gomez reservoir to ease a water shortage in the Rio Grande valley. The flow began 270 feet per second on Saturday, increased to higher levels on Sunday, and was further adjusted today.
Readable fragments describe a brief note about a local Ber event and a reference to I. The text is fragmented with no clear names, places, or dates to identify a full event or outcome.
Pfc Billy George Kennedy has been discharged after eighteen months of service. He and Mrs. Kennedy are visiting her relatives in Tennessee and will come to visit his mother Mrs. W. H. Newson. The article notes ongoing U.S. Greek agreement talks with terms described as tough and paying only for diplomatic service to Greek sovereignty.
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