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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1962
Page
6
Former campaign coordinator David Copeland urged Democrats to back Cox against Connally, forming Texans for a Two-Party System. Yarborough stays loyal to the party as Daniel and Connally pledge unity for November. Copeland labels unity talk as dangerous, while Cox and Connally trade money allegations.
Moscow officials from the Communist Party Central Committee and the Soviet Council of Ministers call for heroic efforts to expand grain meat and milk production. They warn price hikes alone cannot solve the agriculture shortfall and note meat and some dairy costs rose up to 35 percent. Premier Khrushchev says retail prices must rise as livestock costs exceed payment levels.
Dearborn Michigan Ford Motor Co division awarded a $2.4 million contract to build 1,932 automobiles for the ordnance tank automotive command. Announcement came Friday.
Gov Price Daniel and John Connally, Democratic gubernatorial nominees, sought unity before the State Democratic Executive Committee in Austin after a runoff certifies their nominees. Connally invited Democrats to a Floresville barbecue while criticizing Republican Jack Cox as a renegade and warning of a strong GOP threat in November. Daniel urged ongoing unity and progress while noting growing Democratic strength and criticizing deficit leadership.
In Tyler, the attorney general will complete surveys of East Texas wells within a week or 10 days to study crooked hole drilling. Texaco filed a $3 million suit in Tyler over Hawkins field deviations. Seven wells were plugged while 18 showed directional drilling beyond legal three degree limit. Four Texaco petitions seek judgments totaling about $2.23 million to $9.47 million naming several drilling firms and 60 individuals.
About 30 Bonham merchants and Fannin county farmers toured the Renner farm near Richardson as guests of the Texas Research Foundation. Huey Whitehurst and Renner staff guided the group through demonstration plots showing fertilization, insect control, and crop yield comparisons.
Richard Davies of Pasadena California defeated John Powall of Wales in the 36 hole final of the British Amateur tournament at HORFARE England. Davies led 4 up at one point in the morning, trailed by two in the afternoon, then captured the final seven holes to secure the win.
Bonham post office seeks local residents for postal clerk and city carrier jobs. Applicants who pass a Civil Service written test will be placed on an eligibles list for future openings, announced by postmaster E. M. Spence.
An American spokesman said two U S Army officers and at least 15 South Vietnamese soldiers died when guerrillas ambushed a seven-vehicle convoy 25 miles north of Saigon near Ben Cat. The captains and lieutenants were advisers to the Vietnamese army.
Ray Benge, former major leaguer and Sam Houston State coach, celebrates three SHSC seniors turning pro. He says sending players to the majors builds good will and ambassadors for Sam Houston and Texas, even as he laments the losses to pro ranks.
Local Civil Service rep Mr Spence says new starting pay for clerks and carriers is 2.16 dollars per hour. A M Orick is also listed as a contact for complete information.
Mr and Mrs R D Wheeler and Rudy Wheeler of Bonham and Mrs R N Cooper and Ray Cooper of Windom have returned home after a trip to Washington D C.
Three Bonham girls Anna Hoeldtke Kathie Bowden and Sandra Adams attend a Camp Fire session at Camp Letoli near Wichita Falls. The session runs from June 1 to June 20.
Mr and Mrs Earl Boggess and daughter Brenda of Amarillo visit the home of aunt Miss Texie Boggess and plan to leave Monday for Chicago.
This beauty note advises on style fit to shape and taste, choosing proper accessories, and using color to flatter. It offers eye makeup tips based on natural coloring, hair and grooming guidance, and promotes Amelia's Beauty Salon with updated equipment and professional staff.
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