Texas Senate backs Governor O'Daniel amid criticism
A Texas Senate resolution expressing confidence in Governor O'Daniel passed 26 to zero with three abstentions after swift crossfire over radio remarks. Dr R G Piner of Greenville urged the governor to appear before the house to answer claims that he lied and accused lawmakers of traitor status regarding alleged influence by special interests on a sales tax and pension issues.
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Austin
Texas Senate
O'Daniel
House
Senate
R. G. Piner
Greenville
Piner
Crave Concern Over Jap Raid Of Missionary
Hankow China June 19 American consular authorities demanded immediate information on a Domei assertion that American missionaries engaged in pro Chinese activities The communication expressed concern about the charges following a report that Japanese raided the home of L W Holland American Methodist missionary hero Wellington D UP An equine rarity twin colts attracts visitors to Stanley Piggs farm near here Born twins are rare with high mortality authorities say
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Hankow
China
Domei
L. W Holland
Wellington
Stanley Piggs Farm
Here
Quintuplets Put On Diet In Ontario To Shed Weight
In Callander Ontario on June 19 the Dionne quintuplets were placed on a diet after being described as pudgy. Dr Allan Rey Dafoe said they must quit potatoes and other starchy foods to slim down and preserve youth and beauty.
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Callander
Ont
Dionne
Allan Rey Dafoe
Commander Praises Squalus Crew After Disaster
Li. Olver F. Naquin, commander of the submarine Squalus, told the naval board of inquiry he had nothing but praise for his officers and men for their conduct during the disaster that cost 26 lives. All 33 survivors testified.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Olver F. Naquin
Squalus
Naval Board of Inquiry
Location For Fair To Be Decided At Directors Meeting
A Fannin county board plans to decide the site for the forthcoming fair at a Tuesday session at 2 PM in the Chamber of Commerce office. With the new fair plant unavailable, officials consider using the old grounds or tents at the new site, and 50 directors from across the county will discuss catalog changes and arrangements.
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Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
J. O. Tate
Tate
Rains Bring Heat Relief Across Texas
Heavy rains drenched East and Central Texas fetching relief from a week of extreme heat. The highest fall was in Dublin at 3.285 inches, with Waxahachie 3.24 inches, Abilene 2.38, Dallas 1.47, Corsicana 1.52, Greenville 1.12, and Kaufman 1.44 inches.
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Texas
Abilene
Dublin
Waxahachie
Dallas
Corsicana
Greenville
Kaufman
Blockade of Japs and Food Shortage in Tientsin
Reports from Tientsin describe a Japanese blockade cutting food supplies for the British and French concessions, with the besieged populace facing severe hunger as aid dwindles. British authorities warn the crisis could worsen without relief and indicate ongoing military action in the area.
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H. S. R. Barnes
British Municipal Council
Barnes
Rainfall records show June totals climb high
Rainfall measured Sunday and Sunday night recorded 0.92 inches, boosting June totals to 7.26 inches and the yearly total to 27.46 inches. Despite the light fall, there was no damage reported and crops likely benefited from the steady rain. A local charity quip remark accompanies the clipping.
Money Bills Passed Despite Lack Of Funds By Univreo Pores
Austin report states biennial appropriations totaling 62,376,092 were approved by the legislature and sent to Gov. O'Daniel for signature. The house backed conference committee reports on four bills after senate approval. For 1939-41, 25,088,068 goes to state departments, 4,843,278 to state courts, 14,361,270 to electoral institutions, and 17,323,476 to colleges and universities.
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O'Daniel
House
Senate
Revival Services At Methodist Church Attract Eight Applicants
Eight received on profession of faith at the First Methodist church revival, led by Rev. and Mrs. Gerald E. Benney, with final messages and a Holy Land slide show tonight. Mrs Bonney preached thrice, drawing large crowds. the Bonneys organized singing and youth programs, signaling strong revival results.
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Holy Land
Gerald E. Benney
Kenneys
Bonney
Billie Barnette of Bonham to Head Local Women’s Circle
In Bonham, Miss Billie Barnette known as Miss Bill by locals, grew up in Bailey and has lived in Fannin County all her life. She worked five years with a telephone company after initially expecting a photographer’s job. Since 1927 she has been office secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, admired for her cheerful personality, wit, and clear thinking. She hopes to travel someday and remains a prominent local figure.
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Bailey
Billie
Fannin County
Bonham
Telephone Company
Bil- Vehan
Chamber of Commerce
7 Chamber of Commerce
Richard Halli
Revival At Calvary Baptist Church Gains Interest
Cotton blooms thrive in Fannin county with Paul Keahey and JA Allen reporting promising crops. A Calvary Baptist revival led by Evangelist Hulan Coffman draws growing attendance, two professions of faith, and a wedding before the evening service. Coffman’s sermon on “Where Are the Dead?” addresses immediate questions of heaven and hell. Revival continues on the back page.
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Fannin County
Paul Keahey
Bonham
JA Allen
Retor
Allen
Calvary Baptist
Submarine Phenix Sunk Eight Miles Off Cam Ranh Bay
Paris reports French naval officials confirm the submarine Phenix with seventy-one aboard sank about eight miles northeast of Cam Ranh Bay. Maps put depth between 365 and 375 feet in a flat, rocky-free area. Search continues with two cruisers, three coast guard boats, and additional vessels.
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Cam Rann Bay
Chester
Phenix
Coast Guard
Japanese Warn Surround Concessions With High Voltage Wires
A Comet dispatch from Tientsin says Japan plans to surround the British and French concessions with 30 miles of wired barriers charged at 220 volts. British troops entered the concession with seven truckloads of vegetables, and Japanese pickets did not confront the convoy as it moved in a warlike procession.
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Shanghai
Tientsin
Fair information now available at Chamber Commerce
Bonham Chamber of Commerce offers travel booklets and pamphlets for visits to California or New York. Secretary Miss Billy Barnette keeps information on maps routes free entertainments hotel accommodations tours and sightseeing. Accessible at chamber office for planning trips to fairs.
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Chamber Commerce
Hortense
Willie
Bonham Chamber of Commerce
Billy Barnette
California
New York
Onion Shipments Move Fast To Distribution Area
North Texas onion shipments contracted by Pecoral Surplus Commodity division have shipped at least two thirds of 300 carloads. J Brett announced seventy cars carrying over 1,250,000 pounds left Saturday with sixty one cars moved Friday. Principal shipping points include Farmersville Trenton Garland and Collin County. The onions sold at 42.5 cents per cwt to remove surplus from a bumper crop.
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North Texas
J. Brett
Farmersville
Collin County
Trenton
Fannin County
Garland
Dallas County
Brett
Rayburn speeds up tax bill to aid private enterprise
Washington June 19 Congress is urged to adopt incentives for private enterprise as the Ways and Means Committee reports a 1.6 billion corporate tax bill. House action is planned Monday with a three hour debate limit. Major Rayburn of Texas announced an agreement with Republicans.
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Washington
Congress
House Ways and Means Committee
Flans
House
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Rayburn
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