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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1945
Page
1
Murray S. Brown RM3 USN writes from the Pacific to his sister Mrs Martin Loft detailing a reunion with Lucian Lee Winn STC USN, son of Grover Winn, describing the emotional homecoming and a talk about ukes and Ed.
Brigadier General Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr., 58, commander of the U.S. Army forces on Okinawa, was killed instantly by Japanese artillery as he observed a frontline spearhead assault. His death comes amid ongoing Allied push toward the southern end of the island. Buckner, a veteran of the Pacific campaigns, led the Eighth Army's forces in the pivotal battle.
Fragmentary text reports Americans gain four viles in a valley amid Buckner's campaign. Terse references to a commander, veteran troops, and front lines hint a military engagement with updated tactics and a closing note about a government announcement or event.
A damaged clipping reports that 50 000 bases of cotton are to be shipped in Europe while main enemy bases are described as being threatened. The wording is garbled but indicates wartime strategic concern and potential disruptions to supply lines.
A defendant pleaded guilty to an assault charge in a local court. The case specifics and sentencing details are not provided in the fragment.
A fragmentary report notes Wenchow city suffering a setback as Chinese and Japanese forces clash near the river. Details are incomplete but indicate continued fighting and territorial contention in the region.
Belton reports a public tribute paying homage to Walker and honoring military personnel and state officials. The event involves a house committee including J-6 and other leaders. Details indicate a formal ceremony with local communities paying respects and recognizing service.
At the Benham Scout Dyb court of honor the June ceremony at the high school auditorium saw 27 scouts advance in rank and merit awards presented to 10 scouts. The Lions Troop won the attendance banner with a total of 40 points.
R Dooley captured the Silver Star in a regional volley competition at Ome Hee. The event highlighted local players and featured a tight contest with persistent serves and returns.
A wartime notice states that grain valued at 350.00 will be shipped from Houston to war-torn Belgium and Holland under United Nations contracts. John Mayfield notes about 50 percent of titan will come from Texas while the balance is to be sourced from western growing areas. Warehulse claims Gulf-Atlantic involvement.
The report lists market items and political snippets including June 19 entries, cluck colleen on Oct 28 and Dec Ed president notes. It mentions Truman’s potential presidency and Speaker Sam Rayburn, with East Texas weather and bond buying advice for a cooler spell midweek.
A Denison group led by Major WoL Ashburn plans to travel to Abvene Kan to invite Gen Dwight D Eisenhower to visit Denison. Eisenhower was born in Denison and is expected to visit his Abvene home in a few days.
Pearl Harbor June 19 The war in the Pacific edges toward Okinawa victory with plans for a possible invasion of Japan. The 10th Army mourns Lt. Gen. Belivar Buckner Jr as it advances to clear remaining Japanese positions. Australian forces land at Weston on Brunei Bay and move toward Beauport. Allied air forces at Labuan airfield aid campaigns in Borneo and Luzon as 37th Division pushes toward Naguilian with light opposition.
The Mayors of Dallas and Houston postpone their crow eating event until next year. Masor Otis Mrnsey of Houston shakes hands with Mayor Woodall Rodgers of Dallas as a new fire prevention clay eating contest is planned. Final totals will determine which city hosts the crow dinner. Poles testify they were ordered to harass Red Army youth killed on hunting trip amid Japanese denial of tactics.
A Northern Soldier of the 36th Division was cited for bravery in the current world conflict. He died from a head wound at an Ama tale Hospital after being shot by a youngster with a 2-caliber rifle. Details of the incident are not known.
Fort Worth livestock market notes June sales with steady to weaker trends in calf and cow trades. Good slaughter calves and yearlings range 1465 to 1500, with steers and cows price movement upward. hogs and stocker pigs quoted around 140 to 150 pounds and 1380 to 1490.
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