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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1951
Page
4
County farmers resume cultivation as rain eases enabling field work and pesticide use. Many expect to harvest within 10 days, with some low lands still wet but better drained soils allowing tractors back in. Farmers express cautious optimism about completing the corn and peanut crops while avoiding flood damage.
Washington June 19 United States draft law approved by President Brau man sets in motion universal military training plans. It opens registration for 18 1/2 year olds and requires draft boards to call existing 19 to 25 age groups before inducting younger men. The measure lowers induction standards and may reclassify thousands of men with reduced reserve terms.
United States lawmakers returning from Europe describe strong Allied resolve and argue ongoing military support is vital. They cite George Dewey Short and other Republicans as seeing continued aid as essential, while President Truman seeks 8.5 million dollars for varied assistance. Eisenhower units plan broader Atlantic defenses after meetings in Paris.
Dan Bure Meculive, secretary of the County PMA, said growers must file acreage reports. He noted about 200 cotton farmers had not yet submitted the forms and warned boxes would be opened for earlier reporting.
Fort Worth hosts the Armed Forces Small Business Exhibit to run June 25 to 29 at Walkers Memorial Coliseum. The event targets defense subcontracting from the Southwest and Midwest with over 60 prime contractors and experts from the National Production Authority to guide materials planning. Public admission offered for June 28.
Texas reserve units trained at Camp Polk amid routine drills and readiness checks. The brief report notes formations, supply handling, and discipline across detachments, with emphasis on unit cohesion and preparedness for upcoming assignments.
Market notes report slaughter steers and yearlings around 2700, steady for most grades. Calves and feeders vary with low grades and some spots down. Prices for bulls and heifers mixed. dairy and beef futures muted amid sparse supply and uncertain demand.
Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Sayre of Breckridge led the 17th Infantry Regiment to seize Saw Tooth Hill in Korea after three days of fighting and CC rations. He promised a turkey dinner if the hill was taken, and Second Lieutenant Thomas Rudney noted the Chinese outnumbered the GI's three or four to one.
Missouri detective Chief Carl Nutt proposed wild bull riding as a future project after a rough session with a bull at the Tri-State Rodeo in Joplin. He was knocked unconscious briefly and left the arena with two lumps on his head, but remained on his feet.
Donald Moody reported his car vanished in a downtown Detroit theater area. He shouted There she goes as police pursued the vehicle. The car crashed into a building after a wild chase. the driver is held for investigation.
Local Ladonia farmers intend to continue use of the insect poison program. The report notes ongoing agricultural efforts amid county conditions and planned continuation into the season.
The Fannin County Veterans Vocational School launches two part time classes for veterans with plans for four more starting by July 1. Courses include automotive mechanics and distributive education. Additional sessions are expected to enroll veterans and expand programs as noted by coordinator Glen Flewharty.
Ladonia area scouts of the Boy Scouts of America plan a Thursday meeting at Lake Fannin. Distrect Chairman Tule announced four squadrons from the district will attend. The gathering aimed to coordinate activities and discuss cotton insect control with local farmers and chamber of commerce partners.
Partly clear with local thundershowers to the north and central portions. Winds turn moderate to fresh from the south along the coast. No significant temperature changes expected.
Oilman McCarthy faces renewed scrutiny amid questions over his business dealings in Las Vegas and recent disputes involving property and taxes. Authorities examine past transactions while McCarthy defends his record and seeks clarity on upcoming regulatory actions.
A trial is delayed after indictments reveal misordered names affecting defendants. Prosecutors and defense counsel await corrected documents to proceed, with court sessions adjourned until proper identification is confirmed.
Nine hundred pilots and copilots of United Airlines walked off today, canceling flights nationwide. Passengers face delays and overbooked or rerouted itineraries as the strike worsens travel chaos amid broader labor actions across shipping and textile sectors.
Local notice states the city will not issue driver s licenses to motorists. Officials cite policy or jurisdictional rules as the basis for the denial while offering no alternative document provisions. The warning aims to prevent driving without proper licensing and directs readers to seek guidance from state authorities.
Chief Smith announced in a terse press release that the license desk at the police station operates every Wednesday and Thursday, with no further action beyond those days. He urged applicants to contact him on those days for license issuances and noted ongoing public safety space arrangements with the Department of Public Safety.
An obituary fragment reports Earl Nunn as deceased with sparse and garbled details, offering little readable context about date, location, or circumstances.
A new staff appointment fills a vacancy in Speaker Sam Rayburn’s Washington office. The change follows the resignation of James Wo Me Dade, with Ambey re Beestra named to the legislative support role.
Readable fragments describe residents in Bun Hata Arizona and surrounding areas. Mentions include Mrs Stevie Lee Mayfield of Bon ham Ava of Phaeuian discussing state praise to Mrs Ans Muasac, Roy Shurver tracking a trail, and Bert Stone moving early to work. Several names and casual events appear with no clear single narrative.
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