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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
4
Eyewitness testimony opened in Lamesa as Ica McGee faced murder charges for the slaying of W. R. Billingly a Spartenberg merchant shot while trying to stop a filling station holdup. Billingly’s widow recounts hearing four shots and seeing her husband writhing beside the road.
Alexander Legge chairman of the federal Farm Board urged optimism to farmers in the gran belt. He said conditions were not as bad as some claim and noted farm values in 1930 were lower than other basic industries. He advised cattlemen to regulate stock flow to market to balance supply and demand.
Army airplanes built entirely in Japan meet safety speed and general airworthiness standards in official reports. Night flight tests satisfied all requirements. Aircraft are being manufactured extensively by Kawasaki and Mitsubishi heavy industries.
The French tax department introduces a new base for this year's income tax using a factor of eight figures beyond the decimal point or 0.28768986 centimes. This move aims to refine tax computations with precise fractional values.
In Fairmont Minnesota a voluntary purity squad disrupted dating activity with the discovery that weapons labeled rotten eggs were used. The group, made up of high school students, was captured and pledged never to repeat the actions.
Federal hospitalization board recommends a new 1,200,000 veterans’ hospital for Texas to be built in Waco with 400 beds and substantial federal funding. The decision marks a major investment in the region and signals long term medical facilities for veterans.
Charles Rigsby of this city received the sad report that his niece Mrs Louise Cunningham daughter of Mio and Mr Cunningham of Oklahoma had been killed at Duke Oklahoma in an automobile accident. No further details were obtainable about the accident at that time.
Detroit area plant plans large expansion with more than 30 million dollars in improvements as the company restructures its Michigans operations. Details indicate renovations reaching 24.5 million in early stages and focus on upgrading facilities and productivity at the Motor City site.
The Bonham Lions Club held a discovery style gathering where members shared brief sketches of their births and early life. Speakers included Baxter Sitzler and Charlie Inglish with others recounting origins in Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas, and nearby counties. The group voted to visit Gober Indies and planned the next program with Tom Humphrey, Charlie Inglish, and Alban McRae coordinating.
William Beebee descended 100 feet beneath Bermuda’s surface in a steel diving chamber with quartz windows establishing a deep sea record. The mission used oxygen, and the apparatus included a large diving sphere for underwater exploration.
Lee Simmons disclosed personnel shifts amid a resignation and staffing move. Warrell, serving eight months, left his post as acting warden, with Warrell’s discharge noted and Simmons stating he knows enough to proceed.
Readable text notes a cloudy east region forecast and cool temperatures for Saturday with unspecified details.
W G Bill Clark died in Durant Oklahoma and funeral services were set for Saturday at 10 am in Durant. He served as chief clerk in the county collector office and later worked in the assessor's office with tax expertise. He lived several years in Benham and had many friends there.
Two masked men entered the Towanda National Bank in Kansas and robbed the teller room, forcing employees to lie down. They escaped with about $2,000, while the cashier and staff were unharmed. Police seek the assailants.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention hearing in Washington on a matter with references to a veteran and a Saturday event. A line about a mother receiving a school diploma appears, but details are unclear. The piece seems to summarize legal or civic proceedings with miscellaneous items.
Rear Admiral Richard Byrd arrived in Washington from New York to a cheering crowd at Union Station. He was greeted by fellow explorers, relatives and friends, as more than 1,000 people waited outside to greet the polar explorer who has crossed poles and the Atlantic. Provident Hoover will host the group at the White House this afternoon.
Fragmentary report says a man was shot to death in San Antonio this morning as he walked out to buy tobacco. Details are unclear. the incident, described in local crime briefs, is being investigated by authorities.
Texas state politics shift as State Senator Pink L. Parrish of Lubbock withdraws from the governor race and endorses Clint Snall. Parrish plans to issue a formal statement explaining his decision and rationale.
Liverpool officials study offering free tramway rides to aged pensioners over 70 as a city council scheme under review. The plan seeks to ease transportation costs for elderly residents and may become policy if approved.
Nuntsville on June 20 reports the state is ready for R. S. Sterling's debut as a gubernatorial campaigner. Sterling's headquarters expect about 6,000 people to hear the candidate's first address.
A man resembling New York's maniac killer was captured in Philadelphia. Identified as Joseph Clarke, he claimed escape from Creedmore State Hospital. He resisted arrest and uttered phrases similar to letters sent to New York papers, with references to murdered victims and a pretty blonde nurse.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a plan granting trackage rights to the Louisiana Arkansas and Texas Railway over 61 miles of the St Louis Southwestern track between Greenville and Dallas. Under the arrangement the Cotton Belt Railway will handle the line’s freight business between those points.
Hoylake England June 20 Bobby Jones captured his third British Open title at Hoylake with a commanding score 201 in rough conditions. The victory solidifies Jones as a dominant figure in early golf history and adds another major to his storied career.
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