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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1934
Page
3
Former Governor James E Ferguson told the governor that the railroad commission's hot oil problem in East Texas could explode if more confessions come to light. He declined to say whether he opposed a state inquiry, noting a political volcano may erupt and change the situation.
Guthrie Oklahoma June 20 seven outlaws invaded Cres cent and held off scores of citizens for nearly an hour as they tried to steal the safe from the Farmers and Merchants Bank. Six citizens were carried away.
The report recounts a bank raid where assailants failed to obtain a dismissal order and proceeded with kidnapping six hostages. They cut telephone wires and battered a bank window, attempted to breach the safe, then fled as police closed in.
Former Texas attorney general Claude Pollard says the indictment on circulating counterfeit cigarette stamps is baseless. He accuses the case of relying on a dealer’s testimony and notes his role with the Association of Wholesale Tobacconists of Texas. The bond was signed by former Gov. Moody and other Austin lawyers. a hearing is expected soon in Austin.
Washington dispatch reports Congress will fund the Public Works Administration with no more than 500 million dollars to continue relief projects. Officials estimate 3.3 billion in non federal demand, but less than one in ten eligible projects may receive FWA cash. The RFC could supply additional loans, not grants, limiting total aid.
County candidates will formally open their campaigns this evening at Fulp at 8 oclock. Thursday they speak at Ely. Public invited. Speeches will include ten minutes for county road and county attorney candidates, five minutes for county assessor and collector, three minutes for county clerk, eight minutes for superintendent, and brief announcements from other officers.
In St Louis on June 20 the court upheld abrogation of the fold clause in bonds of about 100 billion dollars payable in gold. Judge Charles B Faris ruled that all obligations containing a gold clause may be paid at face value in currency.
Claude Reyna olds, 44, a Waterloo farmer, shot three children as they slept, then set fire to the home and killed himself. The blaze and deaths were discovered by responders.
Washington June 19. The Washington News hails Sam Rayburn of Texas with praise for his stock market bill handling and leadership in the House. It notes Fletcher and Rayburn as a strong team preventing evasive truth-in-securities legislation and achieving notable prelude to the Speakership.
The Texas highway department plans a 12 million dollar highway construction program funded with federal aid after a Roosevelt approved appropriation. A survey to identify priority projects has begun and bids totaling about 1.6 million were received for state and federal work across numerous Texas counties.
President Roosevelt told Yale graduates that the brain trust remains in government to stay. The remarks were delivered in New Haven as he accepted an honorary doctor of laws degree from Yale University.
The 24 hour period ending at 7 today shows a maximum near 99 and a minimum around 73. West Texas remains generally fair tonight and Thursday, with Panhandle areas partly cloudy and slightly unsettled and cooler tonight.
Vienna June 20 A forensic analysis of the inside trunk alleged to belong to Agnes Turveson wife of Captain Ivan Pederjag reveals stains not made by blood. The chemist admitted the findings are inconclusive and unlikely to prove significant.
Associated Press reports a major campaign opening on three fronts in the Chaco Boreal conflict. Paraguayan and Bolivian forces launch a supreme drive as arms describe a bitter, historical battle line battle history intensifies across multiple fronts.
Special to The Favorite Marlin Texas June 19 Hon tulks of United States Senator Torry Connally will welcome him back Friday night Falls Counts Connally for Senator Club plans one of the greatest demonstrations yet for one of its sons Senator Connally returning to launch his active re election campaign after being detained in Washington by duties in Congress.
Mrs. Frans on D. Roosevelt reportedly lost while driving to West Orange New Jersey. She traveled from New York for a visit with Henry Paris Jr. and had to ask a policeman for directions at Irvington to reach her destination.
New York quotes show July cotton opening at 12.11 and ending at 11.97 to 11.98, indicating a soft session for the commodity.
Jersey enthusiasts gathered Tuesday at Hralicka Farm south of Bonham for the Fannin County Jersey Cattle Meet. County and out of county speakers, involvement from local groups, and a Future Band performance highlighted the day. President R. Ek, Extension staff, and Mr. EL R. Fudai spoke on program costs and practical practices for Jersey cattle.
An unidentified woman was found dead in Brighton in a trunk murder case. Police and associates report no clear signs of operation or struggle, with initial indications pointing to foul play and an ongoing investigation.
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A shooting incident near Hempstead left two men dead and another injured. Local authorities report a violent confrontation with multiple suspects involved and ongoing investigations to identify all parties.
General Johnson releases a statement discussing NRA price policy and anticipated codes. He notes potential uniformity by June, with no immediate changes to current codes and industry adjustments to be coordinated with Code Authorities. He cites protections for various industries and emphasizes gradual implementation.
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