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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1959
Page
1
Donald Campbell owner of Cedarvale Health Resort was charged with violent exposure in a county court. The complaint signed by Sheriff Hoyt Ivey was filed in Judge Choice Moore's court and accepted for formal proceedings.
Severe storms sweep North Texas with as much as six inches of rain in Fort Worth and heavy rainfall across Dallas and the Panhandle. Flooding blocks streets, wind tears roofs from homes near Pampa, and a cooling tower collapses at Camp Phillips. Authorities report no injuries, while nudist camp legislation advances in the Legislature amid local controversy.
John Z Dennis a Bonham native and Bonham High School and Arlington State College alumnus was selected for Outstanding Sailor for May while serving with the Aircraft Ferry Squadron 31 at Naval Air Station Norfolk Virginia. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Paul Dennis of 2019 North Center Street Bonham. Dennis enlisted in April 1958.
Lee Morrow notes Bonham industry gains from Frigiking auto air conditioners. A part cast locally travels to Dallas for finishing then returns or ships to the southwest, aiding Bonham suppliers with each sale.
Mrs Mildred Kinsley of Montpelier Iowa sends thanks for kindness shown to her daughter Loreta Tetrick and Hazle Tetrick after their accident east of Dodd City on June 9. She praises Dr Stevens and hospital staff and thanks investigating officers for handling the damaged car and returning belongings.
UPI reports Congress was told there is a real possibility the Soviets would use germ warfare against the United States in a future world conflict. May Gen Marshall Stubbs, chief Army chemical officer, said the Soviets have openly stated their near-war intent and are pursuing extensive chemical and biological weapons research.
Federal troops occupied the railway workers headquarters and guarded all National Railway stations shops and warehouses after a surprise renewal of labor unrest in Monterrey. Veracruz state guards patrolled Isla as police investigated the mob lynching of two men accused of raping and slain a three year old child.
The office of Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney of Wyoming said he has had a mild stroke and is receiving treatment at Bethesda Naval Hospital. The prognosis was not disclosed and no further details were provided.
The National Labor Relations Board dismissed an unfair labor practices complaint filed against Booth Fisheries Corp. at its Browns facility, ending the dispute without further action. The move shifts focus to broader labor relations matters in the fishing industry.
Four members of the 56th Texas Legislature issue a statement backing Dr James A Turman Northeast Texas moderate conservative for Speaker of the 57th Legislature. They cite integrity and leadership and note broad state support as Turman plans to announce his plans in coming weeks.
Four youths aged 20 to 24 were sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of kidnapping and raping a college student during a spring formal. The jury recommended mercy, but Judge May Walker imposed life terms. defendants Patrick Scerbrough and Wilton Collinsworth were among those taken to Raiford.
In Florida a four youth rape case ends with life sentences for all four after signed confessions. Judge Walker condemns the crime praising the prosecutrix while noting mercy from the jury. Meanwhile in Louisiana Gov Long faces a possible regain of power as he moves through a mental hospital crisis and legal proceedings.
Secretary of State Christian A Herter, after a White House breakfast with President Eisenhower, said he will deliver a televised report Tuesday night on the Geneva conference. He critiqued Soviet tactics, warned against any rush to a summit, and outlined Western resolve to keep West Berlin independent.
A congressional subcommittee begins five days of hearings to show what East and West would face after nuclear exchanges. Experts discuss casualties, radiation, and long term fallout beyond direct targets, without naming specific retaliatory targets.
Report from Houston notes "Old Reb" suffering pneumonia and weakening health. Bowles describes his condition as serious but awake. staff provide care and nourishment. He has been bedridden for three years at Mrs Bowles’s home with occasional improvement noted by Walter Wolfe and others.
Representative Wright Patman accuses the Federal Reserve System of wasteful outlays including golf tournaments parties and Christmas gifts as he cites specific sums from Chicago and other regional banks He calls for restraint and warns Congress may intervene to protect public funds.
Directors of the Fannin county chapter of the American Red Cross will meet in the Chamber of Commerce at 7 10 p m Tuesday. The budget will be reviewed by the budget committee before submission to the annual July meeting. The nominating committee will meet after the directors session. William Robertson field representative will present the night's program.
In Geneva the Western Allies face a crucial phase to settle major differences on future cold war policy before the foreign ministers conference resumes. The United States Britain France and West Germany reportedly hardened toward a summit, while France remained skeptical and Adenauer kept control in West Germany. Britain alone pressed for a heads of government meeting on Russia's terms.
Light showers were reported in Bonham Monday with rainfall under 0.1 inch. Forecasters expect scattered thundershowers through Tuesday with little temperature change, including highs around 92 and lows near 72.
Dr J W Davis of Fannin County will present a cancer film in the First Christian Church basement auditorium at 7 30 p m Monday. The showing is sponsored by the Democratic Women’s club of Fannin County which invites county women to attend.
A downtown Alvin fire destroyed a four story hotel cafe and hardware shop, causing about 500000 in damage. A 17 year old cafe dishwasher J Sanches discovered the blaze around 2 15 am as heat popped paint and cans across the street. One person injured during the intense blaze drew firefighters from Houston Galveston Texas City Angleton to subdue it by early morning.
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