Packers Edge Small in Wet Matchup
Packers beat Small 1 to 0 in a muddy contest with limited scoring as both teams struggled with field conditions and humidity.
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1946
Page
4
Packers beat Small 1 to 0 in a muddy contest with limited scoring as both teams struggled with field conditions and humidity.
In Pennsylvania, miners join a drive to stay away from work affecting meat production. Packers report reduced live cattle shipments and higher shortages across butcher shops. Officials warn meat supplies may stay tight through summer with export commitments at risk and prices volatile.
Bonham city council meets in called session to weigh Civil Aeronautics Authority guidance on Jones Field as a nonexclusive municipal airport. CAA suggests temporary hangar use, dirt runway upgrade now and permanent runways later, with Chickasha pattern for layout. A $590,000 to $700,000 appropriation supports small-airport improvements. mayor Abernathy notes A and M use would require state approval. local attorney cites Glothman and Gilchrist discussions on a future school at the field.
Bonham plans a citywide cleanup led by Kenneth Haggard with praise for residents including housewives and property owners who have begun trimming hedges and clearing yards to deter flies and mosquitoes. Lamar County Health official Dr Lamar Myers will outline health measures at an open meeting Monday night at 8.
Comptroller General Warren charged the Reconstruction Finance Corp with faulty records and opaque accounting. GAO audit obstacles raised concerns about government assets and potential losses, prompting Warren to brief President Truman and Congress while RFC officials defended their handling.
Civic leaders urge widespread participation in a coordinated spray campaign led by M. Greenhaw to reduce breeding sites for flies and mosquitoes. Leonard and allied communities join the effort with circular notices and planned visits to affected houses.
A notice states a security official will be at the U Service Office on June 24 at 10 45 for employees or others seeking information. The message references Paul Manager of the Paris TVieg and eligibility related to social benefits and opportunities for claims.
Special resident of Gober will cooperate in countywide cleanup Wednesday. Plans call for every resident to clear barns outbuildings and spray with DDT plus treat pools and dishes. Housewives urged to clear houses and grounds of rubbish to prevent disease. Cleanup work already underway.
RCMP raided an ornate Vancouver gambling den in Crunatown uncovering a suspected international smuggling ring. The operation seized opium, 50,000 dollars in jewelry, 1,200 in cash, lottery tickets, a gold ingot, and weapons as police pursued leads in the Chinese district.
A rattlesnake poses a morning threat as it ambushes objects in its path. The venom has accumulated overnight, increasing the danger to anyone nearby.
Chicago July 22 U P Attorney General Tam C Clark warned that Communist and fascist elements aim to divide the United States by fomenting labor strikes and influencing officials. He said conspirators seek to erode trust in government and cited coordinated revolutionary newspaper statements in London and New York as evidence of a deep seated plot weakening national unity.
A brawl in the Japanese Diet halted proceedings as guards and the speaker could not restore order. Masaru Miyono of the Social Democratic party rushed toward Speaker Senzo Biray in protest of party leader Interpellation by Shigeru Yoshida. Several members resigned amid the melee and a broader scuffle ensued until adjournment.
Washington June 22 UP The debate over a federal bill to curb labor interference with interstate commerce continues in Congress. Supporters argue the measure would ban coercive actions by unions or employers that disrupt trade, while opponents claim it oversteps state rights and could chill organizing efforts. The bill faces staunch opposition and provisions on penalties for violators remain hotly contested.
Partly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms expected across East Texas today. Local highs near seasonal norms with isolated gusts from passing storms.
In Donna Texas on June 22 two men died and six others were injured when a bus traveling east hit the rear of a truck loaded with farm laborers three miles east of town. The dead were AJ Wilson and Jose Herrera and Ep tae Perez, all about 40, identified by County Highway Patrol. The injured were taken to hospitals in Me Allen and Weslaco. extent of injuries not immediately known. Preliminary investigation suggested the bus attempted to pass the truck as the latter turned left. both vehicles were traveling east.
The Senate passed and sent to the White House a bill extending sections of the second war powers act for periods of nine months to one year.
Officials warn of fire risk during upcoming bomber exercise at Kwajalein. Military authorities emphasize strict safety measures for all personnel and contractors. Fire protection teams stand by as training proceeds next week amid elevated vigilance and public awareness efforts.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a temporary emergency freight rate hike to ease padroad operators facing demand. The increase starts next October and applies across multiple rate classes, with the commission noting uncertain effects from volume and market conditions.
The Senate confirmed John R. Steen to be director of War Mobilization and Reconversion. Steenman, former presidential labor adviser, replaces John W. Snyder who resigns to become Secretary of Treasury. Steelman’s term will expire in several years.
Fire department calls in experts to determine cause of blast in the Baker Hotel basement. Seven people died as ammonia gas spread through the 750-room building and emergency crews cleared debris. Hotel officials say no guests were injured and insurance covers staff. The blast damaged walls and affected upper floors as investigators waited to confirm all fatalities.
City and county police pledge support to guard a unit amid ongoing tensions. Mr Haggard notes readiness to outstation forces and cooperation with state officials to ensure security.
Peter McCullough Yeoman First Class in the U S Navy has been given an honorable discharge after two years of service. Most time in the Pacific Theater of Operations with the communications beach unit.
New Delhi reports Kashmir State authorities agreed to release Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and provide transport, as strikes and demonstrations in major cities spread in protest of his arrest. Maulana Azad confirms Nehru interned near Srinagar and may return to take part in negotiations for a temporary Indian government.
A Massachusetts man is held for federal events as authorities pursue a case. The readable fragments describe a bungled incident and mention police, legal actions, and potential charges linked to a crime or enforcement action.
Pvt Bill Eaton son of Mr and Mrs George Eaton of Ravenna has moved from Sheppard Field Wichita Falls Texas to Keesler Field Biloxi Mississippi. He has entered a training school as an aviation mechanic. Eaton is a 1968 mid term graduate of Bonham High School and entered the service in March.
Washington June 22 U P Senate and House conferrees near a compromise on price controls as secret meetings hint agreement. The plan would let manufacturers use Oct 1941 prices plus new costs, raise consumer prices, and roll back OPA absorption. Proposals also target price ceilings on agricultural commodities and allow increases on autos farm equipment and refrigerators.
Rome protests a Big Four proposal to strip Italy of sovereignty over its former colonies for at least a year until a final election. An official Rome note urged shunning a rash decision on Trieste and northeastern Italy. An Italian spokesman called the move a disappointing electrical reaction rather than a solution.
Hollywood reports indicate movie studios curtail operations as union tensions rise after a brief walkout period. Producers fear jurisdictional disputes may trigger a repeat of last month’s unrest while workers warn of further protests if demands are not met.
The OPA raised soft coal prices by about 40.5 cents per unit to cover miners' wage contracts and operator losses. The move, affecting all soft coal mines, is expected to lift the national coal bill by roughly 222.76 million dollars next year, with wholesale and retail dealers unable to absorb the increase. About 18 percent of coal output comes from consumers.
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