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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1947
Page
4
Flood watches and new crests push downstream from Nebraska into Missouri valley sections. Weather officials warn major flood potential rises as water levels advance toward agricultural areas and towns, while the nation copes with tornado and flood disaster losses.
President Truman named three special committees to inventory national resources and determine how much the United States can safely and wisely devote to the Marshal Plan for rebuilding Europe and Asia. The panels will report their findings to Truman with recommendations on aid levels aligned to the American economy.
A fragmented weather brief outlines nationwide heat waves and shifting conditions. Names and places are garbled, but references to heat, storms, and regional notes appear, indicating a general summer pattern and potential advisories.
Jack Biggerstaff, longtime Bonham peace officer and chief of police for 13 years, died in Sherman Hospital after a three week illness. He was a native of Gober and son of the late Z. Biggerstaff and Mrs Z. Biggerstaff. He served the city with courtesy and firmness and helped inaugurate the use of courtesy cards for traffic offenses. He leaves his widow Mrs Z O Biggerstaff and several children and grandchildren. Funeral services were held, city hall closed until noon for the funeral.
Reported ceremonies for 63 unidentified victims of a blast are noted. The item references disaster response and ongoing memorial rites amid broad news coverage.
Washington June 23 The Senate overrode President Truman s veto of the Taft Hartley labor reform measure. The final vote favored overriding the veto by a large margin, with the House also passing the override 331 to 83 last Friday.
In a veto clash, LC Williams seeks command of TNG Honeae action amid tax relief opposition. The outcome tests leadership amid fiscal dispute and party division.
Funeral services are announced for Wise Fowre to be held Tuesday at Willow Ward with Rev T W Siste officiating. Active pallbearers include O W Weeman George G Pope and others. several business firms have been asked to participate.
Several cases scheduled for trial were continued due to the absence of defense attorneys and state witnesses. Norma Bradshaw faces forgery charges Ray J. Duniboo is charged with failure to support a child and C. D. Giddrens with assault with intent to murder.
North Center street resident Mrs. Arthur Maxwell owns a unique China piece from Dresden Germany. The cake or fruit stand features a playful seesaw design and is praised as a fine example of craftsmanship from the 1940s era.
June 23 market notes show strong demand for calves and beef cattle. Prices ranged for calves and steers with feeders listed and demand described as fair to good.++
A massive blast at Angeles harbor near the Markay killed several and left nine missing while causing extensive damage to storage tanks and ships. Fire rose 100 feet, burning for hours and prompting rescues as workers fled the blaze.
In Harbor Maine on June 23 65 year old Filipino chef Reyes attempted an assault on novelist Mary Renehart then hanged himself shortly after breaking a window and tumbling from a stairwell. The medical examiner cited temporary insanity as the cause while Chief George Abbott noted the suspect acted after a failed stabbing and firing a pistol at Renehart who survived the attack.
Bonham city officials call on local business owners to close Tuesday from 9 30 to 11 o'clock for the funeral of Chief Jack Biggerstaff. Mayor Clarence Elkins issues the directive honoring the long serving police chief.
In Madison on June 23 Wisconsin Republicans named Thomas E Dewey their top choice for president in the 1948 run, with a 12 delegate field at the state convention. Dewey won 321 votes to 86 for Stassen, while Gen Douglas MacArthur placed third with 157. other notable contenders included Robert Taft Bricker Qorgan and Arthur Vandenberg.
In Manchuria nationalists are outnumbered by Chinese Communist forces who claim to control most of the region's territory. Central government sources say Communist control is aided by weapons and equipment provided by Japan and allied powers.
R L Clements of 0 South 4th Street reported to officers Sunday that his 1931 Ford sedan, while he was fishing at State Park, had been stolen. A sheriff's department broadcast Friday said sheriffs were seeking information.
In Edinburg Texas a man is charged with murder after a deadly field incident that killed two brothers, both linked to the University of Texas football program. Jease Evins 30 died, his brother Frank 23 died hours later. Dr Woodruff formerly of Laurel Mississippi is named in the charges. Both brothers were Navy veterans.
Willard Brent appointed to lead the Dodd City Schools after long service by the former administrator. The announcement recalls prior duties and confirms Brent will guide the district’s three schools and oversee upcoming plans.
The Waolte City Board of Equalization will meet Thursday June 26 to review property assessments. Members listed: W R Hampton, Henry Jenner, and Ralph Clemerts.
Robert L Lorance of 208 South Main St Bunham is ordered to the Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Houston Texas for separation from the armed forces He has been stationed at Brooks Army Medical Center
Partly cloudy skies prevail over East Texas with continued warmth expected. Warm temperatures and light winds create a mild pattern for the region today and into the near term.
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