Roads Lead To Bonham For Your Homecoming Program
Bonham hosts homecoming events as Congressman Rayburn opens his reelection campaign in the Fourth District. Rayburn arrives early, meets campaign directors, and plans to address constituents with extemporaneous remarks. A weather plan to move indoors is in place if rain disrupts the schedule. War veteran Wakker, 98, attends tonight as the campaign unfolds.
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Mier
Big Texas Rally Promises Food and Broadcasts
A local celebration plans a large feed with 7000 portions of barbecued beef, onions, potato salad and drinks. Rayburn's 7 o'clock address will be broadcast on KFYN and other stations. Delegations from Paemain County and district groups are expected to attend, with PA system announcements and a Louis-Wolcott fight mentioned in coverage.
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Car Omer Radio Mation
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Port Worth
Life Magazine
Paemain County
Chile
Louis-Wolcott
Texas State Federation Considers Candidate Endorsement Policy
The Texas State Federation debated adopting a statewide candidate endorsement policy this year. An AFL official argued for nonpartisan national office neutrality, noting AFL historically maintains a nonpartisan stance.
ETSTC to Launch Regular Radio Program on KFYN
East Texas State Teachers College will start ETSTC Program me on KFYN airing Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays 8 45 to 9 15 am. The series to begin June 24 originates in Radio Hall with broadcasts to Bonham Sulphur Springs and the North Texas area. Two student assistants will produce the program with music news and special events coverage.
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East Texas State
D. C. Butler
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Butler
KSST
Sulphur Springs
Bonham
Bill Sorrells
Honey Grove
James Cockrell
Pecan Gap
East Texas
Parade Opens Honey Grove Rodeo Weekend
A large parade Thursday marks the opening of the annual Honey Grove Round-Up Club rodeo at the new arena on the Selly Highway north of town. The Bonham Junior Mounted Quadrille debuts this year after two months of practice showcasing precise formations and riding techniques.
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Selly Highway
Oklahoma Board Buys 30 Tons of Coffee for State Institutions
Oklahoma State Board of Affairs bought 30 tons of coffee at 40 cents per pound to serve state institutions for the next eight days. All bids came from Oklahoma companies. Chairman W Russell Borgman said the coffee is top grade, cheaper than previously purchased.
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State Board of Affairs
W Russell Borgiman
Oklahoma
Borgman
Rayburn Rally Features Barbecue Photo Shoot
Life Magazine staff photographer arrives before noon to document the Rayburn party at an old-fashioned Texas barbecue and political rally honoring Congressman Sam Rayburn, capturing the homecoming tally and festivities.
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Life Magazine
Texas
Sam Rayburn
Wheel Chair Bids for South American Journey and Art Show
Paralyzed photographer Kopper, 30 years after war service in the Philippines, wheels his chair through Europe on a 29 000 mile camera tour. He plans exhibitions with the Pasadena Art Institute in Los Angeles and studies travel folders for a South American trip. He was the first wheelchair user to reach the Acropolis top and captured over 300 images on tour.
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American Teachers Meet Queen in Hatfield House Encounter
One hundred twenty four American exchange teachers, 111 women and 13 men, bowed before Queen Elizabeth at Hatfield House Hertfordshire. The group queued to meet the Queen who spoke to each, and a teacher asked to snap a photo, which the Queen approved as cameras appeared.
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England
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Marquess of Salisbury
Britain
Bus and Truck Collision Injures Seventeen Near Tulsa
A Union Transportation Co bus with 23 passengers collided with a Tulsa Tobacco Co truck at a south Tulsa intersection. Seventeen people were injured. the bus driver William M. Roe aided others despite his own injuries. Six hospitalized at Hillcrest, 31 at Johns later released.
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Communism Leaders Gather For Major East European Policy Conference
In a guarded 17th century Warsaw palace five miles from the city Molotov heads a conference of Communist top brass from Soviet satellites. Attendees include Italy and France as they seek a unified party line for new aims to spread communism across Eastern Europe. Representatives from Russia Poland Hungary Czechoslovakia Romania and Yugoslavia attend, described as the biggest gathering since the war began.
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Convention Adopts Internationalist Foreign Policy Platform
The GOP National Convention unanimously approves a platform calling for an internationalist foreign policy new civil rights guarantees and a strong fight against communism. The convention then recesses at 11 08 a m CST until 7 pm.
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Commultnsin
Louis Wolcott Heavyweight Title Fight Postponed
New York June 23 Joe Louis versus Jersey Joe Wolcott heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium is postponed to tomorrow night due to rain. The fight was originally set for tonight.
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20Th Century Club
Joe Wolcott
Yankee Stadium
Attorneys Say Texas Commission for the Blind May Accept Gifts
The Attorney General's office ruled that the Texas state commission for the blind may accept gifts of land and act as trustee while reserving mineral rights to the donor. The opinion also states the use of veins and nets is legal along St Charles Bay and Puerco Bay on the Texas coast.
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Attorney General's Office
State Commission For the Blind
Attorney General
St Charles Bay
Puerco Bay
Texas Coast
Armstrong Returned From Dallas County on Check Charge
C M Armstrong returned to Bonham from Dallas County where he was held on charges of giving bad checks. Deputies Deaton and Cross escorted him back to Bonham. Sheriff Wait said Grayson county officers will pick him up after these cases are disposed.
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Dallas
Berlin Currency Reform Sparks Citywide Confusion
A June 23 U.P. report says Soviet authorities ordered currency reform extended across all Berlin sectors, triggering rapid events and widespread confusion in the divided city under Allied control.
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U.P
Russia
Fort Worth Markets Cattle Report June Prices
Fort Worth market notes show slow to steady cattle trading with mixed grades. Cows weaker in low grades while slaughter steers and yearlings range 26 to 31.50 for good to select, calves around 15 to 20, stockers mostly down, top prices for good and choice 180 to 270 pound cattle at 20 to 23 for feeder calves.
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Feeder P.gs
Eight People Drowned in Oklahoma Floods
Eight persons are reported drowned and three missing after western Oklahoma floods following heavy rains up to 11 inches. Federal Weather Bureau issued new flood warnings.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Federal Weather Bureau
Rayburn to Ride in Rodeo Parade Opening Thursday
Rep Sam Rayburn will ride in the Honey Gru rodeo parade Thursday at 4 pm marking the opening. He will also ride the grand entry at 8 pm Thursday evening. Former Governor Coke Stevens is expected to attend Saturday, the final day of the rodeo.
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Saturda
Canadian Mayor Shot to Death
A Montreal mayor was shot and killed by a 40 year old employee who then killed himself. The event occurred in the North suburb, part of the city’s extended area with a population around two thousand.
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Mu ‘Real
Man Killed In Truck Collision In Texas
TEXARKANA Texas June 23 A 31 year old Texas man died when his gasoline truck collided with a gravel truck driven by Sterling Mason 19 of Terra Kaus Mason was held on bond on open charges pending investigation Also injured were Dr F R Roach 7 of Queen City and Mason's father in law Mason and his 15 year old brother told police they swerved to mass a telephone pole in the road and collided with the gasoline truck driven by Bight
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Texas
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Queen City
Kight
Jimamue
Bight
New Crisis Sparked by Soviet Currency in Berlin
In Berlin on June 23, Marshal Sokolovsky announced a new currency for the Soviet and Allied sectors. Col. Howley said the currency would be rejected. Gen. Clay’s orders remain the authority. Four-power Berlin governance faces a tense showdown as banks in the Allied sectors stay open while Soviet authorities pull banking from the central Berlin Bank.
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Vassily D Sokolovsky
Frank L. Howley
United States
Lucius D. Clay
Sokolovsky
France
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Sovet Zone
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Luciu D Clas
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Campaign Halt Sparks Battle for First Ballot Nomination
At the 24th Republican National Convention in Philadelphia delegates clash over Dewey or Taft as contenders for the first ballot. Pro Dewey forces rally to block rivals while Dewey aides weigh the possibility of winning on the first vote.
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Taft
Harold EC &Stasen
James Duff
Pennsylvania
Ingunner
Deadline for Ballot Fee Payments in Democratic Primaries
Voters face Saturday deadline to pay ballot fees for Democratic primaries. County Democratic Committee notes many candidates have already paid the fee, with reports of several still short. The article emphasizes the urgency of completing payments by the deadline to appear on the ballot.
Key to City Ceremony in Sherman Honors 1848 1948 Anniversary
Sherman hosts a ceremony presenting a key to Vinson amid the 100th anniversary celebrations. Officials note a map of Texas with dates 1848 and 1948, while plans highlight agriculture education industry and recreation. A similar key is mentioned for President Truman by Ray Baker of the Young Democrats. Canned vegetables on June list include peas pumpkin sweet potatoes and tomato products.
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Truman
Ray Baker
Fued Between Officials Sparks County Gambling Probe
Attorney Sherman Barlow Jr demands Sheriff Frank LoBiaggine enforce gambling laws amid a feud among county officials. The dispute stems from remarks by the sheriff at a Monday interministerial alliance meeting.
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Frank Lo Biaggine
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