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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1949
Page
5
The Texas Legislature ends a busy session with a plan for a 5 million bond issue to balance the budget and fund state buildings. Governor signs laws on fishing licenses and weed hormone use affecting cotton and rice growers.
The Fannin county board classified North Fannin Rural High School District as a four year high school for 1919 50 after a trustees petition. Ivanhoe remains a two year district with grades eleven and twelve in Bonham.
United Press reports March of Dimes orders equipment to Texas to aid polio fight. The National Foundation for the Paralysis says sand cribs will be sent from North Carolina to Edinburgh View Hospital. The MS 278 new polio cases were reported in the week ending June 18 with Texas accounts rising as five new admissions occur. Shannon Pa Hospital treats patients as two new Texas cases are reported in Houston.
A settlement in Rome ends a five week strike by Italian farmhands. Premier De Gasperi and officials helped broker a new agreement granting most demands and creating Italy s first farm workers contract. The deal follows deadly and injurious clashes and widespread protests.
Houston reports two new polio cases raising this year’s total to 17. A Baytown boy and a five year old girl from Bellaire were hospitalized after admission for treatment. Fourteen cases were noted earlier this year in the area.
Judith Coplon shouted that she is not a Communist during cross examination in Washington. Prosecutor John Kelley argued the purse contents included background data on three suspected Communist recruits and cited a Canadian report on Russian inquiries into spies.
Reports say 27-year-old heavyweight Sazzard of Cincinnati, hailed as a fighting champion, vows to meet any challenger and chase world title recognition. The Natl Boxing Assn and British Board of Boxing control remain at odds with Bruce Woodcock amid ongoing heavyweight rumors and September plans.
A wet pavement skid near Bon Iver on Highway 82 east of the city sent the vehicle into a deep ditch. The driver, identified as Hiara, was injured while another vehicle backing up a driveway also involved. Wade stepped on his badge during the incident.
A traffic collision injures thirty four people with victims treated at nearby hospitals. Eyewitness reports describe cars skidding along the shoulder of the road before the vehicles came to a halt. Police investigation follows as responders clear the scene.
Treasury Secretary John Snyder reports the Opportunity Drive has sold 83 percent of the one million dollar Saving bond quota, with total sales reaching 62 million dollars. Wyoming exceeds its goal at 102 percent while other states approach their targets.
The Texas Senate confirmed the appointment of E V Spen Big Spring as Interstate Water Commissioners head, while Gov. James withdrew his nomination of Spene for reappointment. The compact commissioner represents Texas in interstate water matters on Canadian, Red, and Sabine rivers and tributaries.
I The 90 year old Greek premier Iocles Sophoulis died today of a heart attack at his summer residence near Athens. He had just begun his present term in September 1947 and formed a government with United States support after a long tenure as a three time prime minister. His coalition faced warfare with Communist guerrillas and mounting economic woes during his final months in office.
A three alarm blaze struck a storage warehouse at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington. The building held classified equipment and guards restricted access as Navy and city firefighters fought the fire with shore patrols assisting. No immediate word on damage to secret gear.
County leaders told Fannin county educators to plan for tax elections and brace for SG 116 under the Gilmer Aitkin measures. Supt Curlee Cummings and KFA Barker outlined bond assumption, tax equalization, and tax rate elections, noting possible countywide school bus supervision and multiple elections for consolidated districts.
Readable fragments describe a British ship halted by Nationalist forces near the Yangtze after a failed venture from Shanghai. Reports mention Nationalist bombing and seizure, with possible U.S. or state department involvement and references to the Suez era era.
Fragmented note indicates Fannin County youth gathering planned at First Baptist Church. Text fragment references meeting details and participants but names and exact time are unreadable.
American diplomat Willard Thorpe warned at Wellesley College Massachusetts that the postwar period sees old allies and interests reasserting power in world markets. He said American efforts to revive Germany and Japan face opposition from those seeking to curb their return to foreign trade.
Jimmie Masten appeals for a replacement puppy after a black Cocker Spaniel died from poison. Judge Seallt offers a pup and a Dallas call promises a seven week old black Cocker Spaniel may be available.
Whitney Young Jr. reports continued testimony as Whittaker Chambers testifies in the second day of Alger Hiss perjury trial. Prosecutors press for detailed narration while the defense questions timing and interpretation of earlier statements.
Heavy rainfall drenched Bonham and surrounding areas, totaling 3.63 inches by noon and 4.75 inches for June. The downpour caused rapid river rises on Pig Branch and Powder Creek, flooding centers of town, washing out streets and damaging trees and crops. Residents reported water entering homes and vehicles, while authorities tracked stream levels and minor wind damage.
The Labor Department reports a slight drop of three tenths of one percent in the cost of living from mid April to mid May. On May 16 prices were eight tenths lower than a month earlier but still about 27 percent higher than June 1946. Prices fell in most major groups except rents which rose one tenth.
June 24 report notes Governor Jester presenting a Gould proof and pencil in a ceremony claimed to honor the people of Texas. The piece cites Representative Carter Moore and concerns about traffic risks, with a warning from the National Safety Council about potential consequences to others.
The federal government plans to drop housing cases in Dallas after releasing controls on about 60 rental units. The move follows ongoing concerns about overcharges and housing availability in the area.
Bonham area shows little temperature change with a partly cloudy sky today and Saturday. Scattered afternoon thundershowers possible, especially in the north and near the upper coast, with fresh to locally strong southerly winds along the coast.
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