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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1959
Page
8
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The notice states Jailed Preas International holds exclusive publication rights for all dispatches. It lists subscription rates for home delivery in Bonham and by mail in Fannin and adjacent counties, and nationwide by mail. Rates are 300 week, 600 year, and 1000 year, with membership in the Texas Press Association.
A brief religious notice highlights a morning devotional titled Begin The Day With God led by Gallias sonal at a local church. The item outlines the program and invites community members to attend.
In Washington the House Democrats reject President Eisenhower’s request to abolish the interest rate ceiling on government bonds. The Ways & Means Committee will hear Treasury Secretary Robert B. Anderson in a closed session as they seek an alternate proposal. The caucus decided the President’s plan was not acceptable and left the next move to the administration.
New York reports say four negotiating teams resumed talks as pressure mounts for a wage pact before the June 30 strike deadline. United Steelworkers leader David J. McDonald convened the international Wage Policy Committee to New York, with a possible industry proposal expected by Friday. Management seeks a one year extension with no raises, while unions push for wage improvements to curb inflation.
Senator Jase and Senator Clark lead a Wednesday push for a United Nations charter review. Fourteen members join in calling for U.S. support of a conference before 1462 to reassess the UN charter. The measure asks the President to back the read in advocating a conference for charter revision.
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The article recalls the failed 1940 confirmation battles for Henry Wallace and Harry Hopkins guiding how the Senate shaped confirmations. It notes Strauss as a rejected nominee, the political stakes for Roosevelt and Truman, and how the chamber’s votes signaled stricter scrutiny for cabinet picks.
In Austin the Capitol Press Corps and Gov Price Daniel faced sharp criticism in a House privilege speech by Rep Jerry Sadler of Palestine. Sadler attacked Daniel and national and local press, citing a recent San Antonio rest and a call for swift tax action. He charged Daniel has cost Texas more than a full session, while Rep Zbranck defended Daniel and the press.
In Vossestrand Norway police questioned a Norwegian linked to a fire at the 50 year old Stalhelm Hotel 54 miles northeast of Bergen that killed up to 24 people many Americans. The hotel crowd included 147 tourists with 130 Americans. Fire started around 3 am trapping guests. several injured and 17 still listed missing.
In La Porte Texas a 15 year old boy shot and killed Chadwick Allen Burch 17 the son of a high school principal after a cuss fight between teenage gangs at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital the wounded teen died about an hour later from a temple wound a .22 caliber bullet police say the unnamed shooter surrendered a signed statement and admitted the act the gun bought via a pulp magazine ad was discarded after the shooting he carried brass knuckles and will be turned to Harris County Juvenile authorities
The article reports on proposed extension of the foreign children adoption law. Lawmakers discuss adding safeguards, shifting some oversight to a federal health and welfare department, and the potential impact on international adoptions by American citizens.
Naval research presents a new fallout model showing initial radiation may exceed Office of Civil Defense estimates by 2.7 times while long term decay could be faster. The study suggests about 500,000 homes might be abandoned transiently and 12.5 million briefly, with 50 times lower radiation after one year than previously predicted.
The new adoption framework allegedly enables a baby selling scheme impacting Greek orphans. Officials investigate connections between applicants and brokers while activists demand oversight and reforms. Local authorities warn against illegal placements and emphasize child protection.
Funeral services for Miss Arsin ia Gribble were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wise Funeral home chapel conducted by Rev. Jack Carson. She died Monday night in a local hospital after months of illness. Interment was at Willow Wild cemetery with pallbearers listed. Survived by three sisters and four nieces. Miss Gribble was a retired El Paso schoolteacher who had taught there until a few years ago.
Oscar Jo siaah Weaver, a 67 year old World War I veteran, died in the V A hospital in McKinney following a long illness. Services held at 2:30 p m Wednesday at M Kenzie Methodist Church with Rev Raymond Trompler officiating. Interment Oakwood cemetery Cooper Funeral Home directed. Nephews acted as pallbearers. survivors include brothers Jimmy Weaver of Dallas Tommy Weaver of Honey Grove a sister Mrs Fred Melton of Paris and two step sisters Mrs Sally Long of Paris and Mrs Mary Mahles of Crosbyton plus numerous nephews and nieces. Born in Honey Grove June 4 1892 to the late Mr and Mrs Joe Weaver.
The FBI captured the final two members of the Krupp diamond theft gang as they crossed into the United States from Mexico at Laredo Texas. Marian Carter Bowman and William Sneed Davie, ages 37 and 43, were to be arraigned before U S Commissioner Frank Y Hill. The 336 carat stone valued at 275000 dollars was recovered May 22 in Newark New Jersey after arrests of three other gang members.
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