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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1944
Page
4
Tornado devastates Western Pennsylvania and Central Virginia with a wide path of destruction. Death toll rises with hundreds of homes damaged and about 1 000 injured. 137 dead reported in Pennsylvania and 191 in Virginia.
June 24 report says plans to raise money for the crew of the Tender Coos Bay to ease wage demands were disclosed. The Navy ordered an investigation and stated no stance on strikes while noting sincerity of contributors. AP involvement and statements by Rep. Compton and Lt. James are cited as part of the handling.
U S submarine reportedly torpedoed and sank a Japanese aircraft carrier described as a 420 000 ton flat top in the Pacific theater near Pearl Harbor. The loss followed air sea battles over the Philippines with additional Japanese ships damaged or sunk. One destroyer reportedly damaged as U S forces claimed major carrier strike Monday.
The War Department notified that 36th Division Sth Army Italy Private First Class Job Whisenount son of Mr and Mrs W Whisenhunt of Ivanhoe was killed on the Italian front May 27. A memorial service was held at Ivanhoe Baptist Church with Rev O D Carey and Rev J F Fender officiating. Survivors include his parents two sisters Mrs Clella Tate and Miss Lottie Whisenhunt Bonham and two brothers Pfe Jack Whisenhunt US Army and J C Whisenhunt Ivanhoe.
Pvt. Massey 8 2 Massey Ely community son of Mr and Mrs 8 2 Massey urged his sister to invest 4000 in war bonds. He entered service December 1942 at Camp Haan California and trained at Camp Stewart Georgia now in New Guinea.
Soldiers at Sheppard Field were authorized to unload wheat cars stranded at Wichita Falls. Russell Robinson, operator of the Wicksle Mall and Elevator Co., asked for military help as 75 men were needed immediately to prevent an embargo on grain shipments from the Wichita Falls area.
William Hartson arrives at the Miami Beach redistribution station as part of the AAF program. The text notes his prior service as a B-17 tail gunner in the European theater and his awards, along with personal background details.
Allied dispatches report German forces counterattacking north of Perugia and near Fallonica as British Eighth Army and Italian units push from the Adriatic toward Ancona. American armor engages on the Allied First Army flank while tank and infantry units advance inland toward Macerata amid rising artillery fire.
Bonham aims to sell War Bonds reaching a $490 000 goal as a two hour downtown rally Monday features veterans entertainers and local leaders urging bonds sales. Mayor and local chairman Martins Halsell promise strong turnout with a Perrin Field band and Stars Over Texas entries.
UK Vice President Henry A Wallace and Chiang Kai-shek announced a joint statement in Chungking that they had agreed the immediate prosecution of the war against Japan is the most urgent task for the two nations.
Partly cloudy conditions prevail this afternoon and tonight across East Texas. Scattered thundershowers are expected mainly in the extreme eastern portion this afternoon and tonight.
Washington DC June 24 The United States and Bolivia have restored normal official relations but it will be some time before President Roosevelt names an ambassador to Bolivia.
Speaker Sam Rayburn arrives from Washington for a Bonham homecoming rally on the courthouse square at 8 30 p m to kick off his bid for re election to Congress from the Fourth district. A large crowd and delegations from every county are expected to attend as Rayburn speaks at the event before joining the program for the Red River dam dedication.
Allied medium bombers sank nine Japanese coastal vessels in the Sorong area and attacked air bases on Noemfoor and Biak as MacArthur’s forces strengthen positions west of Biak. The report notes destroyed ships, mopping up operations near the Maffin and Noemfoor zones, and increased airfield activity within 800 miles of the Philippines.
Bonham and Fannin county motorists were reminded Saturday that they have until July 1 to buy the new 1944 federal use tax revenue stamps. Officials say only a small number have purchased them since sale began. Stamps cost $5 each at any Fannin county post office. Failure to display after July 1 will bring a heavy penalty.
Fort Worth Livestock Market notes on June 24 show WP cattle at 350 calves 75 and general weekly declines. Steers yearlings cows and cutters around 12 to 16 in price with calves near 11.50, hogs about 9.75 to 13.50 for top butchers, with packing weights near 9.75 to 14.96.
Second Lieutenant Albert A Forrester, 25, of Linton Texas, navigator on a Flying Fortress, received the Air Medal for meritorious achievement during heavy bombing missions over Germany and Nazi-occupied Europe. He entered service in 1941 after working as an electrical engineer for H E Geb and Company of Dallas. His wife is Mrs Kathleer Forrester, stationed at Franklin.
A Southeast Asia Command communique says the Kohima to Imphal road was cleared by British forces on March 22, reopening the Manipur corridor. Japanese losses were about 14 000 killed as remnants of the 15th and 1st Japanese Divisions were routed near Manglami and north of Imphal. The entire Manipur road is now open.
Leeven Gray, a Negro from Honey Grove, goes on trial in the Sixth District Court Monday for the January 16 knife slaying of Thurman Smith. A 60‑man venire was summoned to select a jury. Smith died after being stabbed and cut nine times at Ake Lee's residence.
American troops breach Cherbourg defenses near the city, with reports of close combat and German surrendering en masse. British ships wreck a seven-ship Nazi convoy while Marauder and Fortress bombers hit Cherbourg fortifications and air fields. Stalin claims a 50 mile Vitebsk push as Allies advance in Italy near Roccastrada.
Volunteers in the Bonham Red Cross surgical dressings room finished the June quota of bandages ahead of schedule. A new gauze shipment due by Monday night should allow continued work. Mrs Dick Saunders, chairwoman, praised the volunteers and urged readiness to return once gauze arrives. Nineteen service stripes have been awarded to 17 volunteers since January.
On June 24 American patrols reached the suburbs of Garapan the capital of the Japanese Marianas while Marine and Army units pushed inland through jungle slopes engaging light resistance in other sectors around Saipan.
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