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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1949
Page
6
In Dallas Mrs Streit receives a new puppy to replace her son Billy's lost dog Surprise. The jet black cocker spaniel named Surprise died after exposure to poison following Billy’s grief over the original pet. A second pup is promised to ease his sorrow and continue the bond.
United Mine Workers leader John L. Lewis presses southern coal producers to abandon the Southern Association and join contract talks at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia as other industries negotiate new contracts. Northern western operators and captives oppose separate benefits. In Chicago a tentative contract between the CTO auto workers and six International Harvester plants covers 14 500 workers with wage provisions. Des Moines transit workers plan a second two day strike over wages and fare audits. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to furlough about 1100 office workers due to traffic decline.
At a Salt Lake City convention of Young Republicans a county chairman from Oregon denounced elder statesmen as attempting to control the movement. Robert Elliott urged nationwide travel for meetings while Hott urged participation. Hugh Scott blamed Democrats for the program and warned Republicans must gain power to save the party.
BAY Maine June 25 famous gaplover sails Booth Bay searching the frozen for uranium. Commander Donald MacMiiax and a 13 man crew aboard a schoon hunt uranium at Labor Baffin Lead Elies Land not far from the Pole. The 7 year old veteran to cover 000 miles by diesel on the rear by self dom College sponsoring pecition. When not out expedition will gather scien Gata in the land of the jong.
Dallas court actions name two railroads Missouri-Kansas-Texas and Gulf, Colorado and Sant Fe against a Texas City carrier. Suits seek damages for 38 bags of flour lost from freight cars and water warehouse damage after a incident in April.
Harris County lawman Richardson, known for riding herd on gamblers, has been invited to film with Bruce Cabot in Hollywood. Cabot wants to arrange preliminaries to bring the peace officer into a Western project. Richardson could move from Harris County into cinema as negotiations begin.
Weather notes show showers covering the county through Saturday morning with ongoing rainfall. Bonham records overnight rainfall around 0.2 inches, boosting weekend total to about 0.87 inches, aiding cotton pests while hampering farmer dusting efforts as corn prospects look mixed.
Leaders in the House see little chance of enacted aid for developing regions this session. Committee hearings have begun and some Democrats back the proposal, while others say Congress is behind schedule. The plan seeks 45.9 million dollars for international aid amid fiscal debates and budget controls.
Floods slow Communist advance into South China and reportedly wipe out about 80 percent of the rice crop. In Hunan Province, large portions of stores close and farmers lose their crops while military observers note supply strain. Naval officials promise no ships pass through closed ports, while diplomats discuss U.S. stance and possible consequences for the Chinese Communist regime.
Citizens Advisory Committee to meet at city hall Wednesday evening for a second meeting. The panel, serving in an advisory capacity to the city commission, will discuss promoting civic clubs and gathering public opinion on proposals. Members include two civic club representatives, the president, and an alternate member.
An American air crew escaped with minor injuries when a car carrier aircraft caught fire during landing at a Berlin airport. Ground crews freed the crew before flames engulfed the plane, which had just touched down after landing.
WrATHER BONHAM and vicinity mostly cloudy with occasional thunder showers. No significant temperature changes. East Texas areas expect considerable cloudiness with local thunder storms and little temperature change.
Voters approved a $100,000 bond to improve the Commerce water distribution system. Mayor A C Ferguson announced funds will pay for new wells and to lay new sewer and water lines.
The summer recreation program directed by Coach Ross Baldwin announces a new schedule effective Monday June 27. Swimming for boys and girls will be offered three mornings weekly on Monday Wednesday and Friday from 8 to 12 with ages 6 to 11 at Bonham State Park Lake 8 to 10 and ages 12 plus from 10 to 12. Playground activities will run Tuesday and Thursday mornings at North Main Street facilities with girls from 9 to 10. The program is funded by the City of Bonham Community Service Club and the schools.
The House Un American Activities Committee plans two days of hearings in Washington to investigate Communist activities. It will call witnesses, including wealthy donors, both party members and sympathizers, who may reveal a Washington branch used to infiltrate the government. The committee estimates 2,000? 4 members in Washington from a national membership around 416.
Former Flying Tigers leader Major General Claire Chennault warned a crisis could determine peace or war as he said a third world war is inevitable if the United States confronts China’s Communists. He outlined a defense plan for Nationalist China and urged action by Washington within days.
Governor Jester approved city council resolutions decontrolling rents in Greenville and Kaufman today. The orders were sent to federal housing expediter Tighe Woods for action.
Bonham residents hear a DDT fogging demonstration as part of a chamber program. A fogging machine was shown around the square and courthouse to illustrate potential pest control for a planned city wide cleanup campaign. The effort aims to reduce mosquitoes and disease bearing insects through grass and weed cutting and other measures.
AUSTIN June 25 Special: Texas Highway Department and Texas Safety Association promote traffic markers to motorists and pedestrians. Engineer TDM Greer stresses the need to heed signs as shapes and colors indicate speed limits directions and warnings to prevent accidents and disasters.
Bonham and Ridings districts vote July 2 on consolidation with Bonham independent district. Polling places open 8 AM to 7 PM with judges Carmichael and Jackson. Separate ballots set for North Fannin rural high and Oakland districts on July 2, and Arledge Ridge vote on July 9. Bond question for Bailes district to issue 80000 bonds for road projects also noted.
The Thornton homicide investigation escalates with FBI involvement and a reward of $5000. Authorities describe the case as active, urging tips while canvassing nearby areas for suspects and reviewing evidence collected at the scene.
The city debates a measure to raise wages, mandating $15 minimum for police and firefighters based on population. Supporters say it aims to close gaps while opponents question funding and logic. Governor and lawmakers discuss legislative action as advocates push the plan forward.
A garbled OCR summary describes the Chicago Railroad Fair resuming with a 60 acre exhibit area. Crowds gathered to view locomotives, a central theater, and displays highlighting railway progress and wartime symbols.
A convoy truck overturned on highway 82 east of Bonham causing minor damage to the vehicle. Pvt Purpura was injured and hospitalized at Bonham for observation after the accident.
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