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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1944
Page
3
Dan Bragg, star guard for the Purple Warriors in 1942 and 1943, earned top district honors in 5-AA and honorable mention on the all-state squad. He has been invited to play on the North team in the annual North South game during the Wichita Falls coaching school.
The National Safety Council reports more than 32,000 people were quilled in homes last year. The figure highlights a rising trend in domestic injuries requiring treatment and safety measures.
Texas oil and gas industry paid 34.8 percent of all taxes in 1943, per a Texas Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association analysis of state comptroller reports. Industry taxes totaled about 134.6 million of 328.7 million dollars in combined state and local taxes, with local and state levies showing significant contributions from petroleum in ad valorem, gross receipts, payroll, and license taxes. The report notes gasoline taxes, poll taxes, and other fees as part of the tax mix and highlights the industry’s role in war-era production and home-front support.
Allied spokesmen report Lib erator bombers hit the Kamiri Kornasoren and Truk targets in sweeping raids. Kamiri and Kornasoren airdromes on Noemfoor Island were knocked out with fires and many Japanese aircraft were destroyed or driven out. In the Carolines Palau and Truk were hit again, marking a 23rd raid on Truk this month. The Far Eastern Air Force formed by merging Fifth and Third Army Air Forces will be led by Lt Gen George C Kenney, with command of the new group. Japanese casualties in the Sarmi Maffin area rise to 2 386 through Sunday.
Jesse B Bell 66 died at his Sherman home Friday night. Born July 18 1878 he came to Texas as a youth and settled in the county before moving to Sherman in 1918 to work as a mechanic and later open his own plant. Survivors include his mother six brothers and a sister.
SAN ANTONIO Texas June 27 Military authorities admitted today they probably never will be able to determine the cause of the death of Pvt Ellis Byrd of Blountstown Florida. The soldier's body was found in a snake infested pasture near the Air Cadet Center where he had been stationed by a farm hand Sunday. Investigators said Byrd had probably been dead about two months and the decomposed condition of the body would prevent exact cause of death from being determined.
Raleigh Abernathy announces for county judge urging support from voters though he cannot run a formal campaign due to expense and lack of resources. He notes long residency among the people and expresses desire to serve without personal solicitation.
Springfield Leader-Press resumes publication in Springfield Missouri after a mechanical workers strike ends. The News morning edition remains halted. George Olds says AFI affiliated typographical union accepted a one week vacation instead of two as part of the settlement.
Montgomery Ward & Co. said it would file in US District Court in Washington to block the War Labor Board from enforcing a directive issued June 6 ordering maintenance of membership at its Chicago plant. Public relations officer Few Jamesson said the board acted arbitrarily without a hearing as required by the Wartime Labor Disputes Act.
County superintendent Curlee Cummings and other district officials left for College Station to attend a statewide conference for superintendents and supervisors. The sessions run Wednesday morning through Thursday with discussions by key education leaders and preparatory talks planned.
Texas remains under a lengthy heat wave as the U S Weather Bureau forecasts continued hot weather. Ice rationing spreads from Tyler to Dallas and Fort Worth with shipments from Central Power and Light aiding Houston Tyler and Palestine for railroads war industries and military use. Temperatures Monday ranged from 92 to 101 across cities including Amarillo 95 Abilene 97 and Dallas 99.
Allied forces report gains in Burma with Monzong Mogaung and Myitkyina under pressure. Chinese and American troops close pockets near Kohima and the Nhiawaddy river, while Hengyang faces intensified Japanese attacks in Hunan. A stray line notes a child refusing to eat.
Stevenson will close his office Monday July 3 and Tuesday July 4 as he travels to Del Rio for exercises in the fifth war Joan drive area.
In Rayburn’s absence on official business in Washington a Sherman Texas man James D Buster will speak on his behalf over Radio Station KRRV Sherman Tuesday June 27 from 815 to 839 PM.
London reports Germany boosts robot attacks over Southern England as bad weather limits daylight bombing. The Nazi blitz faces Allied fighter opposition at sea and over the coast, with darkness aiding the pilotless bombs until conditions improve.
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