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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1952
Page
11
Weather notes from Featherman warn Texans of prolonged heat that threatens corn crops as farmers report wilting and potential loss if rain does not arrive soon. Signs point to a rain window within days, with hopes of salvaging late May and nubbin corn through timely showers and silage plans.
Feathermen forecast 4318 in store for hotter weather today and tomorrow with moderate winds easing after several days of buffeting across the state. Yesterday was cooler than the past two weeks with a top near 100 in Wichita Falls and Mineral Wells. Presidio reported a record high of 89 in milder conditions across West and South Texas. Wink, Childress, Maria, Amarillo, Lubbock, Laredo, and Presidio showed 85 or less in the statewide readings.
United Press reports Alair leads the Midwest heat along the East Coast and South as a large air mass moves, with weather details continued on Page 6.
A House Appropriations sub committee investigates military planning exposing excess overtime pay for rushing barracks construction. Air Force spent 2.38 million dollars on Amarillo Texas barracks that sit underutilized. Army and Navy similar waste cited. Committee vows economy and cuts 800 million dollars from military construction budgets.
Markets show cattle steady with slaughter steers scarce and bulls weak. Calves steady with killers scarce, hogs and pigs steady with lighter weights around 17 to 19.75, sows around 14 to 16 dollars, feeders down about 16.
Bonham and Allen's Point residents gathered for fellowship in an informal program led by Tom Lochridge. W H Skinner gave the invocation, Anne Wylie auctioned a Rhode Island Red Bantam for 8 dollars to benefit the 4 H club, and a singing session followed with J D Sutler as song leader.
The Agriculture Department reports record figures for school lunch programs. It notes one and one half billion noon day lunches served to school children in the year just ended. Fifty six thousand grade and high schools participated in an eighty three million dollar program. Fifty to two hundred million pounds of food were served to children. State and local governments did not pay more than the Federal share. For each one dollar from the government, states contributed at least one dollar and sixty cents, with many states contributing more.
Chicago pianist Harold Anderson and Iowa organist Bill McMains will provide music for both major party conventions using an electronic organ far more powerful than a church instrument. The setup includes three planes for soloists, one on casters to maneuver through aisles and two grand planes for platform use.
Kenneth Landauer, head of medical services for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, warns Texas may endure a serious polio epidemic with many deaths and cripplings. He notes Texas has more hospitals and trained staff to fight the outbreak and that foundation aid is already en route, including nurses, therapists, a social worker, an epidemic coordinator, respirators, and beds.
United Press reports the Republican National Convention in Chicago is 10 days away with Taft moving from Charlottesville to Chicago and Eisenhower heading toward the city from Denver. Kefauver criticizes GOP infighting over Texas delegates and Democratic nomination efforts amid the rising campaign activity.
Three men questioned in the Bonham Safeway burglary in an afternoon session denied involvement but admitted past visits to Bonham. County Attorney A J Bartley Jr Kelis Wo Sampson and Hood Arkau questioned the trio. one suspect, a Bonham resident, others from Fort Worth. They were arrested in Dennis and taken to Dallas for a lie detector test. no charges filed yet.
Detroit June 27 Acting Mayor Mars Beck plants legal action against Police Commissioner George Boos after he ignores her order allowing officers to shed neckties during the heat wave. Officers keep their ties on while the dispute continues with one suggesting removing hats in support.
Farris Pirth superintendent announced the district will start classes on July 14 for a six week summer session. A six week break for cotton picking will follow before classes resume.
The Bonham Jaycees announce a big open-air square dance on Saturday night in July on the west side of the square. About 156 dancers and instructors are expected at Luke Fannin for the weekend with guest callers from Texas and nearby states. Tickets help cover costs. volunteers will assist with order and crowd control during the event.
Sheriff candidate Furman is recuperating from a broken foot after an escape from pursuing dogs while campaigning in a rural area. He had handed a small card to a child when the incident occurred and the dogs reacted.
London reports a three way meeting among the United States Britain and France failed to produce a German policy. The June talks in London lasted about two and a half hours with no concrete plan for rebuilding Western Europe or East West power balance.
Washington June 27 The final battle over wage price and rent controls is under negotiation in a House Senate conference. The House plan would decontrol most prices after Monday while the Senate plan extends controls for at least eight more months. Democratic and Republican leaders pledge to push a compromise to renew or extend control authority.
Scouts announce departure for a canoe expedition into Canadian wilderness. Details are unclear due to damaged text but emphasis on travel, adventure, and district youth activity.
Election date moved to September 23 as announced by authorities. No further details on location or procedures were provided in the readable text.
A district judge sentences Oscar Collage Collaze to death for first degree murder in the slaying of a White House guard. Collage and a Puerto Rican associate plotted to assassinate President Truman during his 1945 trip. The Supreme Court ruling on the case remains unsettled.
Local club announces a barbecue event on July 2 at Nunnelee RNP. The notice lists activities and times, with expected attendees and a casual community gathering tone.
Clear to partly cloudy with no significant temperature change this afternoon. Tomorrow sees similar midthing conditions. Widely scattered afternoon thunder showers favored in the extreme northwest portion.
Swedish film star Ingrid Bergman plans a visit to the United States this week to see her daughter with judge ruling that a year old Lundstrom Bergman child could not visit another parent amid custody questions.
North Korean hydro electric sites and switch stations in the Chosen and Fosen area were struck by a large Allied air armada. The Yalu River facilities escaped bombing. Panmunjom talks see a three day recess as UN and Communists stall. South Korea reports a planned guerrilla push toward Pusan around the war’s second anniversary. No raids on Pusan yet. a dynamited South Korean train occurred near the anniversary.
In Little Rock on June 27 Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee told Arkansas supporters he will win the Democratic presidential nomination on the fifth or sixth ballot at the national convention. He expressed confidence in securing the White House after securing the nomination and dismissed questions about Republican nominees.
The Office of Price Stabilization schedules an OPS clinic July 2 led by a price specialist from a city bureau. Bonham and surrounding areas will host the event with hours from 7 to 8 in the morning and midday, aimed at addressing price concerns and stabilizing costs for local businesses and residents.
Report notes high winds across West Texas cause soil damage and prompt ranchers to move cattle and sheep to ranching areas. Officials discuss wind resistant sorghum and cover crops to mitigate losses. Merial cites regions preparatory for planting and weather impact on grazing.
Mandy Jorgenson tours the future on a dairy jeep while Mabel Butler declares readiness for another goodwill trip. Hurman Tate directs a new light pole on the south side as Mack Watson returns from the ninth out. The Lone Star Area Council Boy Scouts assist with plans for a short out of state Cub Scout trip. Melvin Epperson waits as his wife shops for groceries with Surlin and A. M. W. Dunes arriving from Nunneles for a barbecue invite out there. D. I. Watson feels under the weather and Bryntherton leaves early on Un Street.
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