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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1960
Page
1
The town welcomes a hollowed orange dessert created by Bernard Binon for friend Clement Maggia. The dish, served to Epicurean Club members who praised it as refined sweetness, marks a culinary highlight amid local celebrations.
Washington dispatch notes that northern Negro leaders and labor spokesmen challenge Senator Lyndon B. Johnson's viability for the Democratic presidential nomination. Roy Wilkins and ADA critics rebuke his civil rights record, while labor groups insist on Taft-Hartley repeal or strong protections. Johnson supporters cite his leadership, yet opposition persists as party factions weigh the convention outcome.
A United Press International summary reports the Senate Foreign Relations Committee urged that the U 2 flight should not have occurred without compelling reasons showing it was necessary. In related remarks Secretary Dillon commented on riots that led to Eisenhower canceling a Japan visit and the audience’s view of Communist tactics. Montreal prison governor Gerneau described a Bordeaux Jail riot injuring four inmates and said order was restored.
Newton Massachusetts Cleveland Indians centerfielder Jim Piersall says he is not being forced to rest and that he feels fine despite reports. He insisted he has not been sent home and that his health is good.
West Coast booster Rep. Edith Green predicts Sen. John F. Kennedy will secure the Democratic nomination on the first ballot at the Los Angeles convention. Averell Harriman counters with a second ballot scenario. Green names potential running mates including Hubert Humphrey, Orville Freeman, Gaylord Nelson, or Stuart Symington. Gallup cites a photo finish if election were held now. Furcolo says religious issue not dead. Lawrence remains neutral.
Bank of Mexico figures show agricultural laborers sending 72 million pesos home from the United States in the first three months of the year, about 800000 pesos more than the same period last year. The remittance equals roughly 5.76 million dollars.
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy and five committee members introduced a bill to expand Social Security by 380 million dollars. The plan would provide up to 33 dollars monthly per person for about 435000 general assistance cases with federal grants to states that share costs and have approved programs. States would face varying costs and maximums rise for old age assistance and related programs. The measure targets needy unemployed families in high unemployment areas.
Army Platoon Sergeant Willie F Blair of Whitewright Texas and fellow 4th Armored Division personnel completed a field training exercise at Grafenwohr Germany on June 22. The NATO defense element tested unit combat effectiveness during realistic conditions. Blair, with Company C 54th Infantry Heilbronn, joined the Army in 1946 arriving overseas February 1958. His wife Lawana accompanies him in Germany.
Mr and Mrs Dick Rayburn of Ector traveled to Arlington to attend the funeral of their daughter-in-law Mrs Tom Dick Rayburn who died at an Arlington hospital Sunday.
On this day in history notable events include Edward Gibbon completing The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire in 1787, Helen Keller's birth in 1880, stock market collapse beginnings in 1899, Harlan Fiske Stone’s Supreme Court appointment in 1941, and Truman aiding Korea in 1950. Thought for today cites Gibbon on Roman worship.
In the Parker home, Mr and Mrs E C Parker Sr welcomed guests including daughters Mrs T C Keener and LouAnn from Greely Colorado, and Mr Keener, Mr and Mrs Jack Harris of Richardson. Also visiting were Mr Earl Colvin and children from Kansas City Missouri, Mrs Gene Stone and children of Dallas, and Julie Bragg and Betty Parker of Bonham.
A Killer Typhoon Olive struck the Philippines with 140 mph winds causing at least six deaths or disappearances and leaving 10 000 homeless. Fishermen cling to a sinking boat off eastern Luzon as rescue attempts stall amid giant waves. Wires caused electrocutions and bodies washed ashore near Manila Bay as communications collapse across six provinces.
Defense Secretary Gates says the Soviet Union may apply pressure through minor military actions but does not expect a major crisis. He noted it is hard to predict Russian moves and warned they will likely continue harassment and cold war actions.
U A R s Middle East News Agency denounces King Hussein of Jordan as the scion of the house of treason and says he cannot escape the fate of predecessors who betrayed the Arabs.
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