28 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1955
Page
1
The Daily Favorite runs the eighth merchant sponsored message urging Bonham residents to shop locally. The editorial argues the campaign creates consciousness to spend at home, keeping money in town and strengthening local ties, with a hopeful note that loyalty can empower Bonham to shape its future.
Local officials warn of heavy traffic and higher crash risk during the long 3 day weekend. Bonham and Fannin County report several near misses but no traffic deaths so far this year. Patrols will target speeders with fines recently issued for speeds well above limits. Drivers are urged to leave early, obey laws, and avoid drinking before driving to keep July 5 safe.
A terrorist grenade exploded against the wall of the U S information office during a birthday party in Saigon injuring a score of Americans. In Fort Worth authorities report Las Vegas interests back a Parker county gambling house near the Tarrant county line. A Dallas insurance executive boycotted a speech at the state labor convention citing censorship. Frederico Vasquez and his son Frederico Jr were swept by currents in Nueces Bay when the father died trying to save the boy.
Farmers report heavy grasshopper infestation across Fannin county damaging pasture and crops including corn and cotton. Insects clog radiators on highways and strip trees in addition to leaves, with areas between Trenton Orangeville and Ladonia Honey Grove hardest hit. County Agent Zeke Green advised poison trials earlier and many farmers report good results though reinfestation from untreated fields occurred.
Texas Governor Allan Shivers told New York executives that in 1956 both Democratic and Republican parties will be on trial before the American public as partisanship wanes and a new era of abundance boosts individual achievement. He warned parties must earn public confidence through stewardship amid a shift away from centralized power.
Leonard area farmers urge a two inch rain to boost corn prospects and prevent nubbin formation. Cotton and pastures would benefit as heat grows, with grasshoppers prompting farmers to use poison as they await moisture to sustain crops through July and August.
Twenty-five members of Pe ter Smith Hospital in Ft Worth received dismissal notices as directors moved to cut losses and keep the hospital from operating in the red. Port Arthur on June 28 reports a fatal head on collision Monday night involving a Port Arthur couple and their five year old son in a new car they were test driving and a semi trailer truck.
National newspaper advertising runs at 650 million a year with a five month gain of 5+ percent over 1954. Harold S. Barnes of the American Newspaper Publishers Association says 1955 may top previous peaks as banner growth continues. May records across 120 newspapers reflect strong gains in automotive and retail ads.
Twenty thousand troops will maintain order in the federal district during next Sunday's congressional elections in Mexico City the defense ministry announced Tuesday.
The Senate Banking committee approved a bill to place the motto In God We Trust on U S paper currency after the House passed measure. If enacted the motto would appear gradually as the Treasury Department staffs new currency printing plants.
E W Cunningham, a truck driver from West 6th Street, was returned to M S hospital in Bonham Monday from Houma Louisiana where he had been hospitalized since Thursday night after his truck left the highway and struck a tree. He suffered a cracked rib concussion lacerations and severe shock. His condition was reported as improved.
The outlook calls for partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures through Wednesday with isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms possible in the extreme northwest portion of the area.
Bonham shoppers are urged to visit eight participating stores for BBBB Bonham’s Big Bargain Bonanza on Thursday. The line up includes Plaza Drug White's Auto Hunt's Department Dobson's J.B. White and the Bonham Style Shop joining the group.
A federal study finds overlapping federal state and local taxes total more than 27 percent of national income and urges major tax load reductions. The Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, led by Meyer Kestnbaum, advocates decentralization and private initiative where possible and closer government at the local level for many functions.
A four state outbreak of tornadic winds and deadly thunderstorms on Monday night into Tuesday left at least four dead and nearly 100 hurt. Scottsbluff Nebraska suffered two deaths and 85 injuries as the Hildredge addition saw 28 homes destroyed. Emergency shelters opened as crews searched for missing residents. Widespread damage hit Texas New Mexico and Wyoming with lightning fatalities and heavy property losses.
Pat Flynn promoted to production manager of the Supreme Trailer Co in Bonham. Bob Franks announces the change as Jack Johansen resigns and returns to Chicago. Flynn previously served as engineer and purchasing agent before taking the manufacturing role.
Bonham records show Monday as the hottest day of the summer with a maximum 96 degree reading, the highest yet. Humidity stayed high and a 73 degree low was logged, with forecasts hinting at possible evening thunderstorms.
A terse note states Munden leaves for New York with a buck freve and a veer tien wip, signaling a departure from big towns. Maurie Debbe is mentioned in passing as he moves on from the scene.
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