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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
1
Walter P. Reuther told Congress no individual donations should exceed 20 in presidential election years. Senator Mike Monroney accused the Interior Department of backing a policy he says would cause excessive and unjustified hikes in rural electric cooperative rates.
In Houston two people perished in a crash on U S Highway 73 involving a gasoline filled truck and a car. One victim was a 57 year old Pasadena woman and the other a man.
The Southern Pacific Sunset Limited collided with a gasoline tank truck near Liberty Texas. The impact tore the tank from its cab and released about 5600 gallons of fuel onto the highway.
U.S. Senator Price Daniel accused paid labor organizers in Austin on Tuesday of launching an attack against him and backing another gubernatorial candidate.
Air Force Lt. Gen. Earl W. Barnes arrived in Tokyo to become chief of staff of the United Nations and Far East command, replacing Lt. Gen. Elmer J. Rogers Jr. Barnes previously served as deputy commander at Tactical Air Command in Langley, Virginia.
A new book reports President Eisenhower grew angry at right wing Republicans and thought about forming a new party. He ultimately did not pursue it, but his discontent influenced his decision to run for a second term. The book is Eisenhower The Inside Story by Robert J Donovan.
Local chatter blurs with weather myths about July events and scattered showers. A found 10-Peso Philippines note recalls World War II, while officials debate parking rules near the fire station and a controversial Eisenhower book sparks political intrigue.
Partly cloudy conditions with widely scattered to scattered thundershowers expected mainly in the afternoon and evening through Friday. Temperature is not expected to change significantly.
Fannin county home demonstration clubs gathered at Bonham State Park for a game and recreation training session. Instructors Mrs Paul Turner Mrs Lloyd Withrow of Nobility club and Miss Janice Hall 4 H member Mulberry shared new games from a Denton district recreation workshop and a Trinidad 4 H session.
Fannin county motorists cannot obtain licenses in Bonham until July 18 as examiner C. W. Sweeney takes vacation from July 3. Licenses available in Sherman and Greenville on Monday Tuesday Friday and in Denison on Wednesday Thursday.
Gen. Nathan F. Twining ordered an inquiry into the private flight of William P. Lear from West Berlin to Moscow as he toured Soviet aircraft plants. Lear, head of a Santa Monica manufacturer, showed his twin engine Cessna 310 and discussed equipment on the NATO embargo list. The trip included visits to Ilyushin facilities and a planned tour of a Soviet military installation.
In Dallas in federal court Judge T Whitfield Davidson fined a juror $10 for arriving 10 minutes late, applying a dollar per minute late penalty as justice was dispensed.
New York report says talks between United Steelworkers and steel companies nearly collapsed. Plants at Gary Indiana and Pittsburgh area begin shutdowns, Bethlehem Steel also reducing output. If strike occurs, about one million tons of production will be lost regardless.
The Penham area saw overnight cooling to 69 degrees after a 101 degree Wednesday high, the season's peak. By 6 pm the thermometer stood at 97 as the area braces for more widely scattered thundershowers tonight and Friday.
Landowners in the Bois d Arc watershed were told the State Soil Conservation Board is likely to accept an upstream flood control project for Bois d Arc creek. A preliminary survey is under way to assess annual flood damage and planning credits could offset construction costs.
Senate expected to approve a 4.5 billion foreign aid bill with limited cuts as final votes loom tonight. Amendments to halve the total and curb aid to Yugoslavia and India are likely, with administration hoping to keep 30 GOP senators in line. House previously cut request to 3.8 billion and debates on school funding and civil rights progress continue.
Fire damages the D A Campbell lunchroom on North Main street in Bonham. An undetermined origin blaze around 11 30 p m caused about 50 dollars in damage to the hamburger grill and surrounding area. J A Campbell plans to reopen after repairs. no insurance on fixtures. Fire crews were also called to a grass fire on Thomas street Wednesday afternoon.
Gerald Newby of The Bonham Herald announces a new newspaper corporation The Bonham Herald Inc to own and manage The Bonham Herald with stockholders Aubrey McAlister and Paul F Miller. Newby will be president as plans to consolidate The Herald and The Bonham News advance to reduce production costs.
Farm officials announce that cotton, peanut and wheat growers in Fannin County may begin submitting soil bank acreage reserve applications Friday under the 1956 program. Deadline dates include July 20 for written forms and July 31 to qualify for 1958 participation with payments at 15 cents per pound or minimums per acre.
Udell Brown was installed as the new president of the Bonham Lions Club succeeding Dr. Fred Boling. Brown will begin duties at the club’s first July meeting with Henry Pharr of Creemville serving as installing officer. Other officers installed include Charles Tosch, Harrison Johns, Luther Newman, Neil Downing, Stan Norwood, Weldon Holcomb, Doss Clark, J. C. Magouirit, Dennis Bailes, Grady Fisher, and Thelbert Wingate for various terms.
Readable fragments describe Ted Bigglers paying for coffee after guests over keeping bills steady Otis Sinks watering the courthouse sprinkler during a shower Neighbors G C Magoulck planning a Laniisco reunion and Barburs Sandeepeen seen walking the square Thursday
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