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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1954
Page
1
Bonham officials opened bids for the sewer disposal plant and lines, finding bids far above the roughly $200,000 on hand. The city will study savings, possibly reduce line sizes or reroute designs, and consider new funding to proceed.
The ballot committee approved the July 24 Democratic primary ballot on Monday. Absentee voting begins July 6 with ballots printing underway. One candidate failed to pay assessment and was removed from the ballot. Contested races exist in three commissioners precincts. Bonham justice precinct has multiple candidates for justice of the peace or constable.
In the Ridingy community a wolf invaded a poultry yard and killed a full grown duck. Mrs. Jack Goodwip chased the wolf, which fled, dropping the duck. Several wolves have been reported and residents plan steps to reduce the wolf population.
In Guatemala City on June 28 the two day old Diaz junta collapsed after a bombing and airstrike. Col Elfego Monzon leads a new anti Communist government with Lt DuBois and Luis Salazar, promising freer dealings with rebel forces and the release of political prisoners.
A 49 year old Perrin Air Force base captain is free on bond today in a case involving the rape of a seven year old Bonham woman. The suspect was arrested Monday afternoon by Iranian county officers and identified by the Bonham woman.
The Rio Grande flood, labeled the largest in history, threatened Laredo and Nuevo Laredo with a crest between 55 and 60 feet. Eight to nineteen deaths and many missing were reported across Ozona and the region as floodwaters forced closure of the international bridge and caused extensive property damage.
Dallas casualty executive Howard D. Noyd tells Bonham Kiwanis Club that auto insurance rates ride higher due to postwar inflation and more driving after wartime rationing. He warns rates may climb further unless structural causes are fixed and cites rising costs for repairs and medical injuries.
Governor Allan Shivers and rival Ralph Yarborough traded sharp accusations as they campaigned across Texas. Shivers attacked Yarborough for lip service to old age pensions while praising his own record, and Yarborough warned of a potential 1966 consolidation of power if Shivers won a third term.
Forty seven injured French veterans from Indo China, including 16 litter patients, left the Far East by air in a trans Pacific flight. The group rode a C 97 Stratocruiser from Saigon via Manila to Hawaii and Midway en route to Travis Air Force Base California. Immense welcome awaits in Paris? Heritage noted.
The region remains clear to partly cloudy and warm through Wednesday with only a few isolated showers.
Bonham city commission approves a perpetual lease to the State Highway Department for 11.8 acres at Jones Field on Highway 7a to serve as warehouse and offices. In exchange, the city regains possession of 1,978 acres on East 4th Street and receives a 30 by 50 foot warehouse with fences for storage. No move date set. commission also votes to vacate Preston Avenue from Center Street to Island Bayou road.
Sen Homer Capehart charged Clyde J Powell former assistant FHA commissioner hid a criminal past when joining government 20 years ago. Powell refused to answer questions citing self incrimination as Capehart produced a Justice Department background report dating back 35 years showing arrests for bad checks and a 4160 embezzlement claim in 1917. Deputy housing chief William F McKenna testified no trace of the reports in FHA files, though Capehart said two reports were sent to FHA with the Civil Service Commission in 1941 and 1948.
Examining trial for Robert E. B. Freeman, charged in connection with the slaying of James Thomas, will be held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning in Bonham. Justice of the Peace Thomas Reece will preside with County Attorney A. J. Bartley present.
The leaders urged a general drastic reduction of armaments and the use of atomic knowledge for human advancement. They issued a White House declaration after talks, advocating safeguards, peaceful uses of nuclear power, and regional alliances to preserve peace and independence.
Gov Allan Shivers granted a 15 day emergency reprieve for A W Kimberlin. Chief of Police O R McKiscock said the reprieve allows Kimberlin to remain with his wife who is hospitalized.
City commission reviews bids for sewer disposal plant trunk lines and equipment with 960000 bond funds. Low bids vary by pipe type and plant work. options include trimming lines, removing structures, or redrawing specs to fit budget while keeping promised service to southwest and north zones.
Fort Worth cattle sales show slow volume with many classes steady to weak from Monday. Slaughter steers and yearlings mostly 15.0 to 21.5, utility and commercial cows 9.0 to 13.0, stockers 12 to 17, calves 15 to 17 and sows 15 to 18.80. Hogs steady to up 2.60 with 24.25 to 24.50 for 260 to 325 lb hogs and 31.80 for light loads.
In a terse session the senate discussed wavering support on key motions as party lines shifted. Officials indicated cautious voting patterns and potential compromises on critical legislation.
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