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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
15
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs a civil appropriation bill funding flood control river and harbor work. The measure raises totals to about 372 million for flood control and 96 million for maintenance and new harbor projects, including Columbia and Mississippi river works and Pan American Zone matters.
The piece outlines a long term dam project associated with President Roosevelt and the War Department civil appropriation. It notes billions in funding and a target completion around 1948, with the Red River project moving from theory to potential reality as part of a national hydroelectric vision.
June rainfall reached 45 inches with total for the year near 305 inches. Reports from Wolford and local agencies note dry spells and growing conditions affecting crops and damage. A contested will concerns an estate left to care for three companions, with property potentially passing to neighbors if the will stands.
Paul V. McNutt, U S high commissioner to the Philippines, urged retaining American sovereignty to preserve peace in the Orient. He warned withdrawal on July 4, 1946, would lead to trouble for at least a generation and harm policy and the Philippines’ economic interests.
Joe Loy attends a Texas Restaurant Association meeting in San Antonio as a director and outlines a five point program aimed at boosting restaurant quality, service, and member growth. He emphasizes improving patron comfort, better food, and stronger local association leadership.
Army Chief of Staff said the force would rapidly respond to defense emergencies and that the outpost line must be garrisoned with 400000 personnel, with 600000 more in reserve for a war scenario. The base network includes Panama Hawaii and other continental outposts. He described disarmament economy reforms as revamped and revitalized.
A tense picture emerged of possible German moves on Danzig with Britain promising action if aggression occurs. Lord Halifax warned of a hard line against Germany as Paris and London reported troop movements and reservist calls. A British press reaction labeled the war talk the gravest since 1914 while a separate note announced General Marshall’s nomination as army chief of staff.
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