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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1963
Page
2
Mrs. Andra R. Spradling, 25, was fined $24 for speeding in Carthage Missouri. The judge who imposed the fine was her husband who told her you should know better than this.
The article describes nationwide Independence Day observances with bell tolls from Philadelphia to Mt. Morris and a Kennedy keynote urging unity. It notes citizens joining events to honor freedom as the nation marked the holiday with speeches and ceremonial bell rings.
Fragmentary article describes Soviet Western tensions with Khrushchev and mentions an attempted boundary breach near Berlin. It references Communist bloc leaders, potential summits, and growing diplomatic speculation about alliances and hostilities among Hungary Czechoslovakia Poland and other East Bloc nations.
A review praises an early Random House book Fishing for Fun by Herbert Mtogver for its calm celebration of angling. It likens the text to Izaak Walton and Thoreau, noting its moral sense and patience, with sharp asides on fishing leaders and President Cleveland, ending as a defense of fishing as a personal, almost spiritual pursuit.
Carolyn Shrum profiles Mrs. Heaton, a longtime educator from Bonham who studied at the College of Industrial Arts in Denton in 1923, earned an MA in English in 1952, and later taught across Illinois, Bonham, and Honey Grove. She recounts early teaching years, travels with a TWU English workshop, and memories of students and trips with fellow educators.
A damaged OCR page previews coin values and history from the 1964 Guide Book of United States Coins by R S Yeoman. It notes editions, pricing, and values for proofs, mint issues, and commemoratives, with examples and market context for collectors and dealers.
Revival services announced for New Hope Methodist Church starting Sunday July 7 led by Rev Ray Wise of Bonham and supported by pastor Rob Cates of the New Hope church inviting the public to attend.
The United Steelworkers union and the Nation reach a two year contract after months of talks. The agreement runs effective August and includes wage and benefit provisions. USW president David J. McDonald cites improved job security and steady employment for workers.
AUSIIN UPI The State Health Department said Saturday that another week passed without a poliomyelitis case reported. So far only two paralytic and no non paralytic cases have been reported this year, compared with 70 cases by this time in 1962.
Edna Texas reports Candy Barr a 28 year old nightclub and burlesque star refuses to confirm or deny divorce rumors from Jack Sahakian while on parole after a Goree Prison Farm term. Spokesman Abe Weinstein cites publicity fears harming parole chances. Barr, real name Juanita Slusher Sahakian, previously sang in prison choir and performed at the annual Prison Rodeo.
A Milwaukee Road Hiawatha passenger train collided with a stalled freight train south of Kenosha. At least 61 people were injured as passengers were thrown into aisles and glass flew about. Rescue efforts sent victims to Memorial and St. Catherine's hospitals with many treated and released.
Former Soviet assistant naval attaché Capt. Eugene Ivanov has been under house arrest in Moscow since June 21 as authorities investigate his role in the Pro fumo Keeler affair, diplomatic sources said Saturday.
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