Lost pup prompts alert as Bonham residents urged to vote
James Fends reports his small brown and white bow legged pup missing. In Greenback Tennessee locals know residents well. A Bonham Herald missent address to Mrs M C Toot hints at mailing mix ups. Bonham voters face a quiet local election with no races. governor and Senate race between Tower and Carr attract attention amid 16 proposed constitutional amendments.
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James Neighbors
James
Coastal
Greenback
Tenn
Bonham Herald
M. C. Toot
M. G. McTeer
Bonham
Texas
United States
John Tower
Waggoner Carr
Senate
Tower
Carr
Bonham to Honor Two Historic Buildings This Afternoon
Two Bonham structures will be designated as historic sites in ceremonies this afternoon. The events will be held at the First National Bank at 3 p.m. and at Wise Funeral Chapel at 4 p.m.
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First National Bank
Wise Funeral Chapel
Fannin County Farmers Urge Rain Amid Dry Season Hazards
Farmers in Fannin County report dry ground and dust hazards as pastures fields and roadsides show dry dead grass. They seek rain to moisten soil and help wheat and other crops establish for winter while protecting newly planted cotton and grain from damage.
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Fannin County
US Fleets, Air Forces Repel Viet Cong Offensive Near Saigon
Up to 12 000 U S troops repulse six Viet Cong banzai attacks near Saigon in jungle fighting for a key supply base. U S pilots shoot down two MiG 21s over North Vietnam as destroyers trade fire with shore batteries. A unit of the 25th Infantry and 196th Brigade endure heavy combat and rescue a cut off company, with about 40 Viet Cong killed and 35 more reported dead earlier. McNamara signals a slowdown in U S troop deployments and a leveling off of air operations in 1967.
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Saigon
UPS
U.S
North Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
25Th Infantry Division
196Th Light Infantry
Kennedy undergoes minor skin surgery in Boston
Former Ambassador Joseph P Kennedy, 79, entered New England Emptist Hospital for what family spokesman calls minor skin surgery. He traveled from Hyannis Port on the family plane Caroline for the procedure to remove skin lesions on his legs and back and was expected to be operated on Friday and return to Hyannis Port by Saturday.
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Boston
UPS
Joseph P. Kennedy
New England
John F. Kennedy
Hyannis Port
Caroline
Kennedy
Two-Truck Crash Fatal for Orangeville Man in Texas
In Grayson County a two-vehicle collision at FM 81 and State Highway 160 killed Robert L. Chapman 67 of Orangeville and left Willam T. Haywood 61 of Trenton critically injured. Elisha Piland of Sherman, driver of a Mrs Baird’s bread truck, was unhurt. Chapman stopped at the stop sign then pulled onto State 160 into Piland’s path. Chapman died on arrival at Sherman Community Hospital. Haywood remained critical. Chapman’s wife and survivors are listed. Chapman was born March 23, 1899 in Thatcherville Oklahoma.
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Fannin County
O Whitewright
Grayson County
Robert L. Chapman
Orangeville
Willam T. Haywood
Trenton
Chapman
Kenneth Croussey
Baird
Elisha Piland
Sherman
State 160
FM 814
Piland
Crausley
Haywoor
Community Hospital
Haywood
Sherman Hospital
Burnheart Ambulance
Gainesville
State
Thatcherville
Okla
Robert Monroe Chapman
Sam
Jim
R. L. Carl
Leo Lyeburger
California
Artie Nall
Vernon
Lela Ketchum
Voters urged to cast ballots amid violence fears
A church editorial urges Texans to vote in the upcoming election despite past violence in Vietnam style turmoil and intimidation. It endorses Gov. John Connally, U. S. Senator Waggoner Carr, and others, and supports all 16 constitutional amendments, urging informed participation.
Negro Held as Theft Suspect in Bunham Area
An 18 year old Negro male was held in the Fannin county jail Saturday in connection with theft of clothing. He allegedly stole a pair of pants shirts a sweat shirt and a sweater from a house south of Bunham.
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Fannin County
Bunham
Fulbright Seeks Another Halt to Bombing in Viet Nam
Senate Foreign Relations Chairman J William Fulbright urged considering a further pause in U S bombing of North Vietnam. He linked any halt to a revival of Geneva Conference provisions and said he and President Johnson had a constructive talk about the war and U S Far East interests. He praised the President as sincere in seeking an honorable peace in Viet Nam.
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Washington
UPI
J. William Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S
Viet Nam
Arkansas Democrat
Johnson
Fulbright
Far East
America
Astronauts Plan Eclipse Mission Over Latin America
NASA announced the Gemini 12 crew led by James A. Lovell and Edwin E. Aldrin will launch Wednesday to attempt filming a total solar eclipse. The U S mission aims to record the eclipse next Saturday over Latin America as part of a joint effort by the United States Argentina and Brazil.
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Washington
UPI
America
James A. Lovell
Edwin E. Aldrin
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Latin America
United States
Argentina
Brazil
Historical marker ceremonies honor local bank and funeral home
The Fan nin County Historical Survey Committee presents historical markers for The First National Bank oldest in Fannin county and the Wise Funeral Chapel for architectural significance. Ceremonies begin 3 p.m. at the bank and 4 p.m. at the Wise Funeral Home with remarks by committee officials and bank and funeral home leaders.
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First National Bank
Willow
West Sam Rayburn Drive
Fannin County
Wise Funeral Home
H. A. Buron
Wodrow Warren
Honey Grove
A. B. Scarborough
Richard Saunders
John Ahicdes
Greater Bonham United Fund Reaches Halfway Mark
The Greater Bonham United Fund reports halfway to its 25 300 goal, with 75 percent hoped by weekend. DeRose Industries leads early contributions per employee as other firms including Southwest Pump Co General Cable plan reports. County employees and Bonham schools show strong giving, supporting agencies such as Red Cross Salvation Army USO and Boy Scouts.
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Greater Bonham United Fund
Jimmy Wiggins
Law
DeRose Industries, Inc
Southwest Pump Co
General Ca
Ble
Wigrins
John McKinzie
Bonham
United Fund
Damn Fire Grila
Boy Scouts
Red Cross
Salvation Army
USO
Texas United Fund
Local Welfare
Light Rain Forecast With Cool Weekend Front
A sluggish cool front moves into the Bunham area bringing light drizzle in the morning. The forecast calls for a chance of light rain Sunday with temperatures in the 40s overnight and 70s by afternoon. Mostly cloudy skies expected. The Panhandle reported sub freezing readings Saturday morning while milder conditions prevailed elsewhere in Texas.
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Bunham
Panhandle
Texas
Lady Bird Johnson Plans Relaxed Texas Ranch Visit
Lady Bird Johnson will spend time at the LBJ Ranch in Texas after wrapping up White House duties and Christmas shopping. She aims to reunite with daughters Lynda and Luci Nugent, while Lynda, 22, has finished a McCall's writing assignment and rests with the family at the ranch.
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San Antonio
Tex
UPI
Lady Bird Joanson
LBJ
Lynda
Luci
Johnson
White House
Texas
Patrick J. Nugent
Johnson totals show higher federal revenue and spending
President Johnson announced the federal government will collect about 5 to 7 billion dollars more in the current fiscal year than expected while expenditures climb by roughly 4.5 billion. He linked tax decisions for 1967 to defense spending and noted remaining draft and defense adjustments. McNamara said a larger supplemental appropriation would be needed next year and would be proposed in January.
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Johnson City
Tex
UPI
Johnson
LBJ Ranzon
Defense
Sec
Robert
McNamara
South Viet Nam
Palyose
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Gls
Rhert S. McNamara
South
John Connally
U. S
Preston Smith
Crawford Martin
John White
Jerry Sadler
General Land Office
Robert S. Calvert
M. B. Nelson
Gene Danner
Danner
Ronnie Jett
Fullbright
Joe C. Denton
U. F. Campaign
Lady Bird
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