Hines May Run for Texas Governor If Demand Arises
Harry Hines of Wichita Falls, a Texas Highway Commission member, said he might enter the 1940 gubernatorial race if the public demanded it. He stressed he would not run to create a job, noting he already has a long-held post and serving as governor would be a waste of time and funds.
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Holland
Belgium
Texas
Lulumshucule
Lhumhlumu
Dallas
Navy
Harry Hines
Wichita Falls
State Highway Commission
People of
Austin
Hines
Texas Highway Commission
Dan Moody
Ross Sterling
Houston
Highwaymoc
Feswmh
N .Nway
D. K. Martin
San Antonio
W. R. Ely
Abilene
Brady P. Gentry
Tyler
Robert Lee Bobbitt
Fredericksburg
Capitol
W. Lee O'Daniel
Philadelphia
Soviet War Commissar Declares Russia Alert and Invincible
Moscow reports War Commissar Klementi Voroshilov warns the Red Army and Navy that Russia is alert and invincible against British and French efforts to fan European war. The order marks the 22nd anniversary of the Russian Revolution, coming after Molotov's anniversary speech condemning neutrality as cover for war profits at misery’s cost.
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Moscow
Klementi E. Voroshilovv
Red Army
Navy
Russia
Vorshilov
Viacheslav M. Molotov
Armistice Holiday Closures To Include Bonham Merchants
Berlin reports food rationing easing November 20 with boosted butter and meat allowances and extra staples for children. Bonham merchants will close Monday November 13 for Armistice Day to avoid weekend shopping losses, with banks and federal offices also shutting Saturday.
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Berlin
Bonham
D. L. Watson
Retail Merchants Association, Inc
Warriors drill on pass defense for conference game
Bonham Purple Warriors focus on pass defense in preparation for their third conference game in Paris Priday night against the Paris Wildcats. Coach Marshall May notes Paris has one of the district’s best passing attacks led by White at left end and a strong receiver, with Henderson handling tosses.
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Hy Emerson Anderson
Bonham Purple Warriors
Paris
Wildcats
Marshall May
Dallas
North
Texas
Henderson
Warriors
Checks Sent to New Bonham Colored Hospital
Checks were sent to the new Bonham colored hospital by L Gordon White and Rex W Hendrix of Los Angeles California former Bonham residents. Their contributions were greatly appreciated.
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New Hospital
Bonham Colored Hospital
L. Gordon White
Rex W Hendrix
Los Angeles
Bonham
German Pocket Ship Sighted In The Azores
Neutral naval circles report Allied ships sighted the German pocket battleship Deutschland near the Azores. Earlier, the vessel was said to be off Newfoundland ten days prior. Brenires Peres in London notes confirmation from naval observers.
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Azores
London
Azores Islands
New Poundland
Stanford bans drum majorettes to emphasize music
President Ray Lyman Wilbur of Stanford University restricts the university band at football games from using drum majorettes. He urges the band to gain recognition through musical skill rather than appearance, prioritizing performance over showmanship.
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Stanford University
Ray Lyman Wibur
Talco Field Oil Production Increase Approved
The Railroad Commission granted Talco field an oil production reduction allowance increase by about 130000 barrels per month retroactive to November 1. The basic daily limit rose from 36014 to 42735 barrels.
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Talco
Austin, Tex
Railroad Commission
Fifteen Forgery Bills Listed In Report
The Fannin county grand jury returned twenty two true bills of indictment for the October term of the 6th District Court and reported them in open court to Judge George P. Blackourn. The body had convened November 6 and recessed until December 4. The total for the term stands at 23 with one murder indictment against W J McCain for the Oct 6 Ec tor wife slaying. Forgery dominates the list with 15 offenses. other charges include drunken driving theft and burglary. Individuals named include Marcus McElwen J T Skinner Lucille Riddie J C Hobbs Virgil Riddie Sam Capeheart Lou Austin. GRAND JURY Back Page.
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Ment
Fannin County Grand Jury
6Th District Court
George P. Blackourn
Max Atterberry
W J. McCain
Ector
Marcus McElwen
J.T. Skinner
Lucille Riddie
J C. Hobbs
Virgil Riddie
Sam Capeheart
Lou Austin
Grand Jury
Fannin County AAA Workers Attending District Meeting
Six Fannin county farm workers travel to Fort Worth for a two day district meeting of county agents home demonstration agents and AAA workers in Extension District Four. The gathering aims to plan the 1940 AAA program and discuss the cotton referendum while reviewing agricultural conditions and outlook with state and extension leaders.
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Fannin County
Fort Worth
AAA
W J Young
Miss Oleta ‘Yar-brough
Dan Barnard
Bonham
W. T. Hull
Telephone
J. L. Peterson
Gober
JM Blanton
Leonard
Extension Service
Geo Slaughter
State Agricultural Committee
B C Vance
Texas
A. Barnes
Cooke
Grayson
Fannin
Denton
Cofin
Hunt
Rockwall
Kaufman Dallas
Bilis
Navarro
Hill
Johnson
Tarrant
Parker
Hood and Somervell
Spiders Help Drivers Stretch Meters in Omaha
In Omaha spiders are aiding motorists by weaving webs that wrap around downtown parking meters, slowing the timer mechanisms and giving drivers extra time. The effect could double the usual parking charges, prompting city concerns about meter timing and revenue.
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Omaha
Neb
State lawmakers balk at ODaniel social security funding pledge
Gov W Lee ODaniel challenged passage of a bill to fund social security with $35 million yearly. lawmakers falter as Rep Bailey Radale and Henry G Lehman push an omnibus tax plan to raise between $15 and $17 million annually by taxing luxuries natural resources and oil gas. 39 legislators reportedly back the plan while the measure in the House drew 116 votes in favor. Promoter Dan Templeton pitches a wrestling double windup featuring Paul Dusek Tom Casey and a free bingo game in Lancaster.
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Austin
O'Daniel
W. Lee O’daniel
Bailey Raydale
Crockett
Henry G Lehman
Giddings
NagwWale
House
Senate
Lancaster
Dan Templeton
Paul Dusek
Tom Casey
War planes duel off Jutland coast amid bomber chase
A dogfight unfolded off Ringkøbing on the west coast of Jutland as two German Junkers were pursued by a dozen British aircraft. Bombers reportedly veered south toward the Danish coast while British ships reportedly pressed toward the German naval base at Kiel. In a separate note from San Francisco a marriage is planned between Joe DiMaggio and Dorothy Arnold on November 9.
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Copenhagen
Ringkropeing
Jutland
Suit
Offer Services To Belligerents for Peace Talks
Queen Wilhelmina of The Netherlands and King Leopold of Belgium initiative seeks peace talks. They telegraph heads of Germany France and Britain offering their good offices to facilitate negotiations. The move follows Belgian Dutch unity and critiques of neutral stance amid British blockade tensions.
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the Hague
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Leopold
Europe
Germany
France
Britain
Belgium
Foreign Office
Concentration Camp Awaiting Nazi Prize Crew
Oslo reports the Norwegian government rejects Germany demand for immediate release of the Nazi prize crew from the American steamer City of Flint. Germany seeks compensation for the cargo loss as the ship was forced back to port. Upon internment, 18 prize crew members and officers remain aboard the Olaf Trygvason awaiting further action.
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Oslo
Norway
Germany
Fty of Flint
City of Flint
Wee
Joseph A. Crainard
Olaf Tryxvason
Haugeund
Five Huntington Memorial Doctors Share Hospital Babies Week
Five Huntington Memorial Hospital staff doctors were frequently seen at the babies’ room glass, as all five had grandchildren born there in the same week.
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Pasadena
Cal
Huntington Memorial Hospital
Red Cross roll call set to start Monday in Bonham
Plans moved forward for the annual Red Cross roll call in Bonham beginning Monday November 13 under Mayor Hrdlicka. Bonham aims for a record enrollment amid demands from war related emergencies and disasters. Garner returns home from Washington while deer hunting season nears.
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Anneal Red Cross
Red Cross
Joe B Hrdiicken
Bonham
Hrdlicka
Aga
American Red Cross
United States
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Marlin
Derden
W. Lee O Daniel
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