13 Nov 1973
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1973
Page
1
Prime Minister Golda Meir stated Israel will not revert to the Oct 22 cease fire lines, arguing no such lines exist. The UN Security Council ordered a return, while Egypt has made it central to a broader Middle East settlement.
Community notices urge chamber members to mail ballot lists by Friday for six director seats from twelve nominees. Christmas decorations and parade entries are organized with deadlines for float, car, or bike entries by November 20 and lights planned for Fort Worth merchants.
Bonham voters approved an 82 percent rate increase for General Telephone of the Southwest on first reading. Residential rates rise 60 cents monthly, business lines 75 cents, with rural service complaints noted. Public hearing set for December 10 and zoning actions plus bids for a 12 inch water line to serve General Cable were also discussed.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger told Chou En-lai and Mao Tse-tung that friendship with China is a constant factor in American policy regardless of White House changes. He spoke after 11 hours of talks during his sixth Peking visit, noting progress toward normalization and that a future communique would not reveal all implications.
One person was slightly injured when an automobile struck a freight train engine in Honey Grove on Monday. Mrs Rebel Harrison Lewy of Ladoma Kt was identified as the injured party and taken by ambulance to Bonham. The car was pulled around the engine after impact near the front fender. Brent Sudham of Windum was identified by Patrolman Bob Ridley. A second incident near Bugtus involved a car colliding with a cow on Highway 34, resulting in the cow's death.
The text defines a humorous term for a person who talks in their sleep. It prefixes the phrase with a pseudo scientific name suggesting a sleep speaking expert. No additional facts or context are provided.
The Senate Watergate Committee voted to request a formal meeting with President Nixon at the White House to discuss all aspects of the scandal. The panel also said they will not participate in Nixon’s dealings with other congressmen about the case and asked Nixon to reveal writings and tapes.
Congress moves quickly to give the President power to address the energy crisis including potential gasoline rationing and reduced lighting and speed limits. The Interior Committee approved measures to suspend some clean air rules and expand federal authority while the House backed a 789 mile Alaska pipeline project estimated at 4 billion over four years, drawing sharp environmental opposition.
Fannin County Commissioners Court was asked Monday to provide space for a County Law Library. Assistant County Attorney John Morris said the Bar Association would finance books and cover operation with attorney fees of five dollars on each civil filing to fund purchases.
Mostly fair skies tonight in Bonham with a forecast for fair to cloudy conditions and a cool to mild Wednesday. Temperatures range from a morning low near 9 degrees to a daytime high in the 60s, with a cooler front bringing clouds and fog across Texas later in the week. Separately, the court discussed room use in the second floor courthouse dormitory and shelving needs for the library, with agreements about how the space would be managed and access by local attorneys. the district clerk and court purchased a tractor for maintenance, bidding details noted.
Prosecutor Jaworski filed criminal charges against Gulf Oil Corp alleging a $100000 corporate donation to President Nixon’s 1972 campaign funds. The information accuses Gulf Oil vice president Claude Wild of consent and involvement in the illegal contribution.
A break in at a residence led to the theft of a large number of firearms including handguns and shotguns. The gun case was broken and the inventory was accessed by Durglars as deputies and investigators from the Sayler and local sheriff’s office began the probe.
Senate Commerce Committee edits on emergency power bill after President Nixon appeal. The plan would require the president to curb energy use by ten percent and offer gas rationing options to ease fuel shortages while environmental safeguards face scrutiny from Hatfield Jackson and other lawmakers. Leaders warn of concentrated power and urge careful action during the energy crisis.
Friday at 5 p.m. marks the deadline for C C balloting. The court delayed car purchase bids for the sheriff’s department to allow Sheriff Ray mond Tayor to review and recommend. Extensions were approved to buy a movie projector for Extension Agents and keep it available for other offices. Public auction planned for a land strip between Station KEY N and Brown Tractor Co. A five year lease was granted on the county building site at Fast Sam Rayburn. Gas, diesel, and oil price changes were noted for county use. Surplus funds totaling 120,000 were allocated to road districts and district 1 will receive funds in the near term.
Report from Palo Alto County Sheriff about a cemetery burglary at Arledge Ridge Cemetery near Bonham with statues and bronze taken. Officials mentioned Nate Zandt and Gus Dolph among others as part of a patrol and investigation. other names tied to regional security roles were noted in connection with the incident.
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