15 Nov 1964
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1964
Page
1
Residents recount a Friday gathering where four baskets of English peas were shared and meals planned. Ben T Boa’s crop, grown by his father, supplied the harvest amid mild weather. Neighbors discuss deer hunts, Christmas prep, and community happenings in a small town column.
Christmas seals go to about 3000 Bonham area citizens as part of a tuberculosis relief drive. The Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsors a Light a Bike program with reflector tape for school bikes to improve rear visibility. Bonham VEW post Commander John Van Kirk notes principals distribute reflectors to riders, with potential front tape use discussed.
Ray MerBroom a 61 year old Rhanes man died from a self inflicted gunshot at a Bailey service station. The inquest found death by his own action after he failed to return home on Saturday noon. Funeral arrangements were set for Bailey Baptist church with burial at Arledge Ridge. Survivors include Opal McBroom wife, four daughters and several grandchildren.
Soviet reports claim Peking tests may prompt similar arms moves. Analysis notes a border clash between China and the Soviet bloc, with diplomats citing growing tensions and possible global arms dynamics reflected in editorials about China and Hungary.
A Russian colonel ignored a warning and a car was fired upon near Nuremberg at a secret base complex. An American officer testimony notes a sentry fired after a vehicle sped away, with officials confirming a single piece of ordnance used and personnel reporting no serious injuries.
Gen Hugh Pate Harris, commander of the US Continental Army Command, was selected Friday as the new president of The Citadel. He will assume the post on July 1, succeeding Gen Mars Clark, who has led the South Carolina military college since 1954.
Moderate quake rattled buildings in central Tokyo at 12:57 pm JST today. Epicenter offshore about 30 miles southeast of Tokyo near Ibaraki Prefecture. No casualties or damage reported by Tokyo Meteorological Bureau.
United Fund workers plan a house to house canvass Monday night aiming at a 23500 campaign total. Youth groups from Camp Fire Hurlton and Boy Scouts join adult volunteers as The Daily Favorite office serves as centralized headquarters. Sam Zumwalt urged Bonham residents to donate generously, noting the campaign is over 90 percent toward its goal and needs a final push to succeed.
United Press International reports strikes halt Ford production across its motor empire with 59,000 of 130,000 workers out, 36,100 laid off, 22,900 on strike at seven plants. Government mediators seek to avert a national rail strike involving 160,000 shop crafts, while 70,000 workers are active nationwide. More layoffs expected Monday.
Two Mena residents, Gerald Leon Philpot and Herman Foster, were hospitalized in Bonham after a Friday night collision in Randolph County. Police say Philpot lost control on a curve, striking a parked car owned by Mrs. Thomas Moore, with Philpot suffering facial lacerations and Foster awaiting X rays for possible back injuries.
The Titan 3A rocket, viewed as a future military workhorse, will attempt a second orbital test Friday with a dummy payload. The key is the maneuverable third stage acting as an orbiting launch stand for future manned and unmanned military spacecraft.
Trustees of the Sam Rayburn Foundation and Sam Rayburn library staff will place a wreath on Speaker Rayburn’s grave in Willow Wild Cemetery Monday at 9 am. The ceremony marks the third anniversary of his death on November 16 1961 with a prayer by Rev William Cheatham and is open to the public.
Washington reports a four acre set of accords between the United States and West Germany to broaden military cooperation. Key points include joint development of a light weight vertical takeoff fighter, a miniaturized naval navigation system, exchange of scientists, and a jointly developed futuristic tank for the 1970s with a budget in the billions.
Admiral H G Rickover writes Mrs Bartley praising the late Speaker Sam Rayburn as sponsor of the USS Sam Rayburn. The 28th Polaris type submarine completed first sea trials and is ready to join the fleet. Commissioning ceremonies are set for December 2.
Volunteer firemen G E Ikins and Leonard Roberts drove to a fire call when their automobiles collided at the North Center Fifth streets intersection. Damage was reported heavy, but the firemen escaped unharmed. Officers Thurman Renfrog and Billy Daniel investigated the accident.
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