16 Nov 1973
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1973
Page
1
Community notices cover Thanksgiving activities at Dath Favorite and local churches, a city trash pickup starting Nov 26, comet sightings near Jones Field, a Scare at Trenton Methodist, and the Bonham Kiwanis radio auction. Also mentions Athens arrest events, early voting postcards, and Maui sugar production stats.
Bondi majorettes secured 13 division medals at the Grand Saline Interscholastic League twirling contest. Solo performers Phana Tasi Tami LaMothe Stacey Candle Jana Simpson Lisa Pitts Cathy Cau We Bonita fempleton Wen dy Brinlee Jong Littall received No 1 ratings for superior solos. Additional dancers earned No UP and No TL marks, with several individuals achieving high class ratings and top honors in various divisions.
Three rookie astronauts launched smoothly on a mission to the international space station. Gerald McCarr, Edward Gabsen, and William Pogue prepared for a terms toward the orbital lab amid early mission challenges and late adjustments.
Israel moves to withdraw forces and set up UN administered buffer zones along both sides of the Suez Canal as part of a three-part plan to pull back armies. The plan aims at a Geneva peace conference while the Arab summit and talks face possible postponement.
One person suffers shoulder injuries in a car truck crash at the US 82 and State Highway 78 junction late Thursday. Identified drivers are Craig Keaten and Leon Harper. James Dwight Wheeler from Spencerville Oklahoma and Vian Thomas Brewer from Bonhai were involved. Brewer transported to Fannin County hospital. Wheeler reportedly drove east on US 82 and Brewer north on SH 78.
Legal action filed against private Adlesta Hadi School owner Joseph Dbattar and wife Virginia by Dana Annette Bartars family alleges negligence led to her death after swallowing poison at the school last year. Indictment by Liberty County grand jury sparked wider controversy over private schooling and child safety.
The pre trial hearing for Henry Joe Fletcher former Fanninounty assessor collector is moved to December 10 in Sixth District Court Bonham. Judge Henry Braswell said the trial date was reset after a request for continuance due to medical surgery. Fletcher faces four counts of ompiccation and embeddlement and one count of theft over 50 dollars.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, after a 12 day worldwide diplomacy sprint, praised progress toward Middle East peace and Sino American thaw while in Anchorage for refueling. He planned a Washington news conference and a meeting with Anatoly Dobrynin before departing for Kes Biscayne and continuing talks with allies and leaders in Cairo, Peking, Tokyo, Seoul, and Seoul. The trip featured talks with Mao Tse tung and Zhou Enlai and a stopover with South Korean President Park Chung Hee as fuel shortages troubled Japan and gas supplies.
Weather notes forecast warmer temperatures for the Bonham area with improving conditions. The report mentions a trend toward milder days and notes regional patterns through the upcoming week, suggesting pleasant conditions for residents.
Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield, amid energy shortages, urges fast action including gas rationing and higher taxes to curb consumption. He argues delay risks recession and industry shutdowns while administration spokesmen split on rationing versus taxation.
Garbage collection begins November 26 with routes planned through the city. Officials outline daily arc assignments and note special handling for discarded items and yard waste. Residents are reminded to place bags at curbside and follow posted restrictions.
Postmaster General et al warned postal service would deteriorate if postage increases are not approved. They pressed for a 1 percent across the board rate hike starting in January to offset rising costs and prevent further service cuts.
The Daily Favorites notes a pause in the Week of TN listings due to contract expiration and TV station program information will be compiled. Listings are planned to resume next Friday, returning to weeklong advance listings without further interruption.
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