18 Nov 1971
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1971
Page
1
Two suspects, Givens and Scott, are held on burglary charges tied to a Warren Grocery break in and a Speed Way robbery and slaying. A third suspect, unnamed, remains at large as investigators piece together the morning's events at Bonham stores and homes.
Voters in the Bonham Independent School District are deciding on a 500000 bond issue for school improvements. Polls will be open with Superintendent Joe Campbell and district officials stating no tax rate increase is needed. Plans include new kindergarten facilities, a high school path, and building improvements with extra classrooms and activity spaces.
A cool, wet front moved through Bonham overnight bringing near inch of rain and cooler temperatures. Spotty showers lingered into Wednesday afternoon with local damage noted in the area and warnings issued for adjoining communities.
Congressional opponents of the Nixon administration pressed for a total U S military withdrawal by targeting defense and foreign aid votes. Doves shifted activities toward the Senate as a key antiwar amendment faced rejection and leaders including senators from Idaho and Kentucky signaled a return to the Palladium like debate.
City officials pursue funding for upcoming races amid fiscal constraints. The council weighs how much public money to allocate to events, facilities, and operations, seeking balanced support for community sports while guarding budgets.
A state or federal agency ordered shutdowns for 23 plants amid pollution concerns. The action targets facilities facing violations and enforcement scrutiny, details on dates, locations, and responsible agencies not fully clear.
Fragmented coverage notes federal government actions in Birmingham Alabama with references to tax, air act orders, and an upcoming presidential election. OCR errors obscure specifics but indicate ongoing regulatory and political activity affecting the region.
War updates report fatalities and ongoing low U.S. casualties amid combat actions. Other items note environmental and legal developments, including EPA and federal court actions on pollution and restraining orders, with references to public health alerts and regulatory measures.
The search for a third suspect in the Wednesday night Warren's Grocery robbery and the early Thursday Speed Way Food store holdup centered in Sherman at midday Thursday. Police reported Harold Edward Parker of Denison as a suspect who may have reached Sherman that morning. A DPS helicopter joined the search but by noon the hunt north and west of Bonham was slowed and concentrated in Sherman. A Bonham woman, Mrs Tony Robertson, reported an approach by a man offering $25 to take him to Sherman as she took her child to the babysitter near North Center Street. She fled toward the Sanderson home as she alerted authorities and investigators held the suspect's car while theorizing he rode out of Bonham on foot.
Funeral plans honor Rev H D Caddell 44 murdered during a robbery near Speed Way. Services at Seventh and Main Baptist Church with ministers Harry Wall and Tommy Marshall officiating. Burial at Tetaha Cemetery under Cooper Funeral Home direction. Caddell a WWII and Korean War veteran and former Duplex Baptist pastor leaves wife Tvannie and three children. Survivors include son James Linden Caddell and daughters Denna Pollenham and Bassoya Caddell. He taught at Sam Kanybarn High School and worked at Speed Way Speedway. Burial arrangements private.
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