Thanksgiving Anniversary Marks Charlie Watson’s Benham Nursery
Enduring local note marks Charlie Watson as Thanksgiving’s anniversary in Benham. He arrived on Thanksgiving Day 1910 after a Durant Oklahoma train wreck rerouted his trip to Bonham. Watson’s career spanned theatre, a filing station, and now a Cedar Street nursery.
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Charlie Watson
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Benham
Durant
Okla
Bonham
John Nevill
Charlie
Cedar Street
Chicago
Dallas
Cyclists Reinstate After I C U Suspensions Lifted
The International Cycling Union lifted suspensions on six top cyclists Rudi Altig Jacques Anquetil Jean Stalinski Italo Ziltoli Gianni Motte and Jean Pouldi for refusing to submit to dope tests after the world championships. The case was declared completely closed.
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Geneva
Switzerland
UPI
Rudi Altig
Jacques Anquetil
Jean Stalinski
Italo Ziltoli
Gianni Motte
Jean Pouldidor
International Cycling Union
Dupe Tesly
Riots Reported in Jerusalem Border as King Hussein Amid Tense Clash
UPI reports sustained machine gun fire in Jerusalem signaling unrest against King Hussein amid escalating Jordanian border clashes. PLO declares open rebellion and Damascus Radio calls for uprising while Israel faces UN scrutiny for the Nov. 13 Hebron attack.
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Jerusalem
Israel
UPI
Hussein
Jordan
Hebron
Damascus Radio
Lee Good
Arab Legion
Palestine Liberation Organization
PLO
Goodman
Middle East
United Nations Secrurity Council
Orayeh
Big Push Encourages Subscriptions to Buy Votes
The Daily Favorite and Bonham Herald promote a subscription drive to boost a candidate's votes. Subscriptions submitted by 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28 count most, with $50 club entries yielding 500,000 votes. Votes drop after Tuesday, Nov. 29, as leaders race for prizes of 800, 400, 200, 100, and 50.
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Daily Favorite
Bonham Herald
Good Will
Fred P. Johnson
Bonham
Letha Bruce
Neal Thomas
Hazel Benson
Honey Grove
Savoy
Whitewright
Childress
Bonhamae
Geraldean Crider
Wolfe City
L. J. Ramsey
Dodd City
B F. Butts
Eilis Worley
Leonard
Tom Gregory
Ambrose
Gladys Duncan
Viola Wright
Votes Partially Prorated In Subscription Campaign
Subscriptions may be left at the Campaign Office at 13 Franklin upstairs or at the Bonham Favorite and Herald office. Call 583-5410 and leave a message for your preferred candidate to call.
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Franklin
Bonham Favorite and Herald Office
Thanksgiving holiday highway toll tops 240 deaths
United Press International reports a rising national toll from Thanksgiving weekend traffic. By noon EST more than 240 deaths occurred in highway, fire, plane, and miscellaneous incidents since the four day holiday began. California led states with 28 highway deaths followed by New York 16, Illinois 12, Michigan 12, Texas 12, and others.
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United Press International
Hoiday
California
New York State
Illinois
Michigan
Texas
Ona
Pennsylvania
Jerry Hackney Hurt in One Car Accident
Jerry Hackney of 237 Evans Ave suffered slight injuries in a Thursday one car crash. Officers say he was northbound on Center Street when a tire blew out, causing loss of control and impact with the Southwest Pump Co building.
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Evans Ave
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Center Street
Southwest Pump Co
Esume Disbunice
Communists flee as U S troops rush War Zone C actions
U S combat troops rushed to War Zone C 60 miles northwest of Saigon as Viet Cong attacked two companies of South Vietnamese militiamen and irregulars. B52 bombers pounded the area while air and artillery strikes supported CIDG units and allied forces in heavy afternoon fighting.
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Tay Ninh
Guam
CIDG
Operation Attleboro
Paul Revere
Central Highlands
1St Air Cavalry Division
1St Air
Tuy Ninh
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Navy
Marine
North Viet Nam
South
Milittary
Cambodia
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Viet
Honey Grove Votes On Bonds Tuesday
Honey Grove voters will decide on issuing 100000 in revenue bonds for water and sewage system improvements. Ballot proposes 62500 for waterworks and 37500 for sewer improvements with two thirds needed for passage. Federal grant of 100000 may cover full costs.
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Honey Grove
Warm Weather to Continue Here
The forecast shows continued warmth with temperatures 10 to 16 degrees above normal for the next five days and little rain through midweek. Bonham recorded a high of 78 degrees Thursday and a low near 60.
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Bonham
Porcupines Do Not Throw Quills Contrary Belief
Contrary to common belief porcupines cannot eject their quills. The defensive quills detach easily when touched but are not launched at intruders.
Outlawing Poll Tax Faces Court Challenge In Texas
Judge Herman Jones blocked Secretary of State John Hall from certifying the poll tax repeal amendment after AFL CIO filed suit. The ballot measure passed 551,324 to 426,430 but is challenged for misrepresentation and implications for statewide voter registration. A hearing date will be set after the attorney general answers within 20 days.
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Hill
Texas Supreme Court
Afl-Cio
Ray Evans
Austin
Allan Mathews
Texas Election Bureau
Union
Sam Houston Clinton Jr
Clinton
Attorney General's Office
Secretary of State
Texas
Burglary and Thefts From Cars Reported
One burglary and six thefts from motor vehicles were investigated by city police. Burglars broke into Glen Ingram laundry on East Sam Rayburn Drive, stealing $81 in small change, shirts, a suit and trousers. A rock shattered the door glass to gain entry. Guns, tools, and electrical gear were taken from cars. Victims include Charles C. Kelley, R. C. Leiber, Cecil Pethel, Billy Collins, Nancy Neeley, and Jimmy Stephens.
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Thurman Renfro
Glen Ingram
East Sam Rayburn Drive
Renfro
Ingram
H. R. van Zandt
Charles C. Kelley
West Ijth
R. C. Leiber
West Iéth
Cecil Pethel
Billy Collins
Broad
Nancy, Neeley
Jimmy Stephens
Grass Fires Reported Near East 6th Street
Firemen fought two grass fires along East 6th Street near Fat Sthay. Crews contained them with no injuries reported.
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Fat Sthay
East 6Th
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