27 Nov 1973
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1973
Page
1
Bonham records a Christmas parade set for Thursday with 20 floats and bands along with Moonlight Madness sales. A car crash on West 10th injured two. a police report notes a driver slowed in a school zone but sped after signals. A local editor jokes about a district game and a 50 mph drive story circulates among community tales.
A 15 foot decorative Santa rises atop a Bonham storehouse on the courthouse square as the 1973 Christmas season arrives. Children will visit with Santa after Thursday’s parade to share wishes and enjoy downtown decorations lighting up the square.
Bonham hosts a 1973 Christmas parade at 5 pm followed by Moonlight Madness sales. The parade features 21 decorated floats plus cars motorcycles and bicycles, antique models and three bands. Santa’s house decorates the courthouse area and local merchants stay open late for shopping after the parade.
Firefighters responded to the 100 block of West Fifth Monday afternoon to put out a fire in a car motor. No injuries reported. The cause is under investigation. Local authorities secured the scene and inspected the vehicle for further damage.
Egypt reviews its plan to attend a proposed December Geneva peace conference on the Middle East while Egyptian officials warn Israel that their armed forces are ready to resume fighting if Israel does not withdraw to the October 22 cease fire lines. Egyptian spokesmen say talks at Kilometer 10 on the Suez Cairo road stalled over two divisions and 300 tanks remaining on the Israeli side.
City crews begin fall trash pickup in multiple areas including South Bethany Wesgate and Ye neighborhoods. Officials say trucks will pass all zones but may miss some spots, urging residents to place bags out as routes are cleared.
President Nixon told congressional leaders he does not expect any easing of the oil embargo until progress occurs in Arab Israeli peace talks. Kissinger and 21 lawmakers discussed the Middle East crisis and energy issues as Fulbright noted lifting depends on negotiations and UN Security Council Resolution implementation.
Fulbright said the U S has domestic resources to develop for energy needs though the short term will be very difficult. The Arkansas Democrat noted Europe and Japan are more dependent on the Middle East for fuel amid a bleak outlook.
Military sources in Salgert report a breakdown in negotiations as VC factions boycott peace talks amid rising tensions. Reports note Cambodian sites near Phnom Penh are on alert while leaders face pressure from allied fronts.
Dallas car owners who run out of gas on weekends will receive towing assistance from AAA. Lamar Phillips, local manager, said 42 emergency vehicles will be available to aid motorists and move them to safe locations.
The Dallas Morning News reports a government order diverting fuel from public to defense use under the Defense Production Act. Duke Ligon, head of the Interior Department Office of Oil and Gas, ordered the diversion on behalf of the President’s administration, though the order remained secret.
A plane seizure ends with the release of all passengers after a three hour refuelling stop in Beirut. The hijackers reportedly demanded safe passage to Damascus Cyprus or Dubai, while authorities claim the craft carried a large fuel order tied to defense supplies.
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