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Bonham Daily Favorite

Location

Bonham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1939

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WARBORN SPECTRE OPENING DRAW LEADS CROWD AT FAIR

London September 26 Prime Minister Chamberlain warned the nation to brace for a long economic struggle to destroy the Nazi war machine and Hitlerism while Winston Churchill said the U boat menace was rapidly decreasing with substantial German submarines destroyed and allied forces set to grow threefold in the coming months as they pursue U boats and seize German cargoes

London Chamberlain Commons Winston Churchill The Admiralty Britain

Germany to Send Ambassador Back as Peace Gesture

Berlin reports that Germany may recall Ambassador Hans Dieckoff to Washington within two or three weeks as a peace gesture to the United States. Dieckoff had been recalled to Germany over President Roosevelt's attitude amid strained relations following the Nazi anti Semitic campaign.

Berlin Hans Dieckoff Washington United States Dickoff Germany Roosevelt Reich

German Plane Accused of Attacking Dutch Airliner

A KLM Royal Dutch airliner arriving from Copenhagen was reported to have been shot at with machine gun bullets near Esbjerg Denmark, with unconfirmed reports that a passenger Gustav Robert Lamm of Sweden was killed. The incident was attributed to a German aircraft.

Amsterdam Ley Klm-Royal Dutch Airlines Copenhagen Gustav Robert Lamm Sweden Esbjerg Denmark

Itasca Grocer Appointed to State Board of Control

Itasca grocer Frank Davis was appointed by Governor Allred to the State Board of Control effective Oct 1 to fill the Teer vacancy. Davis, a longtime grocery merchant, will serve a six year term and must be confirmed by the legislature. The board acts as the state purchasing authority for government operations.

Austin Frank Davis Itasca Ddaniel State Board of Control Davis Claude "Teer San Antonio Teer James V. Allred Davin Capitol J. M West Houston Highway Commission West Senate Sesson Legiseture

Naval Battle Report Off Norway Coast During WWI Conflict

An Oglo Norway report notes a heavy shelling tense encounter along the Norwegian coast as German forces clash with British and Scandinavian vessels. Unconfirmed claims say German ships attacked British escorts as six neutral Scandinavian ships have been sunk in the early days of the war.

Oglo Norway Norwegian England

Storm claims 13 lives as second West Coast blow hits coast

In Los Angeles on September 26, at least 43 people are believed dead after a violent wind and rain storm struck Southern California the previous night. Dozens more were aboard fourteen pleasure boats reported missing and scores of boats were wrecked or beached along the coast, with damage potentially exceeding $1,000,000.

West Coast Los Angeles Calif California

World Wheat Supply Falls Short as U S Declines

United States supplies dropped by 100 600 000 bushels in the year ending July 1 while world totals rose to 5 464 000 000 bushels led by gains outside the United States. The Agriculture Department report notes no near term rebound in European demand due to ample stocks and nonwar countries expanding production.

Washington Agriculture Department America China Russia

Naval skirmish off Norwegian coast reported by observers

Heavy gunfire and maneuvers by five warships and a submarine were seen offshore near the Fliagerrak area amid renewed naval fighting. Airplanes joined the action as two large warships and three cruisers were observed, with smoke screens masking damage.

Oslo Norwegian Tmmark Fliagerrak Christian

Request for State Aid Distributed to Fannin County Schools

Applications for state aid totaling about 150 000 will be mailed to the State Department of Education in Austin from County Superintendent Luther Burkett. Each school in Fannin county stands to gain in salary transportation or tuition aid with Bonham receiving roughly 8900 and Honey Grove about 7000 for tuition aid. Deputy State Superintendent F G Marshall will review each school’s application in Bonham Wednesday.

State Department of Education Austin Luther Burkett Fannin County Bonham Honey Crrove F G Marshall Marshall HF. Robinson Marshalk South West Texa Burkett

Republicans Center Attack On Arms Repeal

Senate oppositionists to neutrality revision plan to attack President Roosevelt by focusing on repeal of the army embargo. Leaders warn against letting other issues distract from the embargo repeal. Nye of North Dakota argues for blocking window dressing in the administration. Independent reports of sea battles off Norway claim five warships sunk and planes engaged, while the British deny naval engagement and note propaganda flights over Germany.

Washington Senate Roosevelt Bargo Ben Gerald PP Nye R. N.D Norway London

Danial Donation Plan For Pensions Sparks Crackpot Charges

Opponents of Gov Lee O Daniel called his proposal to raise 30 000 by unpopular means a crackpot scheme. Cyclone Davis a famed Texas orator threatened to lead 30000 to Austin camping on capitol grounds until a delegation from the Social Security League meets the governor. He urged a special session to tax all resources to reinstate Old Age Pensions.

Dallaa Coner Lee O'Daniel Zephyr Davis Cyclonne Davis Texas Austin Davis Paling Coxey Social Securit League

Russian Army Massed On Romanian Northern Border

London dispatch reports 100 Russian divisions converging on the Romanian border amid Romanian fears of a Soviet coup. Paris notes indicate France defeated a German air fleet in two battles as bombardment of German forts proceeds along the western front.

Rumania Change Telegraph Bucharest Benarabian Airerald Peloneul Paris Germanys Sierfried

Nitro Hidden by Convict Recovered Near Golf Course

Dallas detectives found a three ounce bottle of nitroglycerin concealed in brush near a miniature golf course at the state fair grounds. The explosive, hidden by escaped convict Jack Cade from Huntsville, was removed without incident and details say there was danger to bystanders. Cade, recaptured at the Trinity river bottoms, allegedly warned to seize the nitro before it could detonate.

State Fair Grounds Jack Cade Hunteville Trinity River Kingden M. &. Creech Cade

Germans Still Attempting To Capture Warsaw

BERLIN Sept 74 The German high command boasted that Port Mokotow and Mokotow attack zones had fallen after fierce hand to hand fighting around Warsaw. A Swedish ship was sunk by German submarines within 24 hours, two Finnish freighters also lost, fueling speculation Germany may resume unrestricted submarine warfare against ships bound for Britain.

Beriin Cermar High Command Makotowsk Germany Britain

Judging Complete as Premiums Set for Thursday Fair

The thirteenth annual Fannin County Fair drew large crowds of school children and spectators. Parade units included bands from Paris Greenville Honey Grove and Bonham plus local officials and American Legion units. Judging across departments is finished and premiums will be awarded starting Thursday at 11 o clock. a list of winners will run in the next issue of the Daily Favorite.

Fannin Neek Fannin County North Main North Dimaeline Majoretes Paris Greenville Honey Grove Bonham American Theater Joe B. Hrdlicka Alban Me Rae National Pnerd American Legion Westneaday

EdR Refuses To Halt Red River Dam Work

Oklahoma City September reports President Roosevelt refuses to halt the 54 million dollar Red River dam project. Gov. Leon Phillips cites constitutional protections and states there is no justification to interfere with the project. Phillips plans an appeal to the U S Supreme Court as a last resort. Also in Bucharest Romanians say Paderewski may become Polish president to enable a Polish government in exile.

EDR Red River Dam Oklahoma City Leon Phillips Roosevelt Red River Congress Philips Omy United States Supreme Court Bucharest Paderewski France

Supreme Court delays Denison Dam injunction ruling

The U S Supreme Court will hear Governor Phillips motion for an injunction blocking construction of the Denison Dam next Monday. Phillips signed the motion and briefs by special attorneys W J Coe and C C Hatchett. Swiss observers report a raid on the Fried richshafen motor plant in Germany and claim several direct hits disabled the facility. The plant location and details remain unverified by official sources.

Oklahoma City Bepc United States Supreme Court Econnier Phillips Denison Dam Romanfshorn Switzerland Germany Zeppelin Friedrichshafen Lake Constance

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