Rights Restored to One Man by Governor Pardons Four
Governor Ferguson granted four full pardons and three conditional pardons to Texas convicts on June 2. Maria Felder of Polk county was pardoned for burglary to support her mother, Hill county’s Mrs. A. P. Carliste received a theft pardon, Frank Hill of Dallas was pardoned for liquor possession, and Joe Simmons of Panola was pardoned for assault to murder due to health. Conditional pardons went to Sti Neuhaus of Bexar, Walter Day of Brazoria, and Andrew Jones of Travis, all tied to family support and circumstances. Ennis Howell of Ellis county received restoration of citizenship after two years for liquor possession.
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Associated Press
Austin
Ferguson
Texas
Maria Felder
Polk County
A. P. Carliste
Hill County
Work Har Removal Upheld By Board At SMU
Dallas June 2 The Board of Trustees upheld Dr C C Selecman president of Southern Methodist University in suggesting Dr M Z Workman instructor of English bible resign his post amid liberal criticisms of his theology Professor Harvie Branscomb resigned after protesting Workman’s dismissal A senior committee of students defended Workman while another student argued his teachings contradicted Methodist principles The board noted many letters praising Workman and suggested a leave of absence. classes continued at his home with students studying under him.
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Associated Press
Dallas
C. C. Selecman
Southern Methodist University
M. Z. Wokman
Board of
Harvie Branscomb
Workman
Branscomb
Duke University
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
John M. Moore
Ivan Lee Holt
H. D. Knickerbocker
Dr. Workman
Oklahoma College President Resigns to Accept Oklahoma Post
President W B Bigwell of Texas A M College resigns effective September 1 accepting the presidency of the University of Oklahoma. Board of Regents confirms no successor named yet. Boss cites a larger opportunity to serve a broader cause while noting financial retrenchment since the war.
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Press
Texas A. & M
225 Graduates at Texas A and M Awarded Diplomas
The forty ninth annual commencement at Texas A and M College ended with diplomas awarded to 225 graduates after an address by Congressman Tom Connally. President W B Bizzell announced honors as seniors prepared for military transfer to juniors and trains home. Connally urged U S membership in a world court and warned of centralization of power in Washington, calling for states’ rights.
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Associated Press College
Texas Agricultural, and Mechanical College
Tom Connally
Texas
W. B. Bizzell
Connally
League of Nations
United States
Representative Connally
Washington
Tornadoes Kill Four in Nebraska and Injure Many
Four people die and several are hurt as two small tornadoes and an electrical storm strike northeastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Deaths include Mrs. Scheer, Loft Ware, and Rev. Henry Benetker near Madison, with two Scheer children injured. Lloyd Hansen dies at Orchard from a lightning bolt.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Town
Glenwood
Madison
Nebr
Robert Scheer
Johnson Ranch case advances toward compromise in Panhandle
The Johnson royalty suit in 81st district court is continued for a final compromise involving 17 839 acres and 95 defendants. Plaintiffs seek seven wells within sixty days of signing, with leases extended five years if all parties sign. If a lease is pursued to stop rentals, a second well must start within 150 days, with further wells in successive periods until drilling completes.
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Johnson Royalty
Panhandle
81St District Court
E. B. Neil R
Graham B
Montford Johnson
Johnson Ranch Royalty Company
Mayer and Coker
Geo. EB. Montgomery
South Hutchinson
Half of jury 10 try Shepherd is believed in sight
Chicago June 3 Half of the Shepherd trial jury was in sight tonight At adjournment four jurors actually sworn and two pro se qualifications had proven tentatively acceptable to prosecution and defense in the jury box The second panel of four men was tendered thrice today but either side found disqualifications The defendant William Darling Shepherd accused of slaying his millionaire foster son Billy McClintock sat with head lowered and eyes on the day as the trial dragged into its week
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Associated Press
Chicago
Shepherd
William Darling Shepherd
Billy? McClintock
Students Strike Over Fletcher Removal at Little Rock College
In Little Rock Arkansas on June 2 two thirds of the student body walked out of the assembly protesting the removal of Rev Albert L Fletcher as president of Little Rock College and the appointment of Rev James P Moran to succeed him. The crowd gathered on campus and cheered Fletcher as he retires, while the bishop who ordered the change seeks to reassign him as vice chancellor. Fletcher has served the college for about 15 years as student seminarian and priest.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Fletcher
Little Rock College
Albert L. Fletcher
James P. Moran
John B. Morris
Father Fletcher
W. H. Aretz
St. John's Seminary
Father Moran
St. Andrews’ Cathedral
No Dictionaries After June 13 Final ordering date
No Dictionaries After June 13 announces Saturday June 18 as the final date to obtain Hew Universities Dictionary via The News and Post. Readers are urged to order immediately by coupon or visit the Now tl uilding to receive a copy, with distribution expected to extend to home stores and offices.
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He News and Post
News and Post
Fair Theater Sold In Amarillo To Dallas Owner
Louis L. Dent of Dallas buys the Fair Theater in Amarillo. a new manager will arrive today to take charge. The theater’s policy and vaudeville program are not expected to change. The story also covers Panhandle Boy Scout camp near Palo Duro Canyon with 44 campers, staff, and a lively camp life including secret orders and meals ad lib.
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Louis L. Dent
Dallas
Texas
Fair Theater
J. Levy
Dent
el Paso
Abilene
Ranger
Amarillo
Fair
Levy
Mr. Levy
Memphis
D. P
Knights of
United States
Nelson
James
Panhandle
Jack Bynum
Coleman Black man given death for slaying sheriff
Brownwood June 2 John Smith a 23 year old Black man was sentenced to die in the electric chair for killing Sheriff Dick Pauley of Coleman County. The jury deliberated 18 minutes and the courtroom was crowded with no demonstrator reaction when the verdict was read by Judge J O Woodward. Mertie will escort the prisoner to Hunt soon.
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Axdye Atd Presa Brownwood
John Smith
Dick Pauley
Coleman County
Smith
J. 0. Woodward
Isp Mertie
Amarillo Weather Forecast Summary
Amarillo and vicinity for Wednesday expects fair skies with cooler conditions. Eastern New Mexico shows partly cloudy skies, with a slight temperature drop in the north and little change in the south. hourly readings are unreadable.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Max
Amarillo Offers Clean-Up Prize For Efforts
Amarillo will award a $100 prize for the strongest clean-up efforts during clean-up week. Mayor Bivins announced the prize, with city manager Jeff D. Bartlett noting a later meeting to decide prize distribution and basis. The city aims to maximize the number of prizes while maintaining value, and the basis will be announced this afternoon. The weed cutting crew has already begun work.
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Amarillo
Bivins
City Commission
Jeff D. Bartlett
Beaumont Hardware Head Nes After Operation
Beaumont June 2 Roswell G Wilder 56 year old manager and vice president of Norvell Hardware Company died after brief illness and operation in a local hospital. Lipscomb Nor vell longtime partner in the business with Houston and Shreveport branches died April 21.
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Beaumont Hardware
Beaumont
Roswell G. Wilder
Norvell Hardware Company
Lipscomb Norvell
Wilder
Houston
Shreveport
Reagan County Seat Election Contested In District Court
A suit contesting Reagan county May 23 vote to move the seat from Stiles to Big Lake was filed in Stiles district court. Plaintiffs argue illegal votes could drop the two thirds threshold. County officials have begun moving offices to Big Lake as the school building becomes temporary county seat. A bond issue for a new courthouse, about $50,000, is being proposed.
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Py Associated Press
San Angelo
Reagan County
Stiles
Big Lake
Will Mcintosh
Frank Ingram
Oscar Boyd
Tom Sowell
Ben Pettitt
W. PD. Moore
W. W. Pittman
Court House
Winning Essay On Wives And Stenographers
The News offered 3.00 for best article on whether Amarillo man's wife is jealous of his stenographer. The winning essay argues jealousy stems from morals and character. a husband should show respect to his wife and keep ethical conduct. marriage requires honesty, fairness, and love to avoid jealousy.
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Amarillo
Gloria
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