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Newspaper

Pampa Daily News

Location

Pampa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1950

Page

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New Atomic Arms Reported Perfected

A series of salesmanship and public relations courses opens Tuesday at 7 30 pm in room 101 at the Pampa Junior High School. Frank Smith and Lester Grainge will teach, with separate classes for apparel furniture hardware and auto stores. Fees total 2 50 and 1 00 for the sales and management courses.

Pampa Frank Smith Pampa Chamber of Commerce Lester W. Grainge University of Texas Extension Service Smith Fales Grainge Retail Merchants Odessa Abilene Simyth Chamber of Commerce

Atomic weapons eyed for tactical use in Europe war plan

Atlantic Pact planners push stronger conventional forces alongside new tactical atomic weapons to deter a potential Soviet attack in Western Europe. Reports describe a jet carrier A-bomb and a light tank program under General Lawton Collins as part of a broader shift toward force concentration and mobility to counter Russian armor.

Washington United States Defense Johnson Truman Atlantic Pact Western Europe Mm Ognstitute Westen Europe Europe Lawton Collins National Guard Collins Russia Army U.S

Second Session of Carnival Is Tonight

The Pampa Jaycee carnival opens at 6 pm on the parking lot near the railroad tracks on Atchison with pony rides bingo and games. Harvester football and basketball star Hlmer Wik son will be replaced at the dunking pond by Tommy Allison. Square dancing in the street is a highlight with callers Rungell Kennedy J Anderson John McFall and Hi Stanton. Proceeds go to the Jaycee Community Center Fund.

Atchison Tommy Allison Hlmer Wikson Harvester Rungell Kennedy J. & Anderson John McFall Hi Stanton Jaycee Community Center Fund

Suspect Held in Reported Car Theft In Pampa

An unidentified man was held today by Sheriff G H Skinner Kyle's department for questioning in a reported automobile theft. He was picked up early this morning by the Pampa police. Readings of ministerial appointments were to conclude the 112th annual Texan Methodist Conference meeting in Houston.

G. H. "Skinner Kyle Pampa Houston Texan Methodist Conference

West Point Names Submitted by Guill

Rep. Guill of Texas announced his recommended West Point appointments and alternates. Named are Herbert Evan Williams of Amarillo and others from Borger Tulle Pampa Canyon and Canyon for two alternate rounds. Previous notice included Earl Leroy Smith of Boys Ranch and additional alternates Roy Sullivan Richardson and Charles Blydvy Ruyless Calidion.

Washington Guill Texas Jet Herbert Evan Williams Charles Moody Alex Lander Amarillo West Point Williams Sammy Fey Borger Jack W. Davis Whit Willlam J. Lumpkin, Jr. Tulle Thirad Foy Alexander James Evans Howard Pampa Lowell W. Smith Canyon James D. Crownover

Aviation Enthusiasts Invited to Plainview Breakfast

Local aviation enthusiasts are invited to an aerial breakfast in Plainview on Sunday morning June 11 at 8 30. Special aerial activities are planned for the occasion.

Plainview

Census growth reshapes Panhandle towns in 1950 counts

West Texas figures show Panhandle population at 1 403, up 42h from 978 in 1940, a 44.45 percent rise. Carson County gained 216 to 6 840, Groom overtook White Deer with 677, while White Deer fell to 631. Amarillo rose to 73 737, up 22 051 from 61 686 in 1940. Canadian added 20 to 2 671. Memphiss County fell to 3 978 from 4 170. Spearman jumped to 1 860, Grover to 798, others posted gains or losses. See Census, Page 6.

Panhandle Wailer Sheller Amarillo Shaler Carson County Groom White Deer Aloss Shaller Libbuck Memphiss County Hansford County Spearman Grover

Guill Will Appear On Nationwide Broadcast Tonight

Pampa Republican congressman Ben Guill will be a guest on Mutual's Meet the Press tonight from 8:30, heard on KPDN. Moderators will be Martha Roundtree or Lawrence Spivek, with Edward Folliard May Craig Marquis Childs and Marshall McNeill as interviewers. The Pampa Abilene baseball game will follow after the program.

Ben Guill Pampa Mutual KPDN Capital Martha Roundtree Lawrence Spivek Guill Edward Folliard The Washington Post May Craig Washington Maine Marquis Childs Washington Columinist Marshall McNeill Scripps-Howard

Tokyo Police Bar Reds From Parks In Planned Demonstrations

Metropolitan police barred Communists from using two downtown parks for tomorrow’s anti American demonstrations. Police action likely backed by General MacArthur’s headquarters. Officials said Imperial Plaza off limits for political use amid Memorial Day clashes.

Tokyo General MacArthur Harter Reds Hihiya Park U.S Imperial Plaza MacArthur Japan Communist Party Bee Tokyo

Korean President Praises Elections

President Rhee lauded Korean voters for independent thinking in electing a new national assembly. He noted 128 independents and 81 incumbents among 210 elected, said parties backing him suffered, and asserted he never campaigned or belonged to any party.

Sioul Rhee National Assembly State Department Koren

Couple Missing in Volcano Eruption

Honolulu reports a massive Mauna Loa eruption drove lava toward the sea, destroying homes and a Catholic church on the southwest coast of Hawaii. Police say a retired couple, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Lincoln, both in their 70s, are missing as 60 families evacuated. Communications and other areas are cut, with Civil Air Patrol noting lava reaching the ocean near Hariman village.

Honolulu Mauna Lor Voluwna Oevean Kona Hae Wail Hemea Hawaii Henry Kunilomo Mras J. P. Lincoln Konn Alne Prhodine Pokier Civil Air Patrol Harwiman Village Hawai Kunitomo

Headlines in Rhyme by Robin Thier aul

A jumble of notes mentions a London meeting with the president tonight and a potential Gold fight. References to a Tokyo strike, Maung Loue planning something, Oilers winning two games, rent control debate, a probe gaining attention, and weapons plans with 20k figures.

Robin Thieraul London Wil Maung Loue Gning Oilers

Counsel Named for Espionage Suspect

Philadelphia reports counsel named for espionage suspect Harry Gall, a chemist, amid FBI actions after arrest on May 23 for burning secrets. The case links to Dr. Kate Fuchs, a convicted Russian spy, and features a Philadelphia law firm led by George Wharton Pepper.

Philadelphia Joby D. M. Hamiltton Cepabican AL Landon Harry Gall Hamilton O Avith Clotd Audis $. Baublard Nike Tamillan George Wharton Pepper Pennsylvania Goldwebet Canniael Feveral Bureau of Investigation Alamin Bom Iy. Sig FBI Kate Fuchs Kinglund

25000 Man Police Force Sought by Western Leaders

Western powers consider creating a central police force of 25000 in West Germany. State Department says Adenauer proposed the idea. British and American ministers discussed it in London. No decision reached as high commissioners study scope and size. US officials say opposition to arming a German police force remains.

Wasitington Western Germany State Department Adelnauer West Germany London Menting Oliver Michel J. MaDermott Pat Brankfurt McDermott

Six Month Rent Control Favored by Senate Committee

A poll of the Senate Banking Committee shows a majority favor extending federal rent controls for six months. President Truman backs a fall extension to cover the coming year. vote timing and specific city provisions remain debated as lawmakers weigh the political stakes and constitutional questions.

Washington Seite Buwling Aeven

Torrential Rains Soak Brownsville Floods Cause Wide Damage

Historic downpour drenched Brownsville and southern Texas with record rainfall. Homes flooded ground floors and streets turned to swift water as at least six inches fell in a few hours. City records show heavy rainfall historic in the area, with extreme totals linked to tropical storms.

Trowhville South Texan Mast Southwest Exat Rownasville Browneville Mideaarning Alieuta Euler Aroavnsville Sul Weavher Ayelag Hurvivches Brownsville

Acheson Sees More Outlays For Arms Aid

Secretary Acheson urged Congress to approve a $1.2425 billion arms program for the coming fiscal year to bolster Western defenses. He warned the world remains far from an adequate security force against Communist aggression, and some expenditures could be reduced if future conditions allow. He spoke before the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees, noting a need to increase steady Western Europe defense support.

Washington Snae Acheson United States Senate Armed Services Congress H. Alexander Smith Europe Russia

Fourth Candidate Seeks Precinct 1 Commission Post

A.C. Thurmond, 62, a pumper, filed with the Gray County Democratic Committee as a candidate for county commissioner in Precinct 1. His entry increases the field to four, joining incumbent Joe Clarke, R.A. Harving, and Aric Carpenter.

A.C. Thurmond Pumper Lefars Lnte Gray County Democratic Committee Joe 1K Clarke R.A. Harving Aric Carpenter Thormind Fred Vanderhieg Feld Pampa Viycinity Graham Hag Atchison Roy Buleliven GC. Shatter Product 4 McLean And Vicinity Marnest Beck Beng Jesse Roberts Clyde [Brown G. Waldrop

Rex McKay Dies of Heart Attack in Rural Texas

Rex McKay 51 died yesterday from a heart attack at his home five miles west of town. He moved to Pampa from Jefferson County with his parents and taught in Aber Walyan Whorler County and one year at Pampa High School. A West Texas State Teachers College graduate, he later farmed after retirement. Services will be held at the Brauek Avenue Church of Christ with burial at Waiven Cemetery. Survived by his wife, one son Rex Jr. of Pampa, his father A. G. McKay of Wima, a brother Radford of Canyon, and two sisters Mya Albert McDaniel of Happy and Opal Grady of Canyon.

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Phillips Boosters Advertise Rodeo Here

A Phillips Boosters caravan arrived in Borger early to announce the Phillips Rodeo coming to town. The group traveled without an escort, delivering the notice of the upcoming event.

Phillips Boosters Borger Mit

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