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Newspaper
Pampa Daily News
Location
Pampa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1935
Page
1
A conversational column contrasts Supreme Court rulings with early constitutional times emphasizing frontier dangers and liberty. It notes a surge of pre centennial rallies, speedway debates, and a campus morale dip as graduates face scarce summer work amid a restless, growing movement nationwide.
A jumble of notes covers provincial political talk in Galveston and Austin, with cautionary items on parliamentary motions and a health warning about shake bite from Dr. John W. Brown. The column references Dallas Centennial, the Alamo, and downstate conventions, then shifts to snake bite dangers in Texas and first aid steps.
A partial OCR fragment mentions names likely "Amies" and "V. Aled" with stray characters and a date or count. Details are unreadable, but indicates a brief local item about people and a planned action or meeting.
Governor Allred and Elliott Roosevelt join the pre centennial events drawing thousands to the streets. The Roosevelts greet autograph seekers at the hotel before heading to parade and speeches in Amarillo.
Stanley Baldwin accepted the post again from King George after Ramsay MacDonald, years as head of government, resigned due to health. The brief handover at Buckingham Palace and Downing Street left the country momentarily without an official prime minister as Baldwin formed a new cabinet. MacDonald and Baldwin exchanged ceremonial greetings as their paths crossed on the mall.
A rough rodeo program yielded many injuries and near-accidents. Charlie Broadnax broke a leg bulldogging two steers, Roy Mayes suffered facial lacerations, Jake Yale fell and was revived after 80 minutes, and others were hurt or disqualified. Winners include Tuke Saulsbury, Blanket Sims, Ni M., and Dale Adams. calf-ropers and bulldoggers listed with top times and names from Oklahoma and nearby states.
In London the Commons applauded Clem Attlee as he warned Italy against using force on Ethiopia and accused Italian papers of misrepresenting Britain. Captain Eden denied British backing for hostility toward Italy and favored a peaceful settlement, while Rome faced intensified guard recalls and press polemics over Britain in the Ethiopian dispute.
Due to a misunderstanding of committees the oilfield contests scheduled for this morning were canceled. Meld activity kept many committee members out of the city and last minute appointees could not motion. An old time gathering will be held at the Big Mor auditorium tonight for barbecue and fish fry hosted by local supply houses.
Oklahoma Governor Marland plans a meeting of oil state governors to pursue a voluntary conservation pact. Kansas Governor Landen suggested the gathering, but a date is undecided. Marland hopes Congress nullifies a state company and allows an official compact commission. Leaders remain divided over code changes.
Paris June 7 Premier Pierre Laval won a swift confidence vote in the chamber within 17 hours after forming his government. The decree powers move aims to save the French franc from devaluation, signaling a rapid consolidation of his administration amid economic strain.
The Pre centennial celebration reaches its climax with a 10 oclock event at Pla Mor auditorium. Committee members Bob Nox Al Gilliland and Jeck Dunn lead, assisted by Bob Watson at the ticket window. Admission is 1.69 for couples, tables may be reserved for four dollars. Johnny Floyd and his orchestra provide music as Miss Pampa is crowned queen in a La Nots theater beauty pageant style ceremony.
Old timers gather for a roundup with a barbecue for about 800 attendees. A historical pageant and dance program follows with fiddlers and a night of entertainment. Key participants and names appear in the fragmented roster, reflecting event history and local memory.
Big display from Palo Duro park led by J B Elliston drew crowds from 49 towns in 21 states and 59 Texas cities. Indian relics and prehistoric artifacts plus smaller exhibits in many local stores drew crowds, while traffic and detours challenged officials. A rough note on performers and spectators recalls Will Rogers and Mae West rumors, with A B Melton dancing a vintage breakdown at the gym as officials promise improvements for next year.
Havana reports attorney Pedro Herrera Sotolonga, representing kidnapped 16 year old San Miguel, was detained by police with no charges disclosed. Moments earlier he announced intentions to staged talks with abductors, while supporters urged authorities to withdraw from actions linked to the case.
A 1895 themed Pre-Centennist pageant at Harvester Park features dramatic episodes from Texas history and a wild Indian attack on a wagon. Over 400 costumed performers including 25 Indians will present at 3:30 PM with seating for all, rain not deterring the show.
The Pla Mor Pre Centennial event runs to 10 oclock with no rodeo or park entertainment. A pageant highlights an Indian attack on a wagon train of pioneer families reenacting frontier life. Cowboys, dancing girls, and Billy the Kid appearances punctuate the program.
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