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Newspaper
Pampa Daily News
Location
Pampa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1933
Page
1
A peculiar column mixes political rumor with travel feature illusions. It notes temperance talk, looming beer legalization, and a World’s Fair train excursion advertised for downstate readers. The piece advertises an economical Chicago trip, urging reservations and detailing Pullman comfort and planned, uninterrupted sightseeing.
Governor Miriam A Ferguson approved a bill legalizing prize fights in Texas effective September 1, with non-championship bouts limited to ten rounds and championship bouts to fifteen. Promoters and participants require licenses, fees vary by city size, and physical exams are mandated. A three percent tax on gate receipts applies. mixed matches banned and the labor commissioner will regulate rules and suspensions.
A Gray county member of the Panhandle Good Roads association will be announced soon. County Judge C. E. Cary represented the county at Amarilla meeting Saturday as the federal public works program plans vast paving funds. The program is technical and relies on recent legislation.
Ely commissioners decided to open the municipal swimming pool to children under sixteen free on Thursday from nine to twelve if they present a wooden coat hanger. The meeting also discussed improving the road leading to the pool due to heavy traffic.
Al Doucette won his match in the Country Club golf event with a score of 105. Mrs. Charles Wooley toured the course in 72 strokes, one over par for men. Charley Ruddy and Ed Mazey urge players who have glasses to return them for rewards. Co P Buckler asks about the design on the Alaskan flag.
Senate whip Lewis urges walkout over talks on war debts at the London economic conference. Britain to pay a ten percent instalment of 75.95 million dollars as President Roosevelt refrains from pledging congressional acceptance. Cordell Hull attends a secret steering committee meeting after leaving the hotel.
The Texas railroad commission set a June 24 hearing in Amarillo to consider a permit to strip gasoline from wells in the Panhandle. Two hearings will occur this month, with the June 26 session to hear testimony on tests and oil questions. Docket 108 will be open for discussion to any operator in the Panhandle field. Crookett man killed near Crockett after cafe and filling station op erator Grady Cork shot and killed. assailant identified.
President Roosevelt challenged Congress over veteran payments, insisting he will veto any appropriation beyond the house approved compromise. After White House talks with Democratic leaders, the president’s firm stance was conveyed to Vice President Garner and Senate leaders as conferees prepared to report. A showdown on the issue loomed as disagreement persisted.
Red Cross members are urged to attend an election meeting at city hall tonight at o o clock. W E Fatheree W A Bratton and Ol n Be Hinkle head a nominations committee. C E Palmer of St Louis will attend and A T McCue will be in Pampa July 14 15 to test life saving candidates. The local chapter has distributed flour and made clothing, with John I Bradley as chairman and Mrs W H Davis as executive secretary.
Jack Dionne publisher of Gulf Coast Lumberman speaks on gasoline tax evasion at Panhandle chapter American Petroleum Institute gathering in Amarillo Herring Hotel Crystal ballroom. Meeting opens near 8 o clock chaired by Jack Moyar. Dionne known for sharp figures and clear analysis for oil men and general motorists.
Panhandle hosts the Southwest Race meet starting Friday at 2 p.m. and running through Sunday. The field includes many “hick” horses, unknown on major tracks, with owners hoping for surprising results as organizers limit inferior entries this year.
The coast guard reported the Macon dirigible, flying low over Michigan toward Sault Ste. Marie, with its rudder disabled and a 35 mile per hour headwind. Another wireless message could not be deciphered as the craft passed northward over Lake Michigan shore.
Reports from Nome and surrounding areas indicate Jimmie Mattern, the Texas aviator, failed to arrive on schedule from Khabarovsk as a storm looms in the Bering Sea. Weather conditions and fog are cited as possible causes for a detour and potential pause at Petropavlovsk.
Three women were jailed after a late night free-for-all. They pleaded guilty before Judge J H Blythe, receiving fines totaling 13.50. One woman was beaten with high-heel shoes, suffering facial cuts and a head laceration. Additional charges included intoxication for two women and vagrancy for one.
The Washington Post, long owned by the McLean family, is now in the possession of Eugene Meyer who until last month served as governor of the Federal Reserve Board.
Judge W R Ewing denied Thelma Bowers request for a continuance in the divorce suit against Joe Bowers at a night session of district court but granted a postponement to 9 am tomorrow. Attorneys argued motions and cross actions as depositions influenced the case. Due to testimony, the judge barred under eighteen from the courtroom. Large crowds attended as preliminaries opened Monday. Bow ers filed a cross action. Oil property is involved.
All banks in the Panhandle will be closed tomorrow as bankers attend a Panhandle Bankers association meeting in Amarillo. An all day session is planned to discuss important matters, following a previous decision to set aside a bank staff meeting year. Local banks including First National Bank will participate.
Notice of intention to marry has been filed by Miss Oleta Oswall of Mobeelie and J H Golden 38 of Wheeler.
Pampa Boy Scouts and the Red Cross chapter sponsor a life-saving course at the municipal pool starting Monday. Kelley and pool staff will teach swimming daily. Red Cross life-saving tests and certificates to be awarded by A T McCue in July. A council fire with John Shayne as toastmaster will be held June 27 northwest of Sam Moustan school.
A fragmentary report notes Durant Cardinals basketball team preparation session before breakfast. Mentions Gurds possibly being induced to play the Harvester team and players including the Saulsburys Baker Don and Tike in a casual exchange.
Documentary records of slave sales in Texas presented to T. Ed. Hobart of the Panhandle Plains Historical Society detail transactions at Rusk County courthouse in 1858. Names include Pat, John, and Molly with prices cited. the slaves were freed after the Civil War. The documents, preserved as criminal copies, will be housed in a museum exhibit.
President Roosevelt signs the home mortgage refinancing bill after a long deadlock on the Glass Seagull reform plan. The House passed the conference report 191 to 0, pledging no bank failures while debtors can access funds. Senate approval and creditor abstention are anticipated as the measure becomes law.
News notes advertise a special train from Pampa to the Chicago World’s Fair with round trip coach or Pullman options, deposits and varying fare tiers. Schedule shows July 15 to 22, plus side-trip costs for hotels meals and sightseeing totaling about 431.60.
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