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Newspaper

Pampa Daily News

Location

Pampa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

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Junior Leagues Form Tonight Under VFW Sponsorship

The Veterans of Foreign Wars plans an 1:30 p m meeting at City Hall to organize a junior league for local boys with Kiwanis and Rotary backing. Randy Hale will preside. all teams and sponsors must meet or be excluded, fees due by June 30. Eligible players can workout at Houston School diamond 6 7 pm tonight. The winning junior league squad will receive a trophy from Kiwanis and a chance at state tournaments.

Veter iRers Randy ‘Hail VFW Posi‘ively Gues Java Bam Houston ‘School Kiwanis Club Tourndaments Jing Cacus Kiwanis Rotary “Clubs First” Baptist Bush Phillips LeFors Veterans Foreign Wars American , Legion Bkokylawn Harvester Band Legion VPW Phillips le

Two Attorneys Killed in Los Angeles Court Rampage

In Los Angeles on June 23, two attorneys were shot dead in the court. The confessed killer, Arthur Emil Hansen, a former South Dakota farmer, allegedly said he had nothing to lose and was glad they were dead. The victims were R. D. McLaughlin and Ving Hancock, cousin to G Allan Hancock. The killings followed a tangled legal fight over Hancock’s judgment debts and levies.

Angeles Los Angeles South Dakota Arthur Emil Hansen Merly Wakanda William Penprase Blain All of Records R. D. McLaughlin Ving Hancock G. Allan Hancock Hansen Hancock John Hancock Haheen J. W Katherine Coykendall Hangon Agen Aeaueee Nee Kurtzan

Validity of Sour Gas UAW Being Tested in Texas

Austin June 23 Trial to test the validity of the State Railroad Commission proration concerns sour gas. A three judge federal court hears Fo. Henderson suit led by Circuit Judge Hutchison with district judges MacMillan and West. The commission faced a challenge from a former official over a policy the Supreme Court previously invalidated.

Austin State Railroad Commission Fo.e. B. Henderson Ph C. Hutchweon Dii Newans Robert AicMillan Duval Fan Antonio

Pampa News Recap of Local Tournament

Fragmented text indicates coverage of a Pampa area recreation program with names like Leo Fob and others. Readers are urged to follow the Pampa News for full details on a local event, participants, results, and fixture notes.

Pampa Daily Newe Tequils Leo Abe Cing

Harvester Band to Open Summer Concert Series in City Park

The Harvester Band makes its first summer appearance Friday at 7 pm in the city park, starting a series of concerts through the warmer months. Sponsored by the Board of Education and guided by Winston Savage, the program features school and junior high bands alternating Fridays, with marches and selections such as Wanderlust, Serenade, Night, and Pilgrims Chorus amid a diverse lineup.

Harvester City Park Board of Education Winston Savage Bauid Trounhausen Heigh Hal

Four spy suspects plead out on espionage charges

Leon G. Turrow, longtime government investigator in the German espionage inquiry, says he has obtained signed confessions from the four suspects now in custody. The defendants pleaded guilty to espionage yesterday. Turrow spoke in a federal building corridor as the hearing occurred amid efforts to restrain publication of articles tied to U. S. Grand Jury indictments of 14 German officials.

New Fork Leon G. Turrouw Torrey New York Post E.deries Murra Authentc U. S United States Lamar Hardy Post Hardy Turrow Administration of Justice Poich Washington Roosevelt Congress Teadhers Ropert W. McLaughlin

Legion Plans July Fourth Fireworks Display in Pampa

The American Legion schedules a 6 PM fireworks show on July 4 with 14 large pieces including an American flag and Niagara Falls effect. Proceeds from 1.10 admission fund two children’s dances at the Southern club, with a 8 PM meeting led by Dan Kennedy and Bob Ernest coordinating dances and tickets. Sunrise dance at 1 AM is planned. no parade due to McLean clash.

Dso Bob Ernest Pampa McLean MclLean Roden

Harry Hines to Inspect Pampa McLean Road

Texan highway official Harry Hines will visit Pampa to inspect the Pampa McLean road. Gray County residents including Judge Sherman Witte and Annie Carpenter of LeFors toured Austin seeking state designation for the route. They also attended a Texas Railroad Commission meeting and praised the commission for its pricing policy and limited shutdowns.

Hany Hines Pampa McLean Gray County Mde Ax Austin Sherman Witte Annie Carpenter LeFors Garret Reeves Mel Davis Jack Dunn Texas Railroad Commission Mr. Davis Commission

29 Dogs Let Out Of City Pound In Three Weeks

Dogcatcher J. T. Ashley reports 29 stray dogs released from the city pound in three weeks after locks were smashed. Four locks damaged and doors broken twice allowed dogs to escape. He warned the acts constitute burglary and urged action by City Manager W. T. Williamson and Police Chief J. I. Gowns.

J. T. Ashley W. T. Williamson J. I. Gowns

Public Works allotments total over 29 million in second Roosevelt wave

Washington June 29 The Public Works Administration opened a second day of lending with 29,592,081 in allotments to states and municipalities for school construction roads and other projects. The two days total reaches 107,406,000 with more allotments expected this afternoon.

Washington Public Works ‘Administration Roosevelt Wheer

Water Well Spudding Scheduled Tomorrow in Amarillo

Spudding of Pamya No. 4 water well is planned for tomorrow with D L Mac Donald of Amarillo the contractor. The No. 4 site was prepared yesterday as drilling gear was moved in. A 40 day completion limit was set by the city council when the contract was awarded. Work on No. 3 includes a new pump installation and pumping was set for tonight for a 10 day trial.

Pamya Amarillo Thederick Colunus

Davis names committee to ad Thompson campaign

Ernest O. Thompson campaign manager Davis announced a Gray county committee to handle speakers arrangements for the governor race. Members include Mayors Carr and L. L. McColm of Pampa and Vester Smith of McLean with J. Sid O Keefe Panhandle Jep Todd Canadian and S. B. Hale Spearman. Walter E. Rogers withdrew asGray county speakers chairman saying a committee should lead the effort. He offered future service to Col. Foacepoon and Thompson if asked.

Mc! Davis Ernest O. Thompson Gray, Roberts Ochiltree Carson Hutchinson Hansford Wheeler Hemphil Lipscomb Gray County 3. Carr L. L. McColm Pampa Vester Smith McLean J. Sid O'Keefe Panhandle Jep Todd Canadian S. B. Hale Spearman Walter E. Rogers Ernest ©. Thompson Col. Foacepoon Mr. Davis Col. Thompson

Local archer slays rabbit in Robin Hood contest preview

The Roving Reporter witnessed a local archer kill a jack rabbit with a bow and steel tipped arrow. The event precedes tomorrow night's archery contest at 7 pm with entries due by 7. Entries may be mailed or submitted on site. Prizes include an archery set, two week passes, and Errol Flynn movie tickets. Public invited to attend.

R. R High Ahead Errol Flynn Robin Hood LaNora Merrie Men Sherwood Forest

Dog Cat Clash Stirs City Hall in Odd Bustle

A basements to Adobe Walls Council office chase near city hall prompted chaos as a brindle bulldog pursued a pet cat named Ima Nelsanes. Mrs Hughes separated them while two boys moved the dog away.

City Hall Br. Anderson Ima Nelsanes Adobe Walls Boy Scout Council Dorothy Malen Bedlam Charles J. Hughes BCD

Nelson Flas Campaign Tour In Panhandle Counties

Senator G H Nelson of Lubbock County visits Pampa amid a Panhandle tour after Amarillo to meet voters directly and challenge opponent Cake Stevenson of Junction. He argues the lieutenant governorship wields legislative power via conference committees and policy control.

G. H. Nelson Lubbock County Pampa Panhan@é Nelson Amarillo Cake Stevenson Junction Texas

Three Charged With Oil Property Theft

Joe D. Turner and M. D. Barnett, both of Albuquerque, and Joss Woods of Pampa, were arrested on theft charges connected to staking a 54 inch spider line during a night heist at the A. B. Keghey residence. Officers estimate the value of the stolen item at about $200.

Joe D. Turner M.D. Barnett Albuquerque N.M Joss Woods Pampa A. B. Keghey Cooply

Drama Of Child Rescue In Canton Ruins After Bombers Leave

Report describes a child trapped under bricks and mortar in Canton after Japanese bombing. Firefighters and teachers work to lift the child to safety as onlookers witness the tense rescue. The scene underscores the impact of aerial warfare on civilians and the fragile hope of survival.

Child Canton

Louis Heavyweight Title Fight Ends With KO in Two Minutes

New York June reports Joe Louis stops Max Schmeling in the 16th round after two minutes of the first, a brutal exchange described by Dr. Robert Brennan who finds Schmeling with fractures in the vertebrae and lumbar muscles. Promoters delay plans for a Baer rematch as preparations and contract talks stall.

New York Schmmeling Joe Louis Louis Robert Brennan Brennan Schmeling Louisge Fecal Max Mike Max Baer Bielong Loi ‘Baer

Ambiguous Signboard Sparks Debate Over Local Racing

A fragment discusses a painted sign on a back car or draped display tied to racing odds. Mentions Otis Pumphrey Dick Hughes and Louia Lehm ing as picks, with wagers split if either wins. Readers laughed at bold predictions and guessed outcomes for Pampa versus Amarillo.

Otis Pumphrey Berit Shere Dick Hughes Otis Louia Lehming Pi Pampa Amarillo

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