29 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Pampa Daily News
Location
Pampa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1955
Page
1
The record notes Mary A Payne and her daughter join Mr and Mrs Weldon Witwer and Mrs Mover Trambte at a community event. Ike Mr Otis Nace and Mrs Huth are mentioned alongside Heber Fateree, with Seamh and Bull Mite Doam Regers also part of the social scene. A visit by Witwer to Dick stascers is recorded.
A Pampa survey plan is described with references to local figures Bert Blanton and MS Sears, detailing survey scope, timeline, and funding. The article notes the survey will cover regional prospects, with references to Celanese and county contexts, predicting completion in months with potential city support and delays.
Mrs. Hah suine E. Kreutzger of Mechanicsburg Pa won 116 009 in cash and increased total winnings to 52 000 on a NBC quiz. She answered questions about biblical characters and handwriting on the wall. She chose risk to keep the money and correctly named Benjamin Reuben Judah Issachar and Zebulon among others. Her family and audience kept calm as the suspense played out.
A mixed verdict in a Waco courtroom saw Army sergeant Marion Washington convicted of slaying a man who foiled an attempted rape near a “Lover's Lane” parking spot. The defense claimed a coerced confession, while witnesses placed Washington in the area. The case tied to a December night assault and a fiancé from Waco, with the crowd including many African Americans reacting to the verdict.
A church library hosts an open house to showcase its new facility and support from local townspeople. Leaders including Mrs Ca Whe, GH Anderson, Norar Orval, and Miss Baa Eger attend as chairs and organizers.
Former city police chief Fred M Ford received a four year term after sentencing in federal court in Wes Benton County. The judge handed down the punishment amid ongoing investigations and related actions, with court records detailing the proceedings and outcomes.
Regional program details list cities including Shreveport Houston and Oklahoma, with Gen Wham P Nuckols coordinating. Centers will be ready by July 15 and wardens will be trained to bolster air defense as part of the emergency readiness effort.
Wille Bui Parker, 74, of Austin, pleaded guilty to an aggravated assault charge and was fined 825 plus costs in County Court. He allegedly assaulted Lee Wagner at 24 E in 2015 near Mertie's bar, causing a severe knife wound to the left arm. Parker was treated at Worley Hospital.
The report notes shipments of sodium chlorate bound for a chemical compound, with 72 units sent to ATTELLIOn and a broader order anticipated this week as authorities prepare safety steps for handling the substance.
The Masonic Lodge will hold an installation of officers Thursday at Tepom the Mazonic Lodge. Refreshments will be served and all Masons and their immediate families are invited to attend. New officers include Homer Craig. Worshipful Master Bab ASS. Junior Warden J.D. Har. Senior Warden R. Odell W. B. Colwell, Secretary A. Eriden, Uler Charles Shelton, Werner Beamon, EB. Beamen. Sergeant at arms Robert E. Hrom in outgoing master aciphil marer.
Laredo mayor J C Martin Jr said a joint committee awarded a 403178 dollar contract to a Mexico City contractor to build a four lane concrete highway bridge over the Rio Grande from Laredo.
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