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Newspaper
Panama City Pilot
Location
Panama City, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1940
Page
1
Fire Chief R L Caswell releases figures showing 1939 had lower average damage per fire at 67.88 dollars despite more fires than 1938, with 46 residences and 14 businesses damaged and total fire losses 9 495 dollars. Fire trucks logged 474 miles and 15 minutes pumping time per incident.
The piece notes politicians using the city manager idea as weapon and lure while outsiders rise in promotions, as civil service board meeting attracts attendance, and concerns about outsiders being burned by risky moves and external tactics.
Unity Valkyrie Freeman-Muttford arrived in Folkestone from a channel crossing and rested at High Wycombe in a treatment for an illness or injury. Baron Redesdale, her father, said she does not know Britain is at war. Reports suggested a neck gunshot wound from early in the war, with her wearing a green scarf.
In Chicago on a January 56 date a woman about 45 was found beaten and wedged in a trunk in a south side alley near Wentworth avenue and Thirty fifth street. One foot protruded from the trunk and the flimsy wrapping suggested hasty disposal.
Two men convicted of drunken driving were fined 100 dollars plus costs by Judge C. E. Russ. J. R. Bing, near Sneads, received the same 100 dollar fine and 90 days in jail, while Herman Campbell of Round Lake had a similar fine with suspended sentence pending costs of 22.33. George Jenkins, known as Georgia Boy, faced two 50 dollar fines or 300 days in jail for two petit larceny counts.
Four British cruisers gathered off Montevideo fueling speculation of a hunt for a German raider like the Graf Spee. Ajax sailed from the harbor with Cumberland and Shropshire sighted offshore while Achilles left Buenos Aires to join. Exeter, Ajax and Achilles had helped defeat the Graf Spee, which was scuttled by her crew in the harbor.
New York January 5 Douglas Fairbanks left half of his estate to his widow Lady Sylvia Ashley with a ceiling of 1 000 000 dollars His death occurred December 12 in Santa Monica California A large portion of his fortune was tied to United Artists His son Douglas Fairbanks Jr receives 12 40th of the property not to exceed 609 000 dollars His will sets the total bequests to wife son brothers and relatives at no more than 2 000 000 dollars
Cross Day Pageant in Tarpon Springs features a centuries old ceremony as laymen and clergymen from across the country join the local Greek community for the Epiphany feast symbolizing the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist at the Hellenic Eastern Orthodox church.
Fighting on Finland eastern border shifted to hand to hand guerrilla skirmishes as ski troops sweep the hills and trees. Finns gain initiative after the Red 163rd division defeat on Lake Kianta. news from Europe notes modest Western front activity and diplomacy with Bulgaria Japan and Germany. A U S sentry at Peiping wounded a Japanese private. Japanese and American authorities forecast settlement after negotiations.
Poor visibility in Miami caused a delay to the start of the 1000 mile cross country dash in the $8250 Bernarr MacFadden trophy race featuring 14 speed pilots from Jacksonville.
Braden Ball nominated for president of the Panama City W News Herald area chamber for 1940 with Walter Sherman and L E Vickery as first and second vice presidents E A Gardner named treasurer and a slate of directors and alternates recommended by the nominating committee The election is set for Tuesday at city hall 7 30 p m and a new secretary will be named after installation
North Conway New Hampshire reports the wedding of Eileen Herrick and George Lowther after their arrival by plane and car. The couple, dubbed New York Romeo and Juliet, eloped amid court battles over parental objections. Attending the ceremony were the couple and their families.
President Roosevelt nominates Frank Murphy to the Supreme Court, likely creating a Roosevelt majority for decades barring deaths or removals. The Detroit mayor, Philippines commissioner, Michigan governor, and attorney general would join McReynolds and Stone as Roosevelt appointees, with Murphy noted for quiet resolve and devout Catholic faith.
Meadville Mississippi January 5 more than 100 farmers and 35 national guardsmen hunted a negro killer suspect in Homochitto National Forest near Meadville. Adjutant General O Keefe ordered guardsmen after fear of mob lynching the suspect known as Red and another negro Oklahoma. Deputy Herring said presence of militia might not prevent a lynching if captured.
Olin Hill of the state highway patrol warns operators of small wood hauling trucks to obtain truck licenses. State officers require all hauling vehicles to have GH series tags when the body extends over the rear axle.
A 1914 item notes that preparations are beginning for the Battle of Soissons, dated January 5, 1914, reflecting early World War I activity as forces mobilize for the French front.
Dr. Alden H. Hadley of the National Audubon Society warned at St Andrews Bay Yacht Club that house cats regardless of breed or beauty will kill birds. He showed slides of vanished species like Carolina parakeet and noted the Everglades drainage and forest fires threaten wildlife and water supplies. He spoke again at noon to the Rotary Club.
Two vehicle crashes occurred near Panama City last night. Deputy Dewey Hilton reported James Roulac, a Black man, arrested after his car collided with a Rabell vehicle driven by Roosevelt McBride. State Patrolman Olin Hill investigated a separate front-end collision on Cove Boulevard injuring T A King of Columbus and his wife and son, with Buck Stephenson driving the oil truck. The truck trailer overturned. both crashes left extensive damage.
A wedge of sub zero weather spread eastward from the Plains, marking the coldest stretch in three years in some districts. Mount Washington in New Hampshire reported extreme cold with a record high arc temperature as the cold front edge reached the northeastern United States.
Cold air moving into North and Central Florida tonight and tomorrow morning is not expected to threaten fruit or vegetable crops, according to the frost warning bureau. The extreme northwest region could see 27 to 33 degrees with a heavy front anticipated.
Washington January 5 opposition mounted to the Navy plan to grant peacetime emergency power to the President for naval construction. Senator Minton and other longtime administration supporters voiced strong doubt, while Senator Borah and Senator Taft signaled firm opposition. Edison defended the request as prudent for general preparedness amid Roosevelt's defense budget outlining an $2.25 billion program.
The first son of Mr and Mrs Harry Harris of 535 Magnolia Avenue was named the winner of Bay County’s 1940 baby contest sponsored by the News-Herald and local merchants. The newborn arrived at 6 45 a m on January 1 in a local hospital, joining three older sisters.
Prime Minister Hubert Pierlot submitted the cabinet’s resignation to King Leopold I and was asked to attempt forming a new ministry. He hoped to announce results tonight, noting his Catholic party’s frequent reshuffles since becoming premier in February.
Washington January 5 a Democratic proposal urges Congress to craft its own federal budget and compare it with President Roosevelt s plan before approving any appropriations or new taxes. The idea drew strong opposition and some qualified support from leading legislators.
A fragmentary report notes a father facing supreme court action in a criminal appeal related to a jail break case. Names, dates, and locations are not clearly legible in the readable text.
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