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Panama City Pilot

Location

Panama City, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1940

Page

4

Contempt citation in Miami anti-gambling case

In Miami on January 5 a circuit court cited two crusaders and their attorneys for contempt over an extortion scheme tied to injunction efforts against six alleged gambling resorts. Four men were ordered to file answers by next Thursday. The case linked a $6,500 extortion plan to drop the suit, with payments reportedly allocated among Kirkland, Broome, Sumner, and Pace, and an earlier $2,800 holdup at a top-floor office.

Miami Fla Circuit Paul Barns George A. Worrey Barns R. Luthersenaner Gordon R. Broome C. C. Kirkland Kirkland James G. Pace Broom Sum- Tier Worley Ernest E. ‘Roberts Sumner Berts Broome Umner Pace

Fall Fatal to Vacationist Hinchcliffe in Daytona Beach

Dr. George M. Green reports Joseph B. Hinchcliffe former Lakewood Ohio councilman died after a fall from a stool while reaching for kerosene. He fractured his skull and suffered a brain hemorrhage. rushed by ambulance from New Smyrna Beach, he died at a Daytona Beach hospital. Surviving relatives took the body to New Smyrna Beach.

Daytona Beach George M. Green Joseph B. Hinchcliffe Lakewood Ohio New Smyrna Beach Hinchcliffe Daytona Beach Hospital Green New Eee Beach

French Train Wreck Near Savigny Sur Orge

A Paris Orlean railway train collided with a locomotive near Savigny sur Orge just outside the station last night. One passenger was killed and seven injured in the crash.

Savigny - Sur - Orge France Paris-Orleans

Machinery Industry of the Year for 1940 Predicted

Babson, writing from Babson Park on January 5, selects machinery and machine tools as the industry with the brightest outlook for 1940. He cites rising orders, broadening demand, shipyard activity, cyclical strength, long-term upward trends, war prep, and the power sector, while warning of a skilled labor shortage that could limit gains.

Roger W. Babson Babson Park Fla Heavy Industries Armaments America Germany

Daffin Mercantile Triumphs In City Bowling, Lion Club Wins

Daffin Mercantile took two straight games from American Legion in the city bowling league last night. Lion club also won two straight from the News- Herald. Tonight Army Engineers meet Star Cubs, Nehi Battlers face National Guard in two 7:30 and 8:? contests.

Daffin Mercantile American Legion Lion Club News- Herald Army Engineers Star Cubs Nehi Battlers National Guard

Charlie Chan Mystery Opens at Panama Theatre

Sidney Toler stars as Charlie Chan in City of Darkness at the Panama theatre. Lynn Bari co stars in a 20th Century Fox mystery set in wartime Paris with air raids blaring and fear everywhere.

Charlie Chan City IN Darkness Sidney Toler Lynn Bari 20Th Century-Fox Panama Paris

Miracles of science to visit Panama City in 1940

General Motors Paralle of Progress will tour Panama City for a three day free exposition beginning Thursday Jan 11 at 7 pm on Harrison Avenue Grammar School grounds. Sponsored by the News Herald with Carleton F Taylor representing General Motors the event aims to educate on scientific progress and its impact on living conditions and employment.

General Motors Panama City News-Herald Harrison Avenue News- Herald Carleton F. Taylor General Motors Corporation New York San Francisco Florida Harold Strauss The

College Scores Roundup From AP Weathered Box

Ohio beats Baltimore 67 to 4 New Mexico Aggies defeat Arizona 60 41 Mercer tops Chattanooga 51 41 North Carolina 20 over Catawba 25 Duke 5 Davidson 28 lead list incomplete standings and results.

The Associated Press Ohio Baltimore New Mexico Aggies Arizona Mercer Chattanooga North Carolina Catawba Duke Davidson

Winning Basketball Winning Basketball Minnesota Break

One of a series of basketball plays used by top players in Minnesota. Speed is key as No 3 passes to No 1 then breaks outside for a fast basket. No 1 passes to No 3, dribbles toward the circle, while No 4 cuts to the basket for a layup, with No 2 ready for follow up if defense recovers.

Minnesota No. 3 No. 1 No. 4 No. 2

Hagerty case tests Florida utility power over tele type service

In Jacksonville on January 5 a lawsuit by Walter Hagerty seeking tele type service for race information was resolved to whether Florida Public Utility laws grant Southern Bell discretionary power to refuse service. After a hearing, Circuit Judge DeWitt T. Gray took the matter under advisement awaiting briefs from both sides on that issue.

Jacksonville Fla Walter Hagerty Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company Florida DeWitt T. Gray Haverty Atthintus

Florida professor Salt reports on workshop in teacher education

Dr. ER Benton Salt of the University of Florida returned from New York where he spoke before the national meeting of the College Physical Education Association. He presented "The Workshop in Teacher Education" to about 250 delegates and described successes of the Florida workshop method.

Gainesville Fla ER. Benton Salt University of Florida New York The College Physical Education Association Salt Florida

Port Movement Highlights of Three American Steamers

Port Sulphur Texas bound Lammot Du Pont carries sulphur for Southern Kraft Corp. Panama City sails to Hoboken New Bedford and Boston under Waterman S. Co. ownership. Bellingham sails to Philadelphia and New York via Tampa, operated by Waterman S. Co.

Lammot du Pont Port Sulphur Texas Southern Kraft Corp Panama City Hoboken New Bedford Boston Waterman &, S. Co Bellingham Philadelphia New York Tampa Waterman S. 8, Co

Florida Democrats move to elect delegates to national convention

Tallahassee Florida a resolution proposed by party chair T C Turnbull would urge an election of delegates in the May primaries for the National Democratic Convention. Orlando's Ty Cobb Jr opposes a handpicked delegation while Gov Cone and Senators Pepper and C believe primaries should elect delegates.

Tallahassee Fla Ida T.C. Turnbull Democratic Executive ‘Committee St. Bettersburg Dele St. Petersburg Fred P. Cone United States Claude Pepper Charles C

Achilles Sets Sail From Buenos Aires For Undisclosed Destination

British cruiser Achilles departed Buenos Aires this morning for an undisclosed destination. A 48 hour port stay granted by authorities would have expired this afternoon.

Buenos Aires Achilles

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