Zeckendorf kin figure in Tucson vigilante saga
A fragmentary 19th century tale traces William Zeckendorf, a New York real estate magnate and liberal, to a Tucson pioneer. It recalls a 1873 violent killing of Henry and Li Hernandez at their store, the ensuing mob action, the investigation wracked by cross border tensions, and a bill tied to Zeckendorf’s private issues in Arizona and Sonora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illiam Zeckendorf
New York
Aler
Tucson
Vi- Hernandez
Welry
Newbors
Hernandez
Citizens’ Committee For
William of
Alder Guich
Zecke
Arizona
Sonora
Mexico
Eisenhower Westward Tour Shapes 1960 Campaign
GOP leaders hesitate to weaponize Gen. Bedell Smith’s remarks on Communist infiltration at the CIA. Eisenhower pushes a 28 state drive, winning crowds in Columbia and signaling readiness to attack subversives in government while avoiding direct slights to Smith or the agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
W.dwight D. Eisenhower
Michigan
Columbia
S. C
Washington
Bedell Smith
Central Intelligence Agency
Smith
Congressional
James Hagerty
CIA
Hagerty
People
Stevenson
Public figures discuss Communist infiltration in government
Gov Stevenson mocked GOP claims that finding Communists in government is a simple task. Clare Boothe Luce's radio broadcast avoided the Smith incident but hinted at systemic guard issues. Sen Sparkman questioned Smith's charges, while the House Committee scheduled Smith for Oct 13 to testify on infiltration. Sen McCarran reiterated that communism threatens from within the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
CIA
GOP
Clare Boothe Luce
Connecticut
Smith
National Committee
New Deal
Fair Deal
John Sparkman
Ithaca
N.Y
House Un-American Activities Committee
Philadelphia
Pat McCarran
D-Nev
Strauss and Son Acquire Land From Breard Estate
An Allen Manufacturing Co millworking plant parcel on DeSiard Street, with rail frontage along the Missouri Pacific, was bought for 45000 dollars. Plans are in progress for development as the new owners pursue a major expansion related to their Monroe operation at 313 Walnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strauss and Son
Rober Breard
DeSiard Street
Allen Manufacturing Co
Missouri Pacific
Monroe Head
Walnut Street
Little League Benefit Dance Planned by Local Clubs
The Progressive Men's Club and the Knights of Columbus plan a benefit dance for the Little League Baseball Club on October 11 at the Progressive Men's Clubhouse. Proceeds fund the stadium project, with about 2709 dollars still needed. Mel Spain and his orchestra will perform. Tickets are 1.20 dollars, available at City Bakery Danna's Shoe Shop Star Furniture and Frenchie's Cafe or at the door the night of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Men's Club
Knights of Columbus
Little League Baseball Club
Mel Spain
City Bakery
Danna’s Shoe Shop
Star Furniture
Frenchie’s Cafe
Reading
Sam Jungina
The
Progressive Men's Club, Com
Hunters Urged to Prevent Forest Fires Amid Drought
Louisiana Forestry Commissioner L H Romero warns hunters to avoid campfires matches and sparks as forests reach a crown condition and extreme drought. He says even small fires can destroy vast areas and kill game quickly, urging extreme caution this hunting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Romero
Louisiana Forestry Commission
Dreath
Romero
Forestry Commission
Stevenson press on Communists in government issue
Illinois Governor Stevenson leads a nationwide volunteer rally of about 200 leaders from 37 states to bolster his position against Communist influence. He plans a speech next week and counters Eisenhower's use of Gen. Smith's CIA infiltration claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Adlai FE. Stevenson
GOP
Stevenson
Illinois
Saturday Deadline For Registration
Miss Lillian Collins parish registrar of voters said registration for the coming national elections closes Saturday at noon. She noted a steady stream of registrations and urged those not yet registered to act, but residents who have voted this year are registered and need only re register after January 1. Only those who have not registered since January 1, 1949 must register. The 1949 registration remains valid through this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Collins
Collins
Twin City Community Chest Drive Set as Red Letter Day
Today is Red Letter Day for the 1952 53 Twin City Community Chest Drive announced by David C Silverstein general chairman. Reports from committees show progress toward the 75000 goal with closing date October 11 and emphasis on completing solicitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin City
David C. Silverstein
Silverstein
Cial
Community Chest
Dodgers Hit Three Homers To Beat Yankees In World Series Opener
Brooklyn defeats New York 4 2 as Jackie Robinson Duke Snider and Pee Wee Reese homer off starter and reliever Joe Black. Gil McDougald homer accounts for Yankees runs. Attendance 34 861 receipts 209 892. Black improves to 15 4 in season. McGrath criticism cited in separate Washington dispatch.
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Hugh Fullerton
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Yankees
Dodgers
Jackie Robinson
Duke Snider
Peewee Reese
Joe Black
Yanks
Gil McDougald
Black
Reynolds
Yankees
New York Giants
Charlie Dressen
Casey Stengel
Irv Noren
Gene Woodling
Dodgertown
Bauer
Rizzuto
Mantle
Berra
Collins
Noren
McDougald
Martin
Cox
Reese
Snider
Robinson
Campanila
Pafko
Hodges
Furilio
Pinelli
Passarella
Goetz
McKinley
Boggess
Honochick
West Monroe stabbing suspect held in death of Homer Turner
Esther Beile Huston, a Black woman, is in Ouachita parish jail for investigation in the fatal stabbing of Homer Lee Turner at College Point Ridge Drive West Monroe after a Tuesday night dance. Turner, who arrived around 11 30 p m with a baseball bat, reportedly tried to enter the hall without a ticket and later entered with the bat. Witnesses say Turner had been drinking and sought more wine, and the fight occurred after the dance. The report notes a crowd of 34 000 and includes unrelated weather and baseball game details from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
Homer Lee Turner
College Point
Ridge Drive
Ouachita Parish
Esther Beile Huston
Lucis Mayfield
Turner
Petit Jurors Named For U. S. Court Here Monday
The United States District Court western district of Louisiana will open its term at the Monroe post office on October 6 presiding judges Dawkins and Porterie. Government cases will be presented by US Attorney Fleniken and A D Smith, with a long list of prospective jurors including William Garrett, Pioneor, and many residents from Monroe Bernice Lake Providence and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court For
Western District of Louisiana
U. S. Post Office
Monroe
Ben C. Dawkins
Gaston L. Porterie
United States
William J. Fleniken
Edward V. Boagan
William H. Garrett
William M. Bagwell
Chaudrant
T. C. Standifer
Stubbs
William Dendy Elliott
Bernice
Sarah Frances Rogers
Delta
Maybel Matthews Denham
Ferriday
J. D. Walsworth
Jonesboro
Irene R. Lewis
St. Joseph
Mary Hercus Howington
Lake Providence
A. D. Smith
Farmerville
Wilbert W. Book
New Era
John Melven Hackworth
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Westbrook
Pegler
Frank Esparza
Ros
Ike
Walter Bedell Smith
America
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Adlai E. Stevenson
Republican National Committee
Gen. Smith
U.S
Ng Don Whitehead
James Machine Works
S. H. Kress Company
Silverstein’s Hill Lumber & Supply
Three Way Finance Company
Community Chest Office
Coney Island
Drouet Drug Store
Saul Adler Garage
Gordon Cummings Insurance
Agency
Bish Mathis Institute
Charlies Cafe
the Toggery Virginia Pharmacy
Martin Marble Works If
Five Point Pharmacy
Monroe Maternal & Infant Tfare
I. Wt
Grant Company
Personal Finance Company
Farmers Finance Company 2
Motor Securities
Peoples Loan Service
Martins Bottle Shop
Monroe Furniture Company
Supreme Beddig & Furnipany
Bodan's
Rexall Drug Store
New South Drug Mary's
H. J. Rosenhein
Kaplan & Soape Police Department
May & Guthrie Hardware
Monroe Glass Company
Recont
Strauss & 5
DeSiard
Piannil
Progressive Men’‘s Club and
Harry Truman
Devils Lake
N. D
North Dakota
Montana
U. S
Cheju Island
Korea
China
Prisoner of War Command
By Douglas B. Cornell
Wayne Huckaby
John E. Coon
Joseph A. Battaglia
Joe David Cascio
Frank X. Cline
Reese, Robinson and
House Probers
M'Grath
Justice Agency
B. L. Livingstone
House
J. Howard McGrath
Justice Department
McGrath
Truman
House Judiciary
Newbold Morris
U. S. Court
Gaston Porterie
W. Compton
Start
Thomas C. Lewis
Ruston
Sunshine Logan
Archibald
J. J. McDonald
Clarks
Curtis B. Hair
Columbia Avenue
Douglas Jenkins
Clifford Bolding
Oak Grove
Bess Black James
North Second
William Joseph George
Swartz
Luther W. Smith
Negro
Bastrop
Edward G. Tisdale
Robert D. Lord
Baskin
Abraham L. Telano
W. P. Wilkins
Riverbend
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