Y Building Fund Rises As Donations Grow
The Y M C A building fund neared its $500000 goal with subscriptions at 256449 after 40107 in new contributions. A First Presbyterian luncheon featured a $5000 Kiwanis craft shop gift, presented by Albert D Johnson of KOY, boosting Kiwanis total to 7850. FBI agent William A Murphy spoke on juvenile crime, while West Phoenix High School band provided music.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
First Presbyterian
Albert D. Johnson
KOY
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Johnson
Kiwanis’ Club
William A. Murphy
FBI
Phoenix
Murphy
YMCA
West Phoenix High School
James R. Rahn
Government urged to open Copper Cities mine in peacetime
An RFC official argued that stockpiling strategic materials could justify reopening the Copper Cities deposit as wartime costs, though copper prices have fallen. He warned that delaying could raise admin expenses and deter a new deposit. The RFC, a wartime Arizona factor, remains active with $92 million in state commitments and $16 million in mortgages backing homes with FHA and VA insurance.
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Gazette
Globe
Hector C. Haight
Los Angeles
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Phoenix
W. Roy Wayland
Valley National Bank Board
Haight
RFC
Arizona
Federal Housing Administration
The
Veterans Administration
Mantz Ends Unsuccessful Speed Dash
Flier Paul Mantz returned to Burbank with $25,000 in prize money secured in a bank vault after a failed east west speed attempt. He carried the cash from Winslow, Arizona, where his plane required emergency battery repairs. Mantz expressed disappointment over bad luck and indicated he might try again, noting headwinds delayed his crossing of the Mississippi and a battery fire near Amarillo.
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Burbank
Calif
Paul Mantz
Winslow
Ariz
National Kids’ Day Foundation
Mantz
Winslow Mantz
Eastwest
Mississippi River
Amarillo
Tex
New York International Airport
FASTEETH promises firmer dentures with comfort
FASTEETH, a pleasant alkaline powder, keeps false teeth steadier so you can eat and talk with ease. It leaves no gummy taste and helps control denture odor, available at drug stores.
Coast Slaying Suspect Jailed In Sacramento
City detectives jailed a 62 year old newspaper street salesman on murder suspicion tied to a March 12 death of Edward A. Cooper at a Sacramento transient refuge. The suspect, using alias then real name W. H. Wickham, admitted parole violation and arrival March 16. Extradition papers expected. he refused to sign.
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Sacramento
Calif
Dale Welsh
Joe Valenzuela
First
Washington Streets
California
Edward A. Cooper
W. H. Wickham
Folsom Prison
Burglary Suspects Held After Roof Breakin
Mesa police held two elderly Spokane men ages 67 and 52 on burglary charges after they were caught on the roof of Le Sueur's Men's Shop at 114 South Macdonald Street. Officers said the men cut a hole in the roof and planned another in the ceiling, with a bell alarm as a lookout. The older suspect previously served ten years in Washington State Prison for bank robbery.
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Mesa
le Sueur
South Macdonald Street
Spokane
Wash
Washington State
PTA News Joint meeting at Capitol Methodist Church
Members of the Capitol and Adams Parent-Teacher Associations will hold a combined parent-education class meeting at noon tomorrow at Capitol Methodist Church. A covered-dish luncheon will be served at noon, with a discussion led by Mrs. Mildred Weigley Wood starting at 1 p.m.
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Capitol
Adams Parent-Teacher Associations
Capitol Methodist Church
Mildred Weigley Wood
Tucson Slaying: Death Ruled Shooting by Unknown Person
A coroner's jury in Tucson ruled Robert Turner 53 died of gunshot wounds inflicted by a person or persons unknown. The .38 pistol was found in Turner's lap while his hands rested on the steering wheel, and the autopsy said the death was instantaneous from a shot fired less than an inch from the head.
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Tucson
Robert Turner
Emmett Newland
Turner
Newland
George O. Hartman
Muscle-Rule Drug Guarantee Ad at All Drug Stores
At all drug stores customers get Pain Relief with a money back guarantee. If half a bottle fails to relieve, the druggist will refund the purchase. If the druggist cannot supply, write to Muscle-Rule Distributors at 708 South Main St Los Angeles 7 California.
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Ruth Chiati
North Orange Grove Dr
Los Angeles
South Main St
California
Fort Grant Heads Under Suspension Board action suspends two officials
SAFFORD Jan 30 The superintendent and the business manager of the State Industrial School for Boys were suspended after a prolonged hearing by the Board of Directors for State Institutions for Juveniles. Charles Dittmars will act as superintendent. Frank Clark as business manager.
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Safford
State Industrial School For Boys
Board of Directors
Jack Wilson
Paul Paulson
Phoenix
Charles Dittmars
Fort Grant
Frank Clark
Butler Clinic
Superior Court Room
Wilson
Vandals Sought In Theater Blast at Vista Theater
Police sought the culprits who planted a crude black powder bomb behind the Vista Theater stage near the rear exit on North Central Avenue. Manager Frank Hillis found the home made device after a loud pop. no damage occurred. He noted recent vandalism including seat slashing.
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Vista Theater
North Central Avenue
Frank Hillis
North Sunset Drive
Hollis
Board Officials Get Joking In Collision With Patrol Car
A collision near Mesa involved three cars and a stolen pair of roller skate shoes valued at $40. State superintendent M L Brooks led the convoy to a Safford hearing. Wade Church and Mrs. James P Ryan were aboard with Becker as others were unhurt. Patrolman Ledford, whose patrol car was struck while he investigated a prior theft, reported leg bruises to Church and delays for the group as they scrambled for another vehicle. Tempe police planned charges against a 23 year old man in the shoe theft.
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Mesa
M. L. Brooks
Arizona Highway Patrol
Bob Ledford
C. P. Smith
Ledford
Superior
Greyhound
Tempe
Apache Junction
Smith
Church
Phoenix
What is it like to die
February Reader's Digest on sale offers a reassuring article about death, death-bed statements, and scientific observations from people who were clinically dead and revived. Condensed from Liberty, the issue features 39 articles of lasting interest and highlights medical probability, not terrors.
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Reader’s Digest
Liberty
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Alice Goodwin
D. E. Nelson
Willcox
Nelson
Arizona Mercantile Co
East Jackson
Arizona Hardware Co
North Second St
Kansas City
Pittsburgh
U.S
TWA
ST. Louis
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Chicago
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Doc
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Pennsylvania
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