Pastors Back Enforcement Of Tucson Anti-Gambling Rules
Heads of Tucson civic clubs and the city’s Ministerial association favor enforcing anti gambling laws and keeping Tucson from being an open town. Clergy and civic leaders express support for current ordinances and praise police enforcement, while some urge clear repeal if laws are outdated.
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Tucson
Old Pueblo
Rush M. Deskins
First Christian Church
Tucson Ministerial Association
Ministerial Association
Hays
Don J. Hays
Deskins
L. H. Koening
Preachers
Robert E. Dickenson
University Methodist Church
New Ministerial Association
Fred Stofft
Kiwanis Club
Stanley Kitt
Rotary Club
William A
Bill) West
20 30 Club
Civilian Procurement Committee Opens Tucson HQ
The Civilian Volunteer Procurement committee of Pima county will open its headquarters this week in loaned office space at the store building corner Broadway and Stone Avenue. Elmer Present lent the space, with Monte Mansfield as chairman stating a secretary staff will work with government agencies. About 200 local businessmen have replied to the group’s call for voluntary cooperation to preserve jobs during national defense mobilization and to cover pay differences during guard encampments.
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Broadway
Stone Avenue
Pima County
Elmer Present
Monte Mansfield
Tucson
National Defense Army
Navy
National Guard
Songs Of Sourdough Author Returns To Canada As Refugee
Eastern Canada port reports Robert W. Service age 66 a famed Yukon poet of The Shooting of Dan McGrew has returned to Canada as a war refugee after 28 years abroad He was in Russia at war outbreak reached France but fled Brittany coast Nazis advanced He lost a 40000 word manuscript and left two completed novels in Nice safety deposit box
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Robert W. Service
Dan McGrew
Yukon
Canada
Russia
France
Brittany
Service
England
Nice
Veteran Ajo Legislator Skips renomination in 4-term run
Benjamin J. ONeill, veteran Ajo district legislator and Phelps-Dodge confectioner, will not seek renomination. In the Ajo race J N Chapman Democrat and James D Doran and Rodney S Wirtz Republicans seek the seat. Primary slate shows three Democrats and multiple candidates statewide with petitions filed by parties across offices.
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Benjamin J. O'Neill
Ajo
Pima County
O'Neill
Phelps-Dodge
J. N. Chapman
James D. Doran
Rodney S. Wirtz
Tucson Negro Athlete Dies In California
Fred Foley a 21 year old Tucson high school track star died in Los Angeles General hospital from pneumonia after a heart attack at a minor track meet trip begun July 2. Survived by parents five brothers and four sisters. Funeral at Friendship Baptist church with Reilly Undertaking company handling arrangements.
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Fred Foley
Tucson
Los Angeles General Hospital
Young Foley
van Horn
Los Angeles
General Hospital
James Foley
Friendship Baptist Church
Reilly Undertaking Company
Argentina Debuts Fonopostal Service After One Year
After a year of operation Argentina proclaims Fonopostal a success. The service lets users record spoken letters and mail them to friends, highlighting novelty in postal offerings and public interest.
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Argentina
Fonopostal
July fee totals at Superior Court clerk's office
Mrs Belle D Hall reports July collections of 1537.80 including civil 1145 probate 170 miscellaneous 108.80 marriage 106 and notary bonds 8. Preliminary hearing for burglary against Gilbert Garcia 32 of 384 South Meyer Street set for 11 am August 9 in justice court for theft of a guitar from Rafael Calderon 370 South Main Street rear. Latin American club meeting postponed to watch city league softball.
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Belle D. Hall
Superior Court
Gilbert Garcia
South Meyer Street
Justice Court
Rafael Calderon
South Main Street
Charles Velasco
Candidate Harrison Enters Hospital For Appendectomy
Robert W. Harrison, one of ten Democratic constable candidates in Tucson, checked into the local Veterans Hospital for an appendicitis operation and will direct his campaign from a sick bed.
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Robert W. Harrison
Tucson
U. S. Veterans Hospital
Fire veteran Steve Tor mey improves after surgery
Steve Tommey, a city firefighter and former commander of the Morgan McDermott post of the American Legion, is reported improved at St Marys Hospital after entering yesterday for an operation.
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Steve Tormey
Morgan McDermott
American Legion
St. Marys Hospital
Deed Filed For Country Club Road Parcel Purchase
A deed filed today in Pima County records shows Simon Kivel of the Market Spot purchasing a parcel on Country Club road from Ming Dong for about $10,000.
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Anna Sullinger
Pima
Tucson Physician Returns From Tulane in New Orleans
Dr. C. E. DuVall a Tucson physician returned Wednesday from New Orleans where he studied at Tulane University. He was accompanied by Mrs. DuVall and their daughter Mary Ethel.
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C. E. Duvall
Tucson
New Orleans
Tulane University
Dr and Mrs Rogers Tour to California for Month Visit
Dr and Mrs W D Rogers and their son Billy depart from 2026 East First Street for a month in California. This family plans to travel to the West Coast for sightseeing and personal reasons.
Tucson Stamp Club Meeting Plans Beginning Fall Programs
The Tucson Stamp Club will meet in the Indian Room of the Y.W.C.A. Monday at 8 p.m. Discussion will cover fall and winter programs and a S. P. A. circuit will be shown.
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Tucson Stamp Club
Y.W.C.A
Justice of Peace Collects $633 in July Fees
Justice of the Peace C. W. Gardner reported July collections totaling $633, with $198 from 138 civil cases and $435.50 from 132 criminal cases. Criminal totals covered forgery, reckless driving, game violations, bastardy, battery, disturbing the peace, traffic offenses, bogus checks, public nuisance, thefts, vandalism, and other offenses.
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Office of Justice of the Peace
C. W. Gardner
Court signs writ in justice case
A writ prohibiting further proceedings in a justice court suit was issued in superior court by Judge M. T. Phelps of Phoenix. Richard Hicks, an employee of C. M. Smith, sought the writ after alleging money owed him by Smith was taken when Coleman secured a writ of possession. Named defendants in the superior court action were J. E. Coleman Sheriff Ed F. Echols and Justice of the Peace C. W. Gardner.
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Justice Court
J. E. Coleman
C. M. Smith
M. T. Phelps
Phoenix
Richard Hicks
Smith
Coleman
Ed F. Echols
Justice of the Peace
C. W. Gardner
South Africa Bans Farm Natives from Moving to Cities
The government rules that natives cannot relocate from farms to industrial centers with ready labor. The policy limits rural migration and reinforces labor control in the colonial-era economy.
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South Africa
Arizona primary slate lists 53 candidates for Sept 10
Phoenix Aug 2 Fifty five candidates will vie for nomina tions for state and congressional offices in Arizona primary elections September 10. The filing deadline completed a year with several Republican contests. The slate covers U S Senator, U S Representative, governor, secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer, auditor, superintendent of public instruction, mine inspector and corporation and tax commissioners.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Supreme Court
Harry M.moore
J. B. Weber
Victor C. Armstrong, Jr
W. E. Patterson
Joe Conway
Joseph S. Jenckes
Gus Williams
Jim Walden
Joe Hunt
Bill Brooks
I. S. McCash
Ann Frohmiller
George Fleming
Arizona Prisoners Seek Army Service Petition
Ninety two convicts asked Governor Bob Jones for release to volunteer for the U S Army. They signed a petition named Volunteers for U S Army Training and urged defense preparation. The governor cannot grant clemency without the board of pardons and paroles recommendation.
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Phoenix
Bob Jones
Jones
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Funeral held for Mrs Gertrude L In clan Tucson resident
Funeral services were held today for Mrs. Gertrude L In clan 86 a Tucson resident of 60 years who died yesterday at her home 1140 South Fourth avenue Burial planned for 5 pm today at Holy Hope cemetery Funeral arrangements were by Arizona Mortuary Cornelia Acevedo is noted as her daughter
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Gertrude L. Inclan
Tucson
South Fourth Avenue
Holy Hope Cemetery
Cornelia Acevedo
Arizona
Kimball Rivals Speak At Kiwanis Club Forum
Democratic state senate hopeful William K. Kimball did not speak at the Kiwanis meeting as five rivals addressed the club. Speakers included H. H. d Autremont Charles Pat Patterson Clare Dodd W B Mike Hodges and Thomas Donnelly.
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William K. Kimball
State Senate
Kiwanis Club
Kimball
H. H. d’Autremont
Charles “Pat” Patterson
Clare Dodd
W. B
Mike” Hodges
Thomas Donnelly
Pima County
Police Report Active Month In Tucson July
Tucson police reported July results with 238 arrests and 987 traffic offenses. Stolen property valued at 1234.46 recovered and fines totaling 2064.50 were collected. Prisons meals cost 645.32. Of arrestees 183 were fined and 60 pending or transferred. Major offenses include drunk 126 and disturbing the peace 19. Traffic fines 607. Other details include numerous violation categories and dispositions.
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Tucson
Don J. Hays
Pima
U. S. Marshal
Army to mass produce aerial cannons with GM and Chrysler
Washington reports army officials negotiating with General Motors and Chrysler for two midwestern factories to produce 37 and 20 millimeter aerial guns for new warplanes. Bendix may receive a small order while Colt already produces a limited 37 mm cannon.
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Washington
U.P
Army
General Motors
Chrysler Corporations
Middle West
Chrysler
Colt Firearms Co
Bendix Corp
Germany
Huachuca CMTC Closure Next Wednesday
The citizens' military training camp at Fort Huachuca will close next Wednesday after visitors' day. The Tuesday program includes athletic contests and military exercises to show training results with awards for military and athletic proficiency. Invitations have been extended to municipal and civil leaders clergy educators and labor representatives.
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Fort Huachua
Chinaman Denies Transport Charge in Kuala Lumpur Case
A man of Chinese origin in Kuala Lumpur faced accusation for using his private car to carry passengers. He denied the offense, but a secret check revealed he had carried 633 individuals in one month.
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Kauala Lumpur
Police detain dozens as warrants issued for many
In a police action 48 were discharged and 10 juveniles processed. Warrants were issued for 147 and 107 remain pending. Authorities reported overall counts of those held and awaiting final charges.
Hitler invasion timing eyed by almanacs and tides
Edwin Stout London reports observers in 1940 weigh invasion timing by tide patterns and weather. They suggest next Monday to Friday mornings offer best odds, with September and October windows as backups, arguing high tides, calm seas, and fog aid a potential German assault on Britain.
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Edwin Stout
London
Adolf Hitler
England
Fuehrer
Hitler
Britain
North Sea
English Channel
Funeral Pending for Tucson Real Estate Broker William Boyd
Funeral services were pending today for William Dearboard Boyd a Tucson real estate broker who died yesterday at his home 229 North Westmoreland Avenue He was connected with Daily and Boyd real estate firm at 321 East Congress Street Arrangements will be announced by Bring's Funeral Home.
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William Dearboard Boyd
Tucson
North Westmoreland Avenue
Boyd
Daily
East Congress Street
Bring’s Funeral Home
Fire Guards In Coronado Are Removed
Coronado National Forest reliefs 34 fire guards in most areas after rains reduced fire danger. Eight guards remain in the Catalina range district where rain was sparse and storms threaten with possible tree fires. No fires reported in the forest for the past week per Forest Ranger E. L. McPhaul.
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Coronado National Forest
Catalina Range District
E. L. McPhaul
Catalinas
Catalina Range
McPhaul
Court To Rule On Claims Of Stockholders
U S district court in Phoenix sets September 16 for a hearing on priorities among creditors and shareholders of the insolvent International Building and Loan association of Utah. Receiver Harry W. Hill seeks first dividend payment amid litigation over deposits held for California and Oregon investors.
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Phoenix, Ariz
U. S. District Court
International Building and Loan Association of Utah
Lawerence L. Howe
Harry W. Hill
Utah
Arizona
Oregon
Colorado
Idaho
Wyoming
Howe
California
Travelers urged to carry little baggage on Trasandine line
Travelers to Chile are advised to take minimal luggage on the Trasandine Railway during winter as snow blockages may cause loss of baggage.
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Chile
Trasandine Railway
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Air Corps
Randolph Field
Tex
AJO Spurns
Charles M. Taylor
Thomas Collins
Wallace S. Brandsford
C. W
Pop) Young
Elwood L. Story
Jerome P. Martin
Andrew Dobek
P. H. Ross
O. C. Arnold
Edwin van Doren
J. Mercer Johnson
Otho Books
J. M. Hanigan
Jessie W. Nicholson
F. B. Pacheco
Charles Pezzullo
R. H. Martin
John S. Ayres
J. B. Meade
Constable
Harry E. Bridges
Robert W. Harmison
Paul Wright
Leonard C. McCulloch
Edward Ervin Robb
A. W. Forbes
Roy Hickey
T. F. Larremore
Willis K. Powell
C. J. Reynolds
Jack) Gardner
D. M. Penny
M. E. Gibson
Desmond L. Cotter
Alfred C. Edwards
Justice OF Peace
U. S
Henry F. Ashurst
Henderson Stockton
E. W. McFarland
Robert Miller
Erwin H. Katz
Irving A. Jennings
Burt H. Clingan
Howard J. Smith
John R. Murdock
San St. Leo
V. Powers
Williard R. Mathews
K. T. Palmer
Denver C. Hensen
Henry D. Ross
Elmer Graham
R. T. Jones
Sidney P. Osborn
C. M. Menderson
Ernest Carleton
George E. Shields
Thad M. Moore
Howard Sprouse
Jerrie W. Lee
Inclan
State Tax Commission
University of Arizona
Tucson High School
College of Law
University of Chicago
Mary Margaret Mayer
Chuck Scott
Mearl Spence
Miss Mayer
Tony Brizic
Brutus Reitman
C. M. Wesson
Ordnance
National Defense Commission
Automobile
Huachuca Cmtc
Bath
San Diego
William D. Boyd
Elsie
Borden's
Borden
St. Charles
Dornlen
Coronado
Catalina
Inter - Mountain
Wang
Vinci
A. Lombardi Winery
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