Evidence points to woman linked in Turner murder case
A former deputy sheriff disclosed that a female suspect in the Robert Turner slaying may be questioned after hair from the suspect matched hair found in Turner's auto. The lead follows months of investigation, with ties to Jim Allen and a Mexican national near the crime scene.
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Robert A. Turner
Emmett Newland
Pima County
Newland
Turner
Pinal
Lynn Early
Turner Auto
Los Angeles
Robert Turner
Rillito
Marana
Bisbee-Douglas
Arizona
Jim Allen
Bisbee
Allen
Sacramento Pit
Alaska
Tucson
Douglas and
Portland
Ore
Daily Citizen
Road Commission Lets Contracts in Arizona
The Arizona highway commission awarded five road contracts in Flagstaff. Dale F. Payne’s bid of 279,568 dollars on the Wickenburg to Kingman highway was accepted. The Arizona Sand and Rock Co. of Phoenix received a 148,538.95 dollar contract for the Rock Springs to Prescott section.
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Flagstaff
Arizona Highway Commission
Dale F. Payne
Wickenburg-Kingman
Arizona Sand and Rock Co
Phoenix
Rock Springs
Prescott
Wounded GI Links Russian Soldier to Tank Hit
Westover Field Massachusetts reports a wounded GI, Pfc. Daniel Shoffstall, who arrived with 48 battle casualties from the west coast, described seeing a big blond Russian flee a crippled North Korean tank after a 3.5 inch bazooka hit it. A fellow soldier in the 24th division’s 34th infantry killed the Russian. Shoffstall also recounted losing part of his left calf to a hand grenade on July 20.
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Westover Field
Mass
Daniel Shoffstall
Lancaster
34Th
Shoffstall
Sheffstall
Ralph Troy
Catawissa
34Th Regiment
Westover
Brooklyn Air Force Base
Mobile
Ala
Fairfield- Suisan Air Force Base
California
Muscle Man Takes Up Evening Work Burglary Loot Over Three Tons
A burglary last night netted more than three tons of loot including seven cement sewer cones at 900 pounds each nine manhole rings and as many manhole covers. The items were targeted for President Street and South 12th Avenue for Mark Cockrill Construction. Office manager A A Henshaw reported the theft to sheriff's deputies who investigated today. Estimated loss exceeds $600.
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President Street
South 12Th Avenue
Mark Cockrill Construction. Co
A. A. Henshaw
Sheriff's Deputies
Helicopters Open New Era in Korea War Reconnaissance
Marines introduce helicopters on the Korean front with Lt. Gus Lueddeke and Maj. Vincent Gottschalk flying patrols to scout ridges, evacuate wounded, and supply outposts. The craft provide close ground observation, rapid transport, and mounted aid to troops amid guerrilla threats.
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Korea
Gus Lueddeke
Maplewood
N. J
Vincent Gottschalk
Pontiac
Mich
Gottschalk
Lueddeke
Russia Threatens Veto In Korea UN Debate
The Soviet Union demands withdrawal of foreign troops from Korea and threatens to veto a U.N. resolution condemning North Korea. Ambassador Austin outlines US stance while Malik faces repeated defeats over China and Korea agenda items in a tense Security Council session.
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Lake Success
Russia
United States
Security Council
Far East
U.S
Austin
Vermont
Jacob A. Malik
Malik
Tingfu F. Tsiang
China
Council
Yugoslavia
India
Soviet Union
Austin J
Egypt
Korea
Britain
Norway
U. S
France
Cuba
Ecuador
Workers Attempt To Revive Shocked Lineman
A fire department inhalator crew tried to revive Benjamin Monrad, a lineman, after he grabbed a 4 160 noninsulated copper wire at 1 15 p m while stringing a line at Chappell drive and Kleindale road. Dr N K Thomas pronounced him dead on arrival but resuscitation efforts continued at press time.
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Benjamin ‘Monrad
N. K. Thomas
Chappell Drive
Kleindale Road
SP Switch Engine Takes Unscheduled Detour
Engine 4503 of Southern Pacific ignored orders and left its tracks at West Simpson Street, causing 20 feet of dirt damage before stop. The incident follows a similar act about six weeks earlier on West St. Marys road. Trainmen offer no explanation for the repeated unscheduled escapades.
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Southern Pacific
West Simpson Street
West St. Mary's Road
Army Calls 62 000 Reserve Enlisted Men for 21 Months Active Duty
The army announced 62,000 non-organized enlisted reserves must report in September and October for 21 months of active duty. First calls go to ages 19 to 25, prioritizing those with no dependents. Quotas by region total 6,230 in the Fourth area, 18,406 in the Fifth, and 9,449 in the Sixth. Reservists will undergo medical exams before potentially reporting to training centers.
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Washington
Army
National Guard
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Wyoming
California
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Nevada
Utah
Arizona
Earth Shocks Hit Venezuela Town El Tocuyo
Two strong earthquakes rocked El Tocuyo killing eight people and injuring sixty to eighty. The jolts also shook Caracas as officials feared a higher death toll in the agricultural town of about 15,000. One tenth of buildings were destroyed in El Tocuyo.
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Caracas
Venezuela
U.P
el Tocuyo
House Reverses Controls Plan Amid Hoarding Penalty
The House rejected most of its economic controls bill removing price wage rationing provisions and voted to make hoarding essentials a crime with penalties of one year in jail and a $10 000 fine. The vote followed Truman criticism at a news conference. The Senate aims to complete the $32 billion government funding bill to June 30 as leaders race to final action tonight.
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Washington
House
Truman
Senate
Charles E.bennett
D-Fla
Communist Party
Spain
Jacob S. Potofsky
CIO International Committee
Congress
Voter Registration Closes for Sept Primary in Pima County
Unofficial totals suggest a new high in county registration for the Sept. 12 primary. The final days to register are Monday and tomorrow, with closing time 5 p.m. at the county recorder's office to avoid long lines.
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County Recorder’s Office
Pima County
Rain Delays Forecast as Tucson Sees Wet Patch
A surprising shower drenches Tucson and surrounding areas delivering .13 inches and lifting the season total to 7.14 inches. Southeast Arizona, notably Douglas, reports heavier rain while Yuma endures a 111 degree heat spike. Clouds linger with only minor temperature changes expected today.
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Tucson
Arizona
Douglas
Yuma
Parole Denied for Former Rep May by Federal Board
The U S parole board denied former Representative Andrew J May's parole request from federal prison. The decision leaves the case on file for possible reconsideration and notes factors weighed. May, 75, could gain release in July 1951 with good behavior credits on his eight to 24 month wartime bribe conspiracy sentence.
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Washington
U. S. Parole Board
Andrew J. May
Marines Contact First Enemy Patrol
U S Marines launched their first ground action near the Naktong front as part of MacArthur’s counter attacks at Pusan. A marine patrol, supported by helicopters and reconnaissance aircraft, overran a Communist outpost on a ridge but found only enemy footprints.
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Tokyo
Pusan
U. S
Douglas MacArthur
Naktong River
Naktong
MacArthur
Chinju
U.S. Air 'S
Kumchon
Waegwan
Pima draft list and occupations appear on page 3
The notice indicates a new Pima draft list and occupations discussed by the draft boards on page 3, with cross references to meat prices on page 2 and various sections such as comics Gabfest and society.
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State
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Civilian
Robert C. Miller
U.N
United Press
Pfc
Jesse Billian
Federal
Philadelphia
Earnest Hoberecht
South Korea
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