McFarland Attacks Ashurst In Arizona Senate Opener
CASA GRANDE Aug 8 In this Arizona campaign opener Superior Judge Ernest W McFarland accuses Sen ator Henry F Ashurst of reverse positions on issues cites overseas money and calls for stronger national defense urging Ashurst to visit Arizona to listen to voters He argues leadership and defense are paramount and criticizes Ashurst for long absence from the state and for alleged political inconsistencies.
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Wilkins Aims to Prove Cook Pole Claim
Pittsburgh Aug 8 Explorer Sir Hubert Wilkins and Ralph Shainwald Von Ahlefeld plan a Detroit bound flight to form an expedition to the North Pole to substantiate Dr Frederick A Cook s discovery claim. The Cook Arctic club seeks 100 000 to fund the venture and Cook died disappointed the world ignored his assertion.
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Detroit
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Dirty Night Sees British Airmen Off To Bomb Germany
Night hawk bomber crews of the RAF take off from an English airfield in 17 Wellington bombers to strike German oil dumps and munitions targets. New Zealand pilots lead the raid while American correspondents observe the mission and retell vivid moments of the dangerous night flight.
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Rainfall misread as three inches in Florence
Weather observer H. K. Gilbert detected a spike in rainfall during a heat break. His instruments showed three inches while airport data logged only .80 inch. An investigation revealed his son had left the garden sprinkler running over the rain gauge.
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Florence, S. C
H. K. Gilbert
Bahamas Celebrate Long History of Self Government
The Bahamas take pride in a lengthy tradition of self government reflecting their political development. The statement highlights national sovereignty, local governance, and historical milestones within the Caribbean nation.
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Bahamas
Budget Drops Seen in 1940 41 Arizona School System
Mrs P H Ross County Superintendent of Education notes overall budget decline for 1940 41 with only six districts showing increases including Tucson elementary and high schools. Reductions span Flowing Wells Fort Lowell Amphitheatre Sunnyside and others while increases occur in Tucson elementary and junior high Catalina Foothills Continental Tucson high Marana high and Ajo high schools due to enrollment and facility needs.
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Clampitt Frees Three Arrested For F B I Case
U S Commissioner C Wayne Clampitt dismissed the case against Arthur Verbeke Donald Stevenson and Robert Anderson for lack of evidence The trio had been charged with illegally transporting a car from Springhill Louisiana into Arkansas last April They were re arrested and jailed by Tucson police about two weeks ago after an FBI request The youths had previously served jail time for petty auto thefts in the area.
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U. S
C. Wayne Clampitt
Arthur Verbeke
Donald Stevenson
Robert Anderson
Springhill
Arkansas
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F.B.I
Home Invader Steals Ring From Kansas City Home
A prowler entered Glen M. Wilkerson’s Kansas City residence through a service door. He read the newspaper, sat in the chair, and rested on the bed before leaving with a ring and a $35 stud. No Further details on suspect or motive were provided.
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Kansas City
Glen M. Wilkerson
Wilkerson
Thief Steals Iron Tonic From Traveling Vendor Truck
A thief broke into a mobile medicine seller’s wagon and stole five bottles of iron tonic. A small ticket dropped at the scene may connect the suspect to the crime.
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Dallas
Weight and cautionary advice to a helper
A quote urges balance as a speaker notes that eagerness to assist others can lead to neglecting one's own needs. The remark emphasizes self care alongside generosity.
Ethnic Misconceptions Highlighted in Racial Discussion
In a controversial statement, a speaker claimed many members of the white race are black, comparing to Ethiopians, reflecting a charged debate on race and ancestry.
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Ethiopia
Origin of Alaska Name
The Geographic Dictionary of Alaska notes the name Alaska is a corruption of a native word or phrase with an uncertain meaning. It emphasizes that the exact origin and sense of the term remain unclear.
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Alaska
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