Georgia Mayor Declares Shooting War On Klansmen
Iron City Georgia mayor C L Drake and associates fought robed night riders in SW Georgia when Klansmen entered town. A chase to Dothan Alabama followed as Drake pursued Bill Hendrix of Tallahassee jailed for assault with intent to murder. Hendrix’s car held cloaks and firearms.
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Georgia
Iron City
Alabama
C. L. Drake
Drake
Dothan
Ala
C. L. Chandler
Chandler
Bill Hendrix
Tallahassee
Fla
Hendrix
Ku Klux Klan
Draxe
The
Grand Dragon of
Florida
Herman Talmadge
Tucson Is Sued For 1948 Flood
Meyer Feldman of Zephyr Venetian Blind Co. sues Tucson in superior court for 2928.81 in damages from July 24 1948 flood waters. He claims the city altered an arroyo allowing debris buildup and faster drainage increasing flood damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Superior Court
Meyer Feldman
The
Zephyr Venetian Blind Co
E. Broadway
Feldman
Defense of 5 Airmen Wins Legal Motion
Superior Judge Lee Garrett ordered the county attorney to provide attorney Robert Morrison with copies of all statements in the case of five Davis Monthan airmen held for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The defendants are Staff Sgt. Lawrence E. Shaver Sgt. Arthur R. Ferringer Corp. Alfred Wade Corp. George Uchida and Corp. Kenneth Brock. The 17 year old Margaret Cody Lippincott died July 1 after riding with the men on a drinking party near the municipal airport. The matter returns to trial with a jury before Judge Garrett scheduled for Thursday.
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Lee Garett
Atty
Robert Morrison
Davis-Monthan
Lawrence E. Shaver
Arthur R. Ferringer
Alfred Wade
George Uchida
Kenneth Brock
Margaret Cody Lippincott
Southern Pacific
Morrison
Superior Court
Garrett
John F. O'Mara
Polio Cases In Many States Seen Declining
AP notes a slowdown in polio growth in Texas Arkansas and Detroit while nationwide cases rise. Through June 30 1949 the total reached 9 400 with 1 218 in Texas and 537 in Arkansas 130 in Detroit. Several states report milder trends yet Wisconsin faces severe bulbar polio.
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Texas
Arkansas
Detroit
George Cox
Lone Star
Arkansas Health Department
Bruce Douglas
Motor City
Tennessee
State Department of Health
Illinois
Wisconsin
A. F. Zintek
Indiana
Kansas
North Carolina
Delaware
Maine
Montana
Nevada
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Body Of Sgt Doty Will Be Returned For Reburial
Tech. Sgt. William G. Doty is among six Arizona war dead shipped from Europe aboard the Carroll Victory to be reburied in the United States. Army Public Information said the next of kin is Sam D. Doty of rt. 4 box 615A.
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Tech
William G. Doty
Arizona
Two Honest People Return Lost Money To Pensioner
Mrs. D A Knipe found fifty five dollars after it slipped from pensioner Pedro Valadez on North Main Street. John McLeod, living at 223 North Main Street, brought the money to the police, which publicized the recovery. Valadez, a 68 year old retired Southern Pacific pensioner, identified it at headquarters and regained his funds.
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D. A. Knipe
John McLeod
Pedro Valadez
Valadez
N. Carmen Ave
Southern Pacific
Knipe
Joseph Weinzapfel
R. C. Wilson
N. Main St
Added Support Given Tucson Academy Bid
Tucson's bid to host the proposed U S air force academy receives encouragement from the Bernadini family who relocated to the area. Sen Saltonstall and Maurice Hobin acknowledged receipt of letters, with Hobin promising to relay the matter to Air Secretary Symington. William G Hall leads the local committee seeking support from Tucson residents and winter visitors.
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Tucson
U. S. Air Force Academy
Azeglio Bernadini
E. Grant Rd
Tobin
Air
W. Stuart Symington
William G. Hall
Tip Top Market Fire Causes $2,000 Loss
Fire at the Tip Top Market 526 S. Stone Ave Sunday afternoon caused about $2,000 damage. The blaze was reported at 1 55 p m and is believed started by a lighted cigarette. The market is run by Randall E Prieve. building owner is Frank Czapar.
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Tip Top Market
S. Stone Ave
Randall E. Prieve
E. Flower Sr
Frank Czapar
S. 12Th Ave
Little Theater Open House Draws Community Interest
The Tucson Little Theater hosts its second summer open house at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Winchcombe-Taylor. Magician Ray Webb and a TLT play-reading group one-act will entertain. President Richard Morse invites all with an interest in community theater to attend and help start next season strongly. Refreshments will be served.
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Tucson Little Theater
Robert Winchcombe-Taylor
E. Third St
Ray Webb
Tucson High School
TLT
Richard Morse
Sumner Welles Wife Is Dead
Mrs. Sumner Welles, wife of the former U. S. undersecretary of state, died in Lausanne Switzerland after a brief illness. She accompanied her husband in an effort to restore his health. Welles said she was stricken with peritonitis and declined surgery. relatives are flying to Europe as he plans to return to the United States.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
Sumner Welles
U. S
Welles
Europe
United States
New York
Premier Saed Demands Wheat Aid From Allies
Premier Mohammed Saed stated that the United States Britain and Russia did not fulfill Tehran 1943 promises. He said an appeal for 200000 tons of wheat to avert famine received no positive reply and declared that 200000 tons of wheat is more valuable than 200000 field guns.
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Tehran
Iran
Maraghei
Mohammed Saed
U. S
Britain
Russia
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Paul Halstead
Merrick
Civil Air Patrol
Atlantic
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Free
Richards Paving CO
Ik Lenses
Andomplete
Ames
Joseph Corey
Beauty Shop
D&m
N. Scott ST
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
U. S. Public Health Service
Sgt. Doty
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham
iAay
Southern Arizona Bank & Trust Company
North Stone Ave
Southside
South Sixth Ave
22Nd St
Campbell Ave
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
North Main Street
West Washington Street
Tucson Academy
Wallis
Cleaning Service
East Ninth St
St.Joseph of A
NEW & St.joseph
T. At
Patterson
Old Mission Tablet Company
Pasadena 1
Calif
Premier Saed
Allies
Peoples Fuel & Feed Co
St. Mary’s Road
John M. Harlow Nursery Stock—Garden Supplies
East Broadway
Acnne As
Chiropractic
Wilkinson Chiropractic
Doctor Wilkinson
Palmer School of Chiropractic
Wilkinson Chiropractic Office
Wayne Wilkinson
Palmer Chiropractor
East Speedway
Acousticon Millard CO
East Pennington
Arthur Murray
Murray
Wress
Russell Electric & Machine Co
Speedway & Main
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