Thirty Indicted by Grand Jury at Prescott
Prescott report to Judge Albert M. Sames lists thirty defendants indicted by a federal grand jury. Notable cases include Lott Haske charged with murder of Zana Haske on the Navajo reservation, Charlie G. Smith in a fatal Whiteriver auto crash, and Aaron Combs with Gerald Hennings for molding counterfeit coins. Other counts cover liquor sales to Indians, unlawful entry, transporting stolen vehicles, alien importation, narcotics violations, and related charges.
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Prescott
U. S. District Court
Albert M. Sames
Lott Haske
Zana Haske
Charlie G. Smith
Cora George
Whiteriver
Aaron Combs
Gerald Thomas Hennings
Fred Acuna
Tucson
Valentin Navarro
Nogales
Arturo Clark
Naco
Juan Martinez
Yuma
Ernie Lee Smith
Baker
Ore
Richard Thomas Cannon
Concord
Calif
Pheenix
Rosalia Munoz de Barnett
Alicia Kellener
Eleanor Kellener
Gernardo Clemente
Antonio Manuel Lopez
Death Claims Herman Beck at 65 in Tucson
Herman Beck 65 native of Wisconsin died Saturday at his home 815 East Eighth street. He arrived in Tucson in 1925 and worked long in the city water department after earlier mining work across the West. Survived by two daughters Ruth Howell and Della McCroskey a son Harold Beck and two grandchildren Billy Beck and Dorothy McCroskey. Funeral arrangements by Parker's Mortuary pending arrival of Mrs McCroskey.
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Herman Beck
Wisconsin
East Eighth Street
Beck
Tucson
City Water Department
Alaska
Homestake Mining Co
South Dakota
Colorado
State School of Mines
Oklahoma
California
Arizona
Ruth Howell
Della McCroskey
Los Angeles
Harold Beck
Florence Budget Will Be Adopted Tonight
Florence August 12 The Florence town council will meet at 8 oclock in the city clerk office to adopt the 1940 1941 budget Protests or comments on any part of the budget may be presented for view and consideration.
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Florence
Daily Citizen
Armored Scout Car Prepares for First Real Test Next Week
In Washington state a new armored scout car, weighing six tons with 3-16 inch armor and two 30 caliber guns, will undergo its first full-scale test in the 4th army war games in the southwest. Eight crew members operate four wheel drive vehicles capable of 50 mph and designed for hit run warfare. Maj. A W Williams warns of high casualties for this hazardous task as training for 40,000 men peaks with troop movements starting Monday and Tuesday.
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Yelm
Wash
Hitler
Poland
Southwes
Washington
Germany
A. W. Willia
24Th Reconnaissance Squadron
Wyoming National Guard
Nazis in Mexico featured photo incident at German school
In Mexico City on August 12 the German Colegio Aleman faced a dispute as Malcolm Bissell Jr of Los Angeles accused school officials Frederick Schroeter and Karl Doelcher of grabbing his camera while he photographed a yard ceremony with students saluting the Nazi flag. Authorities in both the U S and Mexico began inquiries.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Malcolm Bissell, Jr
Los Angeles
Colegio Aleman
Frederick W. Schroeter
Karl Keyser Doelcher
Bissell
United States
Schroeter
Doelcher
Relief for dry nose with Mentholatum application
A compact health tip explaining dry nose relief by applying Mentholatum inside the nostrils to soothe irritations and moisturize while easing breathing. Also notes Mentholatum helps sunburn windburn and cracked lips and suggests asking for it at drug counters with 30c jars or tubes.
Black Bear Delights Rangers At Coronado Forest Breakfast Scene
Fred Winn reports a black bear at the Chiricahua area of Coronado National Forest keeps a steady morning habit of breakfast at the ranger station. Two Albuquerque office men and Ranger Howard Hunt joined Winn for a day atop the Chiricahuas. Four buck deer and a wild turkey were also on display, with no skunk, mountain lion, or bobcat seen.
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Fred Winn
Coronado National Forest
Albuquerque
Howard Hunt
Winn
Chiricahua Mountains
Black Bear
Voters Rush to Register for Sept Primary
Voters lined up at the county recorder’s office today to register for the Sept 10 primary before a 5 p.m. Monday deadline. More than 300 registered this morning, with expectations of a larger total Monday and a projected 27,000 registrations versus 25,593 in the last election. County Recorder Anna Sullinger said the office closes at 5 p.m. Monday but will serve those present.
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County Recorder
Anna Sullinger
Douglas Radio Studio Opening Program Set
Douglas KSUN studio officially opens with John B. Crowell as master of ceremonies. The event promotes Douglas and Cochise county, sponsored by Arizona Edison. Guest speakers include P. G. Beckett and Gov. R. T. Jones. Originating from the Gadsden hotel, the Lions Rotarians and Kiwanians meet in the service club dining room.
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Douglas
Daily Citizen
KSUN
John B. Crowell
Douglas Kiwanis Club
Douglas and Cochise County
Arizona Edison Company
P. G. Beckett
Phelps Dodge Corporation
Douglas Briefs the Daily Citizen Dance and Club Guests
Bob Wetzel hosted a dance party Saturday at the Woman's club with attendees including Kane Griffith, Katherine Moore, Elizabeth Mille, Hetty Acuff, Grace Wowk, Ernestine Evans, Marjorie Laskey, and dozens of others. H Frank Lindsey hosted a buffet supper with Mr. and Mrs. Morse, Lewis, Griffiths, Dunford, and Gillon among the guests.
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Charles Johnston
Johnny Claborne
Richard McCue
Louis Denis
Eugene Denis
Kline Schweikart
H. Frank Lindsey
Milton B. Morse
H. J. Lewis
H. W. Griffiths
Philip Dunford
Albert Gillon
Church and club meetings slated this week
The Young People's Churchman ship club of St. Stephen's Episcopal church meets at 6 30 this evening in the parish house. St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran church council gathers Wednesday at 7 30. Prosperity Grove Woodmen Circle meets tonight at 8 in the Odd Fellows hall with Mrs Iva Mae Whisenant urging attendance. The Gold Ribbon club meets tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the Catholic club. Bill Edwards and Edward Beddow left yesterday for a 10 day vacation in southern California.
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Young People’s Churchmanship Club
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Church Council of
St. Paul's
Prosperity Grove
Woodmen Circle
Odd Fellows Hall
Iva Mae Whisenant
Bill Edwards
Edward Beddow
California
Grade Averages Rise For Air Students At University
Grade averages on ground school examinations for Civil Aeronautics Authority fliers at the University of Arizona show summer class improvement over last fall's group. Prof. M L Thornburg reports twenty eight regular students and three auditors passed the government exam this week.
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CAA
M. L. Thornburg
University of Arizona
Civil Areonautics
Pan American Airways to Train 850 Cadets for War Effort
The War Department announced a non profit plan with Pan American Airways to train 850 cadets in long range aerial navigation over 14 months. The first class of about 50 will start in Miami today and graduate November 2 after a 12 week course. Cadets, aged 20 to 27 with priority for engineering students, will join combat squadrons on four engine bombers and other aircraft. Army officers supervise and will share quarters with cadets at the University of Miami due to year round flying conditions.
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Washington
War Department
Pan- American Airways System
Miami
Fla
Pan- American Airways
Army Air Corps
University of Miami
Pan-American
Decision in Water Case Settles Roosevelt Dispute
Superior Judge Jesse A. Udall in Phoenix ruled after a year on a 10 year water rights dispute between the Salt River Valley Water Users Association and the Roosevelt water conservation district. The Roosevelt district won 224000 for canal lining costs and water withholding. The Salt River association won 190000 due to disputed power bills and full lining costs.
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Phoenix
Jesse A. Udall
Safford
Salt River Valley Water Users Association
Roosevelt Water Conservation District
Conservation District
Udall
Roosevelt
Citizenship Hearings End August 26 in Salt River Valley
R A Stott, inspector in charge, said preliminary applications for citizenship will be heard August 12 to 21 in the Salt River valley area. The final day of hearings is August 26, with another session in Phoenix on August 28 for last opportunities to appear.
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R. A. Stott
Mare Wan
Salt River Valley
Phoenix
Italy Orders 35 Percent Increase in Sugar Beet Acreage
Italy directs sugar beet growers to raise cultivated area by 35 percent this year to boost supply. Authorities cite strategic agricultural goals and market stability as reasons for the expansion.
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Italy
Nevills Party Beach Canyon Rest at Phantom Ranch
GRAND CANYON Aug 12 The Nevills expedition rested Saturday at the bottom of the Grand Canyon after a Colorado River boat trip. They planned two days at Phantom Ranch then resumed toward Boulder Dam. Barry Goldwater reported an excellent motion picture collection including views of the natural bridge.
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Grand Canyon
Nevills
Colorado River
Here
Boulder Dam
Phantom Ranch
Barry Goldwater
Phoenix
Natural Bridge
Boy Scalded While Bathing Near Latonia Refinery
Sefer Covington Ky 17 year old Napier fell from a log into Banklick Creek near the Latonia Refining Co outlet. His feet were scalded by the hot water and he was hospitalized for severe burns.
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Covington
Dwen Napier
Banklick Creek
Latonia Refining Co
Willcox Rotary hears camp reports and softball results
Willcox Rotary Club met with Baptist church members serving lunch. Marshall Nicholson presided in D. T. Milner’s absence on vacation. Six C M T C campers spoke of experiences and intent to return to Fort Huachuca. Girls all star softball team beat Clifton 43 to ? and lost to Safford 8 to 9 with Coach Pearson present.
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Willcox
Daily Citizen
W. E. Swannne, Jr
W. L. Cook
Hugh Crawford
Bernard Aguilar
Bill McAleb
Hito Tnaya
Safford
Clifton
Pearson
Ewings Plan East Visit Visiting Relatives in Several States
Mr and Mrs Gordon Ewing and G D Ewing Sr depart Thursday for visits in the east visiting relatives in Virginia Ohio and Illinois Gordon Ewing will drive back a new bus for the grammar school from Lima Ohio Herbert Eikenberry who has been visiting in Michigan will return with the Ewings.
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Gordon Ewing
G. D. Ewing
Virginia
Ohio
Mllnois
Lima
Herbert Eikenberry
Michigan
Ewings
Governor Will Speak Tonight At Florence
Governor R. T. Jones, candidate for re election, will address a 7 30 p m gathering at the Pinal county courthouse in Florence Special to the Daily Citizen Tom Fulbright will introduce the speaker The event marks Jones return to the area for campaign remarks in the town square tonight
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Florence
Daily Citizen
R. T. Jones
Pinal County Court House
Tom Fulbright
Bieak
Jonee
Peek
Coronado Trail Ride Promises A New Arizona Frontier
Travel feature extols the Coronado Trail as a transformative voyage through Arizona. Notes historic link to 1540 expedition by Coronado and urges readers to experience the route this season.
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Gowe
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Jerome P
Jerry” Martin
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Pat” Patterson
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