City Tax Rates Seen To Drop In 1940 41
Pima county supervisors approve toll rate cuts and Tucson adopts a city tax rate of 2.0174 for 1940 41, about 36 cents lower than last year. Combined city county state and school district rates appear as detailed figures for districts and localities with city valuations around 24.5 million and county 64.9 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Pima
San Vavier
Flowing Wells
Fort Lowell
Sunnyside
Tanque Verde
Ajo
Catalina Foothills
Laguna
VaVil
Twin Buttes
Pantano
Cortaro
Marana High School
Sahuarita
Wrightstown
San Fernando
Continental
Redington
Gopori
Homestead
Marana
Sierrita
Fifth Column Is Exposed To U S
Foreword by Frank Knox notes Colonel William J. Donovan and Edgar Mowrer traveled to London to survey German fifth column methods. The series aims to educate Americans on totalitarian propaganda used to erode morale and deter hostile actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Donovan
London
Edgar Mowrer
United States
Arizona Moves To Halt Reds In U S Court
In Phoenix on August 19 a motion to dismiss the Communist party's writ of mandamus to place its ticket on Arizona election ballots was to be heard in federal court at Prescott. Attorney General Joe Conway argued the court lacks jurisdiction and that Communists cannot qualify as a party for advocating force to overthrow the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Communist Party
Secretary of State
U. S
Prescott
Atty
Joe Conway
Earl Anderson
W. Polley
Morris Graham
Arizona
Conway
Jones Speaker at Railroaders Meet
Gov R T Jones was the principal speaker Saturday evening at a banquet for former employees of the Southern Pacific of Mexico honoring the memory of the late Epes Randolph. Guests included George Green of Guadalajara and Siegried Goldman of Los Angeles. The event was held in the Tucson Gas Electric Light and Power auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Jones
Southern Pacific of Mexico
Epes Randolph
Ine
George Green
Guadalajara
Siegried Goldman
Los Angeles
Line
Tucson Gas, Electric Light and Power Company
Women Elected to Governors in Texas and Wyoming
Women have been elected to governorships in Texas and Wyoming, marking notable political milestones for female leadership in the two states.
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Texas
Wyoming
Hitler's blitz across Europe shaped by speed and spies
A detailed account explains how Hitler’s blitz warfare relied on a rapid spearhead of 50 000 troops combined with surprise and audacity. It notes German agents abroad, including in Poland and the Netherlands, and the pivotal roles of dissident Germans, sympathizers, and organized networks in enabling conquest from Norway to France.
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Adolf Hitler
Poland
Norway
Belgium
Holland
Luxemburg
France
Spain
Hitler
Czecho-Slovakia
Warsaw
Gestapo
Deutsche Vereiningung
Young German Party
Germany
Berlin
Trondheim
Bergen
Stavenger
Denmark
Schlesvig
Copenhagen
Moordyke
Hague
Petain
Condemned Homes After Tuesday Cloudburst Damages
City Building Inspector E. D. Herrera said about 15 houses are deemed unsafe. Condemned properties include 322, 324, 326 North Hoff Avenue and 351 East Third Street and 353 357 North Third Avenue, Granada and St Marys Road, 467 Granada Street, 427 St Marys Road and 1509 East Ninth Street.
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E. D. Herreras
North Hoff Avenue
East Third Street
North Third Avenue
Granada and
St. Marys Road
Granada Street
St. Mary's Road
East Ninth Street
Price surge for buchu brandy in South Africa
Buchu, the plant used to make buchu brandy praised for healing powers, has see a sharp price rise in South Africa since the outbreak of the European war.
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South Africa
Democrats Name Write-In Presidential Electors in Arizona
The Democratic state central committee selected three write-in electors: Mrs. W. P. Stuart of Prescott and Phoenix, Andrew P. Martin of Tucson, and Dr. J. N. Harber of Phoenix. Voters will be urged by mail to support these names in the September primary.
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Phoenix
Democratic State Central Committee
W. P. Stuart
Prescott
National Democratic
Charles J. McQuillan
Republican State Central Committee
Wendell L. Willkie
Roosevelt
McQuillan
Willkie
Louis B. Whitney
Edna Munger
Frank Gegax
C. E. van Ness
Conner H. Tucker
James P. Greaber
Tucson
University of Arizona partners on 14 week insurance course
The University of Arizona and the Arizona Association of Insurance Agents plan a 14 week extension course in fire and casualty insurance for 1940 41. Prof George F Herrick will direct the Phoenix class held Tuesday evenings at 730 in the agricultural building. The $10 fee grants two university credits and a "qualified underwriter" certificate from the Insurance Agents association. Plans for corporate suretyship and inland marine insurance are set for spring.
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University of Arizona
Arizona Association of Insurance Agents
Phoenix
George F. Herrick
College of Business Administration
Harold G. Wilson
The
Arizona Association
Insurance Agents Association
Republican speakers set for county committee meeting
Burt Clingan, Phoenix attorney and GOP U.S. Senate candidate, and Fred Nave, Tucson lawyer, will speak tonight at a Republican county committee gathering in Superior Court Room No. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Clingan
Phoenix
U.S
Fred Nave
Tucson
Republican County Committee
Superior Court Room No. 1
Temperatures Reported At Summerhaven Mt Lemmon
Readable fragment notes yesterday temperatures at Summerhaven atop Mt Lemmon with a minimum of 55 and a maximum of 75.
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Summerhaven
Mt. Lemmon
Salesmen to attend Lake Tahoe leaders club regional conference
William Wisdom district agent for Penn Mutual Life Insurance along with Arthur Mulvey and Mrs Jane Spain plan to travel to Lake Tahoe California on Wednesday to attend a regional leaders club conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wisdom
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
Arthur Mulvey
Jane Spain
Lake Tahoe
Calif
Leaders Club
Special Meeting Of St Andrews Episcopal Church
A special meeting of the St Andrews Episcopal church congregation is set for tonight at 7 30 o’clock at the church. Several important matters will be discussed during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Veterans group to hold picnic at Luna Park
Ben Daniels Camp No. 8 United Spanish War Veterans and its auxiliary No. 8 plan a 6 o clock Tuesday picnic at Luna Park. Attendees should bring table service. If it rains the gathering moves to Transportation Hall at 232 East Sixth Street.
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BEN Daniels
United Spanish War Veterans
Luna Park
Transportation Hall
East Sixth Street
Bailey Kerr Heads to Patagonia on Forest Field Trip
Bailey Kerr of the Coronado National Forest Service departed today for a field trip to the Patagonia district. He is expected to return to the forest service office here late this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Kerr
Coronado National Forest Service
Patagonia
Forest Service
Post Office Observes National Aviation Day
The Post Office Department marked National Aviation Day today under a proclamation issued May 11, highlighting aviation progress and federal recognition of air travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Missionary Meeting at First Christian Church Tomorrow
A missionary meeting will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at the home of Mrs. Tom Davenport 601 North Tyndall Avenue. A prayer meeting follows at 7 36 o'clock Wednesday night at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Tom Davenport
North Tyndall Avenue
Missing woman sought after poolside disappearance in Arizona
Pima County sheriff officers searched for Helen Aldrige a 21 year old woman who vanished after leaving the Mission swimming pool late Saturday night she told her husband she would return soon. She is described as five feet five inches tall and 115 pounds wearing a gray striped dress and white pumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pima County
Helen Aldrige
Mission Swimming Pool
Osborn For Governor Campaign Meeting Set In Precinct Six
Osborn for governor campaign workers in precinct No 6 are to meet tonight at the head quarters offices. W V Burr, organization chairman, said today.
Osborn governor campaign names Oscar Lamp Tucson return
Oscar Lamp assistant county manager for Osborn for governor forces returned to Tucson from Los Angeles where he engaged in business and will take an active role in the campaign, it was announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Lamp
Osborn For Governor
Tucson
Los Angeles
College Shop Reopens for Fall Winter Season in Tucson
The College Shop at 817 North Park Avenue reopens for fall and winter after a June closure. Owner and manager A. Glickman spent the summer on a buying trip, preparing for the shop’s second Tucson winter.
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North Park Avenue
A. Glickman
Tucson
Tucson Map Plans Underway for Rand McNally Edition
Corrections and additions to a city map of Tucson are being prepared by the Tucson Chamber of Commerce for Rand McNally’s Blazed Trails. A preliminary map requests marks for parks public buildings golf courses roads and surface conditions for final inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Rand McNally
Four Mexican Generals Held By Army
Dispatches from Acapulco report four generals tied to General Juan Andreu Almazan’s independent presidential campaign are in military custody. Names include Alfredo Lezama, Jose Domingo Ramirez Garrido, Marcelo Caraveo, and Jose Mijares Palencia, with detention status unconfirmed and no official explanation given. The capital remained quiet as deputies and senators prepared to certify election credentials and Avila Camacho was seen likely to be declared winner once Congress convenes.
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Mexico City
Acapulco
Juan Andreu Almazan
Cardenas
Almazan
Alfredo Lezama
Sonora
Jose Domingo Ramirez Garrido
Tabasco
Marcelo Caraveo
Chihuahua
Jose Mijares Palencia
Puebla
Manuel Avila Camacho
Tucson Woman Margaret Bolton Dies At Local Hospital
Mrs. Margaret Bolton 41 died suddenly this morning at a local hospital after a short illness. She lived at 2409 East Mabel in Tucson for 14 years and left a husband J. B. Bolton and son Edward, both of Tucson. Her father and brother resided in Illinois. She served as secretary of San Agustin Court Catholic Daughters of America and had worked as a clerk at the post office. Reilly's Undertaking Co. is handling funeral arrangements.
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Margaret Bolton
Middle West
Bolton
Tucson
East
Mabel
J. B. Bolton
Edward
Illinois
San Agustin Court
Catholic Daughters of America
Reilly
River Nile Length From Victoria Nyanza To Mediterranean
The Nile river stretches about 4000 miles from Lake Victoria Nyanza to the Mediterranean Sea, traversing East Africa and the Near East. It links lakes and nations, supporting civilizations and ecosystems along its long course.
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Nile River
Victoria Nyanza
Mediterranean Sea
Arizona Makes Good Gains In Business
The Phoenix Chamber of Commerce report describes extremely encouraging gains across Arizona industries. Banking transactions, retail and auto sales, and building permits rise while travel into the state is up nearly ten percent in the first half of the year. Overall conditions are better than a year ago, with agriculture improving if rains materialize. Tucson, Yuma and Globe likewise show notable improvements.
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Phoenix
Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Business Review Today
Divorce and relief actions in public records
Public records list divorces and annulments. William G Hall and Leonardo Mitchell Brown file against Mary Eileen Brown for divorce, Belva Wright Armstrong against Otho Alvin Armstrong seeks annulment, Olivia E Hamstreet against Clif ford S Hamstreet seeks divorce judgment, Bettie Merchant and others sue Karl's Shoe Store in a damage action set for trial on November 19.
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William G. Hall
Leonardo Mitchell Brown
Mary Eileen Brown
Belva Wright Armstrong
Otho Alvin Armstrong
Olivia E. Hamstreet
Clifford S. Hamstreet
Bettie Merchant
Karl
Addicks Faces Bigamy Case At Wednesday Hearing
Reginald L. Addicks will preside at a preliminary hearing on bigamy scheduled for 10 a m Wednesday in the court of Co W Gardner.
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Co. W. Gardner
Reginald L. Addicks
Police Court Docket Summary From Paul Cella
Albert Paviliatis John E Ma lone John Robert Kruger Alvin A Rooney Ray Gandy Jim Fer son Gradie J Hall vagrancy 10 or 10 days Louis Ruiz reckless driving 30 days Flora Williams running dis orderly house bond forfeited 25 Jack McNary Billy Baker burglary to Pima county
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Albert Paviliatis
John E. Malone
John Robert Kruger
Alvin A. Rooney
Ray Gandy
Jim Ferson
Gradie J. Hall
Louis Ruiz
Flora Williams
Jack McNary
Billy Baker
Pima County
Marriage Licenses Reported in City Clerk’s Office
Herman Schleichkorn and Selma Zorin, both of Los Angeles, ages 52 and 34, obtained licenses. Eugene Willis Langford, 44, of Phoenix, and Mata P. Sanders, 29, of Tucson, tied for licenses. Pedro Moreno, 30, and Amelia M. Rios, 26, both of Tucson, listed with licenses.
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Herman Schleichkorn
Selma Zorin
Los Angeles
Eugene Willis Langford
Phoenix
Mata P. Sanders
Tucson
Pedro Moreno
Amelia M. Rios
Senate approves refugee evacuation bill for unarmed U S ships
The Senate voted unanimously to amend the neutrality act allowing unarmed American ships to enter combat zones to evacuate refugee children under 16. The measure requires guarantees of support from American groups and a safe conduct pledge from belligerents, with House concurrence sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
NYA Supervisor Draws Army Call for 1 Year
Olof Reginald Lindstrom of Pima county NYA is ordered by the War Department to report August 21 for one year of active duty with the 974th Coast Artillery Air Regiment at Fort Mountrie South Carolina. He holds a first lieutenant commission in the coast artillery reserve and will serve until June 30 1941 with possible extension.
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Olof Reginald Lindstrom
Pima County
Nya
U. S. War Department
974Th Coast Artillery
Fort Mountrie
S. C
Lindstrom
Army Reserve Coast Artillery
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Andrew P. Martin
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Superior Court
Justice Court
Paul Cella
Belle D. Hall
Own-A-Home Savings Club
Tucson Federal Savings & Loan Association
East Broadway
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U. S. Senate
Henry F. Ashurst
Ariz
Ashurst
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Pinkham
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