Volunteers To Aid Shanghai Defense Urgently Sought
Aug 22 report says American volunteers are asked to reinforce Shanghai defense in the international settlement. U.S. Marines plan intensified training for volunteers assigned to protect the central business district left guarded by withdrawn British troops. The American consulate protests the bombing damage to American property at Chungking and reports on a Japanese draft peace treaty with the Nanking regime ahead of October 10 anniversary.
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Shanghai
UPR
N. F. Allman
Chungking
Nanking
Japan
Wang Ching- Wei
Defense Work Profit Control To Be Tested
The justice department asks the Supreme Court to define government rights to require defense contract performance at reasonable profits. It seeks review of rulings awarding Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp profits on 1917 1918 contracts and questions the total losses and withheld sums.
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Washington
Justice Department
Supreme Court
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp
Francis C. Biddle
Biddle
District and
Circuit Court of Appeals
Shipbuilding Corporation
Water Users Plan Big Improvement Program
Phoenix August 22. The Salt River Water Users Association governing bodies authorize a 2 million dollar steam electric plant adding 28 000 kilowatts and drilling 10 to 12 wells to boost supply. Estimated 500 thousand to drill wells and expand pumping of 100 existing wells. A 2.5 million dollar bond issue will go to shareholders September 12. If approved, the new plant could operate by May 1 1941.
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Phoenix
Salt River Water Users Association
Tired Kidneys Cause Sleepless Nights Ad
Doctors explain kidneys contain 15 miles of tiny filters and when tired disrupt sleep. Symptoms include frequent or scanty urination with burning and back pains. Doan's Pills advertised as relief, claimed to have helped millions for over 40 years.
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Doan
Nazi Shore Guns Prove Experimental Invasion Aid
The article argues German coastal artillery along the French coast is an experimental, uncertain weapon. It notes long range shelling is unreliable, ship targets are hard to hit, and guns wear out quickly. The primary use would be to hinder British embarkations and study range, with limited value in midchannel battles or blockade aims.
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France
Belgium
Dover Strait
Germany
Britain
French Littoral
Hitler
Great Britain
Arizona premiere dates set in Tucson November 15 and 16
The world premiere of Clarence Budington Kelland's Arizona will be in Tucson on November 15 and 16. Dc Edgar Goyette of the Chamber of Commerce announced the dates after Columbia Pictures promotion head Mark Freeland provided the definite schedule. Committees plan a two day revival and celebration surrounding the event.
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Clarence Budington Kelland
Arizona
Tucson
Edgar Goyette
Chamber of Commerce
Mark Freeland
Columbia Pictures
Goyette
Public Records Divorce Proceedings Filed and Decree Issued
William G. Hall presiding over Gizella V. Ford versus James R. Ford divorce complaint. Helen E. Stevenson versus John Donald Stevenson results in a divorce decree.
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Gizella V. Ford
James R. Ford
Helen E. Stevenson
John Donald Stevenson
Local Court Reports Multiple Cases Including Burglary and Battery
Co. W. Gardner presiding M. E. Taylor petty theft complaint filed Teresa Valasco violating city health ordinance 30 days Jack McNary and Billy Baker burglary preliminary hearing set for Aug. 27 Edward A. Lansburgh grand theft complaint filed S. J. Lindamood hunting with unplugged gun complaint filed Abelardo Aragon simple battery trial set for Aug. 27 Bill and Eunice Ryan passing bogus checks $1 000 bond each arraignment continued indefinitely pending return of their attorney
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M. E. Taylor
Teresa Valasco
Jack McNary
Billy Baker
Edward A. Lansburgh
S. J. Lindamood
Abelardo Aragon
Bill and
Eunice Ryan
Police Court Dockets Report Dispositions
Owen Roberts found not guilty of petty theft. Jesse Jones and Evelyn Jones faced disturbing the peace charges with a $15 fine or 15 days in jail. outcomes not fully specified.
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Police Court Co. W. Gardner
Owen Roberts
Jesse Jones
Evelyn Jones
Marriage Licenses for Belle D Hall and Glen Robinson
Mrs. Belle D Hall clerk Glen Robinson 24 from Marana weds Jennie Belle Phillippe 17 of Tucson. Separately Chilean workers protest wages below living costs.
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Belle. D. Hall
Glen Robinson
Marana
Jennie Belle Phillippe
Tucson
Chile
Spotty Rains Keep Guards In Catalinas
Three fire guards remain stationed at the Palisades ranger station in the Catalina mountains as rainfall has been irregular and sparse. The forest service says the crew is skeletal and would need help from visitors if a fire starts.
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Catalinas
Palisades
Catalina Mountains
Nerf
Forest Service
Palisades Station
Tucson
Sabino Canyon
Reykjavik Relies on Hot Springs for City Heating
Many Reykjavik buildings still use geothermal hot springs to heat homes and streets. The system sustains municipal warmth amid ongoing energy debates and climate concerns in Iceland's capital.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Youthful Transients Held In Burglaries
Jack McNary age 28 and Billy Baker age 21 transients were arrested early Sunday on burglary charges. Each is held on 2500 bond pending a preliminary hearing at 10 oclock August 27. Capt Roy G Robinson said the pair were found on a freight train west of the city and tied to burglaries at the J Knox Corbett Lumber and Hardware offices and other local burglaries.
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Jack McNary
Billy Baker
Justice Court
Roy G. Robinson
J. Knox Corbett Lumber and Hardware Company
Chandler Women Clubs Seek Conscription Support
Members of the Chandler Junior and Senior Women’s clubs telegraphed Washington urging the Arizona delegation to back Senate bill No. 4164 on conscription in its original form. They also asked for immediate national defense funding and swift use, signing messages by Mrs. H. C. Stroud and Mrs. Carl Meredith.
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Chandler
Washington
Arizona
Senate
Hayden and
Ashurst
John R. Murdock
H. C. Stroud
Carl Meredith
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J. W. T. Mason
United Press
Public Records
Superior Court
William G. Hall
SEARS
America
6Th Ave
Chandler Clubs
Dr. Platt
Hugh
Thriftcraft Furniture
Tive Ab
Peski
Bird & Son
Sears, Roebuck and
Bench
Robertshaw
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