Speed Limit Signs Placed Near Tucson City Limits
Speed limit signs are being installed along the Tucson suburbs with 35 mph limits outside the city and 25 mph on boundary roads including North Campbell Avenue North to Copper Street. About 400 new stop signs will accompany the installations supervised by M. R. McCarty with completion in about 10 days.
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Tucson
M. R. McCarty
Campbell Avenue
Copper Street
River Road
East Speedway
Hast Broadway
East Grant Road
Hast Fort Lowell
Maple
Country Club
Parade Route Gets Approval
The Labor Day parade route in Tucson was approved by Chief of Police Harold C. Wheeler. The Sept 1 event ends with a speech by Frank Duffy, national secretary of the International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, at Mission Pool followed by sports and entertainment. The march runs from East Broadway and South Fifth to Armory Park.
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Tucson
Ief
Harold C. Wheeler
Frank Duffy
International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Mission Pool
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Church Street
Congress
Coness
Armory Park
Tucson Man Again Enlists in Navy
Bert B. Sylvia son of Mrs. R. L. Gustetter of 2742 East Fourth street left for Los Angeles to re enlist in the U S Navy Recruiter R J Combs announced today Sylvia completed his first enlistment in 1937 He attended the University of Arizona as a pre medical student for three and a half years and will join the medical department of the Navy Enlistments for vacancies may be made in room 311 of the Post Office building.
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Bert B. Sylvia
R. L. Gustetter
East Fourth Street
Los Angeles
U. S. Navy
R. J Combs
Sylvia
University of Arizona
Medical Department of the Navy
Navy
Dress Shops Closed in Citywide Labor Dispute
In New York on August 26 dress shops facing peak season shut down operations locking out about 60 000 workers over a dispute on how to share a recently granted 10 percent wage increase. About 1 300 dress shops producing 65 to 75 percent of the citys output halted work after a meeting of the United Better Dress and United Popular Dress Manufacturers associations seeking an equitable adjustment with jobbers associations.
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New York
United Better Dress
United Popular Dress Manufacturers’ Associations
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
AFL
Health workers to get salaries in delayed payment
In Phoenix on August 26, Dr. J. D. Dunshee announced that 32 women employees of the state health department, mostly nurses, would receive their first salaries since July 1 today or tomorrow. Funds were unavailable until the U S children's bureau approved the department budget, with $104,000 in federal funds allotted for the year.
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Phoenix
State Health Department
J. D. Dunshee
Local Health Administration
U. S. Children’s Bureau
Washington, D. C
State Department
Bureau
Lack Of Sewers Is Menace To Tucson
In west Tucson about 1,300 residents demand a modern sewer system amid neglected streets and foul odors. City officials cite WPA labor delays for paving and sewer projects, while residents fear floodwater from the El Paso and Southwestern tracks and claim health risks from waste and a jungle-filled area near the railroad.
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Tucson
Southern Pacific Sanatorium
South Main Street
South Mission Lane
Southwestern Addition
Neces
el Paso
Southern Pacific Railroad
Jaastad Employed for Safford Work
Safford council hires Tucson architect H. C. Jaastad to draw remodel plans for the old North Ward school into a modern office and administration building. Remodeling estimate ranges from 10600 to 12000 dollars to fit town government and a community meeting hall.
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Safford
Daily Citizen
H. C. Jaastad
Tucson
North Ward
Fort Huachuca Finishes Ten New Buildings
Fort Huachuca August 26 finishing touches are being applied to ten new structures including a post exchange ready for occupancy. Two chapels will host Sunday services while three barracks a patients recreation center a storehouse and an administration building are nearing completion. White and Miller Contractors began paving and sidewalks.
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Fort Huachuca
Fort Huachuca Cantonment
Post Exchange
White and Miller Contractors, Inc
Immortal Baby Experimenter Denies Theft
James B. Schafer head of the Church of the Royal Fraternity of Master Metaphysicians pleaded innocent in general sessions to grand larceny charges. He allegedly defrauded follower Miss Minna Schmidt of 9000 by claiming he could dematerialize interferers and promising a 75000 inheritance. He was sent to Tombs prison in 5000 bail.
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New York
James B. Schafer
Church of the Royal Fraternity of
Master Metaphysicians
Minna Schmidt
John J. Sullivan
Schafer
Tombs
Edward W. Scully
Sullivan
Scully
Miss Schmidt
Minna
Long Island
William K. Vanderbilt
Gardner Couple Leave City for Two-Week Vacation
Justice of the Peace C W Gardner and Mrs Gardner depart for a two week vacation. In Gardner’s absence Paul Cella, police judge, will perform justice court duties.
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Justice OF the Peace
C. W. Gardner
Mrs
Knights of Pythias Picnic Near Patagonia Planned
Members and friends from southern Arizona, Globe and Casa Grande will meet at Circle 7 ranch near Patagonia for a basket picnic Sunday. Soda pop and ice cream will be provided and sports games will be played.
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Knights OF Pythias
Arizona
Globe and Casa Grande
Circle 7 Ranch
Patagonia
Bishop Frank Houghton to Speak at First Baptist Tonight
Bishop Frank Houghton general director of the China Inland Mission will address First Baptist Church tonight. The public talk invites all attendees to hear his remarks on missions and foreign outreach.
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Frank Houghton
China Inland Mission
First Baptist Church
Second Degree Conferral Planned by Tucson Lodge No 4
H. Cowan Drachman, master of Tucson lodge No 4 F. and A. M., announces the second degree will be conferred Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic temple.
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Masonic Temple
Tucson
H. Cowan Drachman
Labor Day Dance by Morgan McDermott Post 7
American Legion Morgan McDermott Post 7 will host a Labor Day dance in Pennington and Church streets Legion hall on Saturday at 8 30 p m Music by Kenny Mack and his orchestra with novelty dance numbers. Committee in charge includes Art Brinkmeyer chairman Frank Hernacke Ben Lumbley Ham Keddie W S Nicholas Ilan Mac Laren and Larry Smart.
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Morgan McDermott
American Legion
Legion
Pennington
Church Streets
Kenny Mack
Art Brinkmeyer
Frank Hernacke
Ben Lumbley
Ham Keddie
W. S. Nicholas
Ilan MacLaren
Larry Smart
State Pays Up All of Warrants
State Treasurer Joe Hunt began paying all outstanding general fund and school warrants totaling 1,104,039.88. Money to redeem the warrants came from selling 1.5 million dollars of tax anticipation bonds at 1.25 percent interest, replacing warrants that had drawn 3 percent.
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Phoenix
Joe Hunt
Draftees to be Called From Arizona in September and October
A total of 258 white and 12 Negro draftees will be called from Arizona during September. Chief clerk C. J. Hellerstedt of Pima county selective service board No. 2 said 345 white and 12 Negro selectees will be called during October. The number from Pima county has not yet been determined.
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Arizona
C. J. Hellerstedt
Pima County
Selective Service Board No. 2
Cooper predicts Japan faces death by own action in move on Allies
Alfred Duff Cooper, Britain's Far East coordinator, says Japan must reckon with a perilous choice as it contemplates southward moves. He warns a direct clash would be deadly for Japan and notes Germany’s bombing aims have stalled. Cooper travels to Singapore with his wife Lady Diana Manners.
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San Francisco
U.P
Alfred Duff Cooper
Britain
Far East
Clipper
Singapore
Japan
Commonwealth Club
Cooper
Great Britain
Russia
United States
Autralia
New Zealand
Netherlands
China
Germany
Adolf Hitler
England
Sea
Diana Manners
London
Appeal bonds filed by two men
William West and Bill Hickman filed appeal bonds of 150 each after conviction for disturbing the peace for stopping two women on East Ninth street. West, of 17 North Linda, and Hickman, of 3504 Dodge boulevard, were sentenced to 30 days each by Justice C. W. Gardner on August 19 for stopping Mrs. Ann Jones and her mother at 2240 East Seventh street.
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William. West
Bill Hickman
Justice Court
East Ninth Street
West
North Linda
Hickman
Dodge Boulevard
Justice of Peace
C. W. Gardner
Ann Jones
East
Seventh Street
Huge power motor due at Huachuca
A 50 ton engine from Enterprise Engine and Foundry of Oakland California is on the way to Fort Huachuca for the new power unit. Maj. Houston L. Gaddy, construction quartermaster, says the engine will be installed as one of three and will deliver about 700 kilowatts to the switchboards, enough for a 5000 population town.
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Fort Huachuca
Enterprise Engine and Foundry Company
Oakland
Calif
Houston L. Gaddy
Plymouth Rock Hen Lays 6.9 Ounce Egg in Japan
A Plymouth Rock hen in Toyoda Japan laid an egg weighing 6.9 ounces. The event highlights a rare large egg from a noted breed in a local setting.
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Toyoda
Japan
Pardon Favored for CCC Enrollee Clifton Arnold
Two members of Arizona’s board of pardons and paroles recommended Governor Osborn grant a complete pardon to Clifton Arnold a 19 year old CCC enrollee from Houston Texas who was sentenced to one to two years for assault with intent to commit rape. The county attorney said there was no criminal intent and urged the pardon. the recommendation came from Atty Gen Joe Conway and E D Ring with Walter Hoffman away.
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Phoenix
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Osborn
Clifton Arnold
Arnold
CCC
Houston
Texas
Yavapai County
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Sam J. Head
Home Defense Group Formed in Maricopa County
A Maricopa county auxiliary police force for home defense was organized with fifty volunteers including sheriffs deputies and citizens. Sheriff Len Jordan will lead during emergencies, with expansion planned to about 300 members. Training starts next Monday in the capitol senate chambers under E. W. D Allemand. Governor Osborn and other officials attended.
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Phoenix
Maricopa County
Len Jordan
Senate
E. W. D’allemand
Horses and Mules Stage Comeback In Defense Effort
Franklin Mullin reports that horses and mules may rebound as demand for machines and fuel rises. Wayne Dinsmore cites military needs and rationing as factors, noting 11 million head at work and Army purchases reaching 41,000, with 9,000 more in remount depots awaiting assignment.
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Franklin Mullin
Chicago
America
Dobbin
Wayne Dinsmore
Horse and Mule Association of America
Dinsmore
Miami Swelters in August Heat Wave
Miami residents endure a brutal August heat wave with temperatures reaching 90 degrees or higher on 15 days. The first 25 days average 84.8 degrees, above the 1897 August mean, while rainfall accumulates just .29 inch versus a 6.17 inch average for August.
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Miami
Fla
Truck Drivers Bakery Agree To Month Truce
A four week truce ends a labor dispute between Rainbo Bakery drivers and company officials. Workers sought wage and condition changes and were told to return to work while negotiations continue.
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Rainbo Bakery Company
Sealed storm sewer maze ends with trio rescued
Mrs H E Shikles called police after stepping on a talking manhole cover. Officers lifted the lid to reveal three boys who were frightened and muddy but unharmed after two hours lost in storm sewers.
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Kansas City
H. E. Shikles
Guatemala Plans Major Banana Shipping Complex on West Coast
Guatemala unveils a large banana development on the west coast aiming to expand export capacity. The project centers on new facilities and infrastructure intended to boost throughput for banana shipments and related logistics.
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Guatemala
Letter Carriers to Attend National Parley in Los Angeles
Eight Tucson members of the National Association of Letter Carriers and its auxiliary will travel to the national convention in Los Angeles over the weekend. Attending are James W. Davis, Charles R. Davis, Thomas McCurnin, Carlos Diaz, Marion Smyth, Richard Mann, Mrs Mae Davis, and Mrs Evelyn Davis. The Bill Doherty special train from Ohio will pause in Tucson en route to the convention. Doherty is a candidate for national president.
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Tucson
National Association of Letter Carriers
Los Angeles
James W. Davis
Arizona Association
Charles R. Davis
Thomas McCurnin
Carlos Diaz
Marion Smyth
Richard Mann
Mae Davis
Evelyn Davis
Bill” Doherty
Ohio
Doherty
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Campbell
Duffy
Tucson ‘Fertilizer CO
West Side
Federal Works Projects Administration
H. O. Jaastad
North Anita Street
WPA
Jaastad
Grabe
Cash & Carry Cleaning Service
Wallis Cleaning Service
Ninth St
Ensign
Robert E. Bookman
Georgia Tech
Atlanta
Bowdoin University
Naval Training Radio School
Washinton
D. C
Naval Research Laboratory
Ensign Bookman
United States Navy
Robert Bookman
Julius “Dooley” Bookman
Huachuca
Omer
Scott
Head
Leningrad
Lake
Ladoga
Ikakisalmi Pe
Kiviniemi
Finland
Kingisepp
Novgorod
Feskov
Lake Ilmen
Ipeipus
U.S
Karelian
Maricopa
Union Oil Company
Victor Records
Mozart
Serge Koussevitzky
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston Symphony
Victor
Om Victor Records
McWhorter
E. Congress
Moore
Miim
Mattingly & Moore
Frankfort Distilleries, Inc
Louisville & Baltimore
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