Jones Draws Crowds In His Northern Tour
Prescott crowds hear Gov. R. T. Jones defend his administration and tout budget gains since 1939. He cites treasury balances, Boulder Canyon progress, federal grants, and Arizona Highways as key boosts while challenging opponents on costs and civil service. He plans talks in Williams and Flagstaff.
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Meat prices rise as consumer demand boosts cattle and hog markets
Chicago dispatch reports that increased household buying of beef and pork elevates cattle prices to a three year high and hog values near a year peak. Retail prices hit yearly highs as defense efforts boost purchasing power, while output narrows to an 11 month low in the region.
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Chicago
South Carolina Votes On Liquor Referendum
In Columbia advisory wet dry referendum energizes a dull Democratic primary. SC has licensed liquor stores since 1935 after wets won an advisory vote. Drys pushed a 1940 referendum bill. the 1941 legislature may heed this nonbinding result. Five of six congressional seats were contested.
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South Carolina
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Charles Luke Attacks Tax Unit Over $4 Million Cut
Charles Luke campaigner for Arizona tax commissioner accused the tax commission of a historic crime by approving a $4 million valuation reduction for Phelps Dodge Mining in Yavapai County in 1940 while company earnings matched that amount. He blamed Warren Peterson for opposing relief to farmers and small business owners and vowed to remove the commission from politics to aid homeowners and the farming community. Luke, brother of WWI ace Frank Luke, seeks the unexpired term of his father, former tax commissioner Frank Luke.
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Arizona
Yavapai County
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Warren
Peterson
America
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Mexico Starts Probe In Stay Of Tourists
The interior department in Mexico City reports confidential agents are seeking all tourists who exceeded the legal six months in the republic without notifying authorities. The check aims to learn each tourist activities income sources and regions visited. Those unable to explain their actions may be prosecuted or expelled.
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Mexico City
Department of the Interior
Republic
Department
Couple Seeks Marriage License In Sirm Kansas City
A man and woman appeared before deputy recorder James A Kilmer to apply for a marriage license. He said they had dated two years and planned to wed but the bride’s last name could not be confirmed. The wedding was postponed indefinitely.
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Civil Service
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Kansas City
James A. Kilmer
Recorder of Deeds
Kilmer
Sixpence Shows Air Raid Viewing At Wembley Stadium
In London on August 27 observers can pay sixpence to watch an air raid at Wembley. Wardens urge taking cover on warnings, then collect the fare to fund Spitfire aircraft. Citizens also display downed Nazi planes to boost defense funds and use shelter hours for other activities.
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London
Wembley
Britain
British censors seize mail from Excambion in Lisbon voyage
The American Export line reported British censors at Bermuda seized 524 sacks of mail from the Excambion when it called at the island port en route to Lisbon. The line notes 620 sacks were taken from other ships earlier, bringing the three week total to 1,366 sacks.
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New York
Bermuda
Lisbon
Chatham Wardens Grow Winter Cabbage at Lookout Post
Air raid wardens in Chatham cultivate winter cabbage atop their earthworks barricade to bolster comfort for service men. The makeshift garden sits on the lookout post, providing greens amid wartime austerity and shortages.
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