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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1940

Page

3

University to Continue Pilot Courses at Arizona

The University of Arizona will run CAA pilot training next school year. Dean G M Butler says 40 students per semester for ground and elementary flying, 10 for advanced. Courses free beyond medical exam. six to eight school credits for advanced students. Eligibility requires university registration and 12 credit load for elementary. private pilot certificate required for advanced. new airplane motors arrived. propellers due next week. training to start in engineering building.

CAA University of Arizona G. M. Butler Collegt of Engineering David G. Logg Santa Monica Logg Butler Dean Butler

Tucson Author Has New Story

Edith Heal a Tucson author and former Tucson Daily Citizen ad writer authors And Carry Nothing in Mademoiselle September. She mocks college as credits and required courses and calls education a command performance. Heal also writes under Mrs Gil Meynier and spent summer in Chicago drafting Sears founder profile.

Edith Heal Gil Meynier Chicago Sears

Divorce Complaints Filed in Superior Court

Mrs. Belle D. Hall clerk Helen Schmidt vs Clifton E. Schmidt and Evelyn Carles Arriaga vs Joe Arriaga each file a divorce complaint in the Superior Court.

Superior Court Belle D. Hall Helen Schmidt Clifton E. Schmidt Evelyn Carles Arriaga Joe Arriaga

Justice Court Presides Over Disturbing the Peace Case

C. W. Gardner presiding Maria Coronado charged with disturbing the peace and violation of suspended sentence with penalties of $25 or 25 days. Antonio Aros faces a bogus check charge. Preliminary hearing waived. Bond set at $1000.

Justice Court C. W. Gardner Maria Coronado Antonio Aros

Police Court Vagrancy Fines Set in Local Court

Jimmy Paulson fined $25 or 15 days for vagrancy. Bessie Morse and Charles Ingles cited for vagrancy with $15 fines or the same jail term.

C. W. Gardner Jimmy Paulson Bessie Morse Charles Ingles

Papago Held for Grand Jury Action on Burglaries

Jose Espanol 36 Papago bound over to a federal grand jury after arraignment on burglary and arson charges. Bond set at 1000 dollars. Accused of burglarizing and setting fire to Rosa Castilla property on August 17. Residents of the San Xavier Papago Reservation.

Jose Espanol Papago U. S C. Wayne Clampitt Espanol Rosa Castilla San Xavier Papago Reservation

Chinese Merchants Arrested in South Africa for Profiteering

Several Chinese merchants have been detained in South Africa on charges of profiteering. Police report intensified crackdowns as authorities cite price gouging and unlawful trading practices amid economic tension.

South Africa

Jones Promises Relief Funds Free of Politics

Gov. R. T. Jones campaigns across northern Arizona pledging no political use of relief or highway funds. In Safford he defends tax policy, vows $40 monthly old age pensions, notes $117,000 annual savings, $900,000 Boulder Dam revenue, and a 50 year $300,000 annual allotment.

Jones Safford Daily Citizen R. T Bob) Jones Arizona Graham County Bob Jones Arizona Board of Social Security of Public Welfare Boulder Dam C. M. Menderson St. Johns Springerville Menderson Mendelson State of State Hospital Pioneers

Bisbee Agent Wins Insurance Award

D. K. Pence of Bisbee, agent for New York Life, earned a paid trip to the $100,000 club convention in Victoria British Columbia. The event honors agents who sell $190,000 or more in paid up life insurance annually. Pence became an agent in March 1939.

D. K. Pence Bisbee New York Life Insurance Company New Life Insurance Victoria B. C Pence

Pima Young Democrats Plan To Stage Rally

A rally for state and federal candidates in the September 10 primary will be held Monday evening in Armory Park by the Pima County Young Democrats club. A Berky, president, announced the event will be broadcast over KTUC Tucson and KSUN Bisbee-Douglas.

Armory Park Pima County Young Democrats Club A. Berky KTUC Tucson KSUN Bisbee-Douglas

Edward II Translated into Russian by Anna Radlova

Moscow based translator Anna Radlova renders Marlowe’s tragedy Edward II into Russian for the first time. The edition marks a milestone in cross language staging and scholarly access to the Elizabethan play.

Marlowe Edward II Anna Radlova Moscow

Monkey Island Monkey Escape Traps Fair Traffic

In Los Angeles a gate on Monkey Island allowed 150 of the 500 rhesus residents to escape. Police failed to recapture them until humane officers with nets on long poles secured all the monkeys and closed the gate. The incident caused traffic delays and neighborhood curiosity.

Los Angeles Monkey Island

Amended Complaint in Nogales Jehovah’s Witness Case

Frank H. Jones files in U S district court alleging the American Citizens committee of Nogales threatened bodily harm and tar and feathering if he stayed. The complaint cites prior actions against two sect members, who were abducted and threatened after distributing tracts. Jones seeks a temporary, then permanent, injunction to stop the committee’s actions.

U. S. District Court Frank H. Jones John Lowe Nogales Ben C. Wilde John Does Jones American Citizens Committee of Jehovah's Witnesses John Wilczo Joshua Steelman James V. Robbins

Permits Granted for Two Dwellings in Tucson

City building inspector E D Herreras reports two residential permits within Tucson limits. Notable projects include C C Odam roof at 724 East Sixth Street for 100 dollars and Ray Williams roof at 1098 East Fifth Street for 100 dollars, among numerous other roofing and remodeling approvals.

E. D. Herreras Tucson C. C. Odam East Sixth Street Ray Williams East Fifth Street R. Rasmessen Miltonburg Street East Ninth Street E. J. Aruaga North Melrose Avenue Fred Codd Advertising Agency North Fourth Avenue S. C. Jackson North Fifth Avenue M. Middleton North First Avenue L. S. Camacho West Fifth Street Angelus Telesge South Second Avenue Tong Lim South Fifth Avenue E. K. Ridenour South Fourth Avenue J. E. Bautista North Stone Avenue Janet Donaldson East Mabel Street A. B. Cole East Second Street Trinity Presbyterian Church H. R. Talmage North First Street H. H. Geer Fred Ruelas East Drachman Street F. C. McCormick North Highland Avenue Arizona Trust Company North Sixth Avenue F. E. Davis

Boy Abandons Parachute Idea After Barn Umbrella Test

Concord Nebraska Ronnie Fisher aged 10 tried parachuting with an umbrella from a barn roof. He sustained a fractured leg and is recovering.

Concord Nebraska Ronnie Fisher

FBI probes Bridges case amid anti subversive drive

San Francisco August 31 The FBI assigns a special squad to resolve whether Harry R Bridges California CIO director is a Communist and should face new deportation actions The probe covers San Francisco Seattle Portland and Los Angeles and follows a law change broadening grounds for deportation assessments.

San Francisco Federal Bureau of Investigation Harry R. Bridges California CIO J. Edgar Hoover FBI Bridges Seattle Portland Los Angeles Hoover U. S Robert H. Jackson

Cardenas Tightens Naturalization Rules For Foreign Service

Mexico City reports President Cardenas uses constitutional power to strip naturalized citizens of citizenship for acts against security, aiding foreign powers, or joining foreign directed public groups. Expulsion possible once foreign complicity is established. The note also mentions European social health systems advancing before the war.

Mexico City Cardenas Mexico Ministry of Foreign Relations

Mathews to Speak at Tucson Rally Tonight

William R. Mathews, Tucson publisher and Democratic candidate for Congress, will headline a rally in Avery Park tonight. Also on the program are Marvin L. Burton, candidate for state superintendent of public instruction, and Leo V. Powers, Mathews’ local rival for the Arizona congressional seat.

William R. Mathews Tucson

Crowds Gather for Congress Inauguration in Mexico City

Thousands of peasants and workers arrived in Mexico City to join the demonstration for the new congress inauguration. The defense minister ordered measures to keep order while Emilio Madero urged guards at Almazan party headquarters to prevent anti government demonstrations.

Congress Mexico City Mexico Emilio Madero Juan Andreu Almazan Independent

Weather summary for the West with heat and storms

Western states saw a general rise in temperatures with few local showers in southeastern Arizona. No rain west of the continental divide. Arizona and New Mexico forecast scattered thunderstorms and fair conditions with little temperature change. Southern California mostly fair with morning fog and mountain thunderstorms.

Phoenix Arizona U. S. Weather Bureau Albuquerque Cleveland Kansas City Los Angeles Pete Puderiou Prescott St. Bowie Salt Lake City OM - Toro San Francisco Washington New Orleans New Mexico California

Plan To Oust Reds Sought By McFarland

In Yuma Arizona Judge E W McFarland democratic candidate for the U S senate outlines a plan to ban Communists from ballots echoing Arizona court action He also promises increased old age assistance and a strong national defense program during campaign events in Tempe and Yuma He supports bringing Colorado River water and national legislation to curb subversive elements.

Yuma Ariz Daily Citizen United States E. W. McFarland U. S. Senate McFarland Arizona Tempe

Farley Departs Cabinet After Postal Tenure and Privatization

James A. Farley of New York leaves the New Deal cabinet after seven and a half years as postmaster general. He says the postal service posted a net surplus of 39.6 million, and notes last full year under prior administration showed a 153 million deficit. He plans to chair Coca Cola Export and enter private business.

Washington James A. Farley New York Roosevelt New Deal Postal Service Farley Post Office Department Coca Cola Export Corporation

Amphitheater PTA Officers Meet at High School

City brief notes officers and chairmen of the Amphitheater PTA will convene at the high school at 10 a m on Wednesday to plan the year’s program and activities.

PTA

Allison Dow Family Welcomes New Son in Miami

Mr and Mrs Allison Dow formerly of Tucson announce the birth of a son now welcomed in Miami Arizona.

Allison Dow Tucson Miami, Ariz

Temperatures Reported Atop Mt Lemmon In Summer

Temperatures at Mt Lemmon in the summer region yesterday showed a maximum of 72 degrees and a minimum of 46 degrees as recorded at the observatory.

Haven Mt. Lemmon

Townsend pension plan speaker to address Sunday meeting

Robert Adams national speaker for the Townsend pension plan will address a public meeting Sunday at 8 p m in Armory park.

Robert Adams Townsend Pension Plan Armory Park

Advertising Service Moves to Larger Quarters

The Fred J. Codd Advertising Service relocates to bigger premises at 326 North Fourth Avenue.

Fred J. Codd North Fourth Avenue

Wrist injury after watch band catches door handle on Oracle road

R. B. Booth, 28, of Route 1 box 379, was slightly injured when his watch band snagged the car door on Oracle road. He was taken to City Hospital, sheriff's officers reported.

R. B. Booth Route 1 Oracle Road

Fire extinguisher mishap injures man at petroleum company

Claude Lamar of 1531 East North Street sustained minor eye burns when a fire extinguisher was accidentally upset at the National Petroleum company located at 1708 South Sixth Avenue. Sheriff’s officers reported the incident occurred last night.

Claude Lamar East North Street National Petroleum Company South Sixth Avenue

Workers meet to plan Martin for Supervisor campaign

More than 30 supporters met at 638 South Third Avenue to organize and refresh after planning an extensive campaign for Martin’s supervisor bid.

Martin-for-Supervisor South Third Avenue

Father and daughter held on U S charge in Phoenix case

An Eloy man James D Scallions 36 and his 15 year old daughter were held after federal hearings on forging and altering U S silver certificates. Evidence included two bills a $1 raised to $5 and another to $10 by passing corners of larger denomination bills. Secret service agent Paul M Hart testified the girl passed the bills at her father's urging.

Phoenix Eloy F. A. Hickerwell U. S Paul M. Hart Secret Service James D. Scallions

Doctor Orders Inquest Subpoenas in Decatur Case

Decatur Illinois Dr I V Grisson county coroner directed the sheriff to subpoena all witnesses for an inquest he scheduled. Acting on his instruction they served him with a summons.

Decatur Ill

South Africa Targets Farmers Over Noxious Weeds

Authorities warn farmers that allowing noxious weeds to flourish will lead to penalties and compulsory control measures to protect crops and ecosystems across the country.

South Africa

Walker Seen As Postmaster General Candidate

Frank C. Walker of New York is expected to succeed the former Democratic national chairman as postmaster general while serving as president of the New York Yankees baseball club.

New York Yankees Frank C. Walker New York

Dr Nugent Named Dean of the Graduate College

Dr Robert Nugent will become dean of the graduate college on September 1 and will hold the rank of full professor of chemistry. He succeeds Dr T G Chapman who left the post on July 1 to become mining dean. Nugent, a University of Arizona alumnus, Rhodes scholar at Oxford, has taught at the UA since 1932 and served in biochemistry at the University of Pennsylvania.

Robert Nugent University of Arizona Nugent T. G. Chapman Arizona Rhodes Oxford University England Cornell University University of Pennsylvania Arizona Basic Science Board

Officials to Open Bisbee Work

Charles Fowler district NYA supervisor and Miss Lois Page former Cochise county supervisor travel to Bisbee on September 3 to start a non resident training project for 20 Bisbee girls. They will appoint a county NYA clerk to keep records of NYA projects.

Charles Fowler NYA Lois Page Cochise County Bisbee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mademoiselle Public Records James Robbins Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz Pima Young Democrats J.mercer Nogalians John M. McBride Valley Nat'l. Bldg Communist Party James Landis Harvard University International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union Europe Mathews Almazan Almazanista Congress Almazanista Postmaster General Dr. Nugent Graduate College Chapman Hubert H. D'Autremont Packards Packard N. Stone Bowyer Motor Company
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