Burglars Hit Ajo Store In $16125 Theft
Six Pima County deputies pursue burglars who looted Mrs Ethel Basham’s Ajo general store in what may be the county’s largest theft. The haul included $125 in change, a purse with $5000, another $5000, rings, two watches and a fur coat valued at 700. Basham was away dinner with the Welies when the break occurred. She found the safe door open upon returning home at around 10 pm and reported the loss to deputies. The thieves also examined personal papers but replaced checks in the safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pima County
Ethel Basham
Basham
Richard Prince
Bert Arce
Tucson
Nina Kaplinger
Earl Catron i
Mery
Setahon
George
Oldham
Richard Taylor
Hawkins Heads Award Group In Regional Agriculture Honor
Dr. Ralph S. Hawkins of the University of Arizona chairs the Arizona New Mexico committee to name the man of the past two years in American agriculture. Members include Robert H. Peebles and Albert S. Curry. A $5,000 cash prize and a gold medal will honor the winner, with the award biennial from 1951 onward. Dr. Hawkins recently suffered a heart attack and remains homebound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph S. Hawkins
University of Arizona College of Agriculture
Robert H. Peebles
Sacaton
Ariz
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Albert S. Curry
New Mexico “A&m Agriculture
Karl Hoblitzelle
Texas Research’ Foundation
Renner
Hawkins
Assessors Discuss Inventory Tax Methods in Arizona
Phoenix December 11. County assessors debate whether to tax merchandise inventories January 1. Ling urges retail cost minus a percentage to align with real estate values, suggesting 22 to 25 percent as precedent while noting 35 percent as a possibility. Cattle Growers head Babbitt cites range cattle at 25 percent of cash value, with Parson from Pinal county detailing per head assessments and a pending decision on standard methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ling
Pima County
Superior Court
Babbitt
John Babbitt
Flagstaff
Arizona Cattle Growers Association
Wylie Parsons
Pinal County
Drunk Drivers Get Jail Terms
Three motorists received jail terms of 15 days in justice of peace court for operating motor vehicles while under the influence of liquor. Each was fined $100. Names include Jose Vergara 30 of 502 W 40th. Marana resident A H Harrison. Donald D Hoffman 27 of the 65th bombardment squadron. One case continued to December 19 under $100 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of Peace Court
Jose Vergara
40Th
West Speed
James
A. H. Harrison
Marana
Donald D. Hoffman
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Daniel Howell
West Laguna
Leslie Anderson
W. Laguna Jr
Wetmore Road
Satoe
Fredse
Ground breaks for $250,000 First Baptist Sunday school
The First Baptist church will break ground within days on a $250,000 Sunday school building at the southeast corner of North Sixth Avenue and East Fifth Street. Pastor Dr. Richard S. Beal said a ceremony will follow the morning service. The hall will feature three doors a basement and class rooms for all departments.
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First Baptist Church
North Sixth Avenue
East Fifth Street
Richard S. Beal
Sleeth Chapel
Relieved Of Command New Temperature Mark At Phoenix Today
Manila dispatch reports Col. Mar ano Azurin arrived from Korea to Manila where a high reading of 88 degrees was recorded at Phoenix. The commander’s relief and the day’s temperature mark follow reports of conditions affecting Philippine troops and winter clothing shortages. Ramon Magsaysay, secretary of national defense, conferred on arrival.
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Manila
Marano Azurin
Phoenix
Korea
Philippines
Louis R. Jurwitz
Tazurin
Jaagie Hier
Ramon Magsaysay
National Defense
Real Estate Transactions and Deeds Across Valley Addn Areas
A compilation of historic real estate transfers and deeds in the Valley Addn area listing numerous conveyances among individuals and institutions. Transactions include National Bank of Phoenix and other lenders with various parcels, revenues stamps, and notes on mortgage releases and additions to Broadmoor Sub and Montrose Addn.
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National Bank of Phoenix
Lawson Chaney
Wile
Montrose Addn
Colonia
Dei
Claud
Valley’ Valle
National Bank of Es
le Charles Baud Sr
National
Faghie
Leona M. Angien
Aggie R'Angien
bin Hottman ‘Perfecto Sotomayer
Lim King Hong
el Salivaro Adda
Eileen “A. Sartito
Bowman
Jeile
Reeves
John Urban
Broad
Washington
Bolling
Aéés
Wooten Ana Wile Lir
Craycroft
Asan
G. As
M. Revenu
John N. Mitch
Adén
Arcadia Adda
Arestar
Raph Ge
Tolkirsch
Naval Research Laboratory
Fox
Brent
Sisntes
Wiles
Cromby
P. T
West Coast
Asser
Amin
Portland
Ore
Deed
Antennert
Cna
Canon Farms
Meyer Anal Yoann
Southern Arizona, Bank & Trust
Ueman
Bettie Wiseman
Robert
Ares Ee Richards
Tisworth
Winterhaven
Sarsinal
T. Durmat
Raysend
Artror C. Seashiergiel Selean
Broadmoor
Alton O. Himebaugh
Mets
Aaron
Atin Tynan
An Vt
Tran Rae
Safety Conference Led By SP Supervisors
A second section of a South Pacific railroad safety conference met at the Santa Rita hotel with 90 supervisors from three divisions. Safety Superintendent M A Nugent of San Francisco urged an abiding safety complex and genuine supervisor interest in safety as the goal of the meetings. The first section was held last week with Tucson Los Angeles and Rio Grande divisions represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southen Pacific Railroad Safety
Santa Rita
Fmpany
M.A. Nugent
San Francisco
Bng
Tucson
Los Angeles
Rio Grande
Asian and Middle East nations discuss Korean peace plan behind closed doors
Thirteen countries met to study final terms of a new Korean peace plan and likely urge a cease fire and a demilitarized buffer along the 38th parallel. India’s Sir Benegal Rau reported no word from China about halting hostilities, while the U S weighed the plan only after its final form is revealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Charles Malik
Lebanon
St Demetrius Elects Officers Amid Mixed Talks
St Demetrius Hellenic Orthodox church elected officers for 1951 with Jack Polson as president and Hercules Gregory as vice president. Nick Poulos named secretary and treasurer. Trustees include Constantine Pappadeas and others from Tucson and Nogales. Rau said no discussion with Americans followed, and Voulkos chaired the election committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Polson
St. Demetrius Hellenic Orthodox Church
Hercules Gregory
Nick
Coulos
Nick Poulos
Constantine Pappadeas
Gus
State Department
Yester
Turlakes
Paul Seimenis
Tellis
Papastaroros
Tucson
Demetrios Kyriakis
Nogales
Chris A. Boukidis
George A. Boukidle
Willam Beliios
Dina S. Panos
Rau
James Voulkos
Ins
Mell Potter Tops Junior Cowboy Honors in Tucson Rodeo
Mell Potter son of Mr and Mrs Roy Potter of East Broadway was named top junior cowboy at the Tucson Roping club junior rodeo held at the club arena 4827 Lee St. He received a tooled belt and silver buckle from Porter's store. Duane Reece was second high point winner earning a catch rope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Mell Potter
Roy Potter
East Broadway
Young Potter
Tuc
Club
Lee St
Porter's
Duane Reece
Bob Gentry
Welch
Roy’ Mansu
Thomas Fox
Wilbur Minderman
Tony Figueroa
Jimmy Figueroa
Mel Potter
Britton Powell
John Garrett
Johnny Figueroa
Gregory Figueroa
Arthur Alexander
Ray Figueroa
Dick Gentry
Dude Fanming
Big Truck Accident In A Very Small Way
Air liner arrives with 52 hospitalized GIs in Atlanta. Ralph Camp treated for a lacerated hand. 61 wounded from Korea were involved in a truck accident. The plane was taken over by military authorities and hospital attendants list the victims.
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U.S. Naval
Yoko- Atlanta
Ralph Camp
Pital
Korea
Pan-American
Tucson Community Chest Nears Goal With $10,000 Challenge
Campaign chairmen Mundey Johnston and Walter E. Lovejoy Sr. report Tucson's Community Chest is $12,000 short of its $202,500 goal. A Tucson resident with no local business ties offers a $10,000 add on to spur business leaders and permanent residents to meet the shortfall and complete the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Mundey Johnston
Walter E. Lovejoy Sr
Bill seeks five on school board in large districts
Rep Martin L. Burton to introduce a bill at the next session proposing five members on a board of education in districts with enrollment over 200. He spoke to Amphitheater Taxpayers Association at Paulos restaurant, expecting little opposition. Discussion covered possible revenue from parents of children in trailer courts. Burton and Rep elect Enos P. Schaffer pledged to help. County attorney-elect Robert Morrison fielded questions on school problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin L. Burton
Amphitheater Taxpayers Association
Paulos
Burton
Enos P. Schaffer
Robert Morrison
City Briefs Schedule of Meetings and Events This Week
Monday events include a Te Emanuel Men's club dinner and fencing display by Irving Kipnis with acrobatic performance by Johnny Gilson. Also meetings at Peter Howell school and VEW hall with a Navy Mothers club business session. Tuesday features Adobe lodge degree conferral and medical society talk on heart disease in pregnancy plus Naval Reserve aviation unit gathering.
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Te Emanuel
Irving Kipnis
Johnny Gilson
Colonial Heights
Peter Howell School
H.C. Warnock
Navy Mothers Club
VEW Hall
E. Broadway
American Association of University Women
Ida May Nowels
Warren Ave
Adobe Lodge No
F & AM
Masonic Temple
S. Scott St
John J. Sampson
University of California Medical School
Pima County Medical Society
American Legion Building
W. Pennington St
G. V. Walker
Naval Reserves
Air
11Th Naval District
Tucson
Naval Reserve Training Center
S. Alvernom Way
Reports Forces Against China Reds TRIRE Formosa
The Chinese Nationalist defense ministry says 900000 guerrillas are operating against the Chinese Reds in two South China provinces. An unidentified guerrilla chieftain claims 000 in Kwangsi and 500000 in Kwangtung, with 300000 in the border area.
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China
Formosa
Chinese Nationalist Defense Ministry
South
Kwangsi Province
Kwangtung Province
Kwangtung-Kwangsi
New Manager At EL Conquistador
A new manager Earl F Campbell from Niagara Falls N Y takes over the El Conquistador hotel with Patricia Shoum as social director. The ferry Mrs Davie Simpson ran aground near Richmond with 200 passengers aboard. coast guard tugs aided through fog. Lunch and dinner are served and the cantina pool area opens after 5 PM.
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el Conquistador Hotel
Earl F. Campbell
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Campbell
Seneca
Rochester
Wesley Clark
Richmond
Calif
United Hotel Corp
Davie Simpson
Russian River
Patricia Shoum
Witc
Detty
San Rafael
Coast Guard
Robert Angelvin
France
New York City
State Revenue Unit Discussed in Phoenix Session
In Phoenix on December 11 a special legislative panel examined creating a state department of revenue as part of a broader governmental reorganization. The plan would centralize tax collection while preserving a three member elected state tax commission. The committee also considered a finance department led by the state auditor and other reforms, with final action possible when the 20th Legislature convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Special Legislative Committee
Ahe Department of Revenue
State Tax Commission
Finance Department
State Department of Finance
State Auditor
State Department of Health, Welfare and Correction
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Senate
Pardons and Paroles Board
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Tion
Peency
Jf Industrial School
Arizona Pioneers Home
Itee
Chicago
He Cone
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By Bob Brooks
Perry Ling
Leo Finch
Pima
Cue ¢ Realty MonTances
Neat
Pact
Wumot W. Merton
Chasaney
Lawrence D. Wagar
Valley Addn
IU. N
Shani
Peking
Eed Bose
St. Demetrius
Evea
Bill
EL Conquistador
Lifetime
Lewyt
Lewyts
TOY Dept
Electric Service CO
E. Congress
4Th Ave
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