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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1947

Page

8

Mine Blast Fatal at Superstition Saga Mine

Apache Junction reports a mine explosion at the Superstition Saga claim killing Enestro Jacobs 38 of Phoenix and injuring Glenn Belcher 41. Hoistman Frank Hedworth from Winkelman said the blast was likely premature at the bottom of a 225 foot shaft where dynamite was tamped. Dr Ralph Palmer owner said shaft prepped for possible gold production but not yet in operation. Deputy state mine inspector C C Newns investigated the scene Wednesday night.

Apache Junction C.C. Newns Here Enestro Jacobs Phoenix Salt River Valley Red Rock Tucson Mesa Hospital Glenn Belcher Frank Hedworth Winkelman Hedworth Ralph Palmer Newns

Cananea To Have Scout Troop Soon

The Cochise Boy Scout council approved a new Cananea Sonora troop, the second unit outside the United States. Nine charter members are U S citizens in Sonora, with Mexican boys soon joining. Likely in Bisbee district under Cochise council, using county facilities and the summer camp.

Douglas Cochise

Wooden Leg Finder Faces Embarrassed Reactions in Wick Enburg

Constable Barney Fugatt said he grew tired of smug remarks when asked how he knew a wooden leg found on the highway near Wick enburg last week belonged to a woman. The owner could claim it by proof of ownership or matching the other leg. Fugatt joked about selling it.

Wickenburg Barney _ Fugatt Fugatt

Hayden urges faster Davis dam work to ease power shortage

Sen. Hayden of Arizona pressed for all-out pace on the Davis dam project amid a $31,939,000 supplemental appropriation for Davis dam California's Central Valley project and others. He warned a slowdown would be indefensible as delays cost the government about 4.5 million dollars annually in revenue. The Senate subcommittee planned to finish hearings on the six month funding.

Washington Hayden Davis Dam House

Edmund Randolph Named First U S Attorney General

Virginia statesman Edmund Randolph served as the first United States attorney general, a key early figure in the federal judiciary and executive branch.

Edmund Randolph Virginia U. S

Tempe State Ad council Bans National Fraternities

The Tempe State college administrative council recommended to the college administration that national fraternities be barred from the campus if they deny membership to any race color or creed. Dean J O Grimes said the advisory action would be presented to President Grady Gammage who noted it was only advisory and not official. Representatives of several fraternities had met with college officials about establishing local chapters.

Tempeh U.R Tempe State College J. O. Grimes Grady.Gammage

Small Plane Reported Missing Is Located In Colorado

A four place plane reported missing on a flight from Akron Colorado to Cheyenne Wyoming landed safely at Greeley airport. Sheriff officers found it after searching desolate Briggsdale country. Pilot W L Ross of Fairbanks Alaska with Mrs Ross said they altered their route from Akron to Imperial Nebraska before proceeding to Greeley.

Greeley Colo Akron Cheyenne Wyo B. L. Moore Briggsdale Moore W. L. Ross Fairbanks Alaska Ross Imperial Nebr

United States Leads in Global English Walnut Production

The United States produces more English walnuts than any other country, totaling about 70,000 tons annually. This prominent output underscores America's role in supplying the global market with this staple nut.

United States

Thugs Loot Arizona Club in Phoenix Robbery

Two youths storm the Arizona club in downtown Phoenix in a 1:30 am heist. They seize about 2 245 dollars, miss 900 in a drawer, and force club employees Paul Minor and Russell Bower to the office floor before escaping. Police traced a nearby garage car sounds as it fled the scene.

Phoenix Arizona Club Luhrs Paul Minor Russell Bower Bower Minor

Swindlers Back In Cells After Phoenix Arrests

Two bunco men with prior police records were jailed in Phoenix on Thursday after a Phoenix woman stopped a policeman and identified two old men gambling with a soldier, a 19 year old.

Phoenix Bunco

Educators Accept Hearst Settlement

Dean Bernard C. Gavit and Prof. W. Howard Mann of Indiana University law school announced settlement of federal suits against five Hearst papers for mention of their names in an editorial. A cash amount was undisclosed, with a retraction published and suits dismissed after negotiations with Chicago Herald American New York Journal American Milwaukee Sentinel Baltimore News-Post and Los Angeles Examiner. They sought damages totaling 400000.

Bloomington Ind Bernard C. Gavit Indiana University Law School W. Howard Mann Law School Hearst Chicago Herald- American New York Journal- American Milwaukee Sentinel Baltimore News-Post The Los Angeles Examiner

Texas Marine Recount A Swindle Case Involving Coin Game

George C Terrell Alicia Tex recently discharged marine who lost $100 in a two timing coin matching game when policeman Bill Stephenson intervened. The report mentions Harry Lewis 61 sent to Arizona penitentiary in a seven thousand seven hundred dollar horse race betting swindle and Peter Hoy 53 involved.

Alicia Tex Bill Stephenson Harry Lewis Arizona Peter Hoy

Record of Arrests and Bail in Jerusalem Court

A fragmentary report notes a pair remanded to jail in default of 5000 bonds after arraignment in a Jerusalem justice court. The text references arrests dating to 1918 and places the scene midway between the Dead Sea and the Mediterranean.

Suraan Bally Cistern Jerusalem iSea

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