Two Jehovah’s Witnesses Win In High Court Ruling
The Supreme Court reversed five year sentences for two Jehovah’s Witnesses who refused civilian service, ruling lower courts denied proper defense of draft classifications. Justice Rutledge wrote unanimous decisions citing flawed trials for George William Doder and Tate Hamrick Gibson. The term also covered poll tax review and labor act implications for guards, with no further expositions.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Justice Rutledge
George William Doder
Tate Hamrick Gibson
Hill City
Tennessee
J. D. Johnson
Green County
Tenn
National Labor Relations Act
Labor Relations Board
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation
Otis Works
Cleveland
UA Presidency Race Narrows
The Arizona Board of Regents narrows the U A presidency search to about six candidates from an original pool of thirty after Dr. Alfred Atkinson resigns as president effective June 30. Cleon T Knapp says no decision at the January 3 meeting and the finalists will visit the campus next month before a final choice, with faculty members also considered.
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Board of Regents of
The
University and State Colleges of Arizona
Alfred Atkinson
Cleon T. Knapp
Phoenix
Sidney P. Osborn
Supreme Court agrees to hear John L. Lewis appeal on coal strike
The supreme court granted a hearing on a new appeal by John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers challenging the validity of the preliminary injunction issued during the soft coal strike. The case also broadens the issues from the fines on Lewis and the union for contempt of court. Arguments on all issues are scheduled for January 14.
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Washington
Supreme Court
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
U. S
T. Alan Goldsborough
$2,000 Ring Found In Yard
A Tucson area report states a $2,000 diamond ring lost in the Santa Cruz river bed was found in the yard of Mrs. Helen Blair at 2365 North Vine Avenue. The week of thefts includes purse robberies, a car wheel left at a church, gunpoint thefts, and various missing items. Two companions are being sought and multiple leads are pursued.
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Angelita Segura
North Grande Avenue
Kenneth W. Looman
North Grade Road
David E. Creighton, Jr
North Vine Avenue
Ray D. Howard
South Grande Avenue
Conchita S. Burrell
West Twentieth Street
East Speedway
E. L. Crum
Tucson
Jane Engwall
Palomar Drive
Helen Blair
Santa Cruz
2500 Children To Enjoy Plazita Fete
More than 20 Spanish American clubs and merchants sponsor a Christmas party for about 2500 needy children in Plazita de San Agustin. Rosl ail o Ronquillo and Armando Alfaro say gifts will be passed out under a decorated tree from 7 30 a m to noon. Tickets to a carnival south of Tucson on highway 80 will be issued. Transportation is supplied by the accident bus lines led by Roy Laos. Children enter Plaza theatre free from noon to 1 30 p m.
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Plazita de San Agustin
Rosalio Ronquillo
Armando Alfaro
Tucson
Highway 80
Roy Laos
Plaza Theatre
Joseph Roach Held On Assault Charge
Joseph Roach of 154 Jackson Street was turned over to Pima County authorities on Monday morning on a charge of aggravated assault. He allegedly beat five women Sunday evening at 208 West Seventeenth Street.
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Joseph Roach
Jackson Street
Pima County
Roach
West Seventeenth Street
Soloists Named for Christmas Eve Service at St Philip's
Soloists for the Christmas Eve service at St Philip's in the Hills include Sarah Mason Reece soprano Roberta Smail contralto Henry Hubbard baritone John Garretson boy soprano. Hartley Snyder UA professor directs the choir Andrew Buchhauser FA College instructor organist. The Festival of Carols and Lessons, a 400 year old England tradition, features nine carols and ten Bible lessons at 9 30 p m Christmas Eve.
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St. Philip’s-in-the-Hills Episcopal Church
Sarah
Mason Reece
University of Arizona
Roberta Smail
Henry Hubbard
John Garretson
Hartley D. Snyder
University
Andrew Buchhauser
England
Parish Midnight Eucharist Card Admission Notice
Rev George Ferguson rector said admission to the midnight eucharist will be by card issued to parish members up to 11 15 p m due to the limited capacity of the church
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George Ferguson
Copper wire capacity through a diamond die exceeds world span
A report notes that enough copper wire can be drawn through a diamond die to encircle the world twenty times without enlarging the hole, illustrating remarkable extrusion efficiency and material behavior.
Elias Valdez Injured In Bridge Accident
Elias Valdez, 63 South Grande Street, was taken to the county hospital with head injuries after a car crash on the West Con bridge. The vehicle was completely wrecked in the incident that occurred early Sunday.
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Elias Valdez
South Grande Street
Gross Street Bridge Incident Sparks Police Pursuit
Police report two companions fled after jumping from a wrecked car at Gross Street Bridge. The pair evaded officers and vanished, leaving the scene under investigation.
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Gross Street Bridge
Federal graded meat dominance during wartime sales
During the war, between 90 and 95 percent of meat sold in the United States received federal grade.
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United States
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