DeVoto Trial Opens Before Tucson Judge
Jury trial of Henry DeVoto 29, ex-husband of Sheriff Echols stepdaughter begins in superior court. He faces assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly threatening his former wife Evelyn Benton and their infant with a .45 pistol during an April home invasion. Writ in habeas corpus denied. defense cites subpoenas issues. Judge Hall orders trial to proceed.
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Henry DeVoto
Ed F. Echols
DeVoto
Echols
Evelyn Benton
Benton
James N. Corbett
Levi S. Udall
Apache County
Corbett
William G. Hall
Hall
Young Democrats revolt threatens Arizona party divide
About 75 percent of paid-up Young Democrats in Arizona pledge to join a Tucson group forming a rebellion against the parent organization. Led by Miss Helen Patten of Tucson, the insurgents plan a rump convention to elect new officers. Phoenix Young Democrats reportedly bolt to join Patten, as A. Berky notes the split and Prescott Mayor J. McCabe chairs the resolutions committee.
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Young Democrats of
Arizona
Tucson
A. Berky
Helen Patten
The
Young Democrats
Cancer Information Plans Are Formulated
The Arizona state health department announced plans to establish a cancer information bureau within months to combat fraudulent and unethical cancer cures. It urged opposition to worthless treatments and noted 1939 cancer deaths in the state reached 6.7 percent.
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Phoenix
State Health Department
Cancer Control Information Bureau
Arizona
Flu and whooping cough lead Arizona disease list
The state health department reported 280 communicable disease cases for the week ended June 1 in Arizona. Influenza and whooping cough topped the tally with 40 and 42 new cases, respectively, while the total declined by 192 from the prior week.
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Phoenix
State Health Department
Arizona
Postal Revenues Show Big Gains in Phoenix
Phoenix postal receipts for May totaled 61 237 dollars and 69 cents, a five percent rise from the same month last year, reported Post Master George H. Todd.
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Phoenix
George H. Todd
Youth Driving Contest Promises Prizes Across Arizona
Ford Motor company sponsors the Ford Good Drivers League to reward high school age youths for safe driving. In Arizona, the contest offers 48 university scholarships 96 trips to the New York World’s Fair and championship cups with a total of 30000 dollars in prizes. Entrants enroll through Ford dealers or the Arizona Automobile Association at 127 South Scott Street with no dues.
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Arizona
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Arizona Automobile Association
Ford Company
Ford Good Drivers League
South Scott Street
Western Hemisphere Ready To Feed Europe
The western hemisphere, long the world’s foodbasket, shows abundant stocks to aid war torn Europe. Inventory indicates surplus wheat and other grains, plus plentiful meat, ready to feed millions of refugees and meet any foreign demand.
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Chicago
Western Hemisphere
Europe
Americas
Veteran Actress Florence Roberts Found Dead in Hollywood
Florence Roberts, famed for the Granny role in Jones Family films, was found dead in her bed in Hollywood at age 69. Doctors attributed the death to natural causes after a week of illness. Roberts, born in New York City, was a popular stage and screen figure for about ten years.
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Hollywood
Florence Roberts
Grandma
Jones Family Pictures
Miss Roberts
David Belasco
New York City
Increased Use Of Fort Huachuca Investigated
Secretary of War Woodring announced an inquiry into increased utilization of Fort Huachuca Arizona. The army and Senator Carl Hayden probe possible expansion of the border post near the Mexican line. No details were made public. The fort houses the 25th Infantry and faces a proposed $225,000 hospital there awaiting Senate action.
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Washington
Woodring
Fort Huachuca
Ariz
Arizona
Army
Carl Hayden
25Th Infantry
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Tex
San Diego
Calif
Senate
Church Seeks Tax Removal on Parsonage in Tucson
The Pima county board of tax equalization was urged to remove the Menlo Park Baptist South parsonage from tax rolls and refund taxes paid under protest. Congregation officials said the parsonage was rented to liquidate a mortgage, leaving it on the rolls due to need. The board asked the county attorney to investigate and rule. No changes were made to the status of 24 suburban Tucson water companies as valuations were cut from 55 to 49.5 percent.
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Pima County Board of Tax Equalization
Menlo Park
J. Mercer Johnson
Tucson
Security Loan To Pay 15 Per Cent Dividend
Phoenix June 6 creditors of the Insolvent Security Building and Loan association will receive a 5 percent dividend authorized by Superior Judge M. T. Phelps. Court assets in a local bank totaled 29152.48 and other assets 45159.98. Claims of 1154 creditors total 182940.29.
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Phoenix
Paris Legend of 150 Years Crushed by Canal Wreckers
In the Seine the canal-boat Telemaque sunk during the French Revolution was raised by wreckers hoping to recover Marie Antoinette era treasure. They found no gold coins or treasure at all.
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Paris
Seine
Marie Antoinette
Wife Released As Ex Convict Faces Charles
Vivienne Garnett 22 was released after police found she is Vaughn's wife and unaware of his confidence man activities. Ex-convict Rich ard Crews Vaughn held in county jail on grand theft and mail fraud charges. federal bond set at 10,000 with arraignment continued to Friday.
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Vivienne Garnett
Tucson
Richard Crews Vaughn
D. W. Taylor
Vaughn
Frank Mauser
Justice Court
U. S
C. Wayne Clampitt
Amarillo
Tex
Denver
Navajos Pledge Loyalty to Government in Tribal Vote
Elders of the Navajo tribe adopted a resolution banning evidence of subversive activities and pledging loyalty to the government with armed defense if necessary. The tribal council passed the measure as members stood and cheered while about 400 spectators applauded.
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Gallup
N. M
State Prison Ends Year With Balance On Hand
The state prison will end the fiscal year June 30 with a substantial balance in its operation fund. It currently has $12,426.59 with most June supplies purchased. The State Pioneers Home holds $1,944.93, enough to finish the year, while the state hospital has $951.34 left and trimmed June purchases.
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Phoenix
State Pioneers Home
State Hospital
City Briefs Appoint Ochoa Center Supervisor
Candido C. Tellez is named supervisor of the Ochoa community center by the city WPA recreation department. Katherine Bailey will oversee craft work in the organization.
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Candido C. Tellez
Ochoa
City
WPA
Katherine Bailey
University of Arizona Assistant Professor Earns Columbia Degree
Ethel M Thompson an assistant professor of home economics at the University of Arizona has completed all requirements for her doctorate at Columbia University She will receive her degree in nutrition
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Ethel M. Thompson
University of Arizona
Columbia University
Theft at Market Wholesale Burglary on South Sixth
Police report a small amount of merchandise was stolen in a burglary at Market Wholesale located at 1110 South Sixth Avenue last night.
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Market Wholesale Company
South Sixth Avenue
Man Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving in Police Court
Co. M. Orozco, 40, of 152 North Church Street, pleaded guilty to reckless driving in police court today. He was sentenced to pay a $30 fine or 30 days in jail after being arrested yesterday on South Stone Avenue.
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Co. M.orozco
North Church Street
South Stone Avenue
Federal service exam plans for instrument makers
Announcement by C. J. Gorman local civil service secretary outlines plans for examinations for instrument makers in the federal service. Salary range from 1800 to 2600 dollars annually.
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C. J. Gorman
Civil Service
Speakers Named for Saturday Old Pueblo Toastmasters Meeting
Old Pueblo Toastmasters announced speakers for Saturdays session John Kyle and Gordon McLean. B. M. Rhodes serves as stuntmaster with Karl Rodman as critic in the program.
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Old Pueblo Toastmasters Club
John Kyle
Gordon McLean
B. M. Rhodes
Karl Rodman
Temperatures Recorded at Mt Lemmon Summit
Readings atop Mt Lemmon yesterday show a low of 42 and a high of 74 degrees. The report notes clear conditions and a mild afternoon with gentle winds.
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Summer Haven
Mt. Lemmon
Flowing Wells Irrigation District Refinancing Completed
Completion of the refinancing of bonds for the Flowing Wells Irrigation District was announced by secretary P M Arend. A new issue of 38000 Reconstruction Finance Corporation bonds replaces 151500 of previous financing, apportioned over 2488 acres, making it the smallest bonded obligation in the state. Four years were required to complete the refinancing.
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Flowing Wells
P. M. Arend
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Arend
Seven year old Herbert Godfrey travels 70 miles daily to school
Ida Leadore reports 7-year-old Herbert Godfrey as the nation’s travel ingested first grader. He claims a 70 mile daily journey to reach the little red schoolhouse while leading his class in studies.
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Leadore
Ida
U.P
Little Red
Herbert Godfrey
Herbert
Red Tape Cut In Emergency Government Hiring
Local civil service officials announce simplification of rules for national emergency license program exams. C J Gorman reports that the San Francisco office has waived state apportionment limits, allowing hires to be sent to any station. Weekly vacancy bulletins will replace longer-period notices to speed employment for mechanics and technical workers.
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U. S. Civil Service
C. J. Gorman
Tucson
Civil Service Board of Examiners
San Francisco
Commission
Civil Service Commission
Gorman
Sales Taxes Show Increase In May Phoenix News
May sales tax collections totaled 342 014 52 dollars, up 27 643 64 from May 1939. Distributions include 167 450 31 to counties, 111 633 54 to the general fund, 49 250 09 to the social security fund and 13 680 58 kept by the tax commission. County shares listed for Cochise, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, and Yavapai.
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Phoenix
State Tax Commission
State General Fund
Social Security
Cochise
Maricopa
Pima
Pinal
Santa Cruz
Yavapai
Death of Eugene Seeley Noted Local Cattleman
The death of 61 year old Eugene Seeley, brother of City Manager George W. Seeley, was reported. He lived in the cattle business and is survived by another brother L. F. Seeley of Compton, Calif., a sister Mrs. Etta Rackley of Devine, Texas, and his Tucson brother. Funeral services were held at Douglas.
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George W. Seeley
Duncan
Tucson
L. F. Seeley
Compton
Calif
Etta Rackley
Devine
Tex
Douglas
Adoption of Children Rising Steadily in South Africa
Adoption of children is increasing steadily in South Africa as social and legal systems adapt to rising demand. Experts note growing awareness and support services, while authorities monitor child welfare safeguards and intercountry procedures.
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South Africa
Discard Pretense Aid Allies Telegram Urges Arizona Leaders
A South Side Civic club telegram to Senator Ashurst urges Arizona lawmakers to end neutrality and provide all possible aid to England and France. Signed by Dr. A. L. Gustetter, the message asks for immediate financial and munitions support and to cut red tape, while calling to discard ties with France.
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England
France
Arizona
Congress
Henry F. Ashurst
South Side Civic Club
A. L. Gustetter
Hayden
Murdock
City Wide Water Line Expansion Report
The city water department expanded its network by more than 135 miles in May. A total of 8504 feet of new pipe was laid in outlying areas never before served by the municipal utility. WPA crews laid 3934 feet and city crews 4570 feet in named districts including North Tyndall East India and Park Avenue Blackridge.
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City Water Department
Phil J. Martin, Jr
Federal Works Projects Administration
Park Avenue
Blackridge Drive
East 16Th Street
Olsen Avenue
Norris Avenue
Broadway
Cottonwood Addition
Farmington Road
West 75Th
South Eighth Avenue
Legion Post to Name Officers in Election Tonight
Morgan Mc Dermott post of the American Legion will elect officers for the coming year. Opponents for the executive committee seats include J. J. McMahan and Steve Tormey, with other candidates William I. Walsh as commander Harry Harrington as first vice commander Joe Hanson as second vice commander and Harry Stille as finance officer.
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Morgan McDermott
American Legion
J. J. McMahan
Steve Tormey
William I. Walsh
Harry Harrington
Joe Hanson
Harry Stille
Funds Raised By Landowners To Extend North Fourth Ave
Fourteen local landowners contributed 870 to eliminate the final hurdle for extending North Fourth Avenue from Luna to Seneca Street. The funds will go to L B Maxwell of Salem West Virginia, owner of land the road will pass through. Ivancovich delivered the checks to the supervisors, who said road opening will be ordered soon.
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Pima County
Fourth Avenue
Luna
Seneca Street
L.B. Maxwell
Salem
W. Va
Maxwell
Ivancovich
Gates Named to Optometry Board in Phoenix
Dr. C. C. Gates of Tucson was appointed by Governor Jones to succeed Dr. W. G. Patterson of Phoenix on the state board of optometry. Patterson’s term expires July 1.
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Phoenix
C. C. Gates
Tucson
Jones
W. G. Patterson
State Board of Optometry
Patterson
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