New Homes To Get Priority In Tucson Area
Edgar G. Hanson CPA district manager says commercial construction will pause until July due to a civilian production order. The aim is to redirect materials to finish 1,000 homes in metropolitan Tucson with exceptions for hardship or essential industries. Hanson and a CPA representative will hold Thursday interviews at the Tucson Chamber of Commerce to assist applicants and provide CPA forms.
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Civilian
Edgar G. Hanson
CPA
Arizona
Hanson
Tucson
Tucson Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Canadian Firm Faces Franchise Loss Over Mexico City Strike
Banks merchants and manufacturers plan to appeal to President Avila Camacho to prevent cancellation of the Canadian owned street car system’s franchise amid a service suspension by strikers. They argue the move could deter foreign investment in Mexico.
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Mexico City
Avila Camacho
Mexico
Ring Wearing Customs Shifted Across Georgian Reigns
During the reigns of George I and George II the wedding ring was commonly worn on the thumb. The note highlights a fashion and social custom evolving in early 18th century Britain and its ceremonial implications.
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George I
George II
Eight Carriages Donated for Tucson Fiesta Parade
An eastern donor, anonymous, gifts eight antique carriages for the 22nd Fiesta de los Vaqueros parade. Dated 1890 1900 era carriages from New York are on display at O Rielly Motor Co with original value over 4500 dollars and 500 dollars shipped. Carriage styles include a brougham Victoria station wagon basket phaeton four seated high box wagon Studebaker two seated cart English two seated and four seated surrey.
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O’rielly Motor Co
New York
Victoria
Studebaker
Surrey
Bus Line To Be Extended To Northeast City
The Tucson Rapid Transit Co. will extend service northeast on a trial basis after a two day investigation by Yale McFate of the Arizona corporation commission, following a petition seeking extension into the area.
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Tucson Rapid Transit Co
Yale McFate
Arizona Corporation Commison
Two Suburban Homes Burned In City Burnouts
Two suburban residences were destroyed by flames last night, one at 1440 Clubview owned by Martin M. Encinas and another at 516 West 26th street owned by Manuel Erbalejo. Fire protection was unavailable as both lie beyond city limits. Capt. Rudolph Black and two firemen rushed to Encinas residence after a report of a trapped child, which he stated was false. Both houses sustained total losses.
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Clubview
West 26Th Street
Martin M. Encinas
Rudolph Black
Encinas
Prisoner's Death Probed After Autopsy Findings
Frank Warden, 31, City prisoner, was found dead in his cell early Friday. Autopsy shows death by strangulation with food particles lodged in the wind pipe. Coroner C W Gardner announced there was no evidence of violence. He had been arrested Wednesday on intoxication charges and fell ill before a Thursday morning court appearance.
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Frank Warden
C. W. Gardner
Bus route extension Planned from Grant Road to Speedway
McFate announced a new bus extension area from Grant road to Speedway via Swan road with a loop including Maple boulevard. The issuance of a permanent order will depend on trial results.
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Grant Road
Speedway
Swan Road
Grant Road Medical Center
McFate
Maple Boulevard
Edward Harris of Sells Reported Dead by Navy
The Navy department lists Edward Harris gunner's mate 3C and son of Mr and Mrs William Harris of Sells Arizona as dead after being missing in action.
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Edward Harris
Sells
Navy
Washington
Navy Department
William Harris
Sells, Ariz
Peete to Die in California Gas Chamber
California supreme court upholds the first degree murder conviction of Louise Peete for killing her benefactress Margaret Logan. Lockstep ruling directs execution in San Quentin's lethal gas chamber, making Peete the second woman to be executed in the state.
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San Francisco
State Supreme Court
Louise Peete
Los Angeles
Margaret Logan
San Quentin
Peete
California
Bill Ervin Rolls 1913 Saxon in 1946 Auto License
Bill Ervin drives a 1913 Saxon model as he secures a new 1946 automobile license, highlighting a retro vehicle still on the road and renewed registration.
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Bill Ervin
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