Girl Driver Wins Acquittal in Manslaughter Case
SAFFORD Ariz June 13 Evelyn James 18 Roswell N M was acquitted on a manslaughter charge in a fatal May 8 accident that killed Clarence Clifford 46 of Safford an attendant at the Arizona agricultural checking station at Solomonville The jury and county attorney debated retrying Frank A Stewart owner of the car The eight men four women jury seemed to think James paid enough penalty by remaining in jail over a month before trial Stewart 36 Oklahoma native testified he dozed but did not feel reckless while the girl drove Stew art was tried previously but the jury deadlocked Attorney General John L Sullivan had ruled he shared responsibility with James Rogers said he would decide on a retrial The accident occurred after midnight with James driving and Stewart napping The case remains subject to further action by County Attorney Rogers
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Safford
Ariz
Ur— Evelyn James
Roswell
I. M
Charles Rogers
Frank A. Stewart
Stewart
James
John L. Sullivan
Rogers
Navy Deserter Is Taken Here
Harold Wayne Norton, 20, arrested by Undersheriff John Higgins and FBI agents, booked as a Navy deserter. He has used the alias Philip Dunkar since arriving in Tucson in November 1945 after deserting in San Francisco. He worked at southern mines and a local second hand car lot. to be turned over to military authorities.
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Harold Wayne Norton
Pima County
Navy
John Higgins
FSI
Tucson
San Francisco
Calif
Philip Dunkar
Birds Trained Cormorants Fish for Men in Asia
In China, Japan and other parts of the Orient, large sea birds known as cormorants have been trained to fish for man.
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China
Japan
Orient
Trial Date Set For W. J. Banks
William Jennings Banks a 23 year old former Army pilot will be tried in superior court July 19 on two rape charges. Judge John D Lyons Jr heard four physicians testify Banks is sane and a speedy trial was requested by both the deputy county attorney and defense counsel. Banks was arrested after deputies hid near the scene to nab him when he returned for a watch lost during a scuffle with one victim.
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William Jennings Banks
John D. Lyons
Banks
Colin Dodd
Thomas
McKay
I. H. Howard
C. L. Kroeger
Cody S&. Marsh
John M. Walsh
Lyons
Charles J. Velasco
Prince Road
State income tax at peak in Arizona history
Phoenix June 13 state income tax collections total 3 500 000 and when final payments are received will represent the greatest revenue from that source in Arizona history the state tax commission reported today. The commission had estimated income taxes on 1945 earnings at 2 900 000 but collection of 805 000 in back taxes produced a material increase. Second half payments will be delinquent June 15.
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Phoenix
Arizona
State Tax Commission
Dr Clark Seeks Expansion and Higher Salaries for State Hospital
Dr. Charles E. Clark, superintendent, asked the next legislature to fund expansion of facilities and salary increases at the state hospital for the insane in Phoenix. He told the Hiram club that the Arizona hospital, like many mental institutions, is overcrowded and understaffed.
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Phoenix
State Hospital For the Insane
Charles E. Clark
Hiram Club
Arizona Hospital
Clark
Alley Delegate To Conference
Six counties name delegates to the state planning and legislative committee reported by the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. Counties listed include Maricopa Mohave Pinal Pima Graham and Yuma with delegates and alternates named for each. An organization meeting is set for June 25 in Phoenix.
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Phoenix
Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Maricopa
Fred A. Ironside, Jr
Jay Sigworth
Glendale
Mohave
Walter Brazie
Kingman
Jess Hedgepeth
Pinal
Raymond Sroaf
Coolidge
J. Houston’ Allen
Florence
Pima
G. T. Alley
Ajo
C. Edgar Goyette
Tucson
Graham
E. H. Lilley
Safford
Yuma
James
Rolle, Jr
John H. Fairweather
Robert the Bruce and his leprosy illness in history
The record notes Robert the Bruce, liberator of Scotland and king from 1306 until his death, suffered from leprosy, a detail cited in historical summaries of his life and reign.
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Robert the Bruce
Scotland
Jose Loses Funeral Money To Friend
In Phoenix on June 13, Jose Robies testified at Aurelia Morrell's grand theft trial after losing $95 saved for his wife’s funeral. Morrell, 37, was found guilty by a jury and faces sentencing tomorrow.
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Phoenix
Ariz
U.P
Jose Robies
Aurelia Morrell
Robies
Brothers in Arizona Shootout Over Dispute
Delmar Leeth, 24, is recovering from abdomen wounds after being shot by his brother Clyde Leeth, 21, who is jailed on assault with a deadly weapon charge. The incident followed a domestic dispute at their home on 1147 South Osborn Avenue in Pima County.
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Delmar Leeth
Clyde
Pima County Hospital
South
Osborn Avenue
Delmar
Tyler Heads UA Honorary Phi Delta Kappa Chapter
Horace G. Tyler was named summer chairman of the University of Arizona chapter of Phi Delta Kappa. A. M. Gustafson was named vice chairman. Both are Tucson public school instructors. Officers include Dr. J. F. Walker secretary Dr. E. L. Larson treasurer and Dr. R. W. Cline chapter sponsor. Meetings set for 7 p m Thursdays on the east porch of the college of business administration. Initiations planned for first and second terms of the summer session.
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Horace G. Tyler
University of Arizona
Phi Delta Kappa
National
Honorary Society For Men In Education
A. M. Gustafson
Tucson
J. F. Walker
Graduate College
E. L. Larson
R. W. Cline
College of Business Administration
Motor Freight Lines Seek Rate Hikes Across Arizona
Salt River valley and Tucson transfer and motor freight firms seek rate increases of 20 to 25 percent. Hearings set for June 26-27 by the state corporation commission. Firms requesting 25 percent include Southwestern Freight Lines Buckeye Transfer & Storage Peoria Glendale Transfer Arizona Express Co. and 20 percent requests come from Citizens Transfer Storage Lightning Delivery Transfer Ralphs Transfer Terminal Transfer and Tucson Warehouse & Transfer Co.
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Phoenix
Ariz
State Corporation Commission
Salt River Valley
Tucson
Southwestern Freight Lines
Buckeye Transfer & Storage Co
Peoria
Citizens Transfer &Storage Co
Lightning Delivery & Transfer Co
Ralph's Transfer
Terminal Transfer
Tucson Warehouse & Transfer Co
Stars Emit Light Far Beyond Our Sun’s Brightness
Some stars shine with immense power, radiating about five hundred thousand times more light than the sun, illustrating the vast range of stellar luminosities in the universe.
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Agent 92
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Ed F. Echols
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Grabe
E. Congress St
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Jewelers
West Congress
Gene Doyle
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East Broadway
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Chevrolet
6Th Ave
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India
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Reuben'’s
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Complete Name Furnishings
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CBS Morning News
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