Hodgson Explores Mexican Gorge Of Grand Canyon Size
Lynn Hodgson and two companions trek into Chihuahua Mexico visiting the Barranca del Cobre, a gorge claimed to rival the Grand Canyon in size. They view the canyon from the rim and report Tarahumara Indians, primitive hunting methods, and a dramatic endurance race. Hodgson also notes large calcite samples and opal discoveries from the region.
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Hodgson
Grand Canyon
Lynn Hodgson
W. Rogers
Chihuahua
Mexico
Creel
Barranca del Cobre
Copper
Barranca
Groening
Nineteen Return From Arizona Church Conference
Nineteen youths from First Christian church returned to Tucson Sunday after a week at the new Christian church conference grounds near Oracle. Jerry Jones of Tucson presided as conference president. Rev. Wesley P. Ford and Miss Carol Moore guided the group as counselors. Junior high members left Sunday and will stay at camp this week.
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First Christian Church
Tucson
New Christian Church Conference
Oracle
Jerry Jones
Arizona
Wesley P. Ford
Carol Moore
Volunteers To Be Trained In Rescue Work In Pima County
Deputy Sheriff Harry Bud Brannon appointed head of the Pima county rescue squad to oversee a new training program. A first aid course with the Red Cross will start immediately, with radio, gunnery, tracking and orientation instruction. The squad will require climbers, water rescue and tracking experts, plus two trained bloodhounds from Lon E. Walters. A radio equipped car and future walkie talkies and flare gear are planned as deputies may be in short supply.
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Harry “Bud” Brannon
Pima County Rescue Squad
Jerome P. Martin
Brannon
Martin
Red Cross
Lon E. Walters
Pima County
Arizona bank deposits rise 328 percent since 1940
Arizona deposits grew from 99.82 million on Dec 31 1940 to 426.945 million the following year, a 328 percent gain and fourth in the nation. North Dakota South Dakota and New Mexico also show high increases, with South Dakota leading at 382 percent.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Arizona Progress
The
Valley National Bank
North Dakota
South Dakota
New Mexico
Emergency volunteers to form trained response unit
A high ranking official outlined plans to organize volunteers into a trained response unit capable of handling any emergency. He stated blue denim uniforms with shoulder patches and badges would be provided to members.
Yeuell Completes Tucson Guard Inspection Tour
Col. Donovan P. Yeuell, newly appointed senior army instructor for the Arizona national guard, finished a two day inspection of the Tucson components Tuesday. He visited the state's 34 units and recently replaced Col. John T. Zellars as regimental head quarters company conducted a drill at Randolph park. He will
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Donovan P. Yeuell
Arizona National Guard
Tucson
Col. Yeuell
Yeuell
John T. Zellars
Randolph Park
Car Lot Lesson On Looks And Value From Sandy Johnson
Sandy Johnson found no buyers for a solid but shabby used car until a fresh paint job changed everything. He sold it the day after it dried, noting buyers cared more about appearance than performance. The anecdote highlights the importance of curb appeal in selling.
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Hodgson
Groening
Explorer
Packard
Sandy Johnson
Sandy
Mail Trains Run More Than Six Thousand Daily in US
Reports note over 6000 scheduled mail trains operate each day across the United States, reflecting a dense nationwide rail mail network. The figure underscores the scale of early 20th century postal logistics and transportation infrastructure.
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U. S
United States
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