Why $4,800 Sheriff Post Draws $5,000 Fund Inquiries
Voters in Pima county debate why a public office paying $4,800 yearly attracts about 2008 dollars in candidate contributions aimed at funding a $5,000 goal. The piece covers local option liquor petitions, signatures, deadlines, and reactions, plus campaign activity by Ann Frohmiller.
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Pima
Sheriff’s Office
Prohibition
W. D. Lyerle
Phoenix
Pima County
Wesley Bolin
Lyerle
Lyerle Ob
Chinese Shoot At Two Ships Near Shanghai
Off Swatow and Shanghai two British ships were attacked by planes believed to be Chinese Nationalist. The Lady Wolmer reported four planes made two runs, injuring the captain and causing light damage. The Hanyang said it was bombed during salvage operations with no casualties. Valve and Santos reportedly sank after hitting Chinese Nationalists, with nine officers and 32 crew rescued from the Valve and unknown fate for the Santos crew.
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Hong Kong
Swatow
China
Lady Wolmer
Hanyang
Lloyd's Ship Register
Valve
Santos
Shanghai
Passes Across Time Uncovered in Elmwood Cemetery Find
In Memphis a historic pass emerges from old family papers guiding a visit to Elmwood Cemetery. The item highlights past travel to events and memories tied to the cemetery, reflecting local history and notable names.
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Memphis
Tennan
Wainwright
Elmswood Cemetery
Judge Harris Sent To Jail In Contempt Case
The Indiana supreme court ordered Circuit Judge Norval K. Harris of Sullivan to 60 days at the state penal farm for contempt of court and fined him 300. Harris, a Democrat, cochaired with Paul Robeson the defense committee for 11 New York convicted Communists. He must name a special judge to serve while at the farm.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Supreme Court
Norval K. Harris
Sullivan
High Court
Harris
Cochairman
Paul Robeson
New York
Indiana
Justice Court
Josephine Coleman
First Ave
Justice of the Peace
Clark H. Johnson
Coleman
Bryce Wilson
William H. Graves
Edwin Zedaker
Tucson
Wilson
Tragedy in Hong Kong As Youth Dies From Fall
Hong Kong on June 21 reports Lan Yun-jen aged 20 attempted to cope with tropical heat by sleeping outdoors. He fell about 20 feet from a street area while trying to sleep off the heat, dying at the scene.
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Hong Kong
Lan Yun-jen
Riing
U S Court Asked To Remove Damage Suit
A motion to move a $100000 damage suit from Pima county superior court to federal court was filed in the U S district court clerk's office. The Oct 9 filing by Mr and Mrs Ralph Miguel of Maricopa county names Southern Pacific Co Joe Doe and William Roe as defendants over an Oct 16 1945 accident near Theba Ariz. Mrs Miguel and Jose Miguel claim injuries totaling 100000 with $50000 each. A petition for removal was granted on grounds Southern Pacific is not an Arizona resident.
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Pima County
U.S. District Court Clerk's Office
Ralph Miguel
Maricopa County
Southern Pacific Co
Joe Doe
William Roe
Theba
Ariz
Jose
Miguel
Superior Court
Southern Pacific
John Doe
Knapp, Boyle, Bilby & Thompson
Rent Control Bill Extends Federal Ceilings Through 1950
The House approved a compromise rent control bill on June 21 by a 174 to 145 vote, sending it to the Senate. It extends local option federal controls to December 31, with 8 million dwellings in 3,400 cities under ceilings. Controlled areas include 63 cities with populations over 100,000.
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Washington
House
Senate
Mexico's Power Shortage Eases With Rainfall Allowing Higher Factory Use
In Mexico City on June 21 heavy rains reduced the power shortage. The ministry of national economy says factories may use as much power as they want. Household cuts of 20 percent are requested, down from 40 percent previously as the situation improves.
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Mexico City
Ministry of National Economy
Government efficiency urged to Congress by veterans
A read of a civic message cites that the veterans administration pays five times as much for insurance as a private company and urges citizens to tell their congressmen. Senators Carl Hayden and Ernest McFarland and Representatives Harold Patten and John Murdock are named in the appeal.
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Veterans’ Administration
Carl Hayden
Ernest McFarland
Harold Patten
John Murdock
Dover Mayor Wins Ohio Pretzel Twisting Title
Canton crowns Dover Mayor Harry W. Stucky as state pretzel twisting champion with a 45 second time in a contest among Ohio mayors and police chiefs held in Canton.
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Canton
Ohio
Harry W. Stucky
Dover
Stucky
Young Farmhand Adverts in Georgia Market Bulletin
Billie Flanagan reportedly began farm work early and placed a help wanted notice in the Georgia farm market bulletin seeking a farm job. The ad lists 20 years experience milking cows feeding hogs and chickens and general farm tasks. He is single and 21 years old.
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Atlanta
Billie Flanagan
Georgia Farm Market Bulletin
Help
Raiding Policeman Expelled By Eagles
Police Officer Otto Hildebrand was expelled from the Eagles club after violating his obligation to the organization. He led a raid on the club on June 9. On June 10 four club trustees were fined $100 for permitting a bingo game in the main room.
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Jefferson City
Otto Hildebrand
Eagles Club
Hildebrand
Extension for mine work claim advances deadline
Notice announces a deadline extension from June 30 to October 1 for completion of work on the Sesenomens claims. Sullinger, commissioner, notes notices must be filed with county recorders where claims lie. Claimants may credit prior year assessment work but must file notice by noon July 1. $100 worth of work required annually.
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Sullinger
Carl Hayden
Sas
Advan
Tage
County Recorder
Recorder
Om Mining
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