Jury Ponders Fate Of Haygood Slayer
The 12 jurors weigh Whether Drury Bridges 39 faces first degree murder or lesser verdict after five days of testimony over the April 26 shooting of William Haygood 37 at East Congress street. Prosecution argues premeditated murder while defense claims self defense.
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Arizona
Bridges
William Haygood
Haygood
J. Mercer Johnson
Colin B. Dodd
Samuel H. Fowler
Frederic G. Nave
Dodd
J. C. Jenney
East Congress Street
Hospital Seems To Be The Only Winner Of Family Quarrel
James H. Sparks and Evelyn Sparks had a domestic dispute in a city car with three children aboard. Mrs Sparks threatened to jump from the moving sedan and leaped out near South Second avenue and 21st street. She received treatment at the county hospital for severe cuts and bruises.
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Hospital
James H. Sparks
East 24Th Street
Evelyn
Sparks
Mrs. Sparks
Junior T men set meeting in superior court
Harold Patten city recreation director announced the Junior T men will meet at 7:30 next Wednesday in the superior courtroom. Application blanks may be obtained at any fire station or the police station. Walter G. Brown of 1321 East Lester Street pleaded guilty to reckless driving in police court and was fined $30 or jailed 30 days after his car hit a dirt pile on North Sixth avenue.
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Dodd
Paul Rubio
Bridges
Rubio
Haygood
Penney
Owl Drug Store
Walter Jenkins
Nolen Lewis
Lawrence Wallace
New York
Chicago
T-men
Superior
Harold Patten
Walter G. Brown
East
Lester Street
North Sixth Avenue
Robbery and assault reported in Tucson park near city hall
Tucson police continued to investigate a robbery of 15 dollars from Maria Adams a 45 year old resident of 197 North Meyer street late last night in the city park between the city hall and county courthouse. She was also assaulted by two men.
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Tucson
Maria Adams
Meyer Street
Theft at Arizona Hide and Metal Co. on West Second Street
Police report a theft of about 60 dollars worth of merchandise from the Arizona Hide and Metal company located at 500 West Second Street late last night.
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Arizona Hide and Metal Company
West Second Street
YMCA seeks riders to Phoenix for reduced camp trip
The YMCA needs a few more passengers to Phoenix on Tuesday June 25 to meet quota for a special rate to YMCA camp. Reduced fares apply to adults and youths on the Golden State train leaving at 6 15 a m with return within 31 days. Interested parties should call the YMCA promptly.
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YMCA
Phoenix
Golden State
Temperatures Recorded at Mt Lemmon Summit
Temperatures at Mt Lemmon Summit yesterday ranged from 46 to 72 degrees with 1.25 inches of rainfall.
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Summer Haven
Mt. Lemmon
CCC manpower up to 300000 to be discussed Monday
The plan to increase the CCC to its full strength of 300000 will be discussed Monday at 6 30 p m over KTUC and the Arizona radio network. Miss Narretta Graef state CCC selection supervisor will participate in the program.
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CCC
KTUC
Arizona Radio Network
Narretta Graef
Through the Bible class hosts Tuesday potluck at Falk home
The Through the Bible class of the First Christian church invites members to a potluck supper at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Mrs. George Falk’s residence, 1330 North Tyndall.
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The
First Christian Church
George Falk
North Tyndall
Ladies Society Picnic At Wetmore Park Tuesday
The Ladies' Society of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen sponsors a picnic at Wetmore Amusement Park on Tuesday at 6 30 p m. Attendees should bring their own table service and a nominal charge will apply.
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Ladies’ Society OF the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firmen and Enginemen
Wetmore Amusement Park
Bridges Trial Highlights Defense Shots and Calm Demeanor
The defense portrayed Bridges as calm and non-nervous despite facing a life trial. Dodd criticized the state's memory of events and argued self defense and temporary insanity as the two defenses, labeling the latter as shopworn. Nave noted the state's failure to present all evidence while Fowler and Johnson prepared further arguments.
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Bridges
Dodd
Haygood
Frederic G. Nave
Samuel H. Fowler
J. Mercer Johnson
Educational Institutions Receive 17 Million in 1939 Gifts
American colleges and universities reported about 17 million dollars in gifts and bequests during 1939. The figure reflects contributions from individuals, organizations, and foundations supporting educational programs and endowments across the nation.
U.S. Trade Plan Aims to Block Hitler in Latin America
A Roosevelts era proposal envisions the United States buying Latin American surpluses and reselling them in Europe to deny Hitler access. The plan mirrors past German barter deals, warns of surplus risks, and notes emergency use then possible extension after the war.
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Washington
Hitler
Europe
England
Germany
Belgium
France
Latin America
Americas
Roosevelt
United States
Hull
Brazil
Austria
Czechslovakia
Jugoslavia
Rumania
Hungary
U. S
Holland
Norway
Denmark
State Department
Herbert Hoover
Wheat Board
Hoover
South America
United Feature Syndicate
Manzano mountains dogged chase ends with wildcat capture
Frank Armijo roped a 165 pound wildcat after dogs treed it in the Manzano mountains. Armijo held on by the tail until Louie Lockhart lassoed and hogtied the animal.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Frank Armijo
Manzano Mountains
Armijo
Louie Lockhart
Arizona summer school registers record 567 students
University of Arizona reports 567 students enrolled in the summer session, up 29 from the day before and 20 more than 1939. The gender split is 268 men and 299 women, with 249 graduates. Liberal arts leads with 109 enrollments followed by education 96 and business administration 31.
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University of Arizona Summer School
Liberal Arts College
Business Administration
Mines and Engineering
Greek Investments in U S Reach Four Million Dollars
A Greek investment presence in the United States is estimated at four million dollars, reflecting growing financial ties between Greek capital and American markets. The figure highlights substantial overseas financial activity and cross border commerce.
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United States
Boulder Dam Bill Wins Senate Approval and House Concurrence
Sen. Key Pittman said a bill authorizing amortization of Boulder Dam within 50 years will go to the White House for President Roosevelt’s signature. The measure authorizes interior rates for electric energy and funds the Colorado River dam activities with annual payments to Arizona and Nevada and transfers to a treasury fund for a transmountain power study.
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Washington
Sen
Key Pittman
Nev
Boulder Dam
White House
Roosevelt
Senate
House
New Mexico
Secretary of Interior
Department
Colorado River
Arizona
Nevada
Colorado Dam
Treasury
Fireworks Ban Enforced in Tucson City Limits
Tucson police must enforce a city ordinance banning selling and exploding fireworks after orders from the mayor and city manager. Authorities say complaints about youths using fireworks and disturbing neighbors prompted the action.
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Tucson
Devisal Ellsworth Passes At Thatcher
Devisal Ellsworth 80 Arizona pioneer with perilous freighting years in Indian country died at his Thatcher home after coming to Arizona from Utah 60 years ago. Survived by widow Emma Holladay Ellsworth three sons Jesse in Phoenix Lee and Francis K in Los Angeles and four daughters Emma Rowley Thatcher Lidia Brewer Clay Springs Mary Ellsworth Thatcher funeral held today in the Latter Day Saints church.
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Thatcher
Devisal Ellsworth
Arizona
Utah
Graham County
Emma Holladay Ellsworth
Jesse
Phoenix
Lee
Francis K
Los Angeles
Albert Morris
Safford
Emma Rowley
Lidia Brewer
Clay Springs
Mary Ellsworth
Latter Day Saints
Laura O Rourke seeks letters of administration in $300 estate
Mrs Laura M O Rourke of Clinton New York has applied for letters of administration in the 300 estate of Francis LaCost a Union Civil War soldier who died 75 years ago at Petersburg Virginia
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Albany
Laura M. O'Rourke
Clinton, N. Y
Francis LaCost
Petersburg
Burrows Seeks Pardon From Gov Bob Jones
Phoenix June 22 efforts to secure a pardon for Richard Nash Burrows the only murder defendant to win a death penalty reversal by the Arizona supreme court were disclosed by acting Gov Harry M Moore He faces a pardon application after a Tucson attorney asked waiver of public notice. Burrows previously received a 40 years to life sentence for the Mesa murder near Wickenburg in 1929 and was paroled after about six and a half years.
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Phoenix
Richard Nash Burrows
Arizona Supreme Court
Harry M. Moore
E. T. Cusick
Tucson
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Burrows
Wickenburg
Supreme Court
Maricopa County
M. T. Phelps
Chicago
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Hugo Carter
Pearson and Allen
Arizona Mortuary, Inc
Pittman
Dennis Chavez
Jonathan H. Michael
Arizona National Guard
A. M. Tuthill
Adjutant General
Michael
Tucson Senior High School
Bob Jones
Slayer
High Court
Oregon
Johns-Manville
the O'Malley Lumber Co
Subway
Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power CO
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