Tucson Volunteer Weather Observer Tracks Rain and Skies
Earl Billiter, a cooperative climatological observer in Tucson, uses a wind indicator, micro barograph and other instruments at 2844 FE. 9th St. to record daily weather for the U S Weather Bureau since 1938. He forecasts July rainfall near the University and notes the annual Fourth of July fireworks show has rarely been rained out.
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Earl Billiter
9Th St
Tucson
Billiter
South Dakota
Dell Rapids
U. S. Weather Bureau
Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
United States
Nettie
University
Chamber of Commerce
Spriggs
Tucsonian Held On Dope Count
A 13 year old San Manuel worker Albert Rivera Astorga residing at 1343 E 13th St was arrested by city and state narcotics officers on marijuana possession charges. Two hand rolled cigarettes and additional cannabis were found under a car seat after his arrest at W Broadway and S Main Ave. Magistrate Clague Van Slyke remanded him to Pima County for prosecution.
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San Manuel
Albert Rivera Astorga
E. 13Th St
Leonard B. Hymer
Astorga
W. Broadway
S. Main Ave
Hymer
Pete San Angelo
William C. Dunn
Clague van Slyke
Crossword Puzzle Across Leo formerly of baseball clues
Crossword clues list across and down items including persons such as Leo and Percival Williams, places like Oklahoma City, and terms from music, geography, and literature. The grid references span multiple themes with historical figures, poets, and classical references.
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Leo
Stephen Crane
Vienna
Argentina
Percival William Williams
The
Danube
High Winds, Rains, Hail Lash Kansas
A Kansas storm swept across west central areas with 98 mph winds and heavy hail. In Hutchinson 35 fires, shattered windows, downed power, and one death were reported as tornado like winds damaged buildings and vehicles.
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Kansas
Hutchinson
Kan
Baker
Belleville
Beloit
Oakley
Hays
Consumers Tax Beef Is Upheld by Judge in Bonus Stamp Case
Judge Lorna Lockwood upheld Consumers Markets' claim that bonus stamp gifts are included in merchandise cost for tax. The court granted summary judgment ordering the State Tax Commission to refund 2739.25 paid under protest as sales tax on bonus stamp items. Consumers argued the gift cost was already taxed with gross sales.
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Lorna Lockwood
Consumers Markets
Public Records Summary of Local Court Bond Forfeitures and Dismissals
A list of court actions shows bonds forfeited for James Fairis Bianca Figueret John Bloom Curtis Allen and others for offenses including failure to appear improper turns and unlawful possession. Several cases were dismissed or continued such as Joe Bachus Anibal Richards and Fréd Hague. Notable items include Arthur Lillie held on $300 bond for trial on child molesting charges and Wesley Henry for petty theft with a 15 day maximum, while Laverne Gudenschwager and others face sentences or appeals.
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James Fairis
Bianca Figueret
John Bloom
Joe Celaya
Leonard Harvey
Joe Bachus
Arthur Lillie
Aum
Wesley Henry
Marie Shields
Richard Crane
Charles Johnson
Pima County
Henry Lee Butler
Curtis Allen
Clifford Smith
Anibal Richards
Fréd Hague
Richard Byrd
Leonardo Pemberton
Laverne L. Gudenschwager
Justice Court docket with multiple defendants and pleas
Justice Court records show numerous defendants with pleas, waivers, or trials. Cases include John R Fox and Esther Hoppert failure to yield, Michael A Picard disturbing the peace and liquor to minors, Carl S Scott and John L Hall Sr petty theft, and others pending in Superior Court or held on bonds. Births listed include several newborns at Tucson area hospitals with times and addresses. Death notices follow for Bonafide locals with funeral details.
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John R. Fox
Esther Hoppert
Raymond Roseboro
Michael A. Picard
Mack W. Reaves
Carl S. Scott
John L. Hall Sr
Clark H. Johnson
Carl S Scott
D. Cc. Craft
Charles Johnson
John W. Hudson
William Barker
Josephine Moline
Edward M. Rogers
James H. Miller
Harry R. Boyles
Billy Fry
Henry Lee Butler
Legal Notices and Judgments From Local Court Dockets
A compilation of civil actions and judgments including complaints for damages and foreclosures. Names listed include J Mercer Johnson Lee Garrett Robert S Tullar Herbert Krucker Marion Hovis Junie Stafford Alexander Distributing Co and more with several dismissals and decrees. Several cases conclude with judgments in favor of plaintiffs or decrees and foreclosures or separations.
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J. Mercer Johnson
Lee Garrett
Robert S. Tullar
Herbert F. Krucker
Marion W. Hovis
Junie Stafford
Robert FE. Smith
Arvin M. Callahan
Alexander Distributing Co
Mate Googe
Frank W McEwen
Pauline FE. Wright
Grady H Wright
Oriental Foods, Inc
Arth T Prose
Ux Dba
Reliable Painters & Decorators
Margarita Munoz
Joe Riviera
Robert H Wheller
Ux Ariz. Savings & Loan Assn
Ethel Lee Coddie
M-A-C Loan Plan Inc
Gilbert Henry
Leroy A. Howser
Clarence Drake
Plaintiff
Consumers Market Inc
Thad M Moore
Mae Cohen Ve
Mario de Ochos
Southwestern Wholesale Grocers
B. H. Councll
Southern Pacific Co
Elizabeth Tinkham
Walter M. Ward Jr
Lottie Hickok
Arthur N. Pack
Ghost Ranch Lodge
Lester F. Smith
F.C. Dickenson
Marriage Licenses Reported for Grayce Gibson O'Neill Clerk
Marriage licenses list shows Andrew Presswood of Canton Ohio and Charlene Faye Harper. Also notes Robert G Romero and Julia Wayne a, and Carol bf Paul R Weger with Mary V Whit Tucson. Richard Marquez of Houston Texas and Betty Ormsby of Tucson. Gardner S Forster Genoa In and Wilma FE Gallarno Belvidere. David M Braems 31 and Eleanor C Seutter 3, Tucson.
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Andrew Presswood
Canton
Ohio
Charlene Faye Harper
Winns
Robert G. Romero
Julia Wayne A
Carol
Paul R. Weger
Mary V. Whit
Tucsonney
Richard Marquez
Houston
Tex
Betty Ormsby
Tucson
Gardner S. Forster
Genoa
Wilma FE
Gallarno
M. Belvidere
David M. Braems
Eleanor C. Seutter
Births at Davis-Monthan and St. Marys Hospitals
A girl was born at Davis-Monthan Hospital to A.3.C. and Mrs. William May banks, 43 Convent, at 4 09 p.m. June 2. A boy was born at St. Marys Hospital, 513 N Shawnee, to Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hernandez at 6 22 a.m. June 21.
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Joe Ortega
Colorado
Hector Wilson
E. Adams Sr
Carlisle Windham
E. Bellevue
Sidney Kimberling
E. Cooper
Peter Philip
Flowing Wells Rd
R. C. Whitewell
S. Bélmar
Patrick Garcia
S. Cherry Ave
Fred Eubanks
E. Ft. Lowell
William Steadman
Tennessee
A.lc
Dean Taylor
1St St
James Westermeier
E. Douglas
Frank Castillo
W. Sonora
James MacQueen
E. 3Rd St
Ronald Hessick
21St St
Max Schuiteman
E. Santa Barbara
Jack Reeves
Box
Jim Wiley
E. 2Nd St
Davis-Monthan Hospital
FireCalls Report Across City and Pima Areas
A series of trash and trailer fires reported from 5:31 p.m. to 5:59 a.m. across multiple blocks. Responding units included Engines 7 and 1, Truck 11, Engine 3, and Truck 2 with Car 2. Locations include Calle in 24 Hours, 1219 Cherry Ave, 3123 E Terra Alta, and Stone Ave Delano St.
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Cherry Ave
Terra Alta
Stone Ave
Delano St
Cyclist in critical condition after city crash
Russell E. Ferguson age 20 of 2521 N Columbus Blvd remained in critical condition at Tucson Medical Center after a motorcycle collision with a car at N Swan Rd and E Pima Rd. Virginia M Mulligan age 33 of 2001 Calle Serena faced a citation for failure to yield the right of way. Investigating officers reported Mulligan stopped at a stop sign on Pima and pulled into the northbound motorcycle’s path. Ferguson suffered a compound fracture of the left forearm possible skull and back injuries and multiple cuts and bruises.
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Russell E. Ferguson
N. Columbus Blvd
Tucson Medical Center
N. Swan Rd
E. Pima Rd
Virginia M. Mulligan
Calle Serena
Pima
Swan
Ferguson
Parrot Blocks Victoria BC Development Plan
In Victoria British Columbia a 96 year old parrot named Mike occupies the Wilson mansion site, vetoing progress. Owner Doug Abrams planned an apartment block but the late Miss Victoria Wilson’s will keeps the house and aviary leased to Mike for life with daily brandy. Wah Mong manages Mike’s daily stipend and care without interruption.
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Mike
Doug Abrams
Abrams
Victoria Wilson
Victoria
Miss Wilson
Wilson
Parrot Paradise
Wah Mong
Kerr Seeks Answers From Humphrey On Inflation Causes
Sen Kerr and fellow Democrats press Secretary Humphrey in a Senate Finance hearing to name shortages driving inflation. Kerr cites oil line pipe freight cars and structural steel as examples while Humphrey promises a full shortage list at his next testimony on Tuesday at 10 a.m. EDT.
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Washington
Kerr
D-Okla
Secretary of the Treasury
Humphrey
Senate Finance Committee
Coach's Son Fair After Auto Injury
Five year old Ed Doherty Jr., son of University of Arizona football coach, is in fair condition at Tucson Medical Center with a fractured clavicle and possible brain concussion after being struck by a car yesterday on N Campbell Ave. Police say the car driven by Harry L Duma of 2833 E La Madera Rd, traveling about 15 mph, did not run over the boy. No citation issued. The Doherty home is 1919 E 5th St.
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Ed Doherty Jr
University of Arizona
Tucson Medical Center
N. Campbell Ave
Sth
6Th
Harry L. Duma
E. la Madera
Doherty
E. 5Th St
Soviet Press Attacks U S Disarmament Plan
Moscow headlines denounce America's new disarmament plan as a mere maneuver. An official newspaper dismisses it as a mountain in labor that produced a mouse, reflecting sharp Kremlin rhetoric.
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Moscow
America
The
Moscow Trade Union
Senators May Join Arms Talks
Sen. Humphrey leads a bipartisan disarmament subcommittee that may send 3 Democrats and 3 Republicans to observe the London talks if Dulles approves. Harold Stassen outlines U S proposals including 2.5 million man forces each side and tied to nuclear test controls and partial disarmament safeguards.
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Washington
Humphrey
D-Minn
Senate
Dulles
U. S
Harold E. Stassen
Russia
Britain
France
Canada
Tea House of the August Moon at Corral Theater Tonight
The Corral Theater opens its five play summer run at the Santa Rita Hotel with the first performance tonight at 8:30. The public is invited to attend, and the venue lists further showings tomorrow as part of its ongoing summer schedule.
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Corral
Arizona Corral Theater
Santa Rita Hotel
Tea House of the
Meetings for Tucson clubs announced at Bagdad Inn
South Tucson Lions Club Tuc son Inn s Bagdad Noon Tucson Traffic Club Elks Club Noon No specific dates or agendas provided.
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South Tucson
Tucson
Tucson Traffic Club
Elks Club
Square Dance Set for Next Week in Tucson
A public square dance sponsored by the Tucson Community Square Dance Council is not tonight but June 29 at the YWCA. Spectators and dancers may attend. Harley Smitty Smith of Los Angeles will be the featured caller.
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Tucson Community Square Dance Council
YWCA
Harley (Smitty) Smith
Los Angeles
Arizona Graduate Wins GE Honor Grant for Computer Research
University of Arizona graduate student Henry Koerner received a $2,500 General Electric honors program grant to support his doctoral work in engineering with a focus on electronic digital computers. He will write his dissertation on the topic and join GE Phoenix for summer work.
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Henry Koerner
University of Arizona
General Electric Computer Department
Koerner
H. R. Oldfield Jr
Computer Department
Phoenix
Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute
General Electric
New York City
Terra Alta Blvd
Tucson
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Wade
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Sitwells Pureve
Berlin
Desiree
Annabel Lee
Indra
Wis
Silesia
Oklahoma City
George
Toulouse- Lautrec
Robin Hood
Princely Family of Itlay
Carl Spriggs
Steve Chientzos
Public Records
David Watkins
Justice Court
Edward J. Valeski
Precinct
Glenn
Emma
6Th Ave
Bring
Klossett
Richard Andrew
Parker-Kerr Mortuary
Miller
Mae L
Mabel St
Reilly
Funeral Home
George Spindt
Evergreen Cemetery
Norzagaray
Alicia Julia
W. Speedway
Rjo
Ricardo Norzagaray
Ricardo Jr. Rueben
Armando
Leonor
Southside Presbyterian Church
Casper J. Glenn
Southlawn Memorial Park
Soothill
Joy H
Pital
American Legion
Oakland
Calif
Wolfe
Ida D
41St St
Wentworth Wolfe
N. Hollywood
Waldo FE. Wolfe
Gilroy
J. C. Ten Hoeve
Palo Verde Baptist Church
Masonic Cemetery
Superior Court
Grayce Gibson O'Neill
Parker-Kerr
Stone Avenue
B.C
Fair
Stassen
Pravda
United Nations
Kremlin
Valerian Zorin
Trud
Eisenhower
Soviet Russia
Barton Printing CO
Grant Road
Camp
Cabrillo
Pacific Beach
le Jolie
Cresses Credite
Brown Military Academy
San Diego
California
Walter Hodge
North Irving Circle
George D. Iacono
Optometrist
E. Broadway
GE Grant
Eli
Tucson Office Supply CO
General Services Administration
Public Buildings Service
San Francisco
Bob Jett
N. West Ave
Fresno, Calif
Bob Collins
Adams
Phoenix, Ariz
Yuma Residences & Lots
Yuma
Arizona
GSA
Marvin Harrerness
Sunset
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Awad
E. 39Th Street
Alvernon Way
Customs Agency
Nogales
T-Ariz- 42
Castellana Drive
Morley Avenue
General Services Anyony
Business Service Center
Fourth Street
San Francisco, California
General Services Administration Business Service Center
North Spring Street
Los Angeles, California
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