Local draft registration workers announced for July 1
The two local boards announce the second selective service registration staff for outlying communities. Marana will be led by Phil Morel with aides P A Hulse L H IngI e Sam Hugh and Frank McDuff at the high school. Continental and Arivaca have John Parker and E C Lewis in charge with schoolhouse registrations. Sahuarita will be staffed by J K Brown at the general store. Ajo Tucson registrations at American Legion hall or university post office with Helen A Wilson J F McKale Heywood Turlington and Warren Grossetta assisting. Sells registration under W W Head Papago agency superintendent.
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Phil Morel
Marana
Wil
P. A. Hulse
L. H. Ingle
Sam Hugh
Frank McDuff
John Parker
Continental
E. C. Lewis
Arivaca
J. K. Brown
Sahuarita
Robert Anderson
American Legion
Ajo
Tucson
American Legion Hall
University Post Office
Helen A. Wilson
Local Board No 2
J. F. McKale
Heywood Turlington
Warren Grossetta
Sells
W. W. Head
Papago Indian Agency
Sponsors For Racers Must Be Registered
Tucson boys entered in the Aug 3 soap box derby must list sponsors to cover racer costs not exceeding 10 dollars per car. Local winner goes to Akron Aug 17 for finals bearing Tucson Daily Citizen and O Rielly Motor Co co sponsorship. Registrations remain open and blueprints of last year’s winning car are available from the central fire station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Jack Kastner
Akron
Tucson Daily Citizen
O’rielly Motor Company
Kastner
Tommy Fisher
Detroit
Central Fire Station
African Love Grass Gains Wide Notice
C B Brown Pima county agricultural agent reports Tuscon area tests show African love grass thrives with minimal moisture and revegetates arid ranges. Landowners in Louisiana Alabama New Jersey and several Arizona points inquiry about progress as cattle ranchers start reseeding pastures.
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Tucson
C. B. Brown
Pima County
Louisiana
Alabama
New Jersey
Arizona
Patrolman Cramer Cited by Bench Warrant in Frontier Days Test
In Prescott on June 24 a bench warrant issued for Arizona State Highway Patrolman James G. Cramer after he failed to appear for a hearing on shaving his beard during a whiskering test tied to Frontier Days preparations. Judge Nelson Wirick ordered his apprehension and a kangaroo court trial was expected the next day.
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Prescott
Arizona
Nelson Wirick
James G. Cramer
England Votes Huge War Credit to Sustain Fighting
The House of Commons approved a one billion pound war credit for government use over about three months at current expenditure rates. Chancellor Sir Kingsley Wood said additional funds would be requested in autumn and that Aid to Britain supplies were excluded from the estimate. For five weeks to June 21 Britain spent about 72 million pounds weekly, roughly 288 million dollars.
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London
House of Commons
Kingsley Wood
House
United States
Britain
Sir Kingsley
Pensions to rise in Arizona after July 1
Arizona old age assistance will average 35.58 dollars after July 1, up 7.50 from before, under a state law raising maximum payments to 40 dollars. About 55 percent of 4 000 cases will reach the maximum. total beneficiaries may reach 9 300 by year end. The fiscal year budget includes a 4 251 585 dollar federal share and 2 142 315 state share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Arizona
Board of Social Security and Welfare
Harry W. Hill
Hill
Campus Parking Rules Expanded With New Signage
University officials led by William J. Bray and President Alfred Atkinson approved final plans for campus parking signs. The signs define legal parking zones as per a recent state law banning parking on drives and roadways. Faculty parking east of the College of Fine Arts will be removed for a new men’s dormitory. six entrance signs and additional markers will guide visitors and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bray
Alfred Atkinson
University of Arizona
Board of Regents
College of Fine Arts
Open Civil Service Exams For Plumbers In Western States
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for foreman plumber senior plumber plumber junior plumber and plumber s helper across Arizona California and Nevada. Forms and information are available from the new board of U S civil service examiners in the office building. Walter R Bimson of Phoenix president of Valley National Bank will address the Rotary club tomorrow at noon at the Pioneer hotel on Certain Financial Aspects of the Defense Program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Arizona
California
Nevada
Aew Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Walter R. Bimson
Phoenix
Valley National Bank
Rotary Club
Pioneer Hotel
Trial of suit against Southern Pacific and Capitol Tank Lines begins
Margaret Sue Don sues the Southern Pacific Company and Capitol Tank Lines for 1233 dollars in damages after a collision between a gasoline tanker and a passenger train on October 24 at the North Main street crossing. The case is set to start in superior court tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sue Don
Southern Pacific Company
Capitol Tank Lines
North Main Street
Superior Court
Ignatz Wastl Pleads Guilty to Bogus Check Attempt
Ignatz Wastl, about 60, pleaded guilty in superior court to attempting to pass a bogus 35 dollar check on the income department store. He was sentenced to two to three years in prison. He admitted prior prison terms for similar offenses in California and Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignatz Wastl
California
Arizona
Service station register theft reported
Mrs. R. L. Nichols of 803 South Sixth avenue reported to police an early theft of almost $70 from the cash register at her service station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Nichols
South Sixth Avenue
Burglary Loot Strikes Local Rail Yard Baggage Car
Special agents of the Southern Pacific company reported to police and sheriff's officers today the burglary of a baggage car in the local railroad yards and theft of a quantity of foodstuffs and knives. All the loot was government property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Company
Mexican man held on immigration after alleged assault attempt
Edmundo Jimenez a 21 year old resident of 1024 Anita Street was detained by Tuc son police for immigration officials after being accused of attempting to assault the daughter of his hostess. Jimenez is identified as a Mexican citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmundo Jimenez
Anita Street
Tucson
Jimenez
Mexico
Car Fire Destroys Vehicle Belonging to Eberhart
An automobile owned by F. G. Eberhart of Route 2 Box 451 was destroyed by fire last night as it burned while the owner drove on East Speedway one mile west of Wilmot road, according to sheriff's officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Eberhart
Route 2
Box 451
East Speedway
Wilmot Road
Trial date set for James W. Thomas on disturbing the peace
James W. Thomas, 23, a bill collector, faced a June 26 trial in justice court for disturbing the peace. The proceeding was vacated today and a new trial date will be fixed next Monday after his attorneys requested the postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Thomas
Justice Court
Thomas
Rites Set for Infant Adelina Munoz
Funeral services for Adelina Munoz one month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jose Munoz will be held tomorrow at 5 pm at Santa Cruz church. Burial will be in Holy Hope cemetery. The body lies in state tonight at the family home. She is survived by her father mother seven brothers and her sister Olga who died three days ago. Arrangements are being handled by Tucson Mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelina Munoz
Jose Munoz
Santa Cruz Church
Holy Hope Cemetery
West 42Nd Street
13Th Avenue
Olga
Tucson
Duncan Contractor Dies In Tucson
Duncan contractor Robert Van Bibber, about 28, died after a heart attack on Pennington Street near North Sixth in Tucson. He collapsed about 8 a m while walking with a companion and was taken to a local hospital in Bring's ambulance. Survivors include his father and mother Mr and Mrs P L Van Bibber of Duncan and a brother in Morenci who arrived today.
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Pennington Street
North Sixth Avenue
Robert van Bibber
Duncan Contractor
Bring’s Ambulance
van Bibber
P. L. van Bibber
Duncan
Morenci
Dr LaPaz Heads Research Society in Meteorite Study
Dr Lincoln LaPaz, mathematics professor at Ohio State, elected president of the Society for Research on Meteorites in Flagstaff Arizona. He will serve until 1945 replacing H H Nininger of Denver. Three vice presidents were named F R Moulton Charles P Oliver and L F Spencer with C H Cleminshaw as secretary. L F Brady was re elected treasurer and Frederick C Leonard named editor of the society’s yearly contributions.
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Flagstaff
Ariz
Lincoln LaPaz
Ohio State University
Society For Research On
Denver
F. R. Moulton
American Association For Advancement of Science
Washington
Charles P. Oliver
Flower Observatory
University of Pennsylvania
L. F. Spencer
London
Eng
C. H. Cleminshaw
Griffith Observatory
Los Angeles
University of Southern California
L. F. Brady
Northern Arizona Museum
Frederick C. Leonard
University of California At
Bus Driver Becomes Pilot During Layover in Sandusky
William Arthur, a 26 year old inter city bus driver, used a weekend layover at Sandusky Ohio to qualify as a pilot at Hinde airport. He joined the local aviation scene during the stopover and gained flight training opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
U.P
William Arthur
Hinde
Eucharistic Congress Opens In St Paul Ceremony
The ninth National Eucharistic congress opened at the state fair grounds with a pontifical mass by Cardinal Dougherty. Thousands of Roman Catholics gathered for the open air ceremony. the three day program includes youth family religion charity and labor discussions and conferences on applying Jesus teachings to current labor problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Dennis Cardinal Dougherty
Jesus Christ
Social events planned for Tucson air base
A chamber of commerce clearing house will coordinate Army and civilian socials to avoid conflicts. E. D. Tetreau will chair a recreation group working with Army Recreation head J. R. Bachelor. Calendar planning ensures no two groups host events simultaneously and all activities go through chamber and Col. H. V. Hopkins.
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Tucson Air Base
Chamber of Commerce
Tucson
Chamber
E. D. Tetreau
Tetreau
J. R. Bachelor
Army
Col. H. V. Hopkins
Arizona College Sees Large Graduate Placements
About 60 members of the 1968 College of Business and Public Administration at the University of Arizona secured jobs after graduation in May. The placements came through student effort, university agencies, the federal government, and some education college assistance, with many taking roles in Arizona businesses and government positions.
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College of Business and Public Administration
University of Arizona
E. J. Brown
Business College
University
College of Education
Brown
College of Business
Arizona
United States Army
Navy
Births at the Storks Nest: Several New Arrivals
The Stork's Nest reports multiple births: a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ortiz at 295 North Court on June 17 10 40 am, a girl to Mr. and Mrs. L H Lord of Cortaro Arizona on June 18 2 23 pm, a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Alva K Haugh at 1041 East 21st on June 21 2 am, a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Agnes Willeford at 124 North Sixth on June 21 8 38 pm, a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Swisher at 324 West President on June 23 12 40 am, and a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Benny Huerta at 266 North Meyer on June 23 2 23 am.
Adams' Trial Opens In Superior Court
Trial of William Adams on charges of obstructing an officer began before a superior court jury. Adams allegedly struck Police Patrolman S Lee Green during a failed arrest on a reckless driving charge at East Sixth Street and Mountain Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Adams
Adams
S. Lee Green
Green
East Sixth Street
Mountain Avenue
San Juan’s Day Rain Joke Draws Fiesta in Southwest
The weatherman predicts fair skies but hints at possible light showers for San Juan's day. The holiday marks the start of the summer rainy season with a fiesta along the irrigation canal and a Riverside ballroom dance. The date honors St. John the Baptist and is a merry Catholic and Spanish-speaking tradition in the region.
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San Juan’s
Arizona
San Juan
Riverside Ballroom
St. John the Baptist
Mexico
Southwest
Pension Cancellation On Agenda For Tucson Council
City council in special session will study plans to cancel police and firemen annuity insurance policies used as pension funds. Town seeks to join new municipal employee pension system and land leasing for a Sahuarita bombing range. Acting City Manager Phil J. Martin Jr. announced bids to replace five police, city engineer, and city manager department vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Sahuarita
War Department
Phil J. Martin, Jr
McMillan Family Settles In After Week Long Move
Moving day for the McMillan family stretched about a week as they relocated their home a quarter of a mile. The family kept to routine, remaining in their new location and anchoring the house each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
U.P
McMillan
McMillans
FBI Intercepts San Francisco Train Passenger
Bernard Vaughn a 19 year old train passenger from California to Washington DC was arrested in Tucson on charges of stealing from a passenger while traveling interstate He allegedly took two conductor tickets $12 in cash and a $90 cashier's check He admitted guilt but said the act was not willful due to temporary instability Bond was set and Vaughn awaited grand jury action with a Catholic church pastor to handle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Vaughn
California
Washington, D. C
Tucson
U. S
C. Wayne Clampitt
Vaughn
Grass Skirt Romance Or Igloo Love Nest Await Lovelorn Girls
The census bureau reports sex ratios for territories worldwide with advice to single women seeking adventure and husbands. Panama Canal Zone shows 26,971 white men to 5,885 white women, American Samoa 300 white residents with only 100 women, Hawaii 64,473 men to 39,318 women, Alaska 25,595 men to 13,575 women, and Virgin Islands 1,216 men to 1,020 women.
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Census Bureau
Panama Canal Zone
American Samoa
South Pacific
Hawaii
Alaska
Virgin Islands
Diesel Locomotives To Stay In Tucson
Southern Pacific tests with four diesel electric locomotives in Tucson prove highly successful and likely permanent. Engines will replace four steam locomotives for switching duties, offering uniform power, better low speed performance, smoother handling, and reduced noise and smoke. The four are part of 25 purchased nationwide at about 85000 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Railroad
H. R. Hughes
Hughes
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England
DR. Lapaz
College
Business Administration
Vatican
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T. ED Litt
Martin Drug CO
Stone Ave
Tan
New York
Steinfeld
FBI
S. P. Train
Malling Hansen
Cutaecien
PV Ely
Quarry
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