Excise Taxes Debated By Committee Amid Budget Push
Washington June 28 The house ways and means committee and treasury experts agreed on 15 excise tax proposals aimed at about 300 million in revenue and considered a stiff 15 percent auto tax. A 10 percent levy on durable goods was favored, with other proposed hikes in income, corporate, estate and gift taxes to reach defense costs.
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Washington
U.P
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Leon Henderson
Mariner S. Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
Manganese Deposit To Be Investigated In Tombstone
E D Gardner supervising engineer of the U S bureau of mines announces a new manganese investigation project at Tombstone. Charles H Johnson mining engineer will lead the work which has begun with A B Needham on site. A federal appropriation bill required before operation begins. Gardner to be joined by Charles F Jackson for a July 27 inspection trip of strategic mineral deposits.
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Tombstone
E. D. Gardner
United States Bureau of Mines
Charles H. Johnson
A. B. Needham
Bureau of Mines
U. S. Department of the Interior
Tucson
Gardner
Charles F. Jackson
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Columbus
Mont
50 Girls To Make Fort Huachuca Trip
A group of 50 girls will be chaperoned to Fort Huachuca for a Fourth of July celebration by a hostess committee of leading Negro community leaders organized by the YWCA. The committee includes Miss Julia Williams chair man Mrs. Morgan Maxwell William Glover Danise Patterson Corey Euell and Beatrice Brown. They will be guests at the Fort overnight at the hostess house in charge of Mrs. L A Carter. The July Fourth activities will include an outdoor carnival and baseball games arranged by J R Batchelor federal recreation director and evening fireworks and a dance in the new club building.
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Fort Huachuca
YWCA
Julia Williams
Morgan Maxwell
William Glover
Danise Patterson
Corey Euell
Beatrice Brown
Fort
L. A. Carter
J. R. Batchelor
Federal Recreation
Jealousy Between Mother And Teacher Hurts Problem Children
Chicago psychologist Dr. Au gusta T. Jameson says jealousy between a mother and teacher harms problem children. Causes include mother resenting the teacher for child faults and perceived threats to her status, plus teachers envying a mother's education, income, and home life.
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Chicago
Augusta T. Jameson
Institute of Juvenile Research
Dr. Jameson
Irvine Lobbyist Charged In Arizona Unemployment Case
Phoenix June 28. Lewis Irvine named as a lobbyist for the former unemployment compensation commission in contacts with the legislature and governor. Donaldson argued a resolution authorized Irvine to press the bill for gubernatorial approval, amid legal fights over a state law restructuring the department and federal objections to funding. The dispute centers on merit system protections and nonpartisan appointment mandates within the unemployment security bodies.
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Phoenix
Lewis Irvine
State Employment Service
Supreme Court
Unemployment Compensation Commission
G. B. Donaldson
Employment Security Commission
Donaldson
Commission
The
Security Commission
Employment Service
Irvine
Farmers Must Call Hoppers Without Help
WILLCOX June 28 Farmers and ranchers must rely on their own efforts to eradicate grass hoppers after extensive damage in the Sulphur Springs valley. The plan for a general drive is off for now but the government will provide poison and spreaders through the county agent. Bliss notes hatching expected in alfalfa as millions of grasshoppers emerge.
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Willcox
Sulphur Springs
A. M. Bliss
Bliss
Range
Echols Dismisses Matron At County Jail
Sheriff Ed F. Echols announces the discharge of Mrs. Mattie Cummings after more than three years as matron of the women's ward. Mrs. Mary Rogers will replace her, a Tucson resident and longtime Arizona State Hospital attendant, mother of Earl Rogers, a state highway patrolman.
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Ed F. Echols
Mattie Cummings
Nazi Radio Propaganda Targets Chiapas Workers in Mexico
Fidel Velazquez, secretary general of the Mexican workers confederation, says Nazi stations blackout local outlets and push fifth column messages from Chiapas coffee and banana plantations. He cites German ownership of many plantations and slave-like treatment of Mexican and Guatemalan workers. The confederation will seek nationalization of the coffee and banana industry to resolve the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Chiapas
Fidel Velazquez
The
Confederation of Mexican Workers
Velazquez
Confederation
Avila Camacho
Mexico
Way of Peace sermon at University Methodist church
Chaplain Merle S. Peek of the Army air base will preach on the Way of Peace at the 10 40 morning service. University Methodist church sits at East Third Street and Euclid Avenue. Guest soloist will be John W. Nall, a student at Idaho State.
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Merle S. Peek
Army Air Base
University Methodist Church
East Third Street
Euclid Avenue
John W. Nall
Idaho State
Scout Troop Plans Camp Stay Near Mt Lemmon
Hal Abegg and Maurice Jones long time members of troop 3 will assist Scoutmaster LeBaron Jones and lead 15 Carrillo School Boy Scout participants for a week at Camp Lawton on Mt Lemmon. Mrs Jones to cook for group.
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Hal Abegg
Maurice Jones
Troop
LeBaron Jones
Carrillo School
Camp Lawton
Mt. Lemmon
Jones
Reverend C. B. Hodge to Preach at Veterans Hospital
Rev. C. B. Hodge of Mount Calvary Baptist Church will preach Sunday at a morning hour at the Veterans' hospital. The service invites neighbors and church members to attend at the medical facility.
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C. B. Hodge
MT. Calvary Baptist Church
Veterans’ Hospital
Boy Born at Desert Sanatorium to Bell Family
A boy was born Wednesday June 25 at 8 24 a m at the Desert Sanatorium to Mr and Mrs T Graham Bell of the 6i ranch Nogales.
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Desert Sanatorium
T. Graham Bell
Nogales
Dick Jenkins Leaves LA Osa Ranch for Treasury Job
Dick Jenkins of the LA Osa ranch departed for Washington to take a temporary post in the treasury department paying 11 dollars a year.
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Dick Jenkins
LA Osa Ranch
Washington
Treasury Department
Chicago youth pleads guilty to vagrancy and petty theft
Terry Felowitz, 19, admitted stealing over $800 in checks and jewelry from Chicago employers. He pleaded guilty in police court, sentenced to a $20 fine or 20 days in jail, and will be held for Chicago officers.
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Terry Felowitz
Chicago
Trial over seized cattle continues in Pinal County court
The case before Judge H. G. Richardson concerns 14 heifers and five steers seized last April by state livestock inspectors. Only claimant is Mrs. Eve Wilbur Cruise of the Figueroa ranch near Arivaca.
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Superior Court
H. G. Richardson
Pinal County
Eve Wilbur Cruise
Figueroa
Arivaca
Appeal of Jew Fow License Denial Set for July 11
The appeal of Tucson merchant Jew Fow from a liquor license denial by John A. Duncan state director went to trial in superior court on July 11.
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Jew Fow
Tucson
John A. Duncan
Liquor License and Control
Superior Court
Canary bird theft reported in city porch
Tom F. Bain of 727 South Third Avenue reported to police late yesterday that two canary birds valued at 8.50 were removed from their cage on his porch and stolen.
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Tom F. Bain
South Third Avenue
Purses Stolen From East First Street Home
Mrs Helen R Halladay reports a burglary at 2421 East First Street. While she was away overnight, intruders took two purses with more than 60 dollars, valuable papers, and miscellaneous articles.
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Helen R. Halladay
East First Street
Metzger to Speak at Legion Luncheon Monday
Dr. Jeremiah Metzger former Phoenix state hospital superintendent will address the American Legion Luncheon Club at noon Monday in the Santa Rita hotel.
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Jeremiah Metzger
State Hospital
Phoenix
American Legion
Santa Rita Hotel
Chaplain To Preach Four Sunday Sermons
Rev. Merlen S. Peek chaplain at the Tucson Army air base outlines four Sunday sermons and a religious conference. He will preach at 8 30 a m Trinity Presbyterian church 10 40 a m University Methodist church deliver a noon radio sermon on KVOA and speak at the union service at 8 p m on the First Methodist lawn. An afternoon Nazarene church conference also fills his schedule.
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Merlen S. Peek
Tucson Army Air Base
Trinity Presbyterian Church
University Methodist Church
KVOA
First Methodist Church
Nazarene Church
Williams Rites Held For Mrs Annie R Williams
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie R. Williams aged 77 were held this afternoon at Parker Mortuary chapel with Rev. Rush M. Deskins officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen cemetery. She came from Dallas two weeks ago and is survived by her daughter Mrs. Dorothy Lee Tennant of Tucson.
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Annie R. Williams
Parker Mortuary
Rush M. Deskins
First Christian Church
Evergreen Cemetery
Williams
Dallas
Tex
Dorothy Lee Tennant
Tucson
Phoenix Police Chief Quits. Wright Named Acting Leader
J L Holtzendorff resigned as Phoenix police chief, citing a return to studio work. City Manager Donald Scott appointed Charles A Wright acting chief, a former detective bureau head who also served as Maricopa County sheriff in 1929 and 1930. Scott had earlier warned officers to enforce gambling laws, saying he would hold officers personally responsible, a stance prompted by prior lax enforcement and coverage by the Phoenix Gazette.
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Phoenix
J. L. Holtzendorff
Donald Scott
Charles A. Wright
Holtzendorff
Scott
Maricopa County
California
Phoenix Gazette
Hoover to Speak on Radio Sunday War Address
Former President Herbert Hoover announced a radio address Sunday night to discuss the war. He will speak from Chicago Sunday night over the Red network of the National Broadcasting Company from 7 30 to 8 15 p m Pacific Standard Time.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Chicago
Red
National Broadcasting Company
Hoover
France Denies Escape Rumors About Gamelin and Daladier
Vichy France reports the government denying rumors that Gen Maurice Gamelin and former Premier Edouard Daladier have escaped Bourrassol near Rion while awaiting trial. Neither has attempted to flee, officials said.
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Vichy
France
U.P
Maurice Gamelin
Edouard Daladier
Bourrassol
Rion
Frost and drought cause unprecedented Japan damage
A severe year in Japan saw frost and drought inflict about 15 million dollars in losses across agriculture and industry. Officials warn recovery efforts will extend into the coming season as farmers seek aid and insurance remedies.
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Japan
Ickes Eyes Gasless Sundays as Oil Shortage Tensions Rise
Washington reports Secretary Ickes prioritizes stopgap fixes to a 71,000,000 barrel eastern shortage. Plans include 70 million dollar pipelines from Texas Louisiana to New York and Philadelphia, aiming to replace tanker losses and reduce need for gasless Sundays, with broader tanker and rail moves under review.
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Washington
Special News Service
Ickes
National Defense
Texas-Louisiana
New York
Philadelphia
England
Atlantic Seaboard
Texas
East Coast Service
White House
Gulf California
Great Lakes
Britain
Government Priorities Board
Navy
United States
Gulf-California
Mexican
Venezuelan
Martinique
Four Injured In Auto Crash West of Tucson on Casa Grande Road
Four youths were injured early today when their eastbound coupe struck a concrete abutment and overturned on the Casa Grande highway northwest of Tucson. Edward Harris 18 of Benson. Laura Nelson 17 of St. David. Geral dine Nelson 15 and Herschal Lee 23 of St. David were treated. Harris and Laura Nelson remained hospitalized with serious injuries. Sheriff said Harris was blinded by the lights of an oncoming car causing loss of control. The occupants had driven to Coolidge earlier to retrieve the two sisters from a National Youth Administration camp.
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Benson
St. David
Casa Grande Highway
Tucson
Edward Harris
Laura Nelson
St. Mary’s Hospital
Geraldine Nelson
Herschal Lee
Harris
Coolidge
National Youth Administration
Rogers Funeral Services for Mrs. Bernice Rogers Tonight
Mrs. Bernice Rogers 35 died yesterday in a local hospital. Funeral services are at 7:30 tonight at Parker Mortuary with Dr. Richard S. Beal officiating. The body will be sent to Buffalo New York for burial tomorrow. Survived by husband Wilson Rogers and her parents Mr and Mrs Charles H Cotton of Buffalo.
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Bernice Rogers
Parker Mortuary
Richard S. Beal
First Baptist Church
Golden State
Buffalo
N. Y
Rogers
Olean
Wilson Rogers
Charles H. Cotton
California Inventor Benjamin Holt Shapes Caterpillar Tractor
Benjamin Holt, a Californian inventor, created the caterpillar farm tractor in 1900, marking a pivotal advancement in agricultural machinery and heavy farming equipment. The innovation influenced future tractor designs and farming efficiency nationwide.
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Benjamin Holt
Tucson Council Sets Tentative Budget and Car Purchases
Tucson city council will meet Monday to award contracts for five automobiles and adopt a tentative budget for 1941 42. Bids close by 4 PM with awards after 4 05 PM. The budget proposes 791000 in expenditures with 240000 from taxes and 551500 from other sources.
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Tucson
Philip J. Martin, Jr
Martin
Bisbee Pioneer Denis Regan Dies in Hospital
Bisbee 76 year old Denis Regan a Bisbee resident since 1898 died last night of a heart attack in a local hospital. He came to America from Wales in 1893 and worked in Bisbee mining until retirement in 1938. Survived by one son John and four daughters Mrs Kittie Mize Jerome Marjorie Regan Phoenix Ann and Nora of Bisbee.
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Bisbee
Denis Regan
Regan
America
Wales
Kittie Mize
Jerome
Marjorie Regan
Phoenix
Ann
Nora
John
Prescott Hospital Seeks Judgment Over Lease Authority
The Prescott community hospital commission appeals to the state supreme court a ruling by Superior Judge Richard Lamson that the Prescott School District No. 1 trustees had no authority to lease a school building. The case seeks a declaratory judgment on whether the commission may lease the building for a hospital.
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Phoenix
Prescott Community Hospital Commission
State Supreme Court
Richard Lamson
Prescott School District
Lamson
Cool Lake Breezes Drop Temperatures in Great Lakes
Cool air from Lake Superior cooled the upper Great Lakes by about 25 degrees from yesterday. Forecaster G L Camaday says relief will spread east briefly, with warming resuming soon. Heavy rain totaled 4.61 inches in Charleston South Carolina as showers and thunderstorms spottily eased eastern slopes of the Rockies and southern plains.
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Chicago
Lake Superior
Upper Great Lakes
Rocky Mountains
G. L. Camaday
Upper Lakes
Plains
Rockies
South Atlantic
Charleston
S. C
Cork Stripping in Spain Released Over 34000 Tons
A report notes that cork harvested from Spanish trees last year totaled more than 34 thousand tons. The feat highlights the country’s cork industry and production scale.
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Spain
Public Records Docket of Civil and Divorce Matters
Public Records list jury trials and divorce actions including William G. Hall presiding Cullin Armstrong versus Southern Pacific Company Capitol Tank Lines damages. John Bennett versus Olivia Bennett divorce. Dora McCoy versus Bennett divorce. Mary Ellen Stewart versus Edward Stewart divorce. Bernabe Robles versus Southern Pacific Company Capitol Tank Lines damages. O’Rielly Motor Company et al versus City of Tucson damages. H G Richardson presiding State versus Eva W Cruise cattle seizure suit.
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Cullin Armstrong
Southern Pacific Company
Capitol Tank Lines
John Bennett
Olivia Bennett
Dora McCoy
Bennett McCoy
Mary Ellen Stewart
Edward A. Stewart
Bernabe Robles
O’rielly Motor Company
City of Tucson
Robert Allen Case Set for July 3 Trial on Simple Battery
A trial date of July 3 is scheduled for Robert Allen on a charge of simple battery. The case proceeds through the court system with the defendant awaiting adjudication and potential penalties upon conviction.
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Robert Allen
Court Dockets Vagrancy and Petty Theft Cases Listed
In police court presided by Paul Cella Terry Felowitz handles cases including Joseph O Boyle vagrancy with $10 or 10 days Russell Lawson vagrancy $10 or 10 days Babe Phillips vagrancy $50 and 30 days Edna Barnett and Minnie Wilson vagrancy continued and Terry Felowitz judges cases of vagrancy and petty theft with penalties up to 20 days or 20 dollars.
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Paul Cella
Terry Felowitz
Joseph O’boyle
Russell Lawson
Babe Phillips
Edna Barnett
Minnie Wilson
Marriage Licenses Issued For Local Couples
Clerk Belle D Hall records licenses for Harold Kasten 23 of Tucson and Lillian Dunk 23 of Lafayette Indiana. John Tuttle 33 of Tiger and Margaret Gibson 21 of Florence. Harry Nitt Jr 21 of Marana and Marjorie Barnett 18 of Tucson.
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Belle D. Hall
Harold Raymond Kasten
Tucson
Lillian L. Dunk
Lafayette
Ind
John W. Tuttle
Tiger
Margaret Gibson
Florence
Harry P. Nitt, Jr
Marana
Marjorie C. Barnett
Rochdale Co operative Movement Began in 1844
The co operative movement started in 1844 when 28 flannel weavers in Rochdale England formed a cooperative to seek relief from unemployment and rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochdale
England
Shell Dealers Earn White Cross for Clean Tucson Drives
Local merchants commit to spotless rest rooms and clean facilities to prepare Tucson for summer auto tourists. Shell Dealers and Station Managers honored with the White Cross of Cleanliness for meeting Good Housekeeping standards.
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Tucson
George Chambers
Tucson Newspapers, Inc
Good Housekeeping
Shell
S. M. Beaudry
Stone
Frank Bass
J. A. Hook
Park
J. G. Vasey
E. Broadway
Tom Arnold
Pennington
H. P. Cardon
Park and Speedway
Gene Struve
Broadway
Wm. T. Murphree
H. G. Herman
Oracle Rd
C. Morrison Shell
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Tucson Fertilizer CO
U. S
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Stimson
Hollywood
Frank I. Weller
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Court
Congress
Soupe
EL Ocho
Arizona Trust Company
N. Stone
Pitts Jewelers Corner
Means & Slocum
North Fourth
Council
Prescott Hospital
Public Records
William G. Hall
Presiding
Eva W. Cruise
Justice Court Co. W. Gardner
Adv
Grotind Pene
Gouuthern Arizona Bank & Trust Company
Arizona
Federal Reserve System Capital
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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