Lawyer declines offer to assist Conway in state case
Phoenix attorney Charles L. Strauss rejected an appointment as special assistant attorney general to prosecute before the state supreme court a suit by State Engineer W. R. Hutchins against State Auditor Ann Frohmiller. The decision cites a Maricopa County ruling that assistants to the attorney general cannot represent him in proceedings, even as he continues to defend Conway in federal cases against Southern Pacific.
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Phoenix
Charles L. Strauss
Maricopa County
Conway
Southern Pacific Railroad
Strauss
Highway Department
Frohmiller
Hutchins
Miller, famed World War Reporter, Dies in New York
Miller, longtime United Press Europe manager and renowned international correspondent, covered four major wars and earned early access to major fronts. Survived by wife Maria and son Kenneth, 18, both in New York.
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Ethiopia
Miller
Norway
Maria
Kenneth
New York
Vast German War Stores and Norwegian Surrenders Reported
The report lists German ammunition and weapons captured in Norway including 460 English tank guns and 4 500 000 rounds. It notes Norwegian resistance fading with Vinje surrender and wartime air losses in Norway. DNB reports French attacks and attacks on Merten with mixed outcomes on the western front.
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Norway
Vinje
Saarlautern
DNB
Merten
Warndt
Forbach
Moselle
Palatinate Forest
Willkie Popularity Gains Amid GOP Nomination Prospects
In Princeton May 8 1940 a Public Opinion Institute survey shows Willkie rising among Republicans though still lagging Dewey, Vandenberg, and Taft. The poll tracks shifts from March with Dewey gaining, Willkie modestly increasing, and one quarter undecided as the GOP race remains open.
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Princeton
N. J
Willkie
Wendell Willkie
American Institute of Public Opinion
Thomas E. Dewey
Vandenberg
Taft
Hoover
Landon
Gannett
Bridges
Martin
Ted Willkie
Dewey
Fassel Dees
Alfred Landon
Institute
Mississippi
New England
Middle Atlantic
Arthur James
Pennsylvania
Frank E. Gannett
Owen Roberts
Joseph Mar
Balkan tensions rise as Germany and Italy loom in the Balkans
The Sofia published Utro warns that Berlin and Rome will deploy formidable forces if Allied action increases in southeastern Europe. Yugoslavia mobilizes 300000 veterans and more to the front while fortifications rise. Bulgaria wavers amid British pressure and seeks possible Russian support.
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Bulgaria
Germany
Berlin
Italy
Europe
Balkan
Reich
Utro
Yugoslavia
Adriatic
Balkans
Turkey
Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen
Near East
Rumania
Greece
Aegean Sea
Dobruja
Russia
US-Mexico Mixed Claims Unit Moves to El Paso
American members of the United States Mexico Mixed Claims commission will move their headquarters from Mexico City to El Paso Texas within a few weeks. A commissioner said the relocation aims for convenience and does not signal friction with Mexico. Lawrence Lawson of El Paso is identified as a member.
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Mexico City
United States-Mexico
Mixed Claims Commission
el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Lawrence Lawson
Mem
Old Land Act To Be Tested In Arizona Foreclosure Case
The Arizona attorney general seeks to recover about $800,000 loaned to farmers under the 1915 land act via foreclosure. In Maricopa County Superior Court a suit by the state names Lucy Wedgworth, Paul H Verslius and others over a $1,500 note made January 31, 1919. Judge Howard C Speakman took the case under advisement after briefs are filed. Verslius, the sole defendant present, allegedly bought the mortgaged property as security for the note. the act’s constitutionality is challenged as it was not included in the governor's call.
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Phoenix
Attorney General
Maricopa County
Lucy Wedgworth
Paul H. Verslius
Penalty Tariffs on Italy Are Off
The treasury has removed penalty tariffs on most Italian silk goods including woven materials velvets ribbons tulles crepes knit goods and hosiery restoring normal duties. The move follows State Department requests to improve Italo American relations after duties were imposed last August for suspected subsidies.
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Washington
Treasury
State Department
Italy
Tanque Verde Road Paving Plans Submitted for State Approval
Plans for the Tanque Verde road improvement east of Tucson were submitted to the state highway department, George T. Grove says. After U S Bureau of Public Roads approval, paving operations will start.
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Tanque Verde
Tucson
George T. Grove
Pima County
State Highway Department
U. S. Areau of Public Roads
Tucsonians Hear McNutt Address in Phoenix
A large Tucson delegation will travel to Phoenix on May 10 to hear Paul V. McNutt speak. James Brady, head of the local McNutt committee and former Indianapolis pharmacist, says McNutt is a potential presidential candidate.
Reckless Driving Charged to Crouch in Hit-and-Run
Jim Crouch, 27, of 5308 South Sixth Avenue, was charged with reckless driving after his car collided with a vehicle driven by Lee Fong of 474 South Meyer Street late last night. Crouch allegedly abandoned his car and was arrested after pursuit by three witnesses to the accident.
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Jim Crouch
South
Sixth Avenue
Lee Fong
South Meyer Street
Crouch
Governor refuses travel fund plea for attendance trip
Governor Jones declined to authorize 405 for a trip to Kansas City by three attaches of the unemployment compensation commission to attend the International Association of Public Employment Service Officials. He called the trip essential only if the commission makes a strong recommendation. The convention begins May 14.
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Phoenix
Jones
Kansas City
State Unemployment Compensation Commission
International Association of Public Employment Service
Influenza Tops New Disease Cases in Weekly Report
Phoenix health officials report 109 of 514 new communicable disease cases for the week ending May 4 were influenza. Measles follow with 104 cases as part of the week’s totals.
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Phoenix
State Health Department
University of Arizona to Offer Night Insurance Course
George F. Herrick associate professor of business administration will teach a weekly night course in Phoenix and Tucson. Starting next September the two year program covers introduction to insurance cooperative bonding public liability and all phases of fire insurance.
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George F. Herrick
University of Arizona
Phoenix
Tucson
Mustachioed man ties ends during blackout in Margate
Harry Williams of Margate England protects his moustache during a blackout by tying the ends together with white tape measuring five feet seventeen inches from tip to tip.
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Harry Williams
Margate
England
Pigeons Attempt Grand Canyon Migration Challenge
About 25 pigeons from seven states will try a 125 mile flight from the Grand Canyon bottom to Prescott next Sunday. The Mile Hi Racing Pigeon club sponsors the race to study why pigeons cannot fly out of the mile deep gorge. Owners debate swirling air currents and the canyon maze as reasons for the difficulty. Several training flights have taken place from the canyon rim to Prescott with some birds lost. Entrants include birds from New York and Illinois.
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Prescott
Grand Canyon
Mile Hi Racing Pigeon Club
Canyon
New York
Illinois
Hall Sets Date to Hear Big Fee Plea
Superior Judge William G Hall set May 27 for the hearing of a petition by four attorneys seeking a $20000 fee in the suit of T E Dempwolf against the Pacific States Savings and Loan corporation The four attorneys John C Haynes R W Katherndahl Hugo H Harris and David E Field all of Los Angeles asked the fee for their services in forcing the Arizona assets of Pacific States into receivership
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William G. Hall
T. E. Dempwolf
Pacific States Savings and Loan Corporation
Dempwolf
John C. Haynes
Tucson
R. W. Katherndahl
Hugo H. Harris
David E. Field
Los Angeles
Arizona
Pacific States
Salesman to be sentenced in mulcting case tied to horse race scam
Max Kaplan, 40, a salesman, faces sentencing by Superior Judge Arthur T. La Prade for involvement in the 7700 mulching of Louis Van Rillner, a San Francisco seaman, in a horse race confidence game from November 26. Kaplan was convicted of grand theft by a jury after a short deliberation and was arrested in Miami, Florida, earlier this year.
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Phoenix
Max Kaplan
Arthur T. la Prade
Louis van Rillner
San Francisco
Seaman
Kaplan
Miami
Fla
Sweeping call up of Dutch forces ends leaves
The Netherlands orders a broad recall canceling all leave for defense personnel. Army 1924 class, Navy 1927 1928, Cavalry 1924 1926, plus reservists in fishing fleets merchant marine and coal mining, are summoned. About 400000 under arms with 40000 absent on rotating leave since April 27.
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Army
Navy
Cavalry
Netherlands
Mrs. Davis Heads Red Cross Aides
Mrs Dwight F Davis became head of the volunteer service of the American Red Cross replacing Miss Mabel Thorp Boardman who founded and led the group for 40 years. Boardman will continue as Red Cross secretary and Davis previously led a large prohibition repeal campaign years ago.
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Washington
Dwight F. Davis
American Red Cross
Charles H. Sabin
Davis
Mabel Thorp Boardman
Red Cross
Miss Boardman
Townsend to visit Phoenix for state events
Dr. Frances E. Townsend, head of the Townsend recovery plan, will speak in Phoenix on May 14. He will be greeted at the airport by Gov. R. T. Jones and Mayor Reed Shupe, lead a parade to the state capitol, and deliver a 2 p.m. address at Central Christian church. A Townsend essay contest prizes will be awarded and a state convention convenes with delegates at 128 North Third avenue at 10 a.m.
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Frances E. Townsend
National Recovery Plan
Phoenix
Robert E. Miller
R. T. Jones
Reed Shupe
State Capitol
Townsend
Central Christian Church
North Third Avenue
Wine Stored in France Reaches Record 350 Million Gallons
A historical report notes France held nearly 350 million gallons of wine at one time, reflecting vast storage capacity and agricultural output in the era.
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France
Cuba appoints first female provincial governor
Senora Josefa Garcia Fendanez is named Cuba's first woman to govern a province, marking a historic breakthrough in gender representation in Cuban politics. She succeeds in leading provincial administration and guiding local policy initiatives.
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Senora Josefa Garcia Fendanez
Cuba
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