House Inquiry Finds Relief Program Bad
A House appropriations subcommittee report accuses the federal relief program of waste politics and private benefit across 13 states. It cites irregular project approvals and excessive travel costs, with a focus on the Works Progress Administration and a Del Mar county fairgrounds project later used as a race track connected to Bing Crosby.
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Washington
UPI
House
Washington Wpa
House Appropriations Subcommittee
Works Projects
F.C. Harrington
Harrington
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Georgia
Montana
California
Florida
Connecticut
Indiana
New York City
Communist “School
H C. Legg
Federal Writers Project
WPA
del Mar
Calif
Bing Crosby
Everett
Truth Com pels Latch String Editor And Isolationism Debate
A Citizen editorial responds to an earlier piece arguing isolation can carry moral weight. The writer questions premises, suggests spiritual intuition may guide truth, and warns that neutrality and isolationism can align with evil forces. The piece cites Pilate, Satan’s temptations, and the costs to soul over worldly gain.
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the Citizen
Pontius Pilate
Heaven
St. Michael
Satan
Yearbook Of U Off Press Desert 1940 Highlights Campus Life
The 1940 Desert yearbook from the University of Arizona is released featuring color cover images of Jim Cary and Alice Hem mings. It highlights campus life with pages on football polo classes residences and student activities including profiles of Dr. John Brooks Carl Berra and student life sections in color.
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Desert
University of Arizona
Jim Cary
Alice Hemmings
Kings and
Queens
John Brooks
Cochise Hall
Carl Berra
Our Quarter Between Good and Evil, A Moral Battle
A pithy reflection frames the ongoing struggle as a test of courage and virtue. It equates physical strength with moral resolve, urging facing resistance to strengthen the noble will and to win against baser impulses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Carlisle
Armies Clash Looms Over Louisiana Maneuvers
In Leesville Louisiana May 15 red and blue armies race toward a planned head on clash in the war maneuvers second phase. Blues reportedly control about 300 tanks while red forces from Texas retreat three to one. The red front includes the blitzkeging seventh cavalry brigade equipped with armored cars and diverse mobile weapons.
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Leesville
Louisiana
Texas
Seventh Cavalry Brigade
Peggy Gardner Heads Tucson Girls Athletic Association
Peggy Gardner is named president of the Girls Athletic Association at Tucson High School. Julia Aguirre becomes vice president and Eleanor Cleary serves as secretary treasurer, with Betty Binning, Dorothy Poor, and Natalie Carrillo stepping down from officer roles.
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Peggy Gardner
Girls Athletic Association
Tucson High School
Julia Aguirre
Eleanor Cleary
Betty Binning
Dorothy Poor
Natalie Carrillo
Mrs. Soderberg Tops Milk Fund Drive Sales
In the children’s milk fund drive Mrs J W Soderberg of 937 North Campbell sold 27 dollars worth of tags. Her sales were credited to the Christian church by mistake which sold 70 dollars total. She aimed for the cash prize and would have donated it to the milk fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Milk Fund
J. W. Soderberg
North Campbell
Christian Church
State employment service fills 2711 jobs in April
The state employment service placed 2,711 workers during April, up 897 from April 1939, the employment compensation commission reported. The figure eased slightly from March due to seasonal farm needs in the Salt River valley.
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Phoenix
State Employment Service
Unemployment Compensation Commission
Salt River Valley
Graduation Week At Arizona Promises Three Major Events
Invitations issued for three University of Arizona events May 26 to May 29. Baccalaureate in the stadium features Dr. Roy L. Smith preaching at 8 p m after a 7 15 p m band concert. Douglas Memorial Mines building dedication May 27 includes a 9 a m symposium, luncheon, and 8 30 p m exercises. Alumni day May 28 precedes commencement with senior honors, alumni banquet, and president's reception.
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University of Arizona
Douglas Memorial Mines and Metallurgy
University Stadium
Roy L. Smith
First Methodist Church of
Los Angeles
Smith
University Auditorium
Phelps Dodge Corporation
James Douglas
Arizona
Mining Corporation
Pioneer Hotel
American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
Brent N. Rickard
University
University Library
Lewis W. Douglas
Insurance Company
U. S
Douglas
New Mines
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House Inquiry
William A. Sullivan
Globe
Barbara Jean Sullivan
Larry Sparks
Miami
James Wilkus
Detroit
Roland Bibolet
Nogales
Elliott Woolridge
Sioux City
Flossie Nell Hagen
Casa Grande
U Off Press
William T. Rives
U. S. Navy
By Tom Morgan
South
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Navy
Morton C. Mumma, Jr
Cyrus W. Cole
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Lloyd B. Manness
Greensboro
N. C
Gerald C. McLees
Richmond
Kan
Leonard de Medairos
New Bedford
Mass
Eugene D. Craven
Thayer, O
Amheuser-Busch
Beer Budweiser
Budweiser
Care
Nash
America
Central Auto Sales CO
North Sixth Ave
AL Saxton Motor CO
Buster
Tucson
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Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power CO
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