Fifth Column Activities Hit U. S. Defenses
Rep. Martin Dies charted un American activities in the United States saying the nation wastes defense funds without enforcing laws. He urged John L. Lewis to purge Communists from labor groups and claimed figures like Michael Quill and Joseph Curran were agents of foreign powers. He urged deportation of Harry Bridges and warned fifth column groups deceived Allied nations.
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Washington
Martin Dies
Tex
The
House Today
United States
House
Dies
John L. Lewis
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Quill
Joe Curran
Michael Quill
Transport Workers’ Union
Joseph Curran
National Maritime Union
Harry Bridges
England
France
Holland
Norway
Belgium
White Dwarf Star Found by Luyten In Bootes
Dr. William J. Luyten, University of Minnesota, reports a new white dwarf in Bootes. Announcement by Dr. Edwin F. Carpenter confirms the 12th discovery, with Harvard Observatory verification. The star shines like a 200-watt Iceland lamp, sits about 30 light years away, and moves at 40 km per second.
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Constellation of
Bootes
William J. Luyten
University of Minnesota
Luyten
Edwin F. Carpenter
Steward Observatory
University of Arizona
Harvard Observatory
Carpenter
Iceland
Tucson
Accounting Students to Visit Ajo for Society Meeting
University of Arizona accounting students will attend a spring meeting of the Arizona Society of Public Accountants in Ajo on Saturday. Phelps Dodge officials will explain their accounting system and tour the New Cornelia mining and smelting plant. Hugh T. Cuthbert, society president, said a business meeting will be held at 10 a.m. in the Phelps Dodge assembly hall.
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University of Arizona
Arizona Society of Public Accountants
Ajo
Phelps Dodge Corporation
New
Cornelia
Hugh T. Cuthbert
The
Accounting Society
Phelps Dodge Assembly
Possibility of enemy disease spread dismissed as hype
Dr. Frederick D. Stricker former Tucson physician now Oregon health officer said fears of enemy agents spreading germs in the United States are unfounded. He cited robust national health systems capable of tracing and containing sources, noting improvements in Tucson and Oregon's ability to manage tuberculosis and transient patients.
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United States
Frederick D. Stricker
Tucson
Oregon
Stricker
L. H. Howard
American Public Health Association
Washington
Boston
Florida
Pacific Coast
Portland
Baton Rouge
Sam Houston Jones
W. E. Gambrell
Old Pueblo
Edwin Stricker
First Methodist
Park Avenue
Pioneer
Valley National Bank
Dr Judd Speech Promises Luncheon At Pioneer Hotel
More than 100 reservations are set for a Pioneer hotel ballroom luncheon tomorrow where Dr Walter Judd renowned surgeon with years in China will speak Madame Quo Tai Chi wife of the Chinese ambassador to England is guest of honor Hervey Smith YMCA general secretary is arranging the meeting Bert Underwood will preside Dr Alfred Atkinson University of Arizona president will introduce Dr Judd Reservations can be made by calling 111 or 170.
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Pioneer Hotel
Walter Judd
China
Madame Quo Tai Chi
England
Hervey Smith
YMCA
Bert Underwood
Judd
Alfred Atkinson
University of Arizona
DeVoto Seeks Cochise Sheriff Witness for Trial
An affidavit filed in superior court by James N. Corbett asks subpoenas for Cochise county Sheriff I V Pruitt and Hereford Arizona resident Ed ward Benton as witnesses in the case of Henry DeVoto 29 charged with assault with a deadly weapon. DeVoto allegedly threatened his divorced wife Evelyn Benton with a loaded 45 caliber revolver on April 14. The trial is set for early next month.
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I. V. Pruitt
Cochise County
Edward Benton
Hereford
Ariz
Henry DeVoto
James N. Corbett
DeVoto
Evelyn Benton
Ed F. Echols
Corbett
Occupational license issued for The Southern Arizona Democrat
City license collector Joseph McAllister issued to A. Berky for the weekly political paper The Southern Arizona Democrat with headquarters at 55 East Pennington Street. Joe Romero, 52, of 228 South Third Avenue forfeited a $30 bond after failing to appear in police court on reckless driving charges following his arrest near South Stone Avenue and McCormick Street late last night.
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Joseph McAllister
A. Berky
Southern Arizona Democrat
East Pennington Street
Joe Romero
South Third Avenue
South Stone Avenue
McCormick Street
Young Chicago Boy Held by Probation Officer
Charles Craig a 15 year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Craig of 5941 Harper Street Chicago was held today by Frank Peyton Pima County probation officer He had run away from home after a quarrel with his father and said he wants to return home His parents were notified.
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Charles Craig
Harper Street
Chicago
Frank Peyton
Pima County
Latin American Club to choose delegates for Phoenix meeting
Lat in American Club members meet tonight at 8 at the club rooms to select delegates for a unit meeting in Phoenix Sunday. A preceding 7 o'clock picnic committee session includes Joe Ayup Art Kingman Bert Arce and Dick Herreras.
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Phoenix
Joe Ayup
Art Kingman
Bert Arce
Dick Herreras
James Hook Acquitted in Drunken Driving Case
James Hook aged 34 of 530 North First Avenue was acquitted by a justice court jury here late yesterday of drunken driving charges filed by police on April 30. The jury deliberated about an hour before reaching its verdict.
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James Hook
North
First Avenue
Justice Court
Benson Scouts Reach Grand Canyon En Route Home
Nineteen Boy Scouts from Benson passed through Tucson today on their way to the Grand Canyon where they will camp and stay until Wednesday. They travel with Scout Master F J Benedict and Assistant Scoutmaster Rudolph Caballero.
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Benson
Tucson
Grand Canyon
The
Canyon
F. J. Benedict
Rudolph Caballero
Kilmer Says Death Report About Him Was Greatly Exaggerated
R A Kilmer who was injured last August 16 while working on a water storage tank at Randolph Park says the report of his death was greatly exaggerated. He spent nearly a month in the hospital and many friends believed he had died before he was seen recently.
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R. A. Kilmer
Randolph Park
Temperatures Rise on Mt Lemmon Summit Yesterday
Readings at Summer Haven atop Mt Lemmon show a low of 46 and a high of 67 degrees. The data reflects a clear day with mild conditions recorded yesterday.
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Summer Haven
Mt. Lemmon
Review Contest Awards Given at Amphi Theatre
The Educational Department of the W C T U presented awards at Amphi Theatre 1 on Wednesday. Winners in the fifth grade were Vanample first and Harry Rawson second. in the sixth grade Robert Curreil first and Jerry Matlock second.
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The
W.C.T.U
Charles Herborum
Vanample
Harry Rawson
Robert Curreil
Jerry Matlock
Seiberling Finds Trade On Upturn
J P Seiberling reports from Akron that business in the United States shows a hopeful rise after a nationwide tour. He notes improved sentiment among executives and workers alike, with agricultural prospects also becoming favorable.
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Seiberling
United States
C. A. Schafer
Schafer- Norton Company
North Stone Avenue
J. P. Seiberling
Seiberling Rubber Company
Akron
Red Cross Drive Aids European Relief Effort
Tucson volunteers from the American Red Cross chapter collect donations to support civilian relief in war torn Europe. A goal of 5000 dollars is set with 40 downtown workers exchanging relief tags and 600 dollars in advance mail contributions.
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Tucson
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Nellie Kemp
Margaret Link
J. J. O'Dowd
Europe
Diemes
O’dowd
A. L. Schafer
Pacific Coast
Americ Cross
Boy Scout Honor Court Scheduled Today in Tucson
The Tucson district of Catalina council, Boy Scouts of America, will hold its regular court of honor at 7 30 p m today at the bandshell in Armory park. Dr F F E Sowerby chairs the advancement committee and J Mercer Johnson county attorney presides as court chairman. Five eagle awards will be presented by Clint Rollo with about 250 badges and honors to be given by scoutmasters. An executive board dinner will precede the court at Pioneer hotel at 6 p m.
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Tucson
Cubs Third Baseman Stanley Hack Injured by Ball
New York May 17 Stanley Hack third baseman for the Chicago Cubs was struck on the head by a ball hit by Hank Leiber during the Giants Cubs game. He was carried to the club house on a stretcher as medical staff attended him on the field.
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New York
Stanley Hack
Chicago Cubs
Hank Leiber
Giants
Oldest Father Tied to Youngest British Family
Capt David St. Clair Donaldson is believed to be the oldest father at about 80 years old while his wife gives birth to a 6 weeks old baby, creating Britain’s youngest family.
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Gorleston
Eng
David St. Clair Donaldson
Great Britain
Lightweight bomber eyed as key future air weapon
London reports military experts foresee a fast lightweight bomber as the most effective air war tool. Heavy bombers will age out while speed, range, and the ability to strike troops and supply lines elevate middleweight planes like the British Beaufort as versatile units for pursuit, attack, and convoy duties.
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London
Norway
Low Countries
Defiant Fights and Bomb-Tactics Move Toward Midweight Class
The Defiant, a two seater fighter with a powered gun turret, represents a progression from lightweight planes toward a midweight class. It joins strafing troops and low flying bomb attacks as part of evolving aerial combat. The Beaufort is seen as a step down from heavyweight bombers. The paragraph notes the Men’s Christian Association’s 1844 feeding work in England.
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National Academy of Science
Minnesota
United Roofing & Supply CO
Falrgate
DR. Judd
Cochise
Netherlands
Red Cross Societies
Karl Barfield
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Rolsius
Harold Collins
Peter DeVos
Lee Garrett
Morgan McDermott
American Legion
James C. Grant
A. L. Hudspeth
Dental Society
W. Kohl
H. O. Jaatad
Alex Jacome
D. Lyob, Jr
Association
Nick Duyn
Peter Timmermans
Camil van Hulse
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Langers
Stone
Pennington
Cash
Wallis
Aning Service
Wollywoods
Knckerbocker
Helen Gahagan
M. A. Charlston
Hollywood, California
Arizona
East Sixth ST
Mayflower National Household Moving Organization
Coast-to-Coast Service
Men's Christian Association
Oldsmobil
Plymouth
LUXE
Veep Transportation
Monte Mansfield
Kooler Kredit
Hoefle Sheet Metal Works
Steinfeld
Russell
Paramount Cooler
E. Congress
Arizona Appliance Mart
Congress
Rialto Theatre
Hammond Aircraft CO
Shasta Cooler Powers Home Equip. Corp
Rebeil Electric CO
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