FDR Declines Comment On Delegates Amid Nomination Talk
President Roosevelt avoided discussing future political plans at a news conference as Democrats push for large delegate support for a possible fourth term. Oklahoma’s 22 delegates reportedly pledged, South Carolina and Arkansas contests unfold, while Republicans front Dewey and Warren as Montana and New Jersey contribute delegates.
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Jack Bell
Associated Press
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Chicago
Reps. Johnson and Stigler
Oklahoma
White House
South Carolina
Arkansas
Democratic State Committee
Vermont
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Dewey
Montana
New Jersey
California
Earl Warren
Delaware
Snow After Chill Sweeps Flagstaff As State Warms Ahead
Arizonans planned to repack winter gear after a late cold spell. Flagstaff had three inches of snow while Grand Canyon reported an inch. Sunshine and rising temperatures were expected statewide tomorrow. Minimums included Flagstaff 29, Prescott 36, Winslow 38, Tucson 49, and Phoenix 50 degrees.
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Associated Press
Flagstaff
Grand Canyon
Phoenix Weather Bureau
Prescott
Winslow
Tucson
Phoenix
U.S. Grand Jury Opens Session With Forty Cases
A 21 member federal grand jury was impaneled in United States district court to consider evidence in about 40 cases. Judge Albert M. Sames administered oath and instructions. U.S. Atty Frank Flynn said proceedings may end tomorrow with most cases from Phoenix Prescott and Tucson.
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United States District Court
Albert M. Sames
Sames
Frank Flynn
United States District Attorney
Phoenix
Flynn
K. Berry Peterson
John Dougherty
United States
Flying Blue Amazons: Turkey Names Women Pilots
Turkey designates women in its air force as Flying Blue Amazons, a formal title reflecting their role as combat pilots within the Turkish Armed Forces. The designation signals gender inclusion in aviation units and training programs.
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Turkey
Prisoner exchange at Barcelona as liners dock
In Barcelona on May 17, about 900 British and American POWs and 700 German prisoners and civilians began to debark from the liners Gripsholm and Gradisca. The scene showed wounded and healthy Allied troops cheered by nurses while German guards kept silent under Nazi officials.
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Barcelona
Gripsholm
Gradisca
Spain
Mothers' Club Marine Unit Formed Here
About 30 mothers wives and daughters of Marines attended the first informal meeting in the county courthouse. Mrs Lila Woodmansee was elected temporary chairman to plan a permanent organization and name for the group which may involve more than Marine mothers. The unit will support bond drives Red Cross activities and Marine corps rehabilitation efforts.
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Marine Mothers’ Club
Justice of the Peace
Lila Woodmansee
East Eighth Street
J. D. van Horne
Ing
Woodmansee
Marie Stapp
South Seventh Avenue
E. Stevens
South Stone Avenue
Iva Hobbs
East Ninth Street
Otis Quinn
North Euclid Avenue
H. H. Wilson
East Broadway
Ruth Robertson
Tucson
Club
Red Cross
Marine Corps
Miss Margret Link
Jack Gardner
Board Overrules City Inspector In Dixon DeSantis Case
The board of adjustment overruled the city building inspector and approved Dixon DeSantis Motor Co for a repair shop at 201 North Stone Ave on a B-3 lot. The panel backed nonconforming use and discussed rear yard space and possible alley creation to meet zoning.
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Board of Adjustment
Dixon-DeSantis Motor Company
North Stone Avenue
Motor Company
Bruce B. Dixon
Dixon
O. C. Parker
Fred Ginter
William R. Mathews
Supreme Court Hears Appeals in three Arizona cases
In Phoenix on May 17 the Arizona Supreme Court heard arguments in three appeals. Beth Smith vs Sam Smith concerns a Yavapai county child custody dispute. Loren W. Cress vs Jean N Switzer involves a Coconino county property lease. Alva Pedelty vs A H McClellan covers a probate matter.
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Phoenix
Arizona Supreme Court
Beth Smith
Sam Smith
Yavapai County
Loren W. Cress
Jean N. Switzer
Coconino County
Alva Pedelty
A. H. McClellan
Sixty Six Pima Men to Report for Physical Exam
A large group of Tucson men and transfers will report for preinduction next week per Pima county draft board No. 2. The list includes Herbert L. Hiegel Fred A. Carver Berwyn B. Thomas Arthur L. Rice Gay F. Young Pedro Robles Eugene A. Murphy Charles B. Mansur Murry Schwartz Henry J. J. Steffens Jr. and many others. 18 transfers inducted reporting to the local board include Edwin K. Bush Merced R. Valles Roy C. Borg Bernie Fineman and more.
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Tucson
Pima County
Herbert L. Hiegel
Fred A. Carver
Berwyn B. Thomas
Arthur L. Rice
Gay F. Young
Pedro Robles
Eugene A. Murphy
Charles B. Mansur
Murry Schwartz
Henry J. J. Steffens, Jr
Robert J. Alvarez
William F. Watts
Eugene F. Richey
Ivan G. Pagel
Fernando L. Bravo
John L. Peppard, Jr
Jack A. Eyman
Carlos S. Bermudez
Joseph A. Pruitt
Henry G. Gastelum
Lloyd E. Fink
Lawrence W. Simmonds
Samuel M. Blank
William C. Hawk
Manuel P. Mesa
Edward W. Johnson
Manuel W. Gradillas
Clarence J. Riera, Jr
Julio V. Castillo
Norman L. Wagner
Brant E. Smith
Benjamin K. Monrad
Harold G. Hartmann
Robert B. Gephart
Philip L. Carter
Jose O. Diaz, Jr
Jose E. Vega
Robert E. L. Caldwell
Ricardo Q. Lopez
Elmer S. McMillan
Samuel H. Foote
Paul R. Vandiver
Boyd L. Camphuysen
Robert G. Budz
Victor Romero
James S. Tegart
Alan R. Booth
William A. Kent
Edwin K. Bush
Merced R. Valles
Roy C. Borg
Bernie Fineman
Don H. Gaylord
Gordon K. Herring
Sam R. Kaufman
James W. Lane
Lester L. Larson
Joe Alivas Otero
Frank Parsons
Frank H. Pelton
Traice A. Sanders
Four Upper Basin States Back Water Treaty
Utah four counselors to the state department declare the upper basin states Wyoming Colorado Utah and New Mexico unanimously support a treaty guaranteeing 1 500 000 acre feet of water to Mexico from the Colorado River. California opposes ratification saying Mexico would receive twice the amount needed and that it infringes U S water rights.
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Salt Lake City
Colorado River
Mexico
United States
Utah
Department of State
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Senate
Inland seas once covered much of North America
The article notes that up to about two thirds of the continent was once submerged under inland seas, a historical map of vast ancient water coverage shaping geology and fossil records.
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North American
Village Pumps Reinstated After Army Truck Hit
West Malling England votes to reinstate the village pump on the main street after it was damaged by an army truck and to protect it with red reflectors as a safety measure and memorial.
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West Malling
England
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U.S
Albert Sames
Sturdy Mercer
Ton
Il Cattousi
Mothers’ Club Marine Unit
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Supreme Court
Arizona Maintenance CO
Pima Board
Congress
Montgomery Ward
Marinello
Beauty Shop
Santa Rita Hotel
Montgo
Micatgomery Ward
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