GOP Endorsement Of Pyle Stirs Arizona Politics
Phoenix radio announcer J. Howard Pyle wins the GOP state central committee endorsement for governor fueling a potential Democratic counter strategy. Arizona Democrats weigh backing a candidate likely to sharpen the fight against Pyle while woman voters are seen as pivotal in shaping the race.
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GOP
Pyle
Phoenix
Republican State Central Committee
J. Howard Pyle
Democratic Central Committee
Demos
Arizona
Richard F. Harless
Ann Frohmiller
Health Department
Committee
Sen
William F. Kimball
Legislative Interim Committee
Shapely Chinese Dancer Sues Nightclub Owner
Lana Wong once China’s top cover girl sues night club owner Fong Wan for 175000 dollars claiming he harmed her work prospects. She alleges he advertised in New York and San Francisco papers to jeopardize her employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
U.P
Lana Wong
China
Fong Wan
Fong
New York
Airplane And Hounds End Crime Career
Three youths ages 16 and 19 were jailed in Yuma after a 16 hour desert chase from Baker Oregon to Dateland Arizona. Officers using an airplane and bloodhounds cornered the suspects near the Gila river area east of Yuma, ending the crime spree with their capture.
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Yuma
Baker
Ore
Maricopa County
Gila River
Here
Yuma County
Roy Kelland
Kelland
Dateland
Ralph’s Mill
Phoenix
Dan Kinser
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Air Posse
Prescott Courier Wins 250000 Election Pamphlets Contract
The Prescott Courier has submitted the low bid to print 250000 publicity pamphlets on constitutional amendments to be voted on Sept 12. The bid was five at $217.40 per page for an eight page pamphlet and the contract will be awarded immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
U.P
Prescott Courier
Courier
Visiting Dog Owners Win Four Firsts at Obedience Show
More than 300 attended the Old Pueblo Obedience Club AKC point match at Mansfield Motor Co. Over 35 dogs entered from Phoenix and Tucson, with all four first places captured by visiting dog owners. Qualifying score exceeded 170 before three judges. Carl Spitz, Hollywood dog trainer, judged the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Pueblo Obedience Club
American Kennel Club
Mansfield Motor Co
Phoenix
Tucson
Carl Spitz
Hollywood
Kerosene Found In Beds After Weekend Fires
Two weekend fires caused more than 4500 dollars in damage. At 933 N 11th Ave South Tucson firemen found kerosene on beds and furniture after a morning roof blaze at J E Taylor home worth about 1200 dollars. Earlier, Keith Baird lost a three room frame dwelling. he and his wife were outside when flames entered, he rescued two children, and tar stored inside aided the fire.
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South
Tucson
11Th Ave
J. E. Taylor
South Tucson
E. 32Nd St
Keith Baird
Baird
Myrna Lee
Marla Lynn
Disputed Contract Is Finally Awarded
The John Tyler Printing Co of Phoenix won the Arizona Highways printing contract at 121216 dollars after Prescott Courier declined to bid. The contract takes effect July 1 and is 13960 dollars higher than the first bid. The Courier protested its bid form and will not bid again. Also awarded were highway contracts totaling about 200000 dollars to Pioneer Constructors Co and Rickey Construction Co for paving lines near Safford and Alpine.
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Phoenix
John Tyler Printing Co
Phoenix Today
Arizona Highways Magazine
State Highway Commissions
Prescott Courier
Courier
Commission
John-Tyler
Pioneer Constructors Co
Tucson
Rickey Construction Co
St. Johns
Alpine
Pima Supervisors Hold Short Meeting on Roads and Licenses
The Pima county board conducted a brief session with minimal public turnout. Actions included postponing South 10th avenue as a county road until June 5, approving post-war planning board recommendations for road projects, and scheduling hearings for three liquor license protests on June 6. The board also discussed ADA funding and school tax deficits for 1948-50.
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South 10Th Avenue
Anklam Road
Stone Avenue
Ft. Lowell Road
Evans W. Watkins
South 6Th Avenue
Hom Yuen Jung
Benson Highway
Rey Hickey
Sasabe
Ajo Road
P. H. Ross
ADA
Lost Schoolboy Bernard Moore Found After Canyon Wander
A 10-year-old, Bernard Moore of Roosevelt school, wandered from a picnic in Sabine canyon with classmates. He hitchhiked to town after a crevice rumor proved wind and was safely returned home at 8:20 pm following a sheriff rescue patrol search.
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Pima County
Little Bernard Moore
N. Oracle Rd
Bernard
Roosevelt School
Upper
Sabine Canyon
Forest Rangers
Park
Harry Brannon
Four Tucson Drivers Face Judge On Reckless Driving
Four motorists appeared in court on reckless driving and related charges in Tucson. Robert Valenzuela paid a $100 fine and received 30 days in jail after weaving through downtown streets. Hector Zumano’s case was continued to May 25 on a $300 bond after a crash near North Main and Ott streets. Sgt. Paul Schook faced bond and a June 2 hearing for allegedly forcing motorists off the road. Al Frank was fined $100 and sentenced to 15 days in jail for reckless driving after weaving down West Broadway.
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Tucson
Robert Valenzuela
S. Main
Hector Zumano
41St St
North Main
Ott
Zumano
Paul D. Schook
Willard Jd
Schook
East Broadway
Alvernon
A. W. Roberts
Justice Court
al S. Frank
Rte. 3
Box 405
Frank
West Broadway
Stone Avenue
Guessing Tucson and Pima County Census Totals
A local legislator and prominent dairyman James W. Ewing predicts Tucson will reach 51,000 residents and Pima County 170,000 in the forthcoming census.
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Pima County
James W. Ewing
Tucson
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Bob OB Brooks Capito Gabfest
Dan E. Garvey
Welfare Board
Ledger
Garvey
Highway Department and Industrial Commission
Sues
Pioneer Florist
Stone & Pennington
Prescott
By Alvin Bring
Beltone
Pope
East
Fifth Street
Pima County Board of Supervisors
Schoolboy
Pennington
Chicago
Reilly
Undertakers
Pioneer Bank
Stone Ave
Campbell Ave
First St
South Side
6Th Ave
Baily Citizen
J. W. Ewing
Sheers
Bayons
Congress ST
Harmin Fabrics, Inc
Congress
Shorty
Gabardines
Rosenblum
California
North Park Avenue
East Pennington Street
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