Newsweek Publicity Boost for Mrs Frohmiller Governor Bid
National magazine coverage boosts Ana Frohmiller in her run for governor with a Newsweek May 29 feature "The Lady Says Yes" noting her auditor record. Opponents organize as Richard Harless and Garvey supporters shape campaigns while Arizona figures wage bids for corporation commissioner and state auditor posts. Kent Lockwood to seek state auditor nom for a vacancy in the tax commission with June 1 tax revision outline anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Frohmiller
Newsweek
Mitt Simms
William T. Brooks
Commission
Mel Michaels
Kelly
Wright
Simms
Hole
Kent Lockwood
Income Tax Division
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Lockwood
Thad Moore
Line Charged With Current Stuns Woman
A Tucson woman, Nellie Tapia, 338 S. Convent, was nearly electrocuted while hanging clothes when an extension cord wrapped around a steel clothes line delivered a shock. Fire department resuscitation and police caution followed as investigators noted poor house wiring and urged inspection to prevent further incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Nellie Tapia
S. Convent
Fire Department
Lovett Likely To Lead North Atlantic Defense Alliance
Former Under Secretary of State Robert A. Lovett emerged as the leading candidate to head the new permanent machinery of the North Atlantic defense alliance. Officials said he appears favored to become the American representative and automatic chairman of the alliance's 12 nation permanent executive committee, ahead of Eisenhower Hariman Hoffmann and Marshall. No formal approach has been made. a decision hinges on talks between Dean Acheson and President Truman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert A. Lovett
North Atlantic Defense Alliance
Lovett
New York
Alliance
Dwight D. Eisenhower
W. Averell Harri
Lappin Assists In Chemical Research This Summer
Gerald R. Lappin, assistant professor at the University of Arizona, will serve as a research associate at Northwestern University this summer on a Swift & Co sponsored project. His work focuses on the chemical changes in fats that lead to rancidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald R. Lappin
University of Arizona
Department of Chemistry
Northwestern University
Swift & Co
Lappin
Garvey Makes 300 Mile Day in Arizona Tour
Phoenix May 25 Gov Garvey began a third year in office with official visits 300 miles apart. He spoke in Flagstaff and planned a drive to Tucson for Sunnyside school graduation. He awarded a $300 Helen Ellery Mead scholarship at Flagstaff High School and noted Osborn’s death anniversary without special observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
U.P
Garvey
Flagstaff
Tucson
Sunnyside School
Helen Ellery Mead
Flagstaff High School
Sidney P. Osborn
Highway Project Halted by Temporary Restraining Order
Superior Judge J Mercer Johnson issued a restraining order against the Pima county board of supervisors and the Arizona highway commission. It blocks County Eng. Bruce Ellis and Highway Eng. W C Lefebvre from work at 5002 E Speedway until a hearing on June 8 for a permanent order. William R Garrett and wife own the service station and cafe at the site and seek injunction and trespass ruling. They allege 20 feet were cleared without consent, neon signs torn, neon tubing taken, and $15,000 in potential damages plus lost revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mercer Johnson
Pima County Board of Supervisors
Arizona Highway Commission
County Eng
Bruce Ellis
Highway Eng
W. C. Lefebvre
E. Speedway
William R. Garrett
Garretts
Funds Favored For Reserves
The House Armed Services Committee backed a 400 million dollar program to boost training facilities for reserve units. It limits annual spending to 50 million and would share costs for new armories or airstrips with 75 percent federal funding. The Senate panel approved a similar objective with a 135 million ceiling and 15 million annual limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Armed Services Committee
Rep
Brooks
D-La
Secretary of Defense
National Guard
Organized Army Reserve
Senate Armed Services Committee
Safeway Strike Threat Grows Across West
The AFL Retail Clerks union plans a meeting with AFL Teamsters and other unions to push its wage scale dispute with Safeway. Teamsters cross picket lines at stores open to meeting, as clerks threaten a broader strike across 11 western states. Marin County clerks sign five and one half year deal with Safeway and Purity stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
U.P
AFL
AFL Teamsters, Butchers
Safeway
Teamsters
East
Hay
Marin County
Safeway and Purity Stores
California Grocer Association
Federal Surplus Food Distribution Reaches Pima County
The first shipment of federal surplus commodities arrives for local welfare use including potatoes dried eggs and dried milk. Distribution will be from the Salvation Army office at 1 W Council St with volunteers aiding. Eligible recipients include public welfare clients needy migrants and transients plus employables unemployed. Certificates of need must be obtained before visiting the center with monthly allotments ranging from 10 pounds potatoes to 65 pounds for larger families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pima County
Department of Public Welfare
Salvation Army Social Service
W. Council Street
Florence O. Albaugh
Department
Public Welfare Department
Red Cross
Catholic Social Service
Jewish Welfare Service
County Welfare Department
Nine Texas convicts slit heel strings in prison outbreak
At Darrington farm Houston and Dallas inmates slashed heel tendons to avoid work in heat. Oliver Mann 22 from Grayson and Lubbock counties cut his arm, possibly a suicide attempt. Warden Batson cited mass influence and linked prior drop in self mutilation after leadership change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Darrington Farm
Dallas
Oliver Mann
Grayson
Lubbock
Joe Batson
Batson
M. B. Hanson
Darrington
Mann
Mgr. O. B. Ellis
Man Guilty of Reckless Driving After Car Crash
Hector Zumano of 502 West 41st Street found guilty of reckless driving and overloading after a trial in city court. He was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 15 days in jail by City Magistrate Paul J. Cella. Zumano was arrested after his coupe with five occupants crashed into a power pole at North Main and Ott streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector Zumano
W. 41St St
Paul J. Cella
Zumano
North Main
Ott
Maricopa Legislator Seeks State Tax Commissioner Post
Phoenix May 25 John H. Wilson a Maricopa county state representative announced his candidacy for state tax commissioner He will seek the Democratic nomination in the September 12 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
John H. Wilson
Maricopa County
Wilson
Wright Woman Buys Harold Bell Wright Estate at Wilmot Road
Mrs. Mary Gardner of El Encanto estates announced the purchase of the Harold Bell Wright estate at Wilmot road and East Speedway. She plans major renovations, living in the main house and subdividing the 160 acre tract with L A Romine as realtor. Lots expected for sale next fall after a Mexico City vacation. Mrs. Gardner widow of Dr. Clarence H. Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gardner
el Encanto Estates
Harold Bell Wright
Wilmot Road
East Speedway
Gardner
L. A. Romine
Burglary Arrests In Pima County For Elks Club Theft
Santos Mejias of 370 S. Main St and Juan Mendibles of 1885 S. 11th Ave were brought before Pima County courts on burglary charges after police nabbed them at the Elks Club on Paseo Redondo. Officers found paint cans and other club materials in their possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santos Mejias
S. Main St
Juan Mendibles
S. Llthave
Pima
New Elks Club
Paseo Redondo
Cerebral Palsy Foundation Meeting Called at Aggie Auditorium
A general meeting of the Cerebral Palsy foundation is scheduled for 7:30 at Aggie auditorium on the University of Arizona campus. At 8 p.m. Pima lodge No. 4 will hold its regular meeting at Odd Fellows hall on 13514 S. Sixth Ave, with nominations of officers included in the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerebral Palsy Foundation
Aggie
University of Arizona
Pima Lodge No
Odd Fellows Hall
S. Sixth Ave
Rotary luncheon to feature Die For All You're Worth talk
Catalina Rotary club at Stork House hosts a luncheon with speaker Jack Stille of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance and program chairman Jack Kittle. Michigan club set for potluck at Catalina Park, and Cactus Caper Square Dance at Miles School auditorium with Frank Robillard calling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catalina Rotary Club
Stork House
Jack Stille
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Jack Kittle
Michigan Club
Catalina Park
East Fourth Street
North Fifth Avenue
Cactus Caper Square Dance Club
Miles School
Frank Robillard
Blockade Runner S Ebonal Sinks After Mine Hit
The British blockade runner S. S. Ebonal struck a Nationalist mine off Swatow China and sank with seven crew dead. The 1,175 ton tanker was carrying gasoline from Hong Kong to Swatow when it was struck. The ship had three British officers aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
U.P
S. S. Ebonal
Swatow
South China
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Rodig’s
Tucson Optical Service
Valley Nat'l Bidg
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Andy Anderson
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