Arizona Delegations Oppose Highway System Expansions
Delegations from Tucson Douglas Nogales Casa Grande and other southern Arizona cities urged the Arizona Highway Commission to delay adding to the federal Aid Highway system. A petition requesting no increases was discussed with leaders offering no agreement. The Arizona Forestry Service will fund 75 000 toward Oak Creek Canyon road with state 50 000 and county 25 000 matching funds.
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Associated Press
Wliowsnin
Tucson
Douglas
Nogales
Phoenix
U. S. Forestry Service
Oak Creek Canyon
Céconino County
Arizona
W. W. Lane
Lane
Forest Board
San Francisco
Coconino County
Sanger Beats Zorilla In Ten Round Los Angeles Fight
Milwaukee lightweight Joey Sanger won a ten round decision over Santiago Zorilla of Panama at the Olympia auditorium. Sanger, trailing early, scored a fifth round knockdown that shifted the bout, then dominated the remainder to secure the victory.
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Los Angeles
Joey Sanger
Milwaukee
Santiago Zorilla
Panama
Olympia Auditorium
Zorilla
Sangor
Zorilha
Prussians Honor American Diplomat
Berlin December 18 Jacob Croula Schurman American ambassador to Germany was elected an honorary member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences. This rare distinction has only twice been given to an American, including Andrew White who was ambassador at Berlin and former president of Cornell University.
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Berlin
Jacob Croula Schurman
Germany
Prussian Academy of Sciences
Andrew White
Ambassador Schurman
Cornell University
Chicago’s unused incinerator sold for 800 to salvagers
The Chicago incinerator built in 1914, long unused and derided as a monument to waste, was sold to salvagers for 800 dollars. The original cost of the plant was 225000 dollars.
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Chicago
Fliers Get New Plane For Flight To Montevideo
Major Tadeo Larre-Borges and Lt Leon Challe, after a 3600 mile Atlantic crossing mishap near Santo Antonio Brazil, were flown to Natal with injuries. They plan to accept another aircraft to continue to Rio Janeiro and Montevideo, hoping to reach their 6000 mile aim.
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Rio
Montevideo
Challe
Santo Antonio
Natal
Larre-Borges
Shemeof
Spain
Cape Blanco
Ftio de Ova
Cape
Premier MacDonald Extends Holiday Greetings to U S
London wires report Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald sent holiday wishes to Americans. He expressed hope that 1937 will bring a new era of peace and goodwill and warm greetings for Christmas and the New Year.
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London
MacDonald
United States
Depth finding gear fitted to ferries between Germany and Denmark
A depth finding apparatus has been installed on ferryboats operating between Germany and Denmark to help pilots avoid shallow water. The new equipment aims to reduce grounding risks on routes across the Baltic and North Sea.
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Germany
Denmark
Average Arizona Woman Supports Herself Despite Higher Living Costs
In Phoenix dated December 18 a survey of 26 Arizona state female workers found an average monthly income of about $150 with living costs at least $175. Many are married and rely on husbands or fathers to cover the shortfall, leaving Miss Independent with about $25 monthly from creditors' notes.
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Aed
Anna G. Frohmiller
Amerman Appeals Divorce Decree From Winglow Property
E. I. Amerman appeals the Navajo county divorce decree against Hattie Amermen in the Arizona Supreme Court. The couple married in Albuquerque in 1917 and challenge the court order dividing property in Winglow, Arizona.
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Phoenix, Ariz
E. I. Amerman
Hattie Amermen
Navajo County
Amerman
Arizona Supreme Court
Albuquerque
N. M
Winglow
Arizona
Mexico Quiet on Reprisal Affects Girls in Town
The piece describes how Mexican policy and social conditions impact young women seeking entertainment and transport. It notes costs for meals, clothing, cigarettes, and taxi avoidance, and cites a girl named Anna Frohmiller explaining that men earn more, balancing expenses. General Calles arrival is also reported.
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Anna Frohmiller
Congress Debates Hopkins Nomination and Agency Budgets
The Senate continues to debate Richard J. Hopkins for a Kansas federal judge post. Committees review bills on buildings, hospitalization, sugar tariffs, and road aid while hearings proceed on war department needs, Haiti policy, and Mississippi flood control.
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Associated Press
Senate
Richard J. Hopkins
Kansas
Banking Committee
Public Buildings Committee
HOUSE
Heiti
Naval Affairs Committee
Roads
Appropriations
War Department
Qundy
Pennsylivania
Sullivan
Wyoming
Julius H. ‘Barnes
Farm Board
Albert L. Watson
Pennsylvania
Agriculture
Interstate Commerce Committee
Wilson
Radio Corporation
Tion
Haiti
Army
Mississippi
Moscowitz
Judiciary
New Lamp Shade Aims for Safer Downward Light
A redesigned lamp shade directs light downward and features a flattened top to hold safety razors for drying without dismantling. The concept targets Hindu users seeking convenient bathroom fixtures and storage.
Was Gun Loaded Yes He Found Out He May Recover
In Chicago on December 18 AP reports Clarry Poneranty aged 19 found a pistol and asked if it was loaded. Doctors who moved the bullet from his chest say he may recover.
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Chicago
Clarry Poneranty
Arizona to Free 44 Prison Inmates
The Arizona board of pardons and paroles recommended to Governor Phillips that 44 Florence state prison inmates be paroled or given sentence commutation. The governor said he would act promptly and sign orders for release before Christmas if he approves.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Ariz
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Wth
Phillips
Florence
Inventor Patents Spark-Emitting Abrasive Wheel in Louisiana
A Louisiana inventor receives a patent for an abrasive wheel that projects a stream of sparks to ignite fuel in internal combustion engines. The device aims to improve ignition efficiency and reliability in automotive and industrial engines.
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Louisiana
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