Arizona Highway Killer Study Reveals Careless Driver Profile
United Press report from Phoenix details a 1929 Arizona highway killer, identifying the perpetrator as a physically perfect, sober man over 25 who drove a well maintained car at over 35 mph in daylight on a clear Sunday. The victim, also physically perfect and sober, was over 40 and crossing the street. neither party was at fault. The piece also notes ongoing surveys by Miss Wendell and Miss Bishop tracking crippled children and coordinating welfare efforts with local agencies as they expand northern district work.
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United Press
Phoenix, Ariz
Arizona
Will You Be a Victim
An editorial warns Americans about rising automobile fatalities. It cites 31 000 deaths and 1 000 000 injuries in the United States last year, urges constant alertness, and calls for careful driving to prevent more loss of life.
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United States
Gettysburg
Roadside stands grow into a major national industry
Dr. Julius Klein reports 110,000 to 125,000 roadside stands in the United States with about 3,900 new ones yearly. Last year these stands logged a 500 million dollar sales volume, outpacing several nations’ exports and signaling a shift in the tourist economy toward on the road commerce and related services. The article notes modest shares for hotels and transportation and highlights the rise of roadside hospitality from a private dime to a national network.
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Julius Klein
United States
Klein
Germany
Japan
Brazil
Netherlands
Zipft picked for Tucson postmaster in place of Dickerman
The Arizona Daily Star notes Henry Zipft named postmaster for Tucson succeeding Mrs. Allie Dickerman. It praises Zipft’s integrity and work ethic including street maintenance and flood-response efforts. Dickerman resigns after eight years amid political shifts and loyalty to Senator Ralph Cameron.
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Henry Zipft
Tucson
Allie Dickerman
Ated
Zipt
Dickerman
Ralph Cameron
Washington
Industrial School To Divert Waters from Gowdy Creek
In Phoenician Arizona on June 21, officials announced Gowdy Creek water rights will be diverted from Graham Mountains to irrigate Ludacre lands near the Fort Grant Industrial School. Secretary Mortensen said funds of 6.00 dollars appropriated by the last legislature will develop the Fort Grant irrigation water supply.
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Godwy
Crippled Children Of State Studied by Society Workers
Phoenix news notes field workers Miss Teath Wendell and Miss Helen OP, along with Miss Wendell and Miss Bishop, have nearly completed their survey in the southern part of the state for the society. The effort aims to lay the groundwork for coordinated care and improved programs for crippled children.
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Phoenix
Teath
Wendell
Helen
Ic Northern
Arizona
Bishop
Prison Camps Try Free Labor for Federal Inmates
Washington reports a shift to camp confinement for federal prisoners amid overcrowding. About 13,000 housed in Leavenworth Atlanta and McNeil Island with thousands more awaiting trial locally. First batch of 1000 sent to army camps, with 600 at Camp Lee and others at Camp Meade Fort Bragg Fort Riley and Alderson. Prisoners live in quarters with medical care and supervision under guarded, barbed wire perimeters.
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WY Ashton White
Congress
Hoover Administration
Ohio
Columbus
Department of Justice
Leavenworth
Atlanta
McNeile Island
Justice and
War Departments
Sanford Bates
Io I¢Iblves
War Department
Fort Brags
N. G
Camp Meade
Fort Riley
Kan
Camp Lee
Alderson
W. Va
Federal
Women’s Reformatory
One reactor found in 164 cattle tested in Yuma county
ER L Stump Arizona veterinary inspector reported only one tuberculin reactor among 164 cattle tested in Yuma county. The finding suggests limited tuberculosis exposure in the herd and may influence local livestock health measures.
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Phoenix,ariz
ER. L. Stum
Arizona Veterinary Inspector
Yume County
Alberta border boom sparks oil field rush near Lethbridge
In Red Coulee Alberta across the border a border boom drives oil development with fourteen derricks now up and more planned. The field began producing last September and has yet to drill a dry hole.
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Alberta
Red Coulee
Nerves Edge with Taniac Claim
Start today to reduce nervousness and sleeplessness by taking a tablespoon of Taniac before each meal and at bedtime for two weeks. The ad promises increased vitality and a remedy for tired, strained feelings with a money back guarantee.
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