Local briefs roundup from Winslow and Flagstaff visits
Numerous notes cover visits and travel around Winslow. Personal mentions include Mr Jerry Midgley of Flagstaff at Winslow stores, J H Janeway returning from Chattanooga Tennessee, and Babbitt Bros. executives sightseeing. Also listed are fishing trips and shopping visits, banking visits in Flagstaff, and local civic group activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flagstaff
G. T
Jerry” Midgley
Midgley
Winslow
J. H. Janeway
Chattanooga
Tenn
Flagstaff Co
J. Babbitt
Babbitt Bros. Trading Company
Lakeside
Charles Clarke
George Beckstead
Globe
W. G. Kelly
Phoenix Insurance Man Hurt In Auto Crash Near Winslow
M. P. Theodore of Phoenix, an insurance man, is hospitalized with lung injuries four broken ribs a bad back sprain and other injuries after his car overturned Saturday night on U S Highway 66 near the Little Colorado River bridge east of Winslow. A companion Mr Franks said the crash followed Theodore trying to extinguish a cigarette lighter fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Theodore
Phoenix
Winslow
Mrs. Theodore
Colorado River
Franks
Theodore
Volcano Threatens Mexican Residents Near Xinantecatl
Governor Filiberto Gomez ordered evacuation for residents on the upper slopes of Xinantecatl as volcanic activity in the Long Dormant Crater increases. A scientific expedition was halted due to rising eruption signs amid ongoing earthquakes, with 31 minor shocks recorded in Mexico City. Dispatches from Colima report tremors driving residents from their homes.
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Toluca
Mexico
Filiberto Gomez
Xinantecatl
Mexico City
Colima
Calles Wife Improves After Brain Tumor Surgery
In Boston Senora Florente Calles wife of former Mexican president General Plutarco Elias Calles slept well after brain tumor removal surgery and her condition remained encouraging on his 55th birthday. The Mexican statesman welcomed the favorable news as a hopeful gift for her health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Senora Florente Calles
Plutarco Elias Calles
Mexico
Rail Strike Grips Mexico City and Pacific Line
A 3500 Southern Pacific of Mexico yard workers walked off after failed pay talks, halting a 1300 mile line and prompting government review. Streetcar workers also joined in protests threatening broader disruption along the west coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Accord Nears In Congress
Conferees approach a near understanding on the Senate Wagner bill and enabling the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to spend up to 100 million as needed. They then studied increasing the corporation’s capital and financing public works through a bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Reconstruction Corporation
Olympic Track Tryouts Open In Long Beach This Week
More than 175 athletes from the Rocky Mountains to the Mexican border arrive in Long Beach for the semi final Olympic team track and field tryouts. Utah’s Byron Grant 14.2 seconds in 120 yard hurdles and Nate Long 47.8 in 400 meters compete as early entrants. Top finishers advance to final tryouts at Palo Alto on July 15 and 16.
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Long Beach
Calif
Rocky Mountains
Utah
Byron Grant
Nate Long
United States
Palo Alto
AT S F Reports First Five Months Net Income Drop
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway system reported net railway operating income of 2 330 907 for the first five months of 1932 versus 5 749 597 in the same period last year. Revenues totaled 53 367 558 with operating expenses 45 051 206. The late 1931 period showed 71 120 843 in revenues and 58 347 914 in costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway System
Strikes Spread Across Mexico City Rail and Industry
Continued on strike today workers of the Mexican National Railways prepared to strike soon. Pullman company employees and Mexico City bakers have declared strikes for next Thursday.
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Mexican National Railways
Pullman Company
Mexico City
Discord Enters Affairs In Chile
In Santiago on June 28 the revolutionary junta remained in control. Carlos Davila, former ambassador to Washington, led the initial revolt on June 4 and then headed a counter revolt last week. He now governs alone after the resignation of Nolasco Cardenas and Armando Cabero yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Chile
Senor
Carlos Davila
Washington
Nolasco Cardenas
Armando Cabero
Hearst Urges Progressive Democratic Party Consideration
William Randolph Hearst said it might be an ideal time to start the progressive Democratic party. He would support any genuine Democrat but not a Wall Street or International Bankers nominee tied to Hoover policies. If Hoover remains preferred, elect Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Randolph Hearst
Brooklyn Eagle
Progressive Democratic Party
Wall Street
International Bankers
United States
Arizona heat drives Phoenix residents to tubs and canals
In Phoenix the low temperature reached 85 degrees and the high hit 113 as residents sought cooling in bathtubs and irrigation canals. Prescott hosts the Arizona State Firemen's Association with about 300 delegates. opening sessions featured registrations and welcomes by Prescott officials. The convention will elect officers and decide the 1933 meeting place with Safford pushing for the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Prescojtt
Arizona State Firemen's Association
Prescott
Safford
Armstrong heads for Olympic trials in 100 meter dash
Flagstaff sprinter Frank Arm strong of Arizona State Teachers College departs for Long Beach California to run in the Olympic trials 100 meter dash He says he will join the Chicago Bears if he cannot secure a coaching berth upon graduation in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flagstaff
Frank Armstrong
Arizona State Teachers College
Long Beach
Calif
Armstrong
Chicago Bears
Plane Crashes After Wild Ride In Storm
A storm tossed plane returning from anti aircraft practice crashed in Port Washington killing Gilbert Burnee 23 army corporal and fatally injuring pilot Lieut T J Creedon 30 reserve officer who died in hospital. The craft swirled in circles near homes causing residents to seek shelter and interrupt graduation exercises at the local high school.
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Port Washington
N. Y
Long Island
Gilbert Burnee
T. J. Creedon
Mitchelfield
Fort Tilden
Great Neck
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C. E. Wyrick
Heber
Alyce Bickel
R. R. Sutherland
North Berry Avenue
Jack L. R. Dial
Addye Mae Mead
Marie ‘Norman
W. J. Henson
Adele Henson
Sunshine
Henson
Santa Fe Railroad
Z. B. Stiles
J. B. Stiles
Dennis “Hix
Hildebrand
Winslow Santa Fe Redskins
Santa Fe ‘Railroad
W. L. Lindblom
The
Arizona Bank
Arizona
Winston
Mcnary
J. R. Chilson
J. R. Welch
State Banking Department
T. J. Horan
Santa Fe
Junior
Patricia
Cal
Gallup
R. K. Mullins
Julia McMillan
Fred Waits
Kingman
J. Stegmier
Mormon Lake
Grand Canyon
J. W. Gibson
Holmes Supply Company
Los Angeles
Helen Bazell
Central Drug and News Company
A. H. Black
Electrical Equipment Company of
White Mountains
Lee Barkdol
Payson
Meteor City
Ross Smith and Son
Ballard
Little Rock
Ark
San Diego
Ladies’ Golf Club
Winslow Ladies’ Golf Club
Ladies’ Aid
Ladies’ Aid of the Methodist Church
Phoenix Man
Daily Mail
Central Drug
Senora Leonor
Calles
Guadalajara
Southern Pacific Railroad of
Southern Pacific
Santa FE Income
American Tobacco Co
Hearst
Roosevelt
Baker
Ritchie
Associated Press
Quality Baking Company
Lucky Strike
Luckies
U. K. America
N. B. C. Networks
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