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The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-06

PHOENIX. Mar 5-I Indications
point TO the entry OF ex-Gov. Bob
Jones I'M the Democratic guberna-
torial primary race this year. Some
OF the original Jones boys. who for
awhile have taken 1t for granted
their chief planned to seek con
gressional nomination. are jubilant
this week over the prospect OF
him running for governor.
They say the former chief execu.
tive for some time gave serious
consideration to seeking a Demo
cratic congressional nomination.
but began changing his mind when
hundreds OF letters from all parts
Of the state poured in asking him
TO go for governor"
The ex-governor is non-commital
on the subject. He tells inquiring
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-06

$4,000 richer as a result of the re-
cent Embarrassing campaign con
Quoted in lieu Of the annual Jack,
son Day dinner.
Kel NJ. Fox. former secretary to
Gov. Jones. came to Phoenix from
his ranch at Big Park to urge all
good Democrats to come to the aid
OF their party.
The money will be turned over
to Sam II. Morris. Democratic ma
tional committeeman for Arizona.
to be used in this years general
election campaign.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-06
Indoor Picnic
Friday Night

A desert picnic planned by
guests at Rancho Iona Verde was
held indoors Friday evening. be,
cause OF the weather.
Those present were Miss Mar,
jorie Coutts OF Tucson, Miss Evelyn
Van Cura OF Chicago. C. A. Sell
man OF New York, all guests OF
the ranch; Mr.. and Mrs. Leon
Keith. Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Wood
ruff. Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin F.
Sloane. Mrs. Corinne ~ Traveller
OF Colorado. Miss Christine Wilson
and Charles Disbrow.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-06

reporters: If | do anything about
politics this year. IT will be at the
solicitation OF my friends"
Bob Jones takes considerably
more interest and finds more
pleasure than most business men in
performing public service. He takes
great pride in citing some of the
legislative measures he sponsored
particularly the states old age pen.
sion law and labor legislation. in
cluding the minimum wage law for
women.
Having served in the state sen
ate from both Pinal and Maricopa
counties-alway regarded as a
liberal-he has an intimate know
ledge OF legislative matters. He
topped that experience with two
years as governor.
His friends assert that Bob
Jones is better equipped by expert
ence TO be governor than any of
the other currently mentioned
candidates for that office.
Judging from off-the-record whis'
perings a number of candidates.
for several important offices VIII
begin popping into print in the
wake of the special session. Cauti-
Gus politicos are waiting to see
which way the political winds are
going to blow. Reports indicate
that at least two prospective en-
tries In the Democratic guberna'
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-06
Club Party
Is Postponed

The evening card party planned
by members OF Coolidge Woman's
Club for Friday. March 9Th. has
been postponed to Saturday. March
14th. and will be a dessert bridge
at lis o'clock in the afternoon.
Mrs. A. L. NOVEL; is general
chairman Of arrangements.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-06
Girl Scouts Sponsor
Today's Movie Show

Coolidge Girl Scouts are now
selling tickets for the moving pic
ture show they are sponsoring to-
day at the San Carlos Theater,
through the courtesy OF Arthur
Kempton. district theater manager.
The double feature bill is Down
Mexico Way" with Gene Autry and
"Top Sergeant Mulligan."
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-06
Church Notice

Stations OF the Cross and Rosary
will be observed at St James
Catholic Church each Wednesday
evening at 1880 o'clock during
Lent.
Father Bernard Healy of Douglas
has been appointed to fill Father
Patrick Murphy's place.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-06

II protests against the unneces-
sary use OF state cars is a criter-
ion. it's likely a number OF office
holders will use their own autos
for campaign purposes this year.
Public objection has been raised TO
the appearance OF public vehicles
in so many places obviously not on
official business.
The State Highway Department
was the first branch OF state gov
ernment 10 put a number cars of
the highways to conserve rubber.
Some dozens autos. not vitally
needed at all times, We're lacked
up in garages to be used only In
case OF emergencies. Maricopa
county followed suit by ordering
serveral cars TO be garaged except
when actually needed.
Il might even be a good gag Tor
campaign purposes for candidates
to tour the state In jallopies. Ex'
Rep. Lewis Douglas did that very
thing n number of years ago. To
offset the cry OF rabble-rousers that
Mr.. Douglas was "a rich man 1
SON" the artful congressman, re-
turning to Arizona for campaign
instructed his campaign manger 10
meet him at Holbrook with a model
T Ford. which then was obsolesc
ent.
AS Rep. Douglas stepped off a
Santa Fe train, he gazed upon a
dilapidated model T That's per
fect," he exclaimed. Climbing in
behind the wheel. he chugged away
on a state tour in a vehicle that
aroused no jealousies from the most
humble owner OF an automobile
and was duly reelected.
Arizona's Democratic party Is
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-06
BABY DAUGHTER

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Betchel be
came the parents of baby daugh-
ter on March 3rd.. She weighed
seven pounds two ounces and was
born at Coolidge Hospital.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-06
STORKITORIAL
3 A BY BOY

Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Saylor be
came the parents of baby boy on
March 4th He weighted six
pounds eleven ounces and was
born at Coolidge Hospital.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-06
BABY DAUGHTER

Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Sneed became
the parents OF baby daughter on
February 2Sth. She weighed seven
pounds fourteen ounces and was
born at Coolidge Hospital.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-03-06

torial race are waiting until the
session concludes.
With at least 10 widely known
Democrats currently mentioned as
possible candidates for Arizona's s
two congressional seats. in addi-
ton to Rep. John r. Murdoch. who
will seek reelection. II is a certain
ty the race viii resemble the poll
tical derby OF 1886.
However. only one has announc-
ed TO date. He is Leo r. Leaden.
Others include Sen. Joe Haldiman.
Maricopa Sen. William Coxon.
Pinal; Sen. William Kimball.
Pima: Ser. II. II. Baker, Yuma:
Rep. James Carreon. Maricopa:
Mrs. w. p. Stuart. Democratic ma
tional committeewoman for Ari-
zona: Dr. Nelson d. Brayton.
Miami: William A. Sullivan, former
mayor OF Globe, and Y. G. White Of
Coolidge. former state bank su-
perintendent and executive secre-
tary to Gov Jones.
Mr.. Whites name popped into
the picture this week as Coolidge
friends started a boomlet in his be
half Several years ago. Mr.. White
is said TO have given serious CON
sideration TO making the race. In
1886. Mr.. white probably would
have been the gubernatorial candi-
date OF the Moeur organization had
the late doctor governor decided
against seeking a third term.
While the appointment of Miss
Lorna Lockwood as secretary to
Rep. Murdock was widely acclaim
ed by political columnists and 9th
els as one of the smartest moves
OF the congressman since he went
TO Washington, a rumble OF resent
ment Is heard from the college
where Rep Murdoch served as
dean for so many years.
Students and some faculty mem
bers at Arizona State at Tempe
are described as highly provoked"
at the former dean over the Lock
wood appointment. They say Miss
Lockwood. as member of the
Arizona legislature. voted against
the measure which would have
permitted Tempe and Flagstaff
colleges TO confer degrees on the
same basis as the University OF
Arizona.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18
Road Patrols
Alert for Raids

Should actual warfare strike
CLOSE to Detroit, the Wayne
County Road Commission has
established Is fully equipped
emergency crews. each composed
of IL hand picked men, to keep
w ync County roads open.
Charles l. Wilson. chairman, said
today.
All of the equipment 10 be used
has been marked with large
+ $ so II can be quickly located
III in service on routine work at
the time of an emergency.
In addition to trucks, tractors.
,crancS and other supplies. each
crew is equipped with first aid
materials and folding cots TO be
used as Stretchers. Seventy-five
Grew members have completed
preliminary first aid courses and
are now taking advanced instruc-
ton.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18
School Sabotage
Is PrObed by FBI

shop classes where we are going
"a hours a day training men for
national defense work.
RIGID CHECKUP ORDERED
"As a result Of these discOv-
cries, which began two weeks
ago." Bow added. 1--WE have or
dered every principal In our
schools TO take steps To see that
each extinguisher In his build
Ing Is given a thorough daily
check. The principals are held
responsible.
ALSO. we have ordered that
each extinguisher be sealed with
the 'box-car' type seal, to insure
that no one opens the tank and
substitutes infiammabie liquid
for the fluid In them. While this
has not happened IN Detroit. IL
has I'm other large cities. and We
want to guard againts it,"
Marshal Schuknecht. fire pre-
'ention head, lauded the sealing
orders as "a fine precaution which
should be taken in every building
and plant and anywhere else
where these tanks are used.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18
ANOTHER GROUP on JOB

Mrs. George y, Shcctl prcsi
dent of the Highland Parl
Womcn'S Cluh SAID her orcanlza
ton had also beaten the governor
to the gun
we have already adopted our
war program and have il work
ing effectively. IT there il gossip
Of fifth column nature being
circulated by Detroit women il
hasn't come Ia my attention.
think its "A little beside the
point Ia ask any American
women TO refrain from gossip of
this nature. The governor will
find we're all for the defense
program. working for IL and not
against il. We have been for
long. long time"
Mrs. Clifton Dustin member anC
past president OF The Civic Study
Club stressed belief IN the patriot,
ism Of all Detroit women.
Most of H. have adopted the
method of refusing To listen 10
anything that seems of "A sub
NPrSiVe nature" she said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18
WAkENS EARLY

At $50 "A. m, She told police
She was awakened by her son
Robert. II. one of three children.
The youth is subject 10 epilepsy
she said. and. concerned over an
attack. she again visited the gauge
shop where in AldermanS office
she obtained the revolver.
Her husband was not there. the
wife reported. but outside she saw
HIM climbing into cab. In her
car she pursued the cab 10 the
Statler.
Three bullets were fired. but
Mrs. Alderman says she rcmem-
berS only one.
One Of the bullets crashed
through the window Of the Statler
barber shop attracting the alton
ton of {. T. Thompklns, house
detective.
Thompkins and clean.i n Z
woman. Mary GraSSe. witnessed
the shooting Of Alderman through
the window and later furnished
police with the license number
The AldermanS were married -
years ago after a high Schoo. .ove
affair in Alpcna, Mich.
His plant Is engaged II defense
production and operating - roG~
a daN
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18
EXTINGUISHER EXPLODES

Warren r. Bow. assistant super
intendcnt of schools. who revealed
the sabotage said one of the ex-
tlnguiSherS AT Wilbur Wright did
blow up because of Stopped-up
hose. Luckily, however. no one
was injured.
The number Of tanks foun d
plugged and the manner in which
az was done. led Bow 10 believe
lt was not the work OF student
prankStcrs.
I'm some instances" he said.
after we had repaired the
tanks. we found the same ones
plugged up again in a few days.
think this il deliberate and
planned. II is significant. I think.
that this only happened In the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18

A warning that the deliberate
sabotage of fire extinguishers in
Detroit schools. revealed by The
Detroit Times, could conceivably
spread to every building and plant
in the city was issued today by
Fire Marshal Fred Schuknecht, as
the FBI Speedcd an intensive in
vestlgation into the school affair.
The Times yesterday told of the
finding of most of the eXtinguiSh-
ers in the shops at Wayne Univer-
sity and Wilbur Wright Trade
School plugged with specially pre-
pared wooden stops, cieverly in
serted and hidden in the noZzles.
Fire authorities and school of
ficlals agreed that if such plugged
eXtinguiSherS were u Sc d, they
would explode with great force,
possibly injuring or killing any
one nearby.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18
Nation S Physicists
Due for Convention

Leading physicists OF tho nation
will be in Detroit Friday Al
the national convention OF the
American Physical Society. in the
Rackham Educational Memorial,
Woodward a. Farn>Worth avenues.
The delegates VIII be IN Detroit
until Saturday when convention
activities VIII be- shifted 30 the
physics department OF the Uni
NJ MLrLLgAn
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18
SET OFF BY TIPPING

The small three-gallon eXtin-
guishers are set off when a small
vial of acid is dumped into a So
dunn solution merely by tipping
the tank upside down
within a minute" explained
Marshal Schuknecht, "a pres
sure OF 125 pounds per square
inch generates I'm the tank. III
ID Is not used Immediately, the
pressure increases until at about
$50 10 800 pounds. the top or
bottom OF the tank will blow
out"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18
FINAL ALTERNATIVE

An all-American highway to
Alaska following any one of sew
eral proposed routes would be the
final alternative, as the President
sees it. if transportation to the
northern territory is 10 be Speeded
up 10 the point where it would
be possible 10 move needed men
and materials quickly, 10 Alaskan
ouipostS.
lie said he thought IL important
that better communications be eS-
between the mainland
and the northern territory, but
declined to speculate on possible
action by the army or by Congress
TO effectuate it.
Until the army board reports,
there will he no official decisions
as TO the plan to be followed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18
Wife Shoots
Mate on Street

Continued from Page One)
had her husband appeared for din
nCr on time.
He promised me over the
telephone that ne would he there
mt o'clock" she related. when
the steaks burned and he didn't
come ] went To his office the
Waltham Gauge Shop, 9li4 East
Forest aVenuel to get him"
An argument followed and Mrs
Alderman went home.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18
Bus Driver Aqe Limit 40

The DSR commission viii hire
bus drivers up 10 the age Of 40
years, instead of keeping the for
mer 35-year maximum. * was de-
clded today because of the critical
shortage Of drivers. General Man
agcr Fred A. Nolan SAID that on
one day the DSR did not have
enough drivers for all the runs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18
l'OSSiEeS Are Gagged
CIubwomen Irritated by Governors Warning
Remind Him They Serve in Silence

waste. TO save their newspapers
for the salvation Army. haven't
done anything about the tin can
situation yet because no one
tells me what 10 do with them.
l remove top and bottom of
each can, wash il and then put
II ON the floor and stomp ON it,
Cans 80 treated are easier to
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18
Ash m a AGONY

Don't rely on SMOKES. sprays and iniec-
tons II you suffer from terrible recurring,
choking. gasping, wheeling spells OF Asthma.
Thousands OF sufferers have found that the
first dose OF Mendaco usually palliateS
Asthma spASms and loosenS thick strangiing
mucuS thus promoting freer breathing and
more restful sleep. Oct Mendaco in tasteless
tablets from druggists. Only soc. Money back
guaranteed unless fully satisfied.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18
Robbed by Auto Bandits

Phillip RoSenthal, IS. OF 1889
North Martindale avenue. told
police early today that TWO ban
dts forced him 10 the curb on
avenue. made him drive
-1lo Margaretta avenue and
ruubed HIM Of Sl22 the days re-
reIDtS from his gasoline station.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18

"It would seem We have an
ticipated the governor, vas the
way leading Detroit ClubWomCp
were putting - today
Governor Van WagoDcr i>Sucr
\ proclamation setting aside
February ~. as Mich
gan WomanS National Defense
Day.
In tho proclamation the goYcr
nor urged women 10.
. Refuse 10 help spread rumors
and gossip Of fifth column
nature.
. Adopt n program Of sensible
food buying
Oppose exploitation Of CON
SumCrS.
. Conserve food.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18
Named OCD Aide Here

Frederic Schouman today was
named public relations officer for
the Detroit Office of Civilian De-
Tense al a salary of 81, 500 a wear.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18
CITES ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Mrs. Rove pointed out Inc OK
cellent work being done 10y the
BEDFORD Women Club IN the wal
program. For a number OF years
this club worked 10 raise funds for
q club building They were ready
20 build bur sr the outbreak OF
war cancelled pIan~ conycrtcC
their total savings INTO defense
saving bonds aut stamps.
Mrs. Joseph Gaylord president
OF the Detroit Section al he Ma
uouaL Council of jewish Womcr
echoed most at Mrs. Rove, Scutr
mCntS saying:
"Nere proud that our coun-
ell has been. working right along
the lines of the governors proc
lamation for we'll over - year.
our national president sent ~ "A
letter i'm January emphasizing
the danger of repeating rumor>
one hears because IN their be
ginning> these may have been
inspired hi NTH columniNtS.
Round TABLE PLANNED
eve have an education pro-
gram uoW on consumers prob
lens and viii soon haze - round
table discussion Ted ny Samuel
Jacobs. head Tor this area of the
National Price Administration
office.
Long ago We asked our mem
bers not To hoard food. 10 cut
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18
Raid on Detroit
By Air Possible,
Says Roosevelt
Continued from Page One,

Wv
Welt made il clear that he. him.
self thinks it possible for raiders
20 slip through, and that Ameri-
cans, therefore. need not be too
surprised if this should happen.
The Presidents observation Of
this point was prompted by a dis
cuSSion of possible alternatives
-upen-to the country in linking
Alaska more - closely with the
United States mainland.
There has been acute concern
on the Pacific coast and in the
northwest and Alaska generally
over the possibility that the Jap
aneSe navy may turn its attention
TO the American hemisphere this
spring. once the conquest of the
Dutch Indies is complete-as il
now appears likely 10 be by then.
ASKED ABOUT ATTACK
President Roosevelt was asked
whether ne could give the country
any reinsurance that the Ameri-
can navy and air forces as they
stand-that is. since the damage
wrought 10 the fleet at Pearl Har-
bor-could Tepel an attack on
Alaska. d.
He thought such an attack pos
sble and then said the army is
now studying the Alaskan trans
portation problem, and will have
10 reach its conclusions within two
weeks if anything effective is 10
be done before the first of next
year. As possible alternatives now
under study. he named:
I For immediate needs, con-
Il Struction OF light, one
track railway 10 Alaska from
the Pacific northwest.
) Use all of the inland ocean
passage TO point near the
southern land tip Of Alaska, and
construction of A land highway
from there 10 the interior or
along the coast.
J Employment Of large num-
- berS of transport planes 10
carry troops and war supplies 10
Alaskan bases.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18
HIT REAL 5TH COLUMNISTS'

Mrs. George Y. Rowe. president
II the Detroit Federation 81
Clubs listened 10 a read
ing Of the proclamation, sand
cit would behooVe the state
90 find the real fifth columnist~.
Surely they have the facilities
10 find out who they are. The
Clubu omen Of Detroit and
Michigan are perfectly organ
lied i'm their defense work. We
might he good object lesson
Ia national and local defense
leaders. our machinery il run
ming smoothly. Every point of
the governors proclamation had
been working mandate with
III for many. many months.
There's nothing new i'm il.
'Wc're doing our part and
now were waiting for the
answers to what's happening
10 America a. we knew il "A
few years ago
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-18

AnVERTIeEMFNT
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-17
MOslens Will
Resist Candhi

tRv International News Service)
Bombay. Aug. 17-INS-Thous-
ands of Moslems met today in a
public mass meeting, following the
blunt warning Of their leader that
If Britain temporizes or comprom-
ises under pressure of Mohandas
*. Gandhi's Congress party. the
Moslems would resist to the ut
termost".
The Moslems were scheduled TO
adopt a resolution formulated yes
terday by their working commit
tee, expressing the Moslem
Leagues attitude toward the Con
gross party move designed to
force British rule from India i'm
mediately.
Mohammed Ali Jinnah. presi.
dent of the all-lndia Moslem Lea
que, and as such head Of the huge
sub-continent's 90,00O,00O Moslems.
laShed out at what he termed the
political blackmail" OF Gandhi's
civil disobedience campaign, which
has resulted in widespread riot.
ing and violence throughout India
Should Britain agree to the Con
gress party's terms. said Jinnah.
Il personally would marshal and
unleash the Moslem might even If
il meant imprisonment or death
for me"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-17
Dodge Probe to
Call Forty One

Detroit. Aug. Tins Forty one
persons were notified by the prose
Cutor'g Once today that they viii
be called as witnes SEES a. the IN.
ouest into the death OF John Duyal
Dodge. 43-yesr-old scion Of the mo-
tor family
Dodge died last Thursday night
from cerebral hemorrage induced
by skull fracture and Tho inquest
was called for Thursday hy Wayne
County Prosecutor William f.
Bowling
Bowling was attempting 10 de.
termine whether Dodge might have
suffered the skull fracture during
the events ~ the evening preceding
his arrest on 2 vuvpfrtDn n mousse
breaking or whether the injury vas
caused by = fall a. precinct po-
lice headquarters.
Among the principal witnesses TO
testify az the inquest wit iru " i7-
Mignon Fontsino. an interior dec
orator. and roomer In the house
where Dodge Was taken into custo.
DIV. Mrs Dodge also will be q
witness. Miss Fontaine has alrea.
dy told Bowling that Dodge struck
his wife when the latter came "a
the homo in which Miss Fontaine
vas staying
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-17

Of the Housc.approved S627l 600.
600 bill next week, Sen. Edwin {.
Johnson tD) Colo. committee mem
Der, urged adoption OF a plan under
which small income taxpayers can
pay taxes monthly
Although the Finance Committee
was in recess, Treasury tax experts
were working with committee
members on proposed amendments.
More than 000,OO0,0O0 will be
Topped of the House bin In max
ing necessary revisions. said Van
denberg. L do not know where this
revenue and The additional reye-
nue. the Treasury seeks can be oh
tanned without levying sales or
Withholding tax.
The sales tax issue has got TO be
raised in the committee n II
seeks the revenue asked It must
accept a sales or Withholding tax
and ! prefer The sales tax
While the House voted FIVE per
cent withholding tax. It merely
applied upon income taxes for the
next year Nandenberg said b. viii
have TO be knocked out because the
Treasury says IT, would require
1000 employees 10 administer H.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-17
Seventeen Die
in Plane Crash

oBv international Slows Service
Peru, Mass Aug li-lNS-One
Of the worst tragedies In United
States military aviation today had
left only three survivors among ~
occupants Of an Army transport
plane which crashed IN flames Sat.
urday night Of the 22oofoot Gar
net Peak on Peru Mountain In the
Bel kshlreg.