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The Coolidge examiner., 1946-12-27
Arrest and Fine Man
For Selling Liquor
Without License

Fred A. Carter, a railroad sec
ton worker, was fined 500 in
Justice court Monday morning for
selling liquor without a license.
Several young Papago girls were
held for drunk and disorderly con-
duct. and city police warn that
anyone caught supplying minors
with alcoholic beverages will be
prosecuted to the full extent OF
the law. The crime is a felony
with a Jail sentence attached.
Thursday morning Ray Club,
Coolidge. was fined SIS for speed
ing on Main street.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-12-27
Baptists Consider
Coolidge Air Base
As College Site

a group OF Baptist officials ex-
| pressed sincere but unofficial
interest in Coolidge air base after
| inspecting the 500 acre site Tues
day in view OF locating a college
there. The group was invited to
visit the field by members OF the
Coolidge chamber OF commerce in
cooperation with Casa Grande and
Florence chambers.
The Baptists. headed by DR..
Willis J Ray. executive secretary
treasurer. Baptist general conven-
ton of Arizona. included l.. d.
White. president. board Of trus-
tees Of the proposed college. A. b.
Barnes and c. F. Frazier, mis-
slonaries to the Indians, DIR. ]. NJ.
Campbell, Coolidge pastor, and
Arron Miller. Coolidge. a member
OF the college board of trustees,
were pleased with the base which
included already installed sewage
and plumbing system and water
supply.
Frank Williams. county super
visor elect, and Louis Fiscel, coun-
ty highway engineer told the visi-
tors that they were in favor of
college located in Pinal county,
and again speaking unofficially,
they offered any assistance or aid
to the Baptists in obtaining the
site
Chamber Of commerce members
from Coolidge, Florence. and Casa
Grande, who had invited the dele
cation to inspect the field, includ-
ed Raymond SrOaf secretary Of
the Coolidge chamber. Paul Loucks,
j. j. Jones. Coolidge. c. A. Nolan.
president of Florence chamber, A.
w. Gressinger, Florence, and Ivan
Peters of Casa Grande.
Representative from the three
communities all agreed that no
matter where the college might
be located in Pinal County, IL
would be a step forward for the
valley towns.
The group toured the field in
specting mess halls, assembly hall,
the swimming pool, ware houses.
and the barracks. 1t was agreed
that the site would be advantag-
eous for temporary set up until
proper buildings could be con-
structed. All the buildings had
plumbing and cement floors, and
hospital and chapel facilities were
available.
Ii was pointed out that the air
base is equi-distant from Cool
idge and Florence, and with an
additional road cut TO the highway
81. it would be accessible to Casa
The spot is also one OF
nautral desert beauty with an ad-
equate water supply for keeping
the land green the year around.
County supervisors and Fiscel
plan to meet in Phoenix today to
receive the part of the air base
that was turned over by the gov
ernment as a county air port, and
members of the Baptist conven-
ton have been invited to attend
to discuss any possibilities OF util-
izing the base.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-12-27
Sheriff Elect Farley
Makes Announcements
OF New Appointments

on the eve OF assuming his new
duties as sheriff OF Pinal county
Lynn Farley this week announced
most of his major appointments.
In Florence Travis Wall. Lau-
renee White. Harold Sorg and
John Higgins. Coolidge Ace Gard
ner: Casa Grande. Burt Ki1ard.
Eloy. Hubert Ashley and a. ID.
Beach: Mammoth. r. G. Kiusey.
Ray. Elmer Gardeushire and
Frank Jordan
No appointments were an
nounced for Superior where selec-
tons are expected TO be- an
nouuccd early next week.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-12-27
Nearly One-t4aIf Inch
OF Rainfall for Area

An official .43 inch of rain fell
on Coolidge and surrounding area
Thursday according to reports
from The service at Casa Grande
national monument. Rain was pre-
dicted for today by state forecast
crs
Enough rain has fallen in Cool
idge to make walking pretty rough
going as large puddles formed
from the steaedy downfall that
started early Thursday morning.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-12-27
Capture Escapee
From County Jail.
Four Men at Large

Highway patrol aPPrehends one
Of five prisoners in Phoenix.
Police comb state for two
Negroes and two white men
who dug through iaiI wall.
One of five prisoners who es-
capped from county Jail in Flor
ence Friday night, Gregrio Rodi-
quez, 20, was apprehended in
Phoenix Sunday by the highway
patrol Four of the other prison.
ers are still at large.
Rodriguez was serving sixty
days in the county Jail for dis
turbing the peace in Eloy. An
other man, Fred Smith, Al, was
being held for removing mort
gagged property from the state. He
was recently arrested in Lords
burg, N. NJ, and returned to Pinal
county authorities.
Frank Armstrong, 35, was in
county Jail after an attempted
robbery in Picacho, and the other
two men, both Negroes, A. c. Rol-
land, 81, and Clark Benford, So,
were being held for burglaries in
Eloy and Randolph.
The men escaped Friday be-
tween s and 10 p. m. by breaking
up a prison cot and working the
mortar from the bricks in the
back wall Two of the men, Arm
strong and Smith, hailed local
taxi cab on the Florence-Tucson
highway and directed the driver
to take them to Casa Grande,
1t was reported that after reach
ing Casa Grande they eluded the
driver before he could claim his
fare. Highway patrolmen and
sheriffs offices in other counties
are watching for the men, and
their capture is expected.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-12-27
Burcher Receives
Honorable DISCHARGE

Leonard c. Burtcher received
an honorable discharge Tuesday
after ten months service with the
11th airborne paratroops in Japan.
Rurtcher is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Burtcher. He recent
" returned to Coolidge on termi-
nal leave and re-entered Coolidge
high school the day following his
return.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-12-27
Automobile Turns Over
South Of Florence

An automobile driven by Henry
Cole. Negro. turned over and
smashed at the S curve south of
Florence on the Florence-Tucson
highway Sunday.
Cole received face decorations
and a broken leg. his two compan-
ions. Arthur Cole and Homer Cole,
brothers, received only slight in
iuries. They all live in Los An
geles, Calf.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-12-27
WAA Representative 10
Assist Vets Saturday

E. B. Murphy of Tucson, south
ern Arizona area representative OF
the War Assets Administration,
will be at the legion hall in Casa
Grande Saturday, January 4, to
assist veterans in making appli-
cations for purchase of surplus
properties for business use. APP
plications may also be made for
quonset huts for housing. Murphy
will be at the legion hall from 9
a. m. to 5 p. m.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-12-27
Howards Trading Post
Purchased by Texans

Howard's Trading Post on High
way 81 northwest of Coolidge was
sold this week TO Mr.. and Mrs. X.
II. Stephens of Texas by w. 1.
Spruen. executor of the late Ed
Howard's estate. The Stephens
plan TO move here permanently
from Texas. about January Is, att
er which they will manage and
operate the trading post.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-12-27
Supervisors Approve
Appointment Of Hood
As Probation Officer

Appointment of William David
Hood to the position of adult and
chief probation officer for the ju-
yenile court of Pinal county by
Judge W. c. Truman was approved
by the board of supervisors in a
special session.
Hood. a resident of Coolidge at
the present time. was born in Flor
ence. He assumed his duties the
early part of this month.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-12-27
The GdZaA4
Note Book
As THIS is WRITTEN

As THIS is WRITTEN
rain - falling In Coolidge. a gen
tie sort OF rain 10 be- sure. but one
which has possibilities Continua-
tion % this rain for a week or so
with most Of II falling on the ella
watershed would be a mighty fine
New Years gift 10 farmers who
are dependent upon water from
Coolidge dam
LANDING THE FIRST
ship OF Arizona Airlines initial
scheduled stop In Coolidge last
week vas pilot Jack Mccullough.
son Of Mrs. Belle Mccullough
Jack with thousands OF hours OF
air time. vas selected TO bring
down the first airliner TO land in
his hometown.
SOAP HAS BECOME
almost a luxury item because OF
recent scarcity and due TO fits
present increased cost Fats and
oils affect SO per cent OF the to-
tai price OF soap and these raw
materials have risen from nine
cents a pound TO as high as %
cents. Consequently. bar and
packaged soaps soar so per cent.
Retail prices OF the % cent pack
aged soap are about 35 cents. Bar
soap for toilet use sells TO the
dealers FOR three cents more a cake
and you. in front OF the counter.
get less change from your dollar.
Because soap is something almost
impossible 10 do without. pay we
will. We have advocated buyers
strikes TO bring down unfair prices
but could we strike against soap.
even II the increased cost was un-
warranted? Little boys say. yes.
1T is THE SAME
song. second verse. that the Re-
publicans OF the House lay down
Tor the program for future Con-
gressional action. Among the
points L. elimination OF govern
ment controls: termination OF
presidential emergency powers as
rapidly a. possible; substantial
savings where practical: relief
from shortages In scarce items
such as sugar and soap: close ad-
herence TO the Congressional Re-
organization Act with apprecia-
tlon OF the fact that experience or
later developments might demand
clarificatlon and improvement. II
all sounds good. whatever be a
mans political party, Few can
find fault with such a plan yet
each act calls for careful study.
Several Of the points mean moth
ing. as the words stand Some OF
the changes. IL undertaken too
quickly will be too rich for our
blood. Deliberation rather than
too prompt an action without a
follow-through. viii bring more
applause for the COP party In the
final count A prophecy OF pros
perity has been sounded by the
President A program for the Re-
publican Congress to get immedi-
ate action for removals and i'm
provements. Is but an echo OF
words uttered before. in our his
tory. We. proceeding about our
daily bread and keeping the fin
gers crossed.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-12-27
LET US TAKE A

=
summing up OF self "as OF ls46"
and work out individual balance
sheets. Impelled by good resolu-
tions we may be halted by the
man who reminds US that hell Is
paved with good intentions. But
we might do our over-hauling and
improving without an announce
ment of intentions. Surely that
man does not breathe who can't
better his character and IL he con-
tributes to a selfless. fine personal
devotion, who would come forth
10 label him a fraud and imper-
senator? There was a foundation
upon which 10 build this good
business bePre ls47 and its
building through a personal In
yentory and balance sheet struck
on December 81, 1916, will
strengthen ii.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-12-27
TAKING INVENTORY


in business is started the last day
Of December. Checking accounts.
recording profit and loss. gov
ernment tax. stock on hand. IL Is
a process of ledgers with red and
black ink Serious minded folk
take this day 10 straighten out
their personal accounts. take their
own inventory OF living. IL used
10 be more popular than today. a
summing up OF past errors. sins.
failures. and a forming of -resolu-
tions OF thoughts and deeds
for personal improvement during
the new year Some more con-
scientious than others. would re-
cord their resolutions and be most
earnest in planning TO improve
through the twelve months TO
come. Others made mental lists
TO develop character and fortune.
Having slipped in the faithful pur-
suance~ OF the old-fashioned Gus
tom. we may ask ourselves IL we
have also slipped in personal
pledges and obligations with the
passing years.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-11-30

When tributes handed have we'll of the building pictured above which he Hall Aside from h Hartford in weekly tabloid
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-27
CHARLES AJHBY FOUND
 DRUNK, DIS0RDE0LY

Charles Ashby, who has been held in custody since october 30, was tiied this morning on drunk and disorderly charges before U. s. Com missioner Felix Gray. Prosecuting attorney was Robert Boochever, assistant to the District Attorney Ashby pleaded his own case Wit nesses testifying were Max Rogers, Solomon M. Dore, Edward s. Nielsen and w. John Harris.
 Since all evidence presented con vinced the court beyond doubt that the defendant was guilty of the drunk and disorderly charge, Judge Gray passed sentence accordingly. In addition to imposing the maximum fine of $3o0, the court sentenced Ashby to six months in jail.
 In summing up the case, Judge Gray accused the defendant of be- ing the cause of the Planning shoot- ing affair last October 30, when Tom Ashby. father of the defendant, shot and killed Banning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-27
GOA SOCIAL MEETING
 HELD LAST EVENING

The Catholic Daughters Of Ameri- ca held most enjoyable social meeting last night, preceded by a business session which was devoted mainly to plans for the public card party to be given December 10 by the GOA The Linen Hamper now on display at the Sears Roebuck Store will be awarded at this party, which is to be held in Parish Hall.
 Tickets for the Linen Hamper awarding are on sale at several con- venient downtown locations. includ- ing Mrs. Devlins store, Mrs. As tones Sewing Basket, the Alaska Music Supply Shop (see Mrs. Uggen) and at Mrs. Giovanetti's Venetian shop on Willoughby Avenue, commit tee members have announced.
 Mrs. Maude Hamlin was elected as Historian, to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Miss Margaret Miller. The latter has announced her plans for leaving for the States early next month
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-27
JUDGE 0PINES LEWIS GUILTY CONTEMPT

Commission, the Alaska steamship operators. the AFL Marine Trades Council in a last effort to obtain re- lease of ten thousand tons of vitally required cargo which has already been granted by the AFL Marine Trades Council.
 The only stumbling block today between the immediate release of 5his cargo is the difference in wage rates of fifteen cents per hour straight time and twenty two-and- a-half cents per hour overtime which is now granted to CIO unions which have signed their strike agreements and which has been authorized for AFL unions but has not as yet been granted to them be- cause there are other differences between the employers and the AFL Checkers Union which have not been settled.
 If no agreement is reached to- morrow, Wednesday, the Port of Portland, Oregon, has stated that they are prepared and willing to move relief cargoes from that port by whatever means may be avail able.
 If this is necessary I will en- ieavor to make arrangements to move vital cargoes from that port. 7"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-27
pNA FLIES THIRTY
 ONE, TUESDAY TRIPS

Pacific Northern Airlines carried 3l passengers to and from Juneau on its regular xelledalc hcsweet laefe and Anchorage yesterday, East bound from Anchorage with Capt Jack Dean. First Officer Ed Thor ton and Stewardess Louise Leitnel were the following Mildred Her mann, Mrs. Winston Spencer, Will letta Boggs, C. w. Norton.
 Deat Hart, Joe Tors, Walter Ro5s Clyde Weingartner, John Howard Mrs. Miller, Joe Anderson. Edwaro Svoboda
 Capt. Lee Atkins. First Officer Joe Burns and Stewardess Gladys Newell carried the following pass engers from Juneau to Yakutat, Cor dova and Anchorage.
 To Yakutat: Harvey Trezger.
 To Cordova: John Mancell, Clyde BettS.
 To Anchorage: Clyde Hoffman Edna Mason, D. McPherson, Caro- line McPherson, Ada Grilly, F Wright. Robert Wright
 E. Wright. Doris Vallaire. E. J Cooley, Mrs. E. J. Cooley, s. B Fitzhugh, E. c. Enos, Joe Bird.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-27
This Is Jood: Who Is 10
 Handle Chalk!

PORTLAND, Ore Nov 27.-A dis pute over who gets to hold the chalk in the marking of lumter being loaded aboard ships-the longshore- men CT the checkers-tied up three vessels in the Portland area late Tuesday.
 R. K. Ferguson, manager of the Waterfront Employers Association, said lcngshoremen refused to con- tinue leading the Robert M T. Hunt CT at Vancouver. Wash, and the Lynn Victory and the Canton Vic tory at Portland The longshoremen, he said, synpathi2ed with the CIO checkers desire to chalk 'em up. En- p-oyers contend checkers are not needed for this work.
 The problem was handed to an arbitration chairman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-27
SUMM0NSON LE WIS NOT
 SERVED YET

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Nov. 27,- A Virginia officials who sought to serve a new legal complaint on John L. Lewis reported today he had been advised that the United Mine Work CTS chief spent the night away from his home here.
 J, F Moriarty deputy city ser geant, appeared early this morn ing at Lewis home with the sum mons. But. later, he told report CTS that a servant at the residence informed him that Lewis had not stayed there last night.
 The summons directs Lewis to ap- pear Monday before the Virginia State Corporation Commission to show why the United Mine Workers Union should not be enjoined from selling memberships, as violation of the Virginia Securities Law
 If I don't serve tie papers to- day" Moriarty said, Lewis will find them tackled on his door to- night I've served papers on Lewis before He never dodges anything,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-27
loisss.aAy SKI CLUB pATR0L REp0RTS ON
 TRAIL CONDITIONS

Latest reports from the Juneau Ski Club Patrol indicate that little change has taken place since last week as to general ski conditions in the area. However, number of the skiers are planning on trips to both the slalom area and on up into the ski bowl. Various slopes nearby the slalom hill have been reported to be in fair shape, but all skiers are requested to use caution on the boards, especially on the trail runs.
 The Outdoor Committee will put on the noon-time snack at the sla- lom hill, providing this spot proves to he satisfactory Also a short ski instruction and equipment check up period will be held in the after nCOn
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-27
CONFIRMATION CASE
 BEING HEARD HERE

The Unemployment Compensa- ticn Commission of Alaska today held a hearing in the City Coun- cil chambers for four claimants who had heen temporarily disquali- fled from compensation.
 The four men, John K Mason, Robert P Andrews, Cliff Matthews and William A. Makarenko, had filed appeals for unemployment compensation after they had been refused it on the basis of evidence in the possession of the UCC.
 Special referee for the hearing was Attorney William Paul Jr. After the four claimants had testi- fled in their own behalf, Lee At kinson, Henry Green and George Ford were called as witnesses for The Alaska Dock and Storage com pany, the local Nortiliand Trans portation company office, and the International Longshoremen's union local, respectively.
 Referee Paul adjourned the hear ing at 2:30 pm until 10 am. Sat urday when investigations into the qualifications of the four men for compensation. Decision may be made by the referee on Saturday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-27
31 pA5SENGER5 ARE
 BROUGHT IN BY pAA

Pan American Airways yesterday was catching up on scheduled flights in and out of Juneau which were halted on Monday by weather. Fol lowing is the list of passengers carried:
 From Seattle Eugene Estes, Bar bara Estes, Harvey Trezger, Mrs. Demetria McPherson, Carolina Me Pherson, Norma McPherscn, Earl Logsdon, John Nelson.
 Earline Nelson, Clyde Betts, Percy Reynolds, Ole A. Thorgaard. Lucille Steine, Phillis Mcdonald.
 Robert Waterman, Emma Loy, Mo William Loy, Helen and Patsy Loy Merle Adlum, Leon Loy Anna Me Leod, Kenneth Mcleod.
 Axel Edholm, Doris Valliere, Lu- cille, Frances and Elizabeth Right; Mrs. Ada Crilly and infant.
 From Whitehorse Pat Farwell Emile J. Thibault.
 To Seattle: Mrs. A. M Anderson Clyde Wsingartner, Walter Ross, Willetta Boggs, Dean Hart, Edward Svoboda, Ramaka Miller
 Al Anderson, Mrs. Marie Ander- son, Steve Anderson, Dr. h w Stewart, Roy, Evelyn and Annedale Key, Tony Atizado, Mike Baranof Bernadine Lucht.
 Frank Heintzlemap, Thomas, Mar tha, Robert and Thomas, Jr., Farrell; William and Martha Marholec, Bert and Leslie Parker, Ernie Whitehead F. A. Agar.
 To Ketchikan: Edward Strunk
 To Whitehorse, Howie Brunlees Evelyn Brunlees.
 To Fairbanks, Grant Pearson and Richard Congdon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-27
GOAL STRIKE pARALYzING
 EVERYTHING
Catastrophe Predicted as Lewis Contempt Trial
 Gets Underway
By Harold w. Ward

WASHINGTON, Nov 27 - Gov ernment attorneys pressing the con- tempt charge against John L. Lewis armed themselves today with an economic report saying a 90-day coal strike would be catastrophe to the United States.
 An official acquainted with the Governments preparations said a corps of Economists had compiled data on the ominous probable i'm pact of the strike on post war re- covery.
 The catastrophe" prediction was in this material but it may be next week before it is brought out in trial which may extend Tor days, even weeks.
 Repercussions were widespread as the strike went into it's seventh day:
 More than 10000 workers in coal burning industries already were idle and jobs of additional thous- ands were jeopardized as coal stocks shrank.
 The steel industry reported 45 of it's 227 blast furnaces banked and future cutbacks were scheduled.
 Railroads began furloughing men
 Some schools and colleges ex- tended the Thanksgiving recess to conserve coal. Earlier school shut downs were reported from Walla Walla and Denver in tAc West and Philadelphia in the East
 Agriculture uepartment officials said prolonged coal strike, crip- bling transportation and food pro- cessing plants, would endan9er the food supplies, particularly for big cities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-27
MARINER SCOUT NEWS

The Mariner Scouts held their meeting last Wednesday night as the home of Jackie Martin. Busi- ness of making Christmas Gilts for the Winfield Home was discussed, and it was reported that the girls were getting a good start. After the discussion on new business, the meeting was closed and refresh- ments served by the hostess
 The meeting this Wednesday will he held at the home of Pat But Ter, at 590 Ninth Street tcorner of Ninth and B Streets). All members are requested to attend, and are reminded that the deadline for turning in articles for the Christ mas project will be December 4. It is hoped that each girl will bring something to work on at the meet ing this evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-27
The w ashingt ion Merry Go- Round
by DREW PEARSON

WASHINGTON - Washington is no town for the naive but well meaning, as Assistant Secretary of State Bill Benton learned the oth- CT day
 Benton, recently retired as chair man of the board of Encyclopedia Britannica and now in charge of the State Departments goodwill program, has heen having his trou- bles with Congress. Some of the more backwoods Congressmen can't understand why it is important to sell America to the rest oI the world, especially if it costs money They haven't learned that selling peace through friendship is lots cheaper than fighting wars with battleships.
 <, One such is bull-voiced Con- gressman John Taber of New York soon to become Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee which will give him death grir on Benton's appropriation. Recent ly Benton invited Taber to dinner and explained the State Depart nnents cultural relations program to him The next day Benton tolc friends he had completely wor over Taber's support.
 Shortly thereafter, however, Act ing Secretary of State Dean Ache son got whitening phone call from the New York Congressman.
 "What is that fellow Benton try