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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1941
Page
1
The House approved a $3.206 billion defense tax bill, tripling taxes for many middle income earners after striking a joint filing requirement. Final roll call 242 160, with 242 voting aye and 160 against. The measure would boost individual taxes, corporate surcharges, and new excise taxes across about twenty goods and services.
Britain may open a northern European front including Finland while Germany fights the Soviet Union. Reports claim a large British naval force is in the Arctic, but no official confirmation exists. The Daily Express notes Axis fears over potential invasions amid unconfirmed rumors.
CIO unions at Shattuck Dean and Phelps Dodge copper mines in Bisbee voted overwhelmingly to strike. Shattuck Dean turnout reached 96 percent with one invalid vote at Copper Queen, as CIO sought to prevent a phony contract and allow workers to choose their union under the labor relations act. Hafner said a heavy turnout reflected workers’ push for higher pay and union shop while stressing willingness to settle differences amicably.
In a Vichy statement an official spokesman said France will not provide military facilities abroad as given to Japan in Indo China. The stance follows U S warnings and underscores resistance to Axis influence. A Sunday ministers council meeting backed Petain and Darlan against encroachment on colonial possessions.
Tucson Chamber of Commerce directs city and Pima county to secure rights of way for a drainage ditch from the Army air base to six miles east then into Pantano wash. M. H. Starkweather named 1942 rodeo committee chairman with a notable slate of members. Mexican trade committee appoints Alex Jacome as chairman with a list of local and Mexican officials as members.
Tokyo August 4. United States sailings from Japan halted indefinitely. Over 100 Americans scheduled to sail on the Nitta Maru Thursday faced displacement as bookings collapsed. foreigners in Japan nearly isolated, with food supplies and travel restricted amid worsened relations.
Washington expects possible raise in farm price ceiling under the spending price control bill. Henry Steagall of the House Banking Committee says the measure may extend price limits beyond the current minimum of 10 percent parity. A Republican study committee plans to meet to discuss a substitute based on their findings.
Citizens survey reveals councilmen split on replacing police annuity insurance with a state pension plan. Nicholas and Shantz defend, while Lee and Codd urge study and adoption of the state system. Mayor Jaastad and Niemann oppose, citing actuarial concerns and city security.
Washington rumors claim the Army sought permission to deploy selectees and guardsmen outside the western hemisphere. Senator Wheeler accused the Army of planning beyond hemisphere duties while Walsh questioned whether the force is for defense or aggression. The House Rules Committee authorized early action on the safety declaration and the service extension bill faces a prompt vote with possible filibuster.
Arizona tax commission as board of equalization will hear protests after boosting merchandise valuations for 77 Phoenix firms by 660000 to 2006710 and may lift overall taxable values toward 387000000 with about 1 million from restored Maricopa county assessor figures.
Berlin reports claim the bulk of Russian troops blocking the drive on Moscow through the Smolensk gap in the Stalin line have been destroyed. German bulletins say swift attacks cut key rail connections in the Ukraine and encirclements near Kiev may be forming. They also report heavy Soviet losses west of Lake Peipus and new Nazi penetrations in the Ukraine.
Col George S Eyster of the U S Army general staff in Washington D C spent yesterday in Tucson to confer with Col H W Hopkins post executive officer at the air base He inspected the base and met Earl Van Dusen defense housing unit manager before traveling by plane to Albuquerque and Denver
DEWITT MACKENZIE reports Izvestia describes the Red army’s renewed, violent battles as decisive yet not ending the war. German pressure on Leningrad and center lines mounts with a pincer near Kiev while both sides replenish reserves for a prolonged, grueling conflict between the Baltic and Black Sea.
How ard King, 12, won the 1941 Soap Box Derby in Tucson. He will represent Tucson in Akron in the All American race on August 17. King and Albert Cummings tied for the day’s best time as he edged Bruce Weinzaphel in the city championship on West Congress Street.
Moscow dispatch says U P Red army halts German Kiev pincer and launches counterattacks in Smolensk. Russians claim major battles near Korosten Belaya Tserkov Zhitomir. heavy German losses and tank destructions reported. Red air force supports ground forces with major strikes.
Phoenix August 4 Presidential veto of the 320 million defense highway bill will deprive Arizona of about 2.8 million for military roads and disrupt the highway commission’s fiscal plan. Cochise county would have received the largest share while Santa Cruz faces losses affecting Nogales to Fort Huachuca paving and related projects.
The White House yacht Potomac carried President Roosevelt on a week long salt water vacation cruise. Secrecy surrounded the ship's movements after it departed from New London with the Chief Executive free to fish read or nap as he pleased. The White House asked press and radio not to report the boat's position.
Phila defeated Boston 7 to 6 after a late rally. line scores show Philadelphia 050 007 000 and Boston 203 000 011. New York and Washington also played with Peek Rosar Chase and Early contributing in a tight contest.
In a National League game St Louis defeated Chicago 004 to 000 while White and Mancuso teamed with Erickson and McCullough. Pittsburgh edged Cincinnati 201 to 000 with Lanning Lopez Thompson and Lombardi contributing in the scoring.
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