UNRRA Funding Endorsed by U S Reassessment of World Trade
U S Under secretary of State William Clayton told UNRRA that the United States would provide no further relief contributions, urging a shift to reopening world trade. He cited America has already contributed about 90 billion dollars to stabilize foreign economies while urging continued care for displaced persons until a new international refugee agency takes over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Twelftree
Geneva
William Clayton
UNRRA
United States
Clayton
Council
Europe
United Nations International Refugee Organization
LaGuardia
United Kingdom
Canada
Americas
Middle East
New York
Austria
Red Army
Patients Ask Film Machine for Tuberculosis Ward
At Pima county hospital a committee reports only 52 donors have contributed to buy a motion picture projector for tubercular patients in bed. The device aims to provide entertainment and therapy as books and magazines offer limited relief. The drive uses the slogan Sorry you can't get out to see us now so send us a smile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pima County
Births at Tucson Hospitals on August 6
A boy was born at 6:20 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Merle Ruby of 908 East Lee Street, St. Mary’s Hospital Tucson. Another boy arrived at 4:50 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Leodora Leaf of 2319 South 12th Avenue. Tucson Medical Center welcomed a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Aguilar of 1246 North 14th Avenue at 7:48 p.m. on August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Hospital
Merle Ruby
East Lee Street
Tucson
Leodora Leaf
South 12Th Avenue
Tucson Medical Center
Arthur Aguilar
North 14Th Avenue
County Gains By Sales Tax
The Arizona state tax commission reports that since the sales tax began in 1931, counties have received 24 188 804 57 dollars in allocations. The tax revenue helped eliminate real property tax in Pima and Greenlee counties and would have kept high rates in Coconino Pima and Greenlee without it. Detailed totals by county include Maricopa 8 136 419 68 and Yuma 1 024 703 78.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
State Tax Commission
Pima
Greenlee Counties
Coconino
Greenlee
Apache
Cochise
Gila
Graham
Maricopa
Mohave
Navajo
Pinal
Santa Cruz
Yavapai
Yuma
Experiments Made Here In Detecting Storms By Radar
Weather observations at the Tucson weather bureau record temperature humidity wind velocity and cloud formations every half hour by day and night EK P Norwood director told Optimists at a Pioneer hotel luncheon. He noted new apparatus for accurate readings and described the Army radar system that can detect locate and track thunder storms. Radar use for thunderstorms is experimental and not routine at the weather bureau, tested at Davis Monthan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson Weather Bureau
EK. P. Norwood
Pioneer Hotel
Norwood
Army
General Weather Bureau
Harvard-educated lawyer spared death by commuted sentence
John F. Noxon Jr., a 49 year old Harvard educated Pittsfield attorney, won his bid to avoid the electric chair for the murder of his infant son. Governor Tobin commuted the death penalty to life in prison after recommendations from the state advisory board of pardons and officials. He will be moved from death row to a regular cell and given light duty, with possible later transfer to the Norfolk prison colony due to tuberculosis and frail health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John F. Noxon, Jr
Maurice J. Tobin
Executive Council
Pittsfield
State Advisory Board of Pardons
Clarence A. Barnes
J. Paul Doyle
Noxon
Margaret
Doyle
Cherry Hill
State Prison
Norfolk Prison Colony
Watch Missing After Capture Of Suspect
A 13 year old Negro boy is held for juvenile authorities for stealing a wrist watch from Charles D Rogers in a downtown store. Rogers and his father identified a youth Monday. police took him into custody after he admitted taking the watch and threatening Rogers. He refused to say what he did with the watch. The youth is on probation for bike theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Rogers
Rogers
Charles R. Rogers
Young Rogers
Navy Reserve Goal Is Set For Tucson Unit
The Navy department set a quota of 200 enlisted and 10 officers for Tucson organized reserve, to be drawn from ex Navy men for part time training. Rates include Radiomen, Radarmen, Electronics Technicians Mates, Machinists Mates, Motor Machinist Mates, Electricians Mates, Water Tenders, plus Storekeepers and specific chief and petty officer ranks. An officer quota targets one Lieutenant Commander, two Lieutenants, three Lieutenants (JG) and four Ensigns. full quotas not required now, 50 percent desired, age 17 to 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Tucson
Cmdr
W. J. Macy
Organized Reserve
Cmdr. Macy
Macy
Navy
Diamonds and valuables report losses across town
Mrs. Vivian H. Denault reported a diamond valued at $600 missing from her ring on the way to town. Edith C. Orth reported a missing or stolen watch valued at $244 from the Arizona Inn pool area. A pool hall theft netted $10.75 from a light fixture and a Kansas City man reported losses of a $35 ticket, a $2 knife, and $15 cash. items recovered. Andres Zamora fined or jailed for simple assault. William Reeves placed on 90 days probation for the same charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian H. Denault
Campbell Avenue
Edith C. Orth
North Scott Street
Arizona Inn
All Nations
South Meyer Street
Wallace B. Chaney
Kansas City
Santa Rita
Chaney
Andres Zamora
William Reeves
Navy recruiting office announces two enlistments in Tucson
The Navy Recruiting Office in Tucson announced the enlistment of Jesus R. Martinez of 841 West Franklin Street and Alejo M. Campillo of 1102 St. Marys Road today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
Tucson
Jesus R. Martinez
West Franklin Street
Alejo M. Campillo
St. Mary’s Road
School Chief Morrow To Address Trinity Youth
Robert D. Morrow city superintendent of schools will address the young adult group of Trinity Presbyterian church at 7 p m Sunday in Fellowship hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Morrow
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Hall
Veterans Advisory Council Meeting Tonight
The Veterans' Advisory council will meet at 7 45 p m today in the Chamber of Commerce building on South Stone avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Advisory Council
Chamber of Commerce
South Stone Avenue
Stanford Joins Tucson Veterans Hospital as Surgical Chief
Dr J H Stanford of White Plains New York has joined the Tucson veterans hospital staff replacing Lt Col J P Drozda as chief of surgical service and thoracic surgeon Col Drozda will be discharged soon and plans to return to private practice in Nebraska
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stanford
White Plains
N. Y
Tucson Veterans’ Hospital
J. P. Drozda
Col. Drozda
Nebraska
Musical program presented at Rotary club today
A musical program was presented today at the Rotary club featuring local performers. Attendees enjoyed a varied program of songs and instrumental pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Atomic Talk by Dr. Harrison S Brown in Tucson
Dr. Harrison S. Brown of the University of Chicago Institute of Nuclear Studies will discuss atomic bomb implications at an international relations meeting at 8 p m on August 14 at Tucson High School. The Tucson American Veterans committee sponsors the event. Brown has researched atomic energy since 1939 and is chair of the scientific division of Americans United for World Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison S. Brown
Institute of Nuclear Studies
University of Chicago
Tucson High School
Tucson American Veterans’ Committee
Brown
Amereicans United For World Governsment
Rotary luncheon features Chafe and Klinger duo
A luncheon event hosted by the Rotary Club showcases Homer Chafe, a noted xylophonist, and Max Klinger, a pianist, both described as Rotarians. The program highlights music and club fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Chafefee
Max Klinger
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Tucson Daily Citizen
Wreck
U.S
LaGuardia Reports
F. H. LaGuardia
Far East
Willard Miller
Ft. Lowell Road
Maple Boulevard
Broadway
Alvernon Way
Arthur L. Mills, Jr
North Forgens Avenue
Mills
Miller
Cce
Jose Espinosa
Sonora Street
Justice of the Peace Court
Paul J. Cella
Espinosa
Colorado Street
Columbia Avenue
Alex P. Brown
Blanche Moreno
West
Washington Street
Walter Smith
Jto Superior Court
Kip
Atte Beth
Peta Mert
Ancho Grande
Rancho Grande
Arizona Airways
Pennington
Davis-Monthan
Navy Reserve
O'Halloran
Havana Cigars
Perfection
Gabardine
Vintcomery Ward
Ford
Stone Ave
Cash & Carry
Wallis
East Ninth St
W.S. Lackner
Stone
E. Congress
Philco
Electric Company
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