Papago Killed By Train At West Speedway
Louis Rios a 48 year old Papago Indian of West 34th street Tucson and Sells was fatally injured when struck by a Southern Pacific train at the West Speedway crossing. Found half a mile from the crossing by sheriff officers he died shortly after arrival at county hospital. World War veteran known as Chief Rios leaves aunt Lucia Sandoval funeral by Reilly Undertaking.
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Louis Rios
West 34Th Street
Tucson
Sells
Southern Pacific
West Speedway
Rios
Chief Rios
Lucia Sandoval
Reilly Undertaking Company
Prisoners of War Segregation Report From Africa
An American welding engineer describes British policy to separate German and Italian POWs in Africa after observing camps near Durban. He notes ongoing oil shipments from Iraq Iran and Egypt to the Suez area, reports periodic canal closures by Axis bombers, and details drilling work by the trio of engineers in Egypt during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Africa
William C. Teutsch
Springfield
Red Sea
Egypt
Durban
South Africa
Teutsch
Great Britain
Middle East
Iraq
Iran
Uez
Suez Canal
Red Sea Fields
Jack T. Rouche
Taft
Calif
Justin P. Ramsay
McAllen
Texas
Citizens Letters Invited for Courtesy and Fairness
The Citizen's invites readers to send letters from a spirit of hospitality. Submissions will be printed subject to courtesy and fairness rules.
Letter duplication policy quoted by editor suppresses repeats
An editor outlines that carbon copies of letters will not be printed if duplication is detected and copies have been sent to other newspapers. Exceptions apply for civic cultural or charitable aims. Controversial political views are flagged as propaganda. Original letters printed under standard conditions.
Inconsistent Criticism of America First by Major Strange
Major M A Strange states the America First Committee is consistent in supporting national defense and the U S O. The piece argues the group opposes embedding U S troops in Europe and supports focusing on American defense. It notes critics' affiliations should be considered to judge motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Citizen
M. A. Strange
American First Committee
America First Committee
U.S. O
Europe
United States
War talk ban crowds 2500 at six room party
A Pittsburgh couple hosted a $90 party for about 2500 residents to promote friendliness and forget war talk. Hosts Albert Curry Jr and his wife praised the event as a grand idea with guests ranging from children to grandparents. A nurse said the gathering could help win the war through camaraderie. The Curry's invited all in their voting district and even a University professor postponed a class exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Pittsburgh
Albert Curry, Jr
Curry
Natalie Scott
Hull Says Nazis Seek Westward Conquest
Secretary of State Hull told reporters Germany eyes the western hemisphere for further expansion while denouncing Berlin’s claims of Roosevelt’s Latin American policy as propaganda. He blamed Berlin for seizing about 15 European countries and warned the Ace of encirclement rhetoric would not mislead any hemisphere nation.
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Washington
Hull
Germany
Western Hemisphere
Japan
Pacific
Berlin
Tokyo
Roosevelt
Latin America
United States
Britain
China
Netherlands
Europe
Barham Rites Held Here For World War Veteran
Funeral services for Thomas H. Barham 44 a World War veteran who died here Tuesday were held this afternoon at the Tiedje Funeral chapel with Rev. George R Wilson of the First Southern Baptist church officiating. Barham who came here from Phoenix is survived by his wife Alice Barham of Phoenix his mother Lena Barham a brother Ernest Barham and a sister Mrs W R Ferguson all of Texarkana and Dallas respectively. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery with rites by Morgan McDermott post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Barham
George R. Wilson
First Southern Baptist Church
Barham
Phoenix
Alice Barham
Lena Barham
Ernest Barham
Texarkana
W. R. Ferguson
Dallas
Tex
Evergreen Cemetery
Morgan McDermott Post
Air Force to be Half Size of Luftwaffe When Expanded
Col. Robert Olds, head of the Army ferry command, says the United States air force will be about half the size of Germany’s Luftwaffe even after the expansion program. Major Hoyt Vandenberg adds that future long range fighters will feature heavy armament and crewed crews, creating formidable mobile fortresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Robert Olds
Germany
Luftwaffe
Olds
Army
Flying and Popular Aviation
Army Air Force
Air Force
Hoyt Vandenberg
Vandenberg
Forest Fire Danger Reduced by Recent Rains
E. L. McPhaul district forest ranger for the Catalina division of the Coronado national forest says danger of forest fires in the Catalina mountains has been greatly reduced after recent rains. He returns from a three day visit on Mt. Lemmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catalina Mountains
E. L. McPhaul
Catalina Division
Coronado National Forest
Mt. Lemmon
Britain Buys Bananas In Jamaica Doubling Shipments
Britain has purchased twice as many bananas in Jamaica as can be shipped, tying the deal to limited export capacity and leaving a surplus that Jamaica will supply to other buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Jamaica
High Officials Absent Amid Roosevelt Churchill Conference Talk
Washington reports two more top officials Sumner Welles and Maj. Gen. James H Burns left the capital amid rumors of a Roosevelt Churchill summit. Welles said to take a short rest, Burns' location unknown. Navy leaders Knox Stark Marshall Arnold secrecy persists about the president's movement and the Potomac voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Sumner Welles
James H. Burns
Harry L. Hopkins
State Department
Welles
Burns
Navy
Frank Knox
York Harbor
Harold R. Stark
Naval Operations
George C. Marshall
Army
H. H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
New England
Potomasc
Woodcraft Boys unit to be formed in town
Secretary Fred Dail will announce plans for a local Boys of Woodcraft camp at the Woodmen of the World meeting in Odd Fellows hall. Ken neth I Jordan will open the session at 8 pm as prospective members, ages eight to sixteen, sign up. meetings set for the second and fourth Fridays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys of Woodcraft
Fred Dail
Woodmen of the World
Frazier Camp No. 111
Kenneth I. Jordan
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Woodcraft
Fred
North First Avenue
New German Cars Weigh 25 Percent Less Than Earlier Models
A recent report notes that new type automobiles in Germany weigh about twenty five percent less than former cars. The development signals advances in design and efficiency affecting performance and fuel use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Burglar Uses Perfumery To Avoid Arrest
LA police report Charles E. Erwin a 21 year old burglary suspect confessed using perfume to stage a female culprit. He claimed 40 burglaries with loot including jewels and diamonds. He was arrested with perfume and cash on his person and boasted of planned future crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Charles E. Erwin
Erwin
Omaha
West Hollywood
Dalton R. Patton
Police Department
Capt. Patton
Raffles
Edwin
Patton
Births Report from Local Families This Week
A list of birth announcements records multiple new arrivals including a girl for the Garcias at 1304 South Sixth Avenue at 11 02 p m July 27 a boy for the Pachecos at 4026 Camino del Cosino 5 07 a m July 28 a girl for the Buchanans Route 5 Box 659 8 50 a m July 28 a boy for the Foleys Route 1 Box 7608 6 41 a m Aug 2 a girl for the Cotas 185 W 17th street 3 30 a m Aug 3 a girl for the Sanchezes 318 W 37th street 11 48 a m Aug 6 a girl for the Valentines 1211 South Ninth street 2 45 p m Aug 6 a boy for the Clays 1507 East 10th street 1 10 a m Aug 8 a boy for the Huertas 107 East District street 1 48 a m Aug 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Garcia
South Sixth Avenue
M. W. Pacheco
Camino del Cosino
C. L. Buchanan
South Ninth Street
Ray Clay
East 10Th Street
Gilbert Huerta
East District Street
Mexican Juvenile Candidates Named for 1941 Queen Contest
Emma Reynaga 13 Mildred Clayberg 12 Helen Montano 12 Rebecca Reyes 10 and Alicia Morales won last night’s Blue Moon elimination for Mexican Independence Day juvenile queen. Five girls enter a popular vote to close the first week in September with ballots at listed local sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Reynaga
Mildred Clayberg
Helen Montano
Rebecca Reyes
Alicia Morales
Economy Drugstore
Lyric Outfitters
Elysian Grove
Gilbert’s Market
Concha
Lyric Theatre
Plaza Theatre
Blue Moon
Halfway Station
Gloria Mitchell
Lupe Castillo
Anna Lily Romero
Anita Samorano
Viola Tellez
Gloria Sainz
Maria Tapia
Ungrateful Bear Freed by Fort Richardson Soldiers
Four Army air corpsmen at Fort Richardson freed a black bear whose head was caught in a five gallon coffee can. Corp. H C Saylor punched holes to let it breathe and the bear wrecked into a truck before being chased, lassoed, and released into the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchorage
Alaska
Army Air
Serge
George A. Falkenberg
Saylor
Corp
E. M. Gendzweill
Pvt
T. W. Grigsby
Bruin
Divorce actions filed in Superior Court
Public records show multiple divorce complaints filed in the Superior Court. Plaintiffs include Mary Marie Cobb against Lewin W Cobb, Manuel Del Moral Jr against Carolina Del Moral, Fridtjoff A Stondall against Helen Marjorie Stondall, and Aileen Richey against W Shelley Richey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Marie Cobb
Lewin W. Cobb
Manuel del Moral, Jr
Carolina del Moral
Fridtjoff A. Stondall
Helen Marjorie Stondall
Aileen Richey
W. Shelley Richey
Justice Court Dockets For Three Defendants
Co presiding judge W Gardner oversees Cornelia Norris who faces reckless driving with a 90 day suspended sentence. Chester Morrison’s disturbing the peace charge is dismissed at the complainant’s request. George Pier has a preliminary hearing set on aggravated battery charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court Co
W. Gardner
Cornelia Norris
Chester Morrison
George Pier
Police Court Proceedings and Naval Detainer
Police court presiding Paul Cella and Frank Henderson hear a case of disturbing the peace continued until tomorrow. A man named William Curtis Maloney, described as a deserter from the U. S. Navy, is held for Naval authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Cella
Frank Henderson
William Curtis Maloney
U. S. Navy
Tucson Pair Granted Marriage License
Belle D. Hall, Clerk Robert J. Silvas, 24, Tucson, and Delia Aguirre, 22, Tucson, obtain a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle D. Hall
Robert J. Silvas
Tucson
Delia Aguirre
New Plane Club Grants First Solo Flight at Tucson
The Tucson Aeronautical Society reports Gene Magee completed the first solo after taking off from the municipal airport. Three others Stanley Kimble L B Ketch and Karl Thayer await solos. Peland Hudgin asks Washington for home defense use. Each member pays 2 dollars per hour for plane use and 2 dollars per hour for instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson Aeronautical Society
Gene Magee
Stanley Kimble
L. B. Ketch
Karl Thayer
Peland Hudgin
Washington
Officers warned of swift changes to base duties
Army officers at the Tucson Air Base were told to be prepared to transfer to other stations on short notice during the present emergency. The order urged readiness to respond at any time and was sent to all bases within the corps area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Tucson
Corps
Pima County Dedicates Three Roads In Ajo District
Pima county supervisors dedicated three new roads in the Ajo district, naming Cole Denison and River roads. They ordered Mountain avenue north of Tucson abandoned and acted on other road petitions including Anklam road near St. Marys hospital and Luna street at Park avenue realignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pima County
Ajo
Cole
Denison
River Roads
Mountain Avenue
Tucson
St. Mary’s Hospital
Park Avenue
Bobby Trigger Regains Title At North Side Picnic
Springfield, Bobby Trigger, 12, wins hot dog eating contest at North Side Boys Club picnic with 18 dogs, down from 21 last year indicating a decline in performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Bobby Trigger
North Side Boys Club
Two youths hurt after car theft and crash near Tucson
Alfonso Gomez, 19, and Henry Yanez, 18, allegedly stole a car from in front of the Santa Rita hotel around 1 30 a m and headed toward Nogales. They crashed about four miles south of Continental leaving Gomez with broken ribs and Yanez with a fractured skull. The car owned by C T Sewell sustained $150 damage. Both were hospitalized with Gomez to be discharged soon and Yanez listed in poor condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Rita
Nogales
Pima County
Tucson
Alfonso Gomez
East Seventeenth Street
Henry Yanez
West Kennedy
C. T. Sewell
East Jacinto
U. S
Continental
Strange Parish Serves Oil Line Chaplains Across 1200 Miles
The chaplain of an Iraq oil company oversees a unique parish only 6 feet wide yet 1200 miles long. The area spans two pipelines from Haifa to Tripoli, serving the men in charge of these crucial operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iraq Oil Company
Haifa
Tripoli
Windfall From 1938 Hurricane Salvaged Lumber Boosts Derry Home
The 1938 hurricane proved lucky for Howard Derry in Hancock New Hampshire as he completed a large poultry barn and most of a new six room house using lumber salvaged from fallen trees on his property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Howard Derry
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Papago
London
England
Third Arizona Mortuary, Inc. Ambulance Service
U. C
Onut
Grocers
Beeman's Tater Flake Company
Wright-Dayton
Purity
Purity Biscuit CO
Salt Lake
Utah
Public Records
Superior Court
NEW Plane Club
Langers
Stone
Pennington
Border City
Strange Parish
Hoover
Steinfelds
Canada
Tom Collins
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