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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
9
The OPA price division announces new ceiling prices for fresh fruits and vegetables in metropolitan Tucson effective immediately with weekly updates. Prices cover cabbage to oranges, with per pound and per five pound lots listed, applicable through August 16.
New Jersey FBI Chief Samuel K. McKee announced three men were arrested on conspiracy charges over diverting nylon for women's stockings. He said enough nylon to make 12,000 pairs of 100 percent nylon hose was redirected from Army parachutes and tow lines, with $30,000 worth of thread and unfinished hosiery recovered. The suspects identified are Stephen F. Schmidt of Clifton, Samuel M. Paris of Fair Lawn and Walter L. Schantz of Scranton, with mills in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania involved.
Jack Clifford, a local fisherman, claimed he struck a strange tale after stepping into a river hole while tying flies. He said a boat check later revealed a wriggling seven and a half inch trout, and he noted the fish saga as his story.
Eight German Focke Wulfs attacked a lone unarmed Piper Cub piloted by Lt. Homer W. Bennett. Bennett and observer Lt. Edwin M. Maxey repelled the fighters with daring maneuvers, destroying two enemy planes while other Nazis fled toward Berchtesgaden. Bennett earned the Air Medal across 35 Normandy sorties.
The planning and zoning commission will review a preliminary draft of recommended subdivision standards and procedures at tomorrow morning’s meeting. The draft aims to aid engineers and subdividers in securing plan approvals from the city and council. two new subdivision proposals, Broadmoor addition and San Clemente annex, are expected to be approved and forwarded for city county consent.
Pvt Delgiorhi locates the enemy and bellows a sharp alert to the battalion so every member knows the position and progress of the fight. The phrase veow echoes as the signal to open fire and advance.
Navy mail operations in the Central Pacific accelerated as ships moved toward the Marshalls and Gilberts. Lt Comdr Earle Chance mapped a system to route letters to rapidly moving servicemen, with airmail reaching the Marianas in three to four days and Tarawa close behind. The fleet office still faces thousands of undelivered letters due to evasive or incorrect addressing, with 11 000 Smiths in the Pacific fleet highlighted.
The ad promises relief for acne eczema and rashes with Black and White Ointment used as directed. It touts antiseptic action, quick effects, and a 25 year track record with price options of 10 25 and 50 cents plus a money back guarantee. It also promotes Black and White Skin Soap as essential cleansing companion.
A vibrant ad praising Shredded Ralston breakfast biscuits as crisp toast size whole wheat bites high in energy. The copy touts a patented flavor secret and urges readers to order a red and white checkerboard package today and enjoy with fruit. Ready to eat and not rationed.
American fishing boats produced four billion pounds of food, shaping supply chains and coastal economies as crews report strong landings across multiple fleets. The tally reflects broad oceanic catches and sustained demand for seafood in domestic markets.
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