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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1940

Page

2

Taylor Cuts Valuations to Lessen Pima Taxes

Prescott officials report County Assessor Charles M Taylor lowered Pima real property and improvement valuations to align with other counties and reduce local tax burden. He cites lack of cooperation from Arizona Tax Commission and county supervisors and urges voters to replace them.

Charles M. Taylor Pima County State Tax Commission Taylor Arizona Pima County Assessor's Maricopa County Maricopa Board of Supervisors

Miss Margaret Pearson to Sing on Aunt Peggy's Hour

Miss Margaret Pearson will sing with Harry Rickel at the piano during Aunt Peggy's hour on station KVOA at 5 15 oclock Wednesday.

Margaret Pearson Harry Rickel Peggy KVOA

Lions Club to Host Talk on Ambulance Corps in France

Larry Schwab Daily Citizen reporter will speak at the Lions Club luncheon at noon Thursday in the Pioneer hotel. He discusses his experience with the Ambulance Corps in France.

Larry Schwab Daily Citizen France Lions’ Club Pioneer Hotel

Osborne for Governor workers meet in Precinct 28

Osborne for Governor workers will convene tonight in Precinct 28 Amphitheatre district per an announcement by W V Burr organization chairman for the gubernatorial candidate.

W. V. Burr

Candidates to Attend Emery Park Women's Club Ice Cream Social

Candidates in the September 10 primary will visit the Emery Park Women's club for an ice cream social at 8 p.m. tomorrow evening.

Emery Park

Salvation Army Furniture Rehab Aid in Tucson

The Social Service Department of the Salvation Army in Tucson will collect discarded furniture from residents. Unemployed men at the Army headquarters will repair repaint and refurbish items in exchange for meals lodging clothing and a small cash amount.

Social Service Department The Salvation Army Tucson Army

Supporters of F B Pa Checo Meet Tonight for District 2

Supporters of F B Pa checo democratic candidate for supervisor district 2 will meet at 8 o clock this evening. All interested citizens are urged to attend.

F. B. Pacheco

Jones for Governor Campaign Meets in Precinct 14

Campaign workers of precinct No. 14 will meet at 7 30 this evening at the home of L L Baldwin 521 East Helen Street to organize at Jones headquarters.

L. L. Baldwin East Helen Street Jones

Women rally for Bob Jones reelection in Arizona

Women of Precinct No. 18 plan a rally at 7 30 tomorrow night at 1140 Blackridge Drive to support R T Bob Jones for governor of Arizona seeking another term.

Blackridge Drive R. T Bob) Jones Arizona

NYA Officials to Attend Regional Meeting in Denver

Miss Mildred Coil secretary at the local NYA office will leave this evening for Phoenix to join Miss Jane Rider state NYA director. They will attend a regional NYA meeting in Denver returning to Arizona early next week.

Mildred Coil NYA Phoenix Jane Rider Denver Arizona

Sister Mary Constance Earns Masters Then Dies

In Pittsburgh on August 13 Sister Mary Constance of the Divine Providence order completed her lifelong aim by earning a master of arts degree only to die 49 minutes later after twelve years of study while teaching and writing her thesis. Duquesne University conferred the degree at summer commencement.

Pittsburgh Mary Constance Divine Providence Order Duquesne University

Browder Sees Communist Ballot Bans as Election Theft

Earl Browder denounces bans on communists from Arizona and West Virginia ballots as attempts to steal votes. He calls for legal challenge and appeals to courts. The American Legion blocked a West Virginia secretary of state action, while Arizona banned the Communist ticket on guidance from Bisbee officials.

New York Arizona Earl Browder Browder West Virginia Washington United States

Arizona Reds Going to Court over Primary Ballot

Attorneys prepared to seek a U S district court order to restore the Communist party ticket to the September primary in Arizona. Communist executive secretary Morris Graham charged officials barred candidates as part of a sinister plan to smash organized labor, while Attorney General Conway ruled Communists cannot seek office due to beliefs contrary to the Constitution and oath requirements.

Phoenix U.P U. S. District Court Communist Party Morris Graham Arizona Conway Joe Conway U. S Graham

Gila Basin Study Begins In Tucson

Members of the Gila River sub committee under the National Resources Planning Board met in Tucson chaired by Barton M. Jones to gather data on land improvement and water use in the Gila basin. The panel aims to report by October 1 on irrigation shortages at San Carlos reservoir and their link to land-use practices. a later committee will study economic and legal aspects.

Gila Basin Water Resources Committee National Resources Planning Board Tucson Barton M. Jones Tennessee Valley Authority San Carlos Jones Gila River A. B. Jones Corps of Engineers War Department G. L. Parker U. S. Geological Survey Hugh G. Calkins Soil Conservation Service Department of Agriculture

British Coastal Towns Brace for Big Bertha Threats

Reports from a southeast coast town say shells fell and casualties occurred as heavy explosions shook residential areas. Authorities denied official confirmation of shellfire with some suggesting long range guns from Calais or Dunkerque could be involved. observers noted shell fragments and police collected debris for examination.

Channel England English Switzerland Calais Dunkerque Dover

Cudahy Claims Papers Distorted London Interview

United States ambassador to Belgium John Cudahy said London papers except the Times distorted his remarks. He returned to the United States on the Dixie Clipper after being reprimanded for a London interview on the Belgian situation. He said he would not comment further at this time.

New York John Cudahy United States Belgium London London Times

Foreclosure suit filed by Hall and Wilsons vs Marx and others

Public Records show Mrs. Belle D. Hall clerk Minnie McDonald Wilson and A. J. Wilson bring foreclosure action against George W. and Edith Marx and additional parties. The filing lists property interests and seeks the decree of sale and relief as provided by law.

Belle D. Hall Minnie McDonald Wilson A. J. Wilson George W Edith Marx

Justice Court Docket Includes Reckless Driving Cases

Judge W Gardner presiding. Willard Turner faces reckless driving with $30 fine or 30 days. Woodrow Hibbs listed for reckless driving with trial set for Aug 16. Morris Lorenzo fined 25 dollars and 10 days. Teodoro Granillo faces simple battery with trial. C M Wicker and Jack Byers dismissed.

Justice Court Co. W

Police Court Vagrancy Case Before Judge Winford Merrett

Paul Cella presides as Winford Merrett and Bremond Copeland face vagrancy charges with a penalty of $10 fine or 10 days in jail.

Paul Cella Winford Merrett Bremond Copeland

Marriage Licenses for Tucson and Sonoita Couples

Luis V Acosta age 22 and Emma Vega age 19, both of Tucson, obtained a marriage license. Gordon G Cooper age 27 of Olton Texas and Madelyn Ramsey age 26 of Sonoita also secured a marriage license.

Belle D. Hall Luis V. Acosta Emma Vega Tucson Gordon G. Cooper Olton Tex Madelyn Ramsey Sonoita

Australian officials killed in Canberra airliner crash

Lieut. Gen. Sir Cyril B. B. White and three cabinet ministers died with six others when an airliner crashed and burned near Canberra airport. The ministers were traveling from Melbourne to attend a cabinet meeting.

Sydney Australia Cyril B. B. White Canberra Melbourne

Communists Denied Ballot Spots in West Virginia

Circuit Judge Bouchelle granted the American Legion a temporary injunction blocking Secretary of State O'Brien from placing the Communist party ticket on the November 5 ballot. Communist attorneys allege statewide conspiracy involving state officials to deny the party access, citing petition signatures sent to the Dies committee and actions by Attorney General Meadows and Governor Holt amid indictments of signers.

The American Legion Secretary of State of West Virginia Arizona Secretary of State Bisbee Charleston W. Va Julian F. Bouchelle W. S. O'Brien Communist Party Bouchelle Harold W. Houston Oscar O. Wheeler Meckley O'Brien Dies Committee Clarence Meadows Homer A. Holt

Fire Season Nearing End in Coronado National Forest

Supervisor Fred Winn announced the Coronado forest fire season is nearly over as most guards are off the mountains. The Catalina Mountains remain the highest risk due to spotty rainfall. The season produced a good record with six man caused fires and reduced total acreage burned, aided by cooperation from campers ranchers and the public including a lightning fire in the Whetstone Mountains extinguished by Deputy Sheriff C Post and a civilian crew before forest service arrival.

Coronado National Forest Fred Winn Catalina Mountains Winn Whetstone Mountains C. Post Forest Service

Nazi Attacks Leave English City Unharmed

Bristol report shows the city and its port largely undamaged by German raids since June 17 despite direct bomb hits. The industrial area and docks remain intact, with workers and civilians resuming daily life amid warnings and shelters.

English City Bristol England Ministry of Information

Albanian Revolt Report Heard by CBS Intercept

CBS intercepted an Australian radio claim that 10,000 Albanians rose in revolt and 400 Italians were killed in Albania. It said three Italian warships with troops arrived at Durazzo, sourcing from Belgrade, though CBS later heard a German statement denying the reports.

New York Columbia Broadcasting System Today Albania Durazzo Belgrade CBS

Targets Inspire Archers Council Bluffs In

Clarence Keating 26 an archery stand proprietor devises a way to boost trade by adding Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini and Josef Stalin to his targets A direct hit on Hitlers mustache wins 20 shots

Council Bluffs WUP Clarence Keating Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Josef Stalin Hitler

Old Age Insurance for 70 to 90 Aged Sought

The National Protective Insurance Co. offers a new Old Age accident policy for men and women aged 70 to 90. It provides hospital and general coverage with maximum benefits up to 32,000, rising to 3,000 monthly, plus $150 monthly benefits and cash for fractures. Cost is 3.65 annually, with 10 days free inspection and 30 days of additional insurance after payment.

National Protective Insurance Co Pickwick Kansas City Ady

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