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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1941

Page

2

Arizona mounts hearings on strategic minerals reserves

U S Senator James E Murray led a three day Arizona Senate subcommittee session at the state house to assess strategic minerals including manganese tungsten and asbestos. Dr E D Wilson listed deposits across Cochise Mohave Yuma Pinal Yavapai Greenlee and Maricopa counties and urged price boosts and lower freight to increase output. Witnesses included Dr B S Butler and Paul Zaner with attendees from mining firms water power and railroad interests.

Phoenix Arizona U. S James E. Murray Montana Senate Murray State House E. D. Wilson Arizona Bureau of Mines Cochise County Bisbee Tombstone Mohave Yuma Pinal Yavapai Greenlee Mari Santa Cruz Seligman Fort Apache Wilson B. S. Butler U. S. Geological Survey Paul Zaner U. S. Bureau of Mines Salt River Valley Water Users Association Central Arizona Light and Power Company Southern Pacific Company Santa Fe Railroad

Cotton Pickers Help Is Given In Arizona

The Arizona division of the United States employment service will assist cotton farmers in securing pickers. August Wieden, manager, said local workers have first claim, with imported labor from Oklahoma and Texas planned at 500 per day for ten days starting September 1. Growers are urged to order early, with migratory workers directed to Yuma Cochise Maricopa Pima and Pinal counties during the peak season.

Arizona United States Employment Service August Wieden Oklahoma Texas Wieden Yuma Cochise Maricopa Pima Pinal

Gang Leader Hearing Set in Juvenile Robbery Series

Juan Valenzuela 22 labeled gang leader of four Mexican youths linked to robberies and attacks on three men and three service stations including the Dixie Barton and Richfield on South Sixth Avenue. Preliminary hearing set Friday at 2 p.m. in justice court. juveniles released to Pima county juvenile department after Fort Grant sentences. Valenzuela charged with robbing Ramon Apalategui Sunday night for a small amount of change. other victims include Robert W. Davies beaten, Francis Cruz, and additional assaults.

Juan Valenzuela Justice Court C. W. Gardner Justice of Peace Fort Grant Pima County Valenzuela Ramon Apalategui Apalategui Robert W. Davies Francis Cruz South Main Street Dixie, Barton and Richfield South Sixth Avenue

Soldier Held as Suspect In Bludgeoning Case

In Lordsburg New Mexico a 24 year old wife of a mining company employee was bludgeoned and critically injured while sleeping at a tourist camp with her 6 year old son nearby. A Negro soldier was detained for questioning and another missing from the 25th Infantry was sought as officers moved troops to El Paso. The attacker claimed intoxication and memory loss. Blood samples were sent to Washington for FBI analysis. The victim is Mrs Chester G Reynolds. The assault occurred between 9 30 p m and midnight last night.

Lordsburg N. M 25Th Infantry Chester G. Reynolds Banner Mining Company Reynolds Fort Huachuca Ariz Louisiana el Paso Roy Kerr Hidalgo County Oscar Allen Kerr Washington FBI

Armour Increases Pay For About 20000 Workers

Armour and Company agrees to wage increases for about 20 000 employees totaling roughly 5 million dollars annually. The raises are part of a settlement with the Packinghouse Workers Organizing Committee CIO, disclosed by defense mediation board officials today.

Washington Armour and Company Defense Mediation Board Packinghouse Workers’ Organizing Committee CIO

Former Detroit Councilmen Sentenced for Bribes

Detroit August 13 two former councilmen received three to 10 year terms in the southern Michigan penitentiary for taking bribes from two Chicago firms in a case that drew state attention.

Detroit Southern Michigan Chicago

Robberies and Attacks Reported Over Weekend

The article notes robberies and attacks occurring on Saturday and Sunday last month, detailing local incidents and the days of occurrence.

Rabbi Hyman Iola of Temple Emanu El Recovering in Los Angeles

Rabbi Hyman Iola of Temple Emanu El was taken ill while vacationing on the west coast and is recovering at the Admiral Apartment hotel in Los Angeles.

Hyman Iola Temple Emanu-El West Coast Admiral Apartment Los Angeles

Sixty Members Attend Methodist Skating Night at Pastime

Thirty members of the Wesley Foundation and Epworth League at First Methodist joined a skating party Monday at the Pastime rink. The event committee featured Edwina Teeter, Donald McLean and Blair Spaymaites.

Wesley Foundation Epworth League First Methodist Church Edwina Teeter Donald McLean Blair Spaymaites

Camping and Activities Committee Meeting in Catalina

The Camping and Activities Committee of the Catalina Council, Boy Scouts of America, will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at scout headquarters 79 North Stone Avenue. C B Brown serves as committee chairman.

Catalina Council Boy Scouts of America Scout North Stone Avenue C. B. Brown

Science of Mind Class At Universal Truth Center

The Science of Mind class meets at 8 p m today at the Universal Truth Center 635 North Stone Avenue. Mrs Olive Leeke discusses Using the Law of Gratitude for Results.

Universal Truth Center North Stone Avenue Olive Leeke

J B Motors official returns to office after hospitalization

J W Erny of J and B Motors ends three month hospital stay in Kansas City Kansas and resumes duties at his office.

J. W. Erny J. and B. Motors Kansas City, Kan

Woman Receives Treatment After Alleged Suicide Attempt

Francisca Moreno of 320 South Central was taken to Pima County Hospital after police say she attempted self harm by ingesting Clorox last night.

Francisca Moreno South Central Pima County

First Christian Church Wednesday Prayer Service

The Wednesday evening prayer and praise service of the First Christian church meets at 7 30 p m in the patio of Mrs Guy Converse at 1515 E Mabel. Mrs Converse will be the leader.

First Christian Church Guy Converse Mabel Converse

New Officers of 40 and 8 To Be Installed Tonight

New officers for the 40 and 8 organization will be installed this evening in the Legion building. Clint on Helbig will serve as chef de gare, R. E. Kite as chef de train, George Petre as conductor, and Joseph R. Hanson, William I. Walsh, and William Burns as cheminot.

Legion Clinton Helbig R. E. Kite George Petre Joseph R. Hanson William I. Walsh William Burns

Rotary hears motion pictures of Arizona monuments

Nat Dodge of Coolidge presented motion pictures showing national monuments of Arizona at the Rotary Club meeting held today at the Pioneer hotel.

National Monuments of Arizona Nat Dodge Coolidge Rotary Club Pioneer Hotel

Funeral services for Annie Lemons held today

Funeral services for Annie Lemons 58 died yesterday at a local hospital were held at 5 p m at Parker Mortuary chapel with E E Beddoe elder of the Seventh Day Adventist church officiating. The body will be taken to Hayden tomorrow for burial. She was a Bandera county native who had lived here 20 years and is survived by husband Thomas J Lemons two daughters Vera Anderson Tucson Ruth Horton San Francisco and a son Charles Lemons Tucson.

Annie Lemons Parker Mortuary E. E. Beddoe Seventh Day Adventist Church Hayden Tucson Ruth Horton San Francisco Calif Charles Lemons

Judge Sends Strong Rebuke Over Housing Project

Judge Christopher E. Stein publicly rebuked John F. Hamilton and Harry S. Dingeman in a tearful moment, declaring the shame of their actions has punished them beyond his power to punish. The exchange occurred amid discussion of an $8,000,000 housing project. Stein accused the two men, both friends, of wrongdoing in connection with the project.

Christopher E. Stein John F. Hamilton Harry S. Dingeman

Remainder Of 25th Infantry To Leave Soon

Fort Huachuca prepares for transporting the remainder of the 25th Infantry to Louisiana for war games after the first and third battalions left by truck. The second battalion departed weeks earlier and a three-section train carries about 40 percent men and 80 percent equipment. Col. Lee D. Davis commands 787 enlisted men and 60 officers as echelons roll out with 787 soldiers, 60 officers, and escorts to Rodeo New Mexico and Fort Bliss after Lordsburg New Mexico.

Fort Huachuca Daily Citizen 25Th Infantry Louisiana Highway 92 Lee D. Davis Rodeo N. M Fort Bliss Tex Lordsburg DeQuincy Walden Burr State Highway Patrol Earl Keenum Vernon Fugatt Glenn Johnson C. O. Furrow

Widespread Unrest in France Alarms Allied Observers

Geneva reports indicate broad discontent in France acknowledged by Petain. Resistance remains largely unorganized except for the Communist party. incidents at Saint Etienne and Lyon show protests against requisitioned trains, rail clashes, and anti American displays amid strained public support for Darlan and pro British sentiment in both zones.

Geneva Switzerland France Petain Communist Party Saint Etienne Lyon Haute Savoie Department Syria United States Darlan

Petain's Vichy Move Threatens Allied Interests

DeWitt Mackenzie argues Petain's alignment with Hitler endangers Allied plans and the Western Hemisphere. He notes potential Nazi access to Dakar and North Africa bases, U.S. air-base talks with Brazil, and French resistance to totalitarian control, warning of trouble if Vichy bases are ceded.

Dewitt MacKenzie Petain Hitler Americas Vichy Dakar North Africa Atlantic Mediterranean United States Brazil South Atlantic Weygand Ukraine Berlin Odessa Black Sea Marshal Budgenny Bug Dniester Moscow Dnieper Budyonny

Knudsen Sees U S Defense Output Surging by 1942

William S. Knudsen told a New York defense meeting that the United States could write its own defense ticket by mid-1942. He forecast peak production by July 1942 if gains continue, claiming U S output would be twice any other nation’s.

New York U.P OPM William S. Knudsen United States New York State Division of Commerce Knudsen America

Burial Planned at Evergreen Cemetery Under Baptist Honor

Morrow morning service at Bring's chapel led by Rev. Carl Bassett. Funeral officiant will be the summer supply pastor from First Baptist Church. Burial to follow in Evergreen cemetery Masonic plot with pallbearers Ralph Mc Neely C. E. Britten Charles R. Ferguson Joseph Swantek W. M. McCoy and Dr Delbert L Secrist.

Bring’s Chapel Carl Bassett First Baptist Church Evergreen Cemetery Ralph McNeely C. E. Britten Charles R. Ferguson Joseph Swantek W. M. McCoy Delbert L. Secrist

McKiearnan Rites Set for Friday Afternoon

Funeral services for Frances Ruth McKiearnan 26 who died Monday will be held at 2 30 tomorrow in Bring s chapel with Rev Rush M Deskins officiating Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery Pallbearers are Cecil Slocum Carl Ball Elgin Ball James Havins Thomas Webb and William Shetfeld Betty Lou Walker of Dragon Ariz is a daughter by a former marriage and is among relatives in Red Oak Iowa Mae Stiffle is her mother

Frances Ruth McKiearnan Bring’s Chapel Rush M. Deskins First Christian Church Evergreen Cemetery Cecil Slocum Carl Ball Elgin Ball James Havins Thomas Webb William Sheffield Floyd Betty Lou Walker Dragoon Dragoon, Ariz Mae Stiffle Red Oak Iowa

750000 Indians Join Wavell Army

Simla India Aug 14 Gen Sir Archibald Wavell said in a radio broadcast that nearly 750 000 Indians were under arms and recruits were rushing to join the colors as British forces in India mobilize for war.

Simla India U.P Sir Archibald Wavell

Hitler Pivots to Ukraine Drive in Bid for Oil Rich Caucasus

The article notes Hitler shifting focus to the Ukraine as his main objective, racing against time to push into southern Russia toward the Caspian Sea. His plan aims to seize oil resources and push toward the Caucasus and the Persian border, seeking a gateway to the Near East and more supplies to fuel his empire.

Hitler Ukraine Russia Caspian Sea Caucasus Persian Near East

Arizona Receives 53 149 From Pittman Robertson Grant

Washington August 13 The fish and wildlife service apportioned 2 530 000 among 48 states for wildlife restoration under the Pittman Robertson act. Federal pays 75 percent of project costs with states covering 25 percent. Arizona was allocated 53 149 to aid wildlife projects totaling 3 373 333 with state and federal funds.

Washington States Arizona

Trotter Rites Set Tomorrow

Funeral services for Mrs. Nell M. Trotter, 68, who died here yesterday, will be held at 11 o'clock tomorrow. The services will take place at the local Methodist Church, with burial in Riverside Cemetery.

Nell M. Trotter

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State Reserve of Strategic Minerals Big Employment Service Arizona Growers Cash & Carry Cleaning Service Wallis Cleaning Service E. Ninth St Jackie Coogan Fort Ord Cal Flower Parry Hollywood Coogan Huachuca Armour Lemons Chan & Kong Herb CO North Stone Avenue New Order Sweden Fidmarsh N. Main McKiearnan Wavell E. R. Munson Optometrist Daniel's 9 East Congress Masons. Michelson Setrot Cele Peterson Soo E. Pennington Ives Death Valley U.S Conocon& Motor Oil Death Valley Desert Besa Beaukayer Purdue University Conocoth Oil Conoco Nt Conoco Continental Oil Company Was Isso Lodo Ano Conoco N& Or
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