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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
14
Frank Worek offers haircut or shave services at 65 cents with phone 4593. Willard Battery service provides sales rentals rebuilding and recharging at 135 S Sixth phone 5109. Rough dry at 5 cents per pound flat finish 6 cents per pound at 2901 E Adams with free delivery 418.
Mrs. Lester H. Wood formerly of Portales New Mexico died in a Duncan hospital from a fractured skull after a truck automobile crash Sunday that killed her husband and 14 month old son Carol Gent. The survivor, Carol June twins sister, had minor injuries. Wood worked for a construction company at the Phelps Dodge Morenci reduction plant. The crash occurred seven miles northeast of Duncan on state highway 75. A coroner's jury ruled the truck driver Clarence Gammage of Morenci negligent.
The piece argues the U S Navy's aviation program outpaces rivals, detailing carrier capacity and aircraft counts. It notes 6 carriers in service with 12 more under construction, a surge in pilots from 3,639 to about 6,000 by 1941, and rapid growth of air stations and training to support a 15,000-plane program.
Sen W Lee O'Daniel and Rep R Ewing Thomason express cautious approval while Rep Robert Reynolds questions aid to Russia. Chairman Tom Connally terms the policy noble and magnificent. Reynolds urges Britain and United States to apply four freedoms to other regimes first.
The outcome hinges on either the House accepting the compromise to avoid a second vote, or the Senate adopting changes to eliminate conference negotiations. Administration supporters fear reopening the bill debate after a slim initial win.
In Tuesday's cabinet reshuffle Philippe Pétain named Darlan as national defense minister covering war navy and aviation. Darlan spoke in a broadcasted address pledging organization impartiality and justice and saluting the army navy and air force as France moves toward collaboration with the Axis.
The text discusses whether an emergency declaration to incur liabilities can be used when no funds exist for pensions. Critics question if this covers pension payments during fiscal stress. It notes risks that cities may avoid keeping pension funds, while noting annuity contracts and insurance laws could still allow court actions for judgments.
Informants say the two leaders likely agreed on three points plan to end passive resistance and move to action against Japan. They include timing for Britain and United States to shift policy, joint use of bases in the south Pacific, and urging the Soviet Union to open a northern front.
Reports describe a large joint meeting between United States and United Kingdom leaders at sea with Harry Hopkins present. The eight point declaration echoes Wilsonian aims, seeks disarmament of aggressors, free seas and removal of trade barriers, and foresees possible Dominion involvement.
A brief analysis notes Persia’s quick reinforcement by British forces from Syria and the ready Indian troops via the Persian Gulf. It argues Hitler’s Ukraine drive is pressured by looming Russian winter, with the gain of this rich territory seen as a strategic objective riding on timing.
Ishii notes no difference among tankers. One of four tankers leaving for Russia carries 95 000 barrels. Ickes says 10 000 drums of petrol will be produced for shipment to Russia on merchant ships. Possible west coast shortages loom due to transfers, but east coast curbs on gasoline remain under study with no Sunday closings.
The U.S. remains the sole foreign iron and steel supplier for private construction in South Africa, with demand outstripping supply. Street cars are planned for introduction in Hsinking, China.
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