Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Tucson Daily Citizen in Tucson, Arizona

We have 3,310,217 pages in Arizona

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1941

Page

5

One Strike Is Settled While Others Go On

A six day Curtiss-Wright propeller plant walkout at Caldwell New Jersey ended when employees returned to work by unanimous vote of the I A M AFL local. Government defense officials pursue settlement of the eight day stoppage that halted naval orders valued at 493 million dollars at Kearny New Jersey.

United Press Curtiss-Wright Caldwell N. J International Association of Machinists AFL Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Co Kearny James W. Fitzpatrick Western Electric Company Association of Communication Workers New York ACEW Western Electric National Federation of Telephone Employes Bell Telephone Defense Industries

Fox Theater Tucson Contest Seeks Name Amid Remodel

Robert Smith announces a contest to rename the Fox theater in Tucson as part of a $25,000 remodeling plan. Winners receive 15 dollars. entries shown on page 11 of the Daily Citizen.

Fox Theater Tucson Robert Smith Daily Citizen

Mexico Says Axis Propaganda Fails

Mexico's Foreign Minister Ezequiel Padilla tells a press conference Axis propaganda serves to consolidate Latin American solidarity. He notes recent Axis activity in the hemisphere shows the Americas are prepared to defend themselves and that Mexico sees no obstacle it cannot overcome with alertness.

Ezequiel Padilla Hemisphere Americas Mexico

Soldier killed during attempted escape at Fort Meade

Fort Meade Maryland reports Private Avonn T. Cooper, about 28, of the headquarters battery, 36th Field Artillery, Fort Bragg North Carolina, was shot and killed while on a guard work detail near the post incinerator on the Laurel road during an escape attempt. He was the son of Mrs Roxie M Johnson of Baltimore.

Fort George G. Meade Laurel Road Avonn T. Cooper 36Th Field Artillery Fort Bragg N.C Roxie M. Johnson Baltimore

McFarland Plans Flagstaff Speech to Night Graduates

Arizona Senator Er nest W. McFarland will address summer graduates at Arizona State Teachers College in Flagstaff on "The Washington Scene." He will outline official Washingtons reaction to the national emergency after returning home from duties in the capital. A swordfish caught off Chorillos Peru measured nearly 3 1/2 feet long.

Flagstaff Ernest W. McFarland United States Arizona Arizona State Teachers College Washington McFarland

Naval Strength In The Pacific Raises Big Questions

AP reports the core issue is Japan’s fleet size. Experts cite diplomacy and industry clues, noting Japan had ten capital ships and is building more, with estimates of eight to nine new battleships and several pocket battleships. U S and British sources disagree on exact totals.

Japan Kadekura Kasino Haghijo U. S Knox

Army Chaplain Frank H Hayes Visits Tucson

Lt Col Frank H Hayes fourth air force chaplain leaves Tucson after a two day visit with Lt M S Peek at the air base. Hayes, who has 26 years service and will become full colonel next month, oversees 12 chaplains. He notes improved Army discipline and a nationwide plan to build 555 chapels including one at Tucson expected in about two months.

Frank H. Hayes Fourth Air Force Tucson Air Base M. S. Peek Hayes Army First Baptist Church Leadville Colo Baptist Sellwood Ore Governor’s Island N.Y Col. Hayes

Arizona sorghum production jumps to 1.56 million bushels

The Agricultural Marketing Service estimates Arizona sorghum output at 1,560,000 bushels, up from 880,000 in 1940, signaling an extremely favorable position to raise dairy production. Rain boosted hay and grain yields, with potatoes and dry edible beans also above normal due to moisture and reservoir reserves.

Phoenix Arizona Federal Agricultural Marketing Service Preston J. Creer

Corn Crop Threatened by Midwestern Drought

The Weather Bureau reports a new drought gripping the Midwest, endangering the corn crop. Unfavorable conditions are especially noted in the eastern Ohio Valley and parts of Nebraska Iowa Missouri and Kansas. A widespread soaking rain is urgently needed outside the south to reduce losses. Farm officials say timely rainfall could mitigate losses since much grain uses heat resistant hybrids.

Washington Midwest Weather Bureau Ohio Valley Nebraska Iowa Missouri Kansas Great Plains

Marmola Ad Claims Safe Fat Loss For Adults

The advertisement promotes Marmola tablets as a method for overweight adults with thyroid-related fatness to slim down by sensible eating and directions on the package. It notes 30 years of sales and over twenty million boxes, warns it is not a cure-all and suggests consulting a physician for diagnosis.

Adv

Reorganization of Boy Scout Troop No 18 Tonight

Meeting at 7 30 tonight at the home of Harry Brimmer 3515 Grant road will consider reorganizing Boy Scout Troop No 18. H H Flickenger in charge of CCC work in Coronado National Forest has returned to the federal building after a three week stay in Greer Arizona.

BOY Scout Harry Brimmer Grant Road H. H. Flickenger CCC Coronado National Forest Service Federal Building Greer, Ariz

Elevator operator H. R. Dillender returns after long illness

H. R. Dillender, an elevator operator in the federal building and former commander of post No. 4, Disabled American Veterans Association, has resumed work after an illness lasting more than three months.

H. R. Dillender Federal Disabled American Veterans’ Association

Townsend Club No 10 Meeting Tonight

Townsend Club No 10 will meet at 7 30 p m today in Armory Park for an evening gathering and plans.

Townsend Club NO Armory Park

Registration Dates Set for Amphitheatre Schools

Registration for Amphitheatre junior-senior high school will occur September 6 from 9 am to noon while elementary enrollment is September 11 and 12. Classes begin September 8 for juniors and seniors and September 15 for elementary. Superintendent E C Nash lists the faculty for the elementary division.

E. C. Nash

Local High School Names Principal and Staff List

The junior senior high school announces E. C. Nash as acting principal with R. J. Bradshaw F. W. Gilleland and G. E. Eagles field among the named staff. Other listed individuals include Martha Neff Johanna Regan Ralph Futrell Levi Thomson M L Burton Ethmer Brelvogel F D Howard Florence Toland Robert Colwell Evelyn Overpeck and several others.

E. C. Nash R. J. Bradshaw F. W. Gilleland G. E. Eaglesfield Martha Neff Johanna Regan Ralph Futrell Levi Thomson M L. Burton Ethmer Brelvogel F. D. Howard Florence Toland Robert Colwell Evelyn Overpeck Arthur Mickelsen Emmett Ishmael Esther Parris Marjorie Parcell

Bisbee Legion to Elect Delegates

Bisbee post L A Engle will choose delegates to the American Legion convention in Prescott for August 21 to 23 at an 8 o clock meeting in the Legion club rooms.

Bisbee Daily Citizen American Legion Prescott L. A. Engle Post Legion Club

Robertson Again Heads Trainmen

David B. Robertson of Cleveland was re elected president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen for his sixth term. Delegates to the quadrennial convention chose him by acclamation.

Denver David B. Robertson Cleveland Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Carl J. Goff Birmingham Ala Albert Phillips

The Beautiful Star Chapter Meeting Set for Tomorrow

The Beautiful Star Chapter E O S will hold an important business session called by the patron tomorrow at 2 p m. The gathering aims to finalize decisions and set plans for upcoming activities.

Beautiful Star

Wallace S Bransford Receives June Sales Tax Check

Pima county treasurer Wallace S Bransford received a check for $37,183.04 from state auditor Ann Frohmiller as the county's share of the June sales tax.

Wallace S. Bransford Pima County Ann Frohmiller

Six applicants face oral exams for city civil service post

Six applicants for the position of personnel director of the city civil service commission submitted to oral examinations today. The tests were conducted by members of the commission in the Pioneer hotel.

City Civil Service Commission Pioneer Hotel

Licenses Issued by Appointment Replacing In Line Examinations

Cary Hyatt head of the local motor vehicle division announced that drivers licenses will be issued by appointment in the future. The change aims to eliminate the need for motorists to stand in line for examinations.

Cary Hyatt Motor Vehicle Division

Billboard Advertisers Protest Proposed Tax

A group of outdoor advertising executives urged the senate finance committee to oppose the billboard tax in the $3.2367 billion tax bill. J. B. Stewart of the Outdoor Advertising Association of America argued the levy on advertising taxes the industry’s machinery rather than its profits. The House backed a rate from $1 yearly for 100 square feet to $11 for 600 square feet or more.

Washington U.pr Senate Finance Committee J. B. Stewart Outdoor Advertising Association of America House

World's smallest baby born in Liverpool

Kathleen Jackson weighing 10 ounces was born in Liverpool and believed to be the world’s smallest baby. She was wrapped in cotton wool and fed brandy and glucose from a fountain pen filler, with a doll carriage used as a crib.

Liverpool Eng U.P Kathleen Jackson

Sir Crawford McCullagh elected Belfast lord mayor again

Sir Crawford McCullagh, Bart, was unanimously chosen lord mayor of Belfast for the 14th time in succession, a city record. The piece notes Belfast’s pub hours and related Irish beverage laws.

Sir Crawford McCullagh, Bart Belfast Northern Ireland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Propeller Plant Fox Theater Chorrilos Peru The Pacific Great Britain Britain Midwestern Brazil Helen B. Keeling Cecilia Allen Irene Brinkmeyer Martha Jones Berta Shires Evangeline Conner Winifred Harelson Leona Power Elizabeth Luppe Alice S. Rogers Thelma Voris Myriam Toles Elizabeth Hale Ruth Neer Jean Hudson Bernice Peterson H. G. Tyler Hamilton Keddie Bisbee Legion Robertson Yan SEARS Billboard Doan Orig Eire Daniel IO Elma Iss Bulova Priscilla Elgin Gruen Douglas Tyson Elsa Diamond Solitaire Sa Argus de Lelm Taps Mint Raul New Ar
Search Courier

Search the Tucson Daily Citizen Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Tucson Daily Citizen?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication