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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1941
Page
1
Berlin reports say German forces smashed about 180 miles through Ukraine in a week and opened a new central front toward Moscow. Moscow dispatches describe Red army and guerrillas fighting hard in many sectors with heavy casualties to Germans.
Former Postmaster General James A. Farley is to pass through Tucson this afternoon at 5 30 aboard the Golden State. He will confer at the station with Postmaster Harold Collins and other Tucson officials during the stopover.
Multiple games show Chicago, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Detroit, and Cleveland in action. Box scores list pitchers, innings, runs, hits, errors, and key players like Riddle, Lombardi, Hamlin, Danning, Groves, and Knott across a dense summary of late era results.
The Japanese government refused to grant clearance for the American steamship President Coolidge to remove private American citizens from Japan. The State Department said only American officials could be evacuated and noted about 100 private citizens plus 20 officials sought to leave Japan.
Business leaders in North Sixth and Seventh avenues and East Sixth Street fear a repeat flood after August 1940 cloudburst. City council faces questions on flood prevention as east west winds and heavy rain threaten downtown damage, with potential losses again exceeding $50,000.
Petroleum Coordinator Ickes announced plans to double refining capacity for 100 octane aviation gasoline to prevent shortages for Soviet, British and American air forces. He cited ongoing industry surveys and talks with officials to gauge initial cracking and equipment needs and stressed the need to increase refining capacity as essential to support bomber and fighter production.
London report says Washington and London secured a Russian pledge to join a stop Japan movement in exchange for increased war aid to Moscow. observers expect Soviet Far East action to deter Japan as three power talks in Moscow proceed. Japan may pause Indo China bases and target Siberia to threaten supply lines to Vladivostok.
The United States and Great Britain move to hasten the final destruction of Nazi tyranny. Immediate steps provide all possible aid to Soviet Russia in its defense against Nazi attack. A message to Stalin signals coordinated Allied action, with further talks to follow as facts emerge.
Roy Dickerson, serving two to five years for burglary from Winslow, escaped from Arizona state prison farm this morning while about 20 convicts stacked hay. Bloodhounds tracked him to seven miles south of Florence where guard Mike Sims arrested him within two hours. federal authorities pursue him after escape. Dickerson and an accomplice stole 35 dollars and groceries in Winslow and were sentenced February 24, 1941.
The Federal Reserve Board proposed strict limits on installment credit to curb inflation. A 18 month cap on terms and minimum down payments were outlined for autos appliances and other goods. The move aims to slow purchase and conserve defense materials.
Harry Hafner CIO representative will speak at the Lowell parking grounds at 8 p m Sunday. Shattuck Dean union members meet at 11 a m at the hall on O K street with Copper Queen local members at 3 p m at the same place.
The Domei agency notes that Roosevelt and Churchill discussed joint military moves against Japan. The article suggests war could be forced by Nippon if it continues aggression, with the choice between war and peace resting with Japan amid high anxiety in its councils.
Amendments to the selective service act defer men who were 28 on or before July 1 await President Roosevelt's signature. If not signed by Monday, the measure becomes law automatically with automatic deferral for future 28 year olds. Some 28-year-olds already in service may be dismissed, while those inducted after July 1 are not covered. Local boards must publish names and classifications in conspicuous places.
Waves of RAF bombers and fighters crossed the channel in the afternoon to resume the daily offensive against German-occupied France. In the morning, RAF fighters shot down two German planes while losing one of their own. British bombers were grounded overnight with no new forays reported. A small number of German planes dropped bombs in northeast England East Anglia and parts of Scotland, causing some damage and casualties.
The United States faces a looming strike at Aluminum Company of America plants with 18 925 workers in Pittsburgh and Kensington Ohio. Labor secretary Perkins certifies the dispute to the defense mediation board as a larger shipyard standstill delays 493 000 000 in vessel construction. James B Carey CIO calls it a government clash pending a possible navy takeover of the Kearny New Jersey Federal Shipyard.
Japanese authorities in Shanghai announce that Manchukuo will bar all foreigners and require residents in north China to return before Monday. Railways will be used for troop and supply transport, signaling a major military buildup on the Manchukuo Siberian frontier amid clashes with Soviet forces.
A 16 member U S medical commission will direct anti malaria control and sanitation for 250000 coolies building the Lashio to Suifu railroad in Burma and China. The unit financed from lend lease funds costs 1150000 dollars. The Burma Yunnan railroad health mission will work with Chinese doctors nurses and officials.
Hollywood reports former Arizona governor Robert T. Jones has passed the crisis in his serious illness and will recover barring complications. Dr. F L Anton said Jones rallied amazingly after peritonitis followed an operation for a ruptured appendix.
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