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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

5

Huachuca Held Qualified For Guard Program

Senator Carl Hayden announced that a new water well at Fort Huachuca would allow the fort to participate in national guard training. Maj. Gen. E B Gregory said no quarters plan exists yet for extra troops, and the added well could cost about eighty thousand dollars plus power plant upgrades. Hayden expects work finished by year end to permit garrisoning a war strength division for training.

Washington Fort Huachuca Carl Hayden National Guard E. B. Gregory Hayden War Department Gregory Huachuca

University Grads Placed in Arizona School Posts

Several University of Arizona graduates in Tucson receive staff positions in state schools. Nancy Harrelson of Glendale joins the physical health education staff at the university after teaching health education in Yuma high school. William L. Knighton, a recent UA graduate, becomes assistant band leader in Douglas public schools.

University of Arizona Tucson Arizona Nancy Harrelson Glendale Yuma William L. Knighton Douglas

15000 Children In Pima Will Return To School

About 15000 Pima county children will start school next month with rural and city classes beginning September 9 and September 16 respectively. Last year’s enrollment reached 14849 and daily attendance averaged 12570, with 10484 in city and rural elementary and 2085 in high schools. A notable change is the addition of the 12th grade at Amphitheatre to offer a full high school course.

Pima County City P. H. Ross Amphit Tre

Three Defendants Fined in Anti-Trust Case

Three defendants in the national anti-trust case against the National Container association and 64 others pleaded nolo contendere and were fined a total of 14000 by Federal Judge Gaston L Porterie. Judge Porterie also signed a consent decree in the Kraft Paper association case prohibiting anti-trust violations and attempts to monopolize trade. Stevenson Jordan and Harrison were fined 10000. Charles R Stevenson and Charles H Ferris 2000 each.

New York National Container Association Gaston L. Porterie Kraft Paper Association National Stevenson, Jordan and Harrison Stevenson Corporation Managers Charles R. Stevenson Charles H. Ferris

British Sub Sunk and Ships Hit by Italian Forces

Rome reports Italian high command claims sink of a British submarine in the eastern Mediterranean and torpedoing of a British destroyer. Italian air strikes hit a squadron of cruisers with two reported damaged. Gibraltar and East Africa actions also noted with a downed English plane.

Rome Mediterranean High Command Gibraltar East Africa Cocacia Kenya

Half vote may end Kuether bid for state senate

Otto H. Kuether of Herington trails by half a vote in Topeka as final returns show 243 write in votes against the 243.05 required for the Democratic nomination for state senator. Courts may rule on the political fine.

Topeka Kas Otto H. Kuether Herington Kuether

Tunisia Bans Shipment of Game and Poultry

Tunisia announces a ban on exporting game and poultry to prevent disease spread. Authorities cite animal health concerns and aim to safeguard local industries and public health while enforcing new transit restrictions at border checkpoints.

Fifth Column Blame Cited for Delay in U S Defense

In Bisbee Charles Q. Kelley national vice commander of the American Legion accused fifth column activity of delaying U S defense plans. He said 90 percent of Legionnaires favor aiding England and urged accepting British bases and sending destroyers. He criticized Congress for pigeonholing defense appropriations and hindering war production. American goods sent to France in May were valued at 45 674 000 dollars.

Bisbee America Charles Q. Kelley The American Legion England Kelley Little Rock Ark Great Britain Bisbee Kiwanis Club France

Parachutists Fight Fires in Bitter Root During Dry Lightning

In Bitter Root forest straddling Idaho and Montana, forty fires flared today as wildfires rage across the northwest. Six parachutists dropped from planes and helped extinguish three fires while ground crews contained seven more. The blazes erupted after Tuesday's dry lightning storm that started about 50 fires.

Hamilton Mont Wild Bitter Root National Forest Northwest Idaho-Montana G. M. Grandborg

Parachutists’ Work Seen as Bright Spot Amid Destruction

A supervisor said the six parachutists’ effort was the lone bright spot in a dark picture as 20 mile per hour winds drove fires to spread. Each blaze blackened from 50 to 800 acres.

Bee Attack Worries Iowa Farmer and Two Children

In Creston Iowa Homer Ibbotson was chased by a nest of bumble bees while mowing hay. He and his two children, who helped, received severe stings after a hive was toppled.

Creston Homer Ibbotson Ibbotson

Europe’s War Lowers Living Standards in Nicaragua

The article notes a decline in Nicaragua’s living conditions linked to Europe’s ongoing conflict. It reports economic strain, inflation, and reduced imports impacting daily life for residents. Local officials warn hardship may worsen without aid or policy changes.

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