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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1940

Page

2

Collins Advice On Alien Registration Begins Soon

Postmaster Harold Collins urged aliens to register as the August 27 to December 26 registration window opens in room 401 of the federal building. Records are confidential and forwarded to the immigration service in Washington. penalties include a 1000 dollar fine and six months imprisonment.

Harold Collins Federal Building Alien Registration Division Immigration and Naturalization Service Washington Attorney General of the United States Collins Immigration Service

Small Miners Back Tax Reform Move in Arizona

The Arizona Small Mine Operators' association legislative committee endorsed a resolution backing the Arizona Tax Research association's effort to cut tax burdens and resist exemptions including the pre tax free home amendment. The group spent the morning reviewing a 40 point program and planned afternoon votes on policy resolutions and gas tax sharing with cities. Officers were to be elected later today.

GLOBE Arizona Small Mine Operators’ Association Arizona Tax Research Association

Woman Killed in Head On Collision Near Globe

A head on crash near Kiser's crossing three miles west of Globe killed Mrs Theda Etwart 22 and badly injured her husband Burchill Stewart 23 a fisherman for Miami Copper Co He remained under anesthesia at noon and may die The truck driver Jack Moore 21 and companions Charles Moore and Dave Lee all of Glenbar escaped unharmed One sheep died and another was injured in the crash

GLOBE Theda Etwart Burchill C. Stewart Miami Copper Company Roy E. Hutson Fiatrolman Jack Moore Phoenix Glenbar Kiser’s Crossing Here Hutson Stewart Moore Charles Moore Dave Lee Kiliefi

Historic excursion train Still Hauls Passengers in England

A century old excursion train in England continues to operate, carrying excursionists. The venerable railway line marks 100 years of service with regular trips and local enthusiasm.

England

U S Forecasts Farm Cash Income Near Nine Billion

Washington Aug 23 The Bureau of Agricultural Economics predicted a cash income to farmers of 8.9 billion dollars for 1940 including government payments and commodity loans. The figure would exceed last year by 360 million and only 1937's 9.111 billion topped it since 1930. Gross farm income is seen at 10.15 billion against 9.769 billion last year. Government payments may dip slightly from 1939's 807 million.

Washington Bureau of Agricultural Economics Europe

No surrender to fifth columnists warns navy seal

Secretary Knox summarizes four Donovan Mowrer articles on fifth column activities. He warns propaganda aims to sow confusion, incite division, and erode defense. He cites France and Norway as examples and urges open information, rapid detection, and coordinated action as essential defenses.

Frank Knox William J. Donovan Edgar Mowrer Press of America Europe France Germany

Wallace 8s Bransford Receives Gasoline Tax Share

Pima county treasurer Wallace 8s Bransford today received a check from B H McAhren Phoenix state motor vehicle division for 14489 70 as the county's share of the July gasoline tax.

Wallace Bransford Pima County B. H. McAhren Phoenix

Speakers Named for Tanque Verde Rally Tonight

From the three gubernatorial campaigns the Jones Osborn and Menderson camps announce local speakers for the Tanque Verde rally. State Senator Henry A. Dalton will back Governor Jones John G. Eager will back Menderson and Elmer Smith will back Osborn. Osborn meetings tonight are postponed and county candidates may speak too.

R. T. Jones Sidney P. Osborn C. M. Menderson Tanque Verde Henry A. Dalton Jones John G. Eager Menderson Elmer Smith Osborn

Osborn Governor Campaign Team Heads Precinct Meeting

EVO DECONCINI COUNTY MAN ager of the Osborn for Governor forces presided with assistants Russell Morgan and W V Burr at a precinct captains and co captains meeting in the local headquarters. About 90 workers attended the gathering.

Evo Deconcini Osborn-for-Governor Russell Morgan W. V. Burr

Petition to probate will of Tucson jeweler Rally

A petition to probate the will of Pierre A Rally a longtime Tucson jeweler who died July 17 was filed in superior court. The estate valued at 5000 dollars was left half to his wife Regina Rally and half to his son Pierre A Rally Jr.

Pierre A. Rally Tucson Superior Court Regina Rally Pierre A. Rally, Jr

DuVall Appeal Filed After Truck Crash Death

A notice of appeal from a superior court judgment was filed today by the defendants Western Truck Lines Limited and O L Welch. The appeal concerns the death of Harry DuVall, husband of Mrs Mary Ethel DuVall, who was killed when a truck crashed him against a loading platform over a year ago.

Mary Ethel DuVall Harry DuVall Western Truck Lines, Limited O. L. Welch DuVall

Mrs. Ruby J. Maxwell Arrested on Car Theft Warrant

Mrs. Ruby J. Maxwell, 24, of 745 East First Street, was arrested by sheriff's officers on a requested felony warrant from Las Cruces New Mexico charging her with car theft. Maxwell waived extradition.

Ruby J. Maxwell East First Street Las Cruces N. M Maxwell

St Vincent's Society Dance at Holy Family Club House

The 8 St Vincent's Society of the Holy Family church will host a dance at 8 o'clock Saturday night in the church club house at North Main and West Second street.

Jones for Governor Announces Three Precinct Meetings

Three precinct meetings are set for tonight announced by the Jones for Governor campaign. Speakers include Forrest Priser of 1211 West Alameda Street Mrs. D Farley of 2400 East 15th Street and J B Durham of 1137 East Seventh Street.

Jones-for-Governor Forrest Priser West Alameda Street D. Farley East 15Th Street J. B. Durham East Seventh Street

Birth of Barbara Louise McCall in Los Angeles family circle

Mr. and Mrs. F. S. McCall announce the birth yesterday of a daughter, Barbara Louise, to their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McCall of Los Angeles. Mrs. McCall is the former Irene Louise Moore.

F. S. McCall North Campbell Barbara Louise Eugene McCall Los Angeles

Temperatures Reported at Mt Lemmon Summit

Temperatures at Summer Haven atop Mt Lemmon yesterday show a high of 72 and a low of 50 degrees.

Summer Haven Mt. Lemmon

Democratic Candidate Ernest Carelton to Speak in Armory Park

Democratic candidate for governor Ernest Carelton will deliver an address at Armory Park at 8 p m on Monday. The event was announced yesterday.

Ernest Carelton Armory Park

Young Republican Club to Meet at Court Auditorium

The Pima County Young Republican club will meet at 8 o clock tonight in the auditorium of Superior Court No 2. Tucson attorney Fred G Nave will be the speaker.

Pima County Young Republican Club Superior Court No. 2 Fred G. Nave Tucson

Tucson National Guard Arrives After Month Away

The Tucson contingent of the Arizona National Guard was set to reach Tucson this afternoon at 5 o clock from Pitkin Louisiana where summer maneuvers were held. The unit has been away for a month and will travel in two special trains. Ed Rockwell of the Southern Pacific provided details.

Tucson Arizona National Guard Pitkin Ed Rockwell Southern Pacific

Neighborhood Reception For Senate Candidate Kronholm Hosts

Mrs Fannet te Kron Holm and her daughter Miss Lois Kron Holm hosted a neighborhood gathering at 1820 East Cranchman Street last night for Hubert H d Autremont candidate for the state senate. Forty attendees were present.

Fannette M. Kronholm Lois Kronholm East Cranchman Street Hubert H. d’Autremont State Senate

Cardenas weighs rail worker plan in financial crisis

President Lazaro Cardenas reviews proposals from Mexico's railway workers to rescue the deficit plagued national railways. The plan aims to save about 8 million pesos yearly, raise government revenue share, and tighten employee discipline, with a decision expected soon.

Mexico City Lazaro Cardenas Mexico National Palace Cardenas

Mrs Lula V Sigler Dies In California

Mrs Lula V Sigler formerly of 428 North Tyndall avenue died in Santa Ana California on Tuesday after years of illness. A Missouri native she had lived in Tucson 16 years. Services will be held in California. She is survived by four children Virginia and Allen Sigler of Tucson Joe Sigler of Philadelphia and Robert Sigler of Bogota Colombia S A.

Lula V. Sigler North Tyndall Avenue Santa Ana Calif Sigler Missouri Tucson California Virginia Allen Sigler Joe Sigler Philadelphia Robert Sigler Bogata Colombia S. A

Walden Visits Tucson In Run For Treasurer

Jim Walden general manager of the Prescott Courier announces his candidacy for state treasurer during a visit to Tucson. He cites over 30 years in accounting and auditing and notes his prior public service including supervising the Pioneers home and turning back funds to the state. He leaves Tucson for Nogales after talks with local leaders.

Arizona Jim Walden Prescott Ashfork Jerome Junction Hot Springs Junction Peoria Phoenix Phoenix Gazette Walden State Pioneers Home Tucson Nogales

Buffet operator held for murder in Phoenix case

William R. Parker, 44, buffet operator, faced murder charges after a coroner's jury an open verdict in the death of Larry F. Zimmer in Parker's hotel room. Parker admitted killing Zimmer claiming self defense as two men attacked him.

Phoenix William R. Parker Larry F. Zimmer Parker County Atty Richard F. Harless Harless Zimmer Los Angeles

New Mexico Professor Hurt In Car Crash

Dr. A L Campa professor of Spanish at the University of New Mexico and his wife were injured when their car overturned one half mile east of Springerville at 3 30 pm yesterday. Campa suffered a back injury and possible fractured vertebra with cuts and bruises. he may remain in Springerville hospital a week. Mrs Campa was cut and bruised but not seriously hurt. Hospital said both felt better today.

Springerville A. L. Campa University of New Mexico Albuquerque Springerville Hospital Campa Springer

Pumpkin milk fed for fair in Newark Ohio

Tom and Wilford Powell of Licking county feed a 61 pound milk fed pumpkin two quarts daily to reach at least 100 pounds by the Ohio State Fair. The brothers plan to show the hefty gourd at the fair and claim its growing weight milestone.

Newark U.P Tom and Wilford Powell Licking County

Followers Of Trotsky Fear For Wife's Life

In Mexico City on August 23, Natalia Trotsky, widow of assassinated Leon Trotsky, was watched by followers fearing she could be targeted by the OGPU and possibly Stalinists or Nazi agents. Trotsky supporters blame the secret police for the murder. the assassin Frank Jackson is recovering in hospital. The funeral and outdoor service drew about 2,000 people, with calls of death to Stalin and the OGPU.

Mexico City Leon Trotsky Natalia OGPU Trotsky Gestapo Stalin

Mrs. Stuart to Attend Democratic Leaders Meeting

Mrs. W. P. Stuart, Arizona Democratic national committeewoman, will depart Prescott for New York City to attend a conference of party leaders called by Edward J. Flynn. The session on August 26 aims to map plans for the presidential campaign for Roosevelt and Wallace, with Mrs. Stuart staying through Tuesday and returning Friday night.

Prescott W. P. Stuart Arizona New York City Edward J. Flynn National Committee Roosevelt Wallace Stuart Iheweee General Quarters York New York

U. S. Refugee Ship Expected Wednesday

The American Legion, the U. S. army transport carrying refugees from Finland, is believed to be out of danger and expected to reach New York next Wednesday. The State Department had worried about a German disclaimer of responsibility for the ship in the waters it has traversed.

Washington American Legion U. S Finland New York State Department

Pet rat starts fire in Alameda home

A pet rat named Skeezix belonging to H. J. Holloman carried a sulphur match to its nest, gnawed the end and ignited a fire in the house. Fire Chief Fred Wagner helped extinguish the blaze and assisted Mrs. Holloman in treating Skeezix's burned foot.

Alameda Calif. U.P Skeezix H. J. Holloman Fred Wagner

Hawaii Takes Lead in U.S. Air Training Drive

Hawaii expands air power effort by converting hangars lockers and tents into classrooms at Hickam Field to train tomorrow's pilots. The piece notes the goal of building an air force, with planes expected later and Hawaii's role in expanding training facilities and capacity.

Hawaii Hickdm Field U. S.S. Army

Hawaii Searchlights Turned Sights For Air Attacks

Army experts visiting Honolulu described the defenses as formidable aided by vast searchlights. They noted 600 million candle power lights outline aircraft from far offshore, with visibility exceeding six miles under clear skies.

Honolulu Hawaii Splendid

Hawaii trains 600000 men annually for air force needs

Prospective airmen in Hawaii face heavy training as the U S defense aims to field 50000 planes. Commanders push to raise readiness with 600000 personnel yearly, expanding pilots ground crew and support roles while bringing 5000 mainland youths into mechanics, pilots and bomb aiming training.

U. S Roosevelt Congress Walter H. Frank Hawaii Hickam Wheeler Fields Brooke Allen Kelly Field Texas Germany Hickam Field

Ashurst Responds to Jaycees Draft Stand Telegram

A Phoenix Jaycees telegram praising Senator Ashurst for his linguistic talents drew his thanks. He stated he opposes the draft in peacetime and noted he had replied to the group and to Senator Hayden and Representative Murdock, while the others had not answered.

Ashurst Jaycees Phoenix Phoenix Junior Chamber of Commerce Elmer Ferrall Arizona Hayden John K. Murdock

FDR Signs New Trust Measure To Regulate Investment Trusts

President Roosevelt signed into law a measure giving the securities commission authority to regulate investment trust companies. He called it a milestone in the vigorous program to protect investors and cited the 1935 public utility holding company act as a model against corporate pyramids and selfish misuse of control. The act targets unhealthy practices within investment trusts and reflects calls for federal supervision.

Washington Roosevelt Securities Commission Public Utility Holding Company

Four Dorothys Win Marriage Licenses in One Day

Lincoln Nebraska reports County Judge Robin Reid issued four marriage licenses in a single day. The recipients were Dorothy Glantz Dorothy Ray Dorothy Venter and Dorothy Ossenkop.

Dorothy's Day Lincoln Neb Cupid Dorothys Robin Reid Dorothy Glantz Dorothy Ray Dorothy Venter Dorothy Ossenkop

Legion Group Tells American Youth First

At the twenty second American Legion department convention in Bisbee Mrs A J Mathebat national vice president of the auxiliary urged that American children come first in discussions on bringing European refugee children to the United States. She noted many are not British children but children from Communist Spain sent to England.

Bisbee Europe A. J. Mathebat American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Department Jeanne McQuown Tucson Spain England L. H. Howard Oscar Lamp Rea E Child Welfare Arizona Lamp R. T. Jones

Phoenix Delivery Man Dies After Collision

Arizona road death toll reaches 137 after John H. Mansfield, 23, Phoenix motorcycle delivery man, dies from injuries after a Wednesday night crash involving a motorcycle and a Phoenix city bus.

Phoenix Arizona John H. Mansfield

South Africa Coordinates Air Raid Precautions

South Africa takes charge of nationwide air raid precautions coordinating defense measures and civil defense authorities to ensure readiness across regions amid ongoing security concerns.

South Africa

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