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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1941

Page

5

Non-College Air Courses Out for Arizona First Semester

CAA officials ban non college pilot training in Arizona for the first semester of the next school year. College phase courses may be held in Tucson and Phoenix later, with registration tied to regular university enrollment on September 13. Ground school has been completed at Globe and nine of ten students are flying.

CAA Arizona G. M. Butler College of Engineering University of Arizona Tucson Phoenix Butler Deal Butler Globe Douglas Yuma Dean Butler M. L. Thornburg P. M. Thornburg J. C. Park A. L. Mortenson H. M. Fitch Gid Jones

Russians Continue Advance Against German Forces

Russians reported driving back a German division with heavy losses as 135 lighter tanks led the assault and broke through to continue the push noted on page one.

Soviet Tanks Destroyed in German Counterattacks Near Central Front

Berlin reports 123 Soviet tanks were destroyed in eight assaults over three days as German forces push on multiple fronts. German brief notes say a single infantry regiment repelled attacks near one sector, while armored cars exploited weakened Soviet lines.

Berlin Adolf Hitler Odessa Tallinn Leningrad Kiev Gomel Moscow Semeon Timoshenko Germany Ukraine Smolensk DNB

Pension Riders Targeted as Revenue Bill Debate Intensifies

Chairman George of the finance group said he did not want to tack a pension rider onto the pending revenue bill. Reporters noted pension advocates would push the issue to the floor if the finance committee fails to adopt their stance.

George D-Ga Finance Group

Tucson Air Base to be Beautified with 10000 Trees

Phoenix August 25 the Tucson air base will be beautified by planting 10000 trees. A convoy of 20 trucks collected the saplings during the weekend from the state highway department nursery near Glendale. State highway patrolmen escorted the trucks carrying trees from the Salt River valley.

Phoenix Tucson State Highway Department Glendale Salt River Valley

Germany Asserts Iran Move Is Assault On Small Nation

Berlin authorities denounced the British Russian march into Iran as an assault on a small nation and blamed Britain for handing over another country to Bolshevism. They questioned any German steps in response and noted Britain and Russia inflated fears over German presence in Iran.

Berlin Iran Britain Germany London Turkey Baltic States Finland Russia

Churchill urges U S role in fighting Nazi threat

Churchill warns that Nazi plans target all nations including the United States and urges active American participation with Britain. Taft calls Churchill an emotional orator and questions presidential power to pledge U S entry without Congress.

Reemployment Committees Formed for Returning Draftees

Selective Service directs each local board to designate a re employment committeeman to aid returning soldiers and employers. The committeeman checks if the soldier’s old job remains open and forwards military and civilian records to the state employment office. If rehire fails, the committeeman seeks placement through chambers of commerce boards of trade civic clubs American Legion labor unions and other groups.

Selective Service Hershey Chambers of Commerce Boards of Trade Civic Clubs The American Legion Labor Unions

Churchill Attacks Japan and Outlines Allied Aims

In a fiery statement, Churchill warns Japan’s reach into China and Southeast Asia must be stopped. He cites U S patience for a peaceful settlement but vows to side with the United States if talks fail. He compares wartime Allied aims with Roosevelt and stresses disarming guilty nations while guarding own security. He notes two key differences in the eight point declaration, including acceptance of some German trade and avoiding mass impoverishment of any nation.

China Japan United States Churchill Roosevelt Great Britain

Copper Miners Get Second Wage Increase This Year

Phelps Dodge in Arizona raises wages again citing cost of living. The raise adds about 100000 dollars monthly to payroll and 2500000 dollars yearly for miners and smelter workers. Copper miners now average roughly 6.50 dollars per day with overtime pay. The new high scale begins September 1.

Harrison M. Lavender Phelps Dodge Properties Arizona Lavender Phelps Dodge

Spider Bite Victim Improves At St Marys Hospital

Harry Lively, 1815 Richey boulevard, was bitten by a Black Widow Friday at Fort Huachuca and admitted to St Marys hospital Saturday noon. Attaches report he is progressing favorably as doctors monitor his leg and symptoms after his return to Tucson.

Harry Lively St. Mary’s Hospital Fort Huachuca Lively Richey Boulevard Fort Tucson

City still undecided on personnel director selection

The city civil service commission has not named a new personnel director after a Sunday meeting. Routine matters were discussed as examinations for the post were held recently.

City Civil Service Commission

Free medical booklet on piles and colon disorders

Excelsior Springs clinic offers a free 122 page booklet on piles fistula and colon ailments. Request by postcard to McCleary Clinic E 814 Elms Blvd Excelsior Springs Mo with no charge.

McCleary Clinic Elms Blvd Excelsior Springs

Public Records Filed In Various Civil Actions

A list of civil filings includes English Butane corp vs Three R Mines inc breach of contract. Luis Garcia et al vs D W and G L Sumrall wrongful writ of attachment. Virginia La Follette vs Charles Lawrence La Follette divorce. Cummings Bullet Murphy and J M Murphy vs Beechnut Packing company damages. Harry G Wilson vs Zeb V Wil son divorce. Joe J Deshazer vs Viola Deshazer divorce. Bernabe Robles vs Southern Pa company Capitol Tank Lines motion to strike. Frank Castro Juan Madero vs Southern Pacific company Capitol Tank Lines motion to strike. Lula Heidel Hayward vs Joe W Tang trial set Sept 8. Concha Peralta Acton vs Fred Lopez trial set Oct 16. Tom K Richey et al vs city of Tucson motions to strike and for bill of particulars denied.

English Butane Corporation Three R. Mines, Inc Luis Garcia City of Tucson

Reckless Driving Complaints Filed For Local Individuals

Joe Cone faced a reckless driving complaint. Frank Siqueros and Joe Contreras are also listed with reckless driving charges in the filing.

Joe Cone Frank Siqueros Joe Contreras

Marital Pairs Listed Across Several Cities

A list of multiple couples and partners with ages and cities, including Los Angeles Tucson Phoenix Dallas and Denver, shows paired individuals such as Richardo Pingarron and Soledad Lopez both 37 in Los Angeles and Tucson pairs like Edward Dominguez 21 and Eva Lopez 18 in Tucson. Additional entries include Paul Robert 22 with Barbara Ley 19 in Phoenix and others across Arizona and beyond.

Richardo Pingarron Los Angeles Soledad Lopez Tucson Edward B. Dominguez Eva A. Lopez Paul Robert Phoenix Barbara Jean Ley Iva Ray Cox Tiger Clara Bell Robbings Dallas Higgins Taylor Fay E. Lewis Ralph Cristy Delma Lee Woodall Archie L. Jones Hollis Sally) Gordon Eugene Martinez Lupe Hall Martin Martell Olga Verdugo Lynn H. Russell Estelle A. Tilson Robert Munn Glendale Calif Beth Westover James W. Coursey Elena Wilson Denver

Local Court Dockets Highlight Multiple Offenses

Glenn L Sherrill faces reckless driving with a $50 bond forfeited. Nettie Davis is fined $50 and 30 days for prostitution. Thelma Shepherd fined $50 and 30 days for prostitution. Roosevelt Walker vagrancy continued to Aug 26. Steve Mendez reckless driving $30 or 30 days. C E Rushin reckless driving. Priscilla Hardy soliciting sentence suspended. Robert Green petit larceny $25 or 25 days. Della Hardage vagrancy continued to Aug 26.

Glenn L. Sherrill Nettie Davis Thelma Shepherd Roosevelt Walker Steve Mendez C. E. Rushin Priscilla Hardy Robert Green Della Hardage

Doctors organize regional aid network for emergency care

Doctors from Somerton, Yuma, Phoenix and Mexicali form a regional health unit plan along the Colorado River. An air ambulance corps is to be established. Coordinators from Tijuana and San Diego will coordinate evacuation and care of women and children during emergencies.

Toomey A. I. Podalsky Somerton Ariz W. C. Cain Yuma Colorado River L. D. Beck Phoenix Mario Flores Mexicali Mexico Daniel Hidalgo Adolfo Torres Lara Tijuana S. J. McClendon San Diego

FHA Building in Arizona Is Down

Washington reports Arizona was one of ten states failing to increase FHA insured home building in the first half of 1941. Arizona shows $1,379,600 business and a 6.35 percent decrease from 1940, as nationwide FHA activity totals $382,154,400, up $62,223,179. Kentucky led with a 77.88 percent gain.

Washington Arizona Federal Housing Administration Kentucky

Churchill hints at talks easing Far East crisis

The article discusses Allied occupation plans for Persia and suggests Britain and the United States may avoid war through negotiations with Japan. Churchill references talks with Washington and Tokyo, noting the possibility of avoiding force if diplomacy succeeds and that Nomura believes the conflict can be bridged.

Persia Japan United States Britain

Britain weighs Iran strategy as war shifts balance

British planners in Persian Gulf and Iraq debate how to respond to Iran and Soviet movements last winter. Diplomats in Teheran seek to show Iranians the futility of fighting both Britain and Russia while Admiral Arbuthnot leads naval options against Bushire and Bandar Abbas.

Lioya Sir Reading Bullard Teheran Iran Basra Iraq Persian Gulf Britain Gulf Bushire Bandar Abbas Geoffrey Arbuthnot Baluchistan Persian Armenia Caspian Sea Tabriz Caucasian Bandar Shapur

East Indies Trade Roots Traced to 300 B.C.

The article notes that spices such as nutmeg and cloves from the East Indies fueled early trade networks as far back as 300 B.C. It highlights the long history of spice commerce driving exploration and exchange among ancient civilizations.

East Indies B.C

Flores death ruled accidental after fall into irrigation ditch

Mary Flores aged 19 was found dead in the Flowing Wells district irrigation ditch near West Simpson Street. Detective Herron said she accidentally fell from the bank while with friends. a reportedly stolen bicycle was found tangled in the water. The incident is dated to around midnight August 22.

Mary Flores West Simpson Street James Herron Flowing Wells Irrigation District Herron

Bundles for Britain Rummage Sale Raises 271

The Tucson chapter raised 271.06 at its anniversary rummage sale held at the high school cafeteria. Proceeds go to the Royal Northern Hospital in London. Other sales added 252.41 from booths and 18.65 from emblems. Unsold items go to Salvation Army and Arizona Children's Home. Sandwiches were donated to city children.

Tucson Bundles For Britain Royal Northern Hospital London Salvation Army Arizona Children’s Home

Industrial audit to begin in Arizona this week

Arizona state officials announce the annual audit of the Arizona industrial commission records will start this week and take about two months. State Auditor Ann Frohmiller notes the audit was shifted from private firms after Governor Osborn refused to approve a $3,000 expenditure for the purpose.

Phoenix Arizona Industrial Commission Ann Frohmiller

Soap Adopts Wider Public Use Late in Nineteenth Century

The article notes soap did not gain general usage until late in the 1800s. It discusses gradual adoption, consumer awareness, and broader availability that followed industrial development and marketing efforts.

Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Easy Fat Loss At Home

An advertisement touts a home lemon juice and Ayds mix as a simple fat loss method. It promises rapid, drug free weight reduction with a cheap, trial sized kit and money back guarantee. Orders claimed to be delivered promptly by drug stores.

AFL CIO unions settle dispute over bargaining election

A jurisdictional clash in seven Great Lakes yards of American Shipbuilding was resolved as AFL and CIO unions agreed to a bargaining election. The AFL had threatened to halt production on defense orders worth 25 million dollars to gain sole bargaining rights.

Great Lakes American Shipbuilding Company AFL CIO

Sons of Legion Win High Honors in Prescott

In Prescott at the American Legion state convention Morgan McDermott post Sons of the Legion corps earned top honors. The SAL drum and bugle corps scored 93 points, besting the adult Douglas corps at 92.8. The Tucson youths received the department achievement trophy and the rifle team also claimed championship honors.

American Legion Prescott Sons of the Legion Corps Morgan McDermott R. M. Riddell Douglas SAL Legion Tucson

Cattlemen and goatmen clash over grazing land near Tucson

Luis Garcia files wrongful attachment suit claiming $1,650 damages as cattlemen the Garcias and Sumralls goatmen renew dispute over grazing rights 40 miles north of Tucson. He argues a writ issued Jan 18 1941 prevented sale of livestock at profit amid high prices while Judge Hall had given Garcias 15 days to comply with a prior injunction.

Garcias Tucson Luis Garcia William G. Hall

Huachuca To Get Red Cross Plant

Fort Huachuca Arizona will be one of 62 Army posts to receive a Red Cross office and headquarters. The total project cost is set at 1 250 000 dollars with no individual outlay disclosed. Norman H. Davis said the program will improve liaison between military and civilian populations. Army officials will advise on construction and location of the facilities including offices living quarters and reception rooms.

Washington Fort Huachuca Ariz American Red Cross Red Cross Norman H. Davis The

Flush Kidneys Of Poisons And Stop Getting Up Nights

Thousands of men and women wonder why backache lingers and nightly urination disrupts rest. The ad suggests kidney and bladder may need attention now to prevent serious trouble from minor symptoms.

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Tucson Air Base Far East U. S Churchill Grent Taft Ohio England Congress Riser Third Arizona Mortuary, Inc Public Records Superior Court Justice Court C. W. Gardner Belle D. Hall Paul Cella Dr. Toomey FHA Baltimore Tokyo Admiral Nomura America Flores Dept. & Drug Stores Adv Navy Sons OF Legion Huachuca Mono Shoe Shop William T.lews Haarlem Chicago Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Depot Heywood Wakefield Grandona Decker Custom Studios, Inc Broadway
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