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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1940

Page

10

Final push for conscription vote nears in Senate

Senators anticipate a final vote on the Burke Wyattsford conscription bill as heeding leaders push to resolve the issue this week. Opponents warn against drastic changes while pro conscription factions expect a tight tally with a vote likely by Wednesday or Thursday.

Sheppard Vandenberg R-Mich Wheeler D-Mont Barkley Holt D-W Va Clark D-Mo D-Ky Maloney D-Monn Roosevelt

Germans Bomb 38 Targets as British Losses Rise

British and German air actions intensified with 72 British planes shot down and 14 German planes missing. A German note warned Britain of reprisals if first aid planes are not spared. Anti-aircraft guns engaged as British bombers over Berlin in multiple waves.

High Command Lands End Atlantic Germany Britain Berlin

Methodist Women to Hold Session at University Church

A special meeting of the Women s Missionary society of the University Methodist church is set for 2 30 pm Tuesday. Mrs W T Briggs reports on the Mt Seyquoh Ark missionary conference and Mrs J P Wood Mrs R E Dickenson Mrs Alma Clayton and Mrs J E Anderson discuss the women s division plans. Open to all interested congregation members.

Women’s Missionary Society of the University Methodist Church W. T. Briggs Mt. Seyquoh Ark The New Methodist Church J. P. Wood R. E. Dickenson Alma Clayton J. E. Anderson

Old Acton Ranch Rodeo Promises Full Day of Events

The Old Acton ranch seven miles south of Mammoth Arizona announces an amateur rodeo on Sunday September 1 starting at 10 a.m. Events include team tying wild cow milking steer riding bulldogging calf roping bronc riding and horse racing. A free barbecue is set for noon followed by a dance at the Blue Front sponsored by Shorty Neil and Virgil Mercer.

Acton Ranch Mammoth Ariz Blue Front Shorty Neil Virgil Mercer

McQueen to Speak at Menderson Precinct Meeting

Donald McQueen, secretary of the Mendelson for Governor committee, will address precinct captains Wednesday at 8 p.m. at John Higgins residence 304 East Fourth Street. Precincts 20 21 22 23 24 25 and 26 will be represented.

Donald McQueen Menderson-for-Governor Committee John Higgins East Fourth Street Maurice Hederman Mendelson Forces

British Front Bombed as Daring Sea Attacks Rage

The German air assault over the southeast coast sent fires and wreckage across towns near Dover and Folkestone. British crews rescued downed pilots as dogfights raged high in the skies and civilians faced sudden destruction from bombing and shattered streets.

Dover Folkestone

Canada and United States Ties in Crises and Sovereignty

The speaker argues Canadians would resist annexation and fight with available means if attacked. Canadians share language and customs with Americans but value sovereignty, asserting Westminster 1931 autonomy, with dominions as autonomous communities within the empire and not subordinate to Britain unless a treaty specifies.

England British Commonwealth Canada Britain London Dominions

Border trade changes loom after passport ruling

Reports from the national capital say a modification to the passport rule will be announced Wednesday. Officials expect border crossing cards to be restored for Mexican shoppers, after a July order revoked over 12,000 cards in Nogales. Trade in the city halted as a result.

Nogales Sonora

Radio Highlights and Full Day Schedule Listings

A detailed schedule lists radio programs across stations KFI KGO KFRC KNX KTUC KVOA and others. It includes 6:00 7:30 p.m. lineups with musical acts talk shows news and serials along with morning and afternoon blocks on Tuesday.

KFI Basin Street KTU KFRC KFI Paul Martin KPO Grant Park KGO Ricardo Kvoa Y Lombardi KNX Rarle Swing. Com Will Hudson KEC Blondie KTUC Manay Oes Burns Allen KFI1 Poets Cba Reading Adventures San Francisco Mutual Fred Waring KVOI KTAR Phoenix NBC Amos N’ Andy KNX KVOD Denver J. Flynn, Jr KFI Los Angeles Filbert Forum KPO Francisco KPRC WBAP Ft. Worth Bob Trout Ktuc Koa KNAP KVOA Ben' Walker KECA L. Angeles CBS Keca Kob Albuqque Hawthorne House John Cudahy Paul Carson Clark Ross KSL Tucson Meey TCR CIE Ves Cugat WFAA Carlson KOA Kemp Hoagland Kvoa Dorsey King Richards Noble Hoagland Lunceford Biltmore Boys Lewis Ravazza Thompson Cisnes Crosby Clancy Jurgens Diamond Kent Duchin Harpa Strand Linda Dale Financial Service Thun Life Beautiful Kate Smith Nat’s Farm Mary Lee Taylor Irving Miller Orch Aunt Jenny Bobby Byrne K. Manning Frank Archie Betty Barret Sgs Dave Becal Organ Kaltenborn. Com Elmer Davis

Veterans of Foreign Wars leader speaks on air

Otis N. Brown national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars appears on KTUC and other stations for a contemporary history discussion. European news and state network updates follow with multiple broadcast times throughout the day.

Otis N. Brown The Veterans of Foreign Wars KTUC KVOA KTAR KFI KOA KNX

Willkie Calls for Faster Plane Production in Defense Update

Willkie criticized the lack of aircraft orders, saying 343 planes have been ordered for the armed services with none due this year and some not until 1942. He urged Congress to fix the defense delay, advocate private industry production, and avoid new federal debt. He declined to debate McNutt, calling it a waste of time.

Army Navy Marine Corps Byrd War Departments Congress Willkie Paul V. McNutt Federal Security McNutt Indiana University Beta Theta Pi

McNary to Accept Nomination at State Fair Grounds

McNary, born and raised on the Fir Cone farm, will tell the crowd at the state fair grounds that he accepts the nomination. The 258 acre farm features a noted Filbert orchard. Bleacher seating is expanded to 18 000 at the grounds ahead of a 50 000 to 75 000 expected turnout with special trains and many drivers.

Ment Charlie Mac State Fair Grounds McNary Congress Charles P. Pray

Dies reveals 1250 German sympathizers in California

Dies says he collected 1250 German sympathizers in Texas and California, many in aircraft factories and defense sectors. In San Francisco he cites 670 more suspected Nazi agents and claims 10 percent of the Italian population is openly Fascist. He alleges Hitler Mussolini and Stalin run a central European propaganda agency.

Texas Dies Los Angeles California San Francisco Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Josef V. Stalin Europe United States

Inmates Eat at Tables as White Attendants Serve Meals

Mexico reports Federal District penitentiary inmates, once fed in cells from carts, now dine at commodious tables in large halls. They are provided with plates, knives and forks, with white-clad attendants catering to their needs.

Mexico Federal District Penitentiary

Alaska road proposal to connect Hazelton and Fairbanks

Alaska delegate Anthony Dimond has introduced a bill for a 1300 mile highway from Hazelton to Fairbanks with US financing of construction and Canada covering maintenance. The plan, projected at 25 million dollars, would shorten supply routes to Fairbanks to two days from seven or eight by boat. The idea has long had congressional committee and territorial backing, with Canada showing receptiveness.

Hazelton Fairbanks Yukon Territory Anthony Dimond Congress United States Canada McDonald

Farley’s Chicago payoff sparks Democratic party critique

Arizona observers say the Philadelphia convention signals what Americans will do when aroused and compare it to November. Brophy, a former New Dealer, blasts the Democratic party for paying off former National Chairman Jim Farley at the Chicago gathering. He notes Farley’s long service and says good Democrats won’t forget the episode.

Philadelphia Brophy New Dealer Jim Farley Chicago

Elmer B. Rhodes Taken by Death

Funeral services for Elmer B. Rhodes 49 who died at a local hospital will be held at 4 30 p m tomorrow in the Arizona Mortuary chapel Rev Robert E Dickenson officiating Rhodes lived in Tucson 16 years coming from Canton Ohio in 1925 A native of Louisville Ohio he was an accountant for Tucson Rock and Sand Co and most recently with Tucson Gas Electric Light and Power He is survived by his wife Dimple four daughters Mrs H S Hunter Prescott Mrs E H Bertsch La Mesa California and Helen Rhodes and Mrs Hilda Torrea both of Tucson a son Robert L Rhodes of Tucson his mother Mrs Amy Rhodes and a brother J K Rhodes Beaver Falls Pa Pallbearers are George Dalrymple Al Abbott F E Roberts Charles McGuire J B Prater and W L Sanderson Burial is Evergreen cemetery

Elmer B. Rhodes Arizona Mortuary Chapel Robert E. Dickenson Rhodes Tucson Canton Louisville Tucson Rock and Sand Company Tucson Gas, Electric Light and Power Company

Classified Advertising Rates and Deadlines in Arizona Daily Star

The Arizona Daily Star and Tucson Daily Citizen publish all classified ads in both papers except Sundays. Evening start ads appear in To Late to Classify. deadlines 5 pm and 10 am for too late. All-day rate covers Star and Citizen on same day. Sunday Star only. Rates per word and multi-insertion charges vary.

Arizona Daily Star Tucson Daily Citizen Star Citizen

Want-Ad Index Listing Broad Classified Goods and Services

A fragmented want ad index lists categories from acreage and autos to real estate and services. It enumerates items such as apartments real estate jobs travel and miscellaneous notices with numbers referencing sections and counts.

Leetien Autos Cewcee Ees Ieee Oe Feeds Leeds Fertilizers Tea General Suan Berwlae Esworgoon Mattress Messenger Service Minine Iiss Exchan Real Estate Aes

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