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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1940

Page

3

Tuthill Clears Guard Pay Rumors in Arizona War Maneuvers

Adj. Gen. A. M. Tuthill refutes rumors that Gov. R. T. Jones failed to provide pay for Arizona national guardsmen in Louisiana maneuvers. State supreme court ruling limits use of existing funds, with lawmakers urged to pass a new appropriation. Emergency bivouac service will raise daily pay from 1 to 2.80 dollars, with special rates 2.50 to 3.50. 213 Pima county guardsmen affected across 158th infantry units.

Tucson R. T Bob) Jones Arizona Louisiana Adj A. M. Tuthill State Supreme Court Tuthill Pima County 158Th Infantry Jones

Papagoes Held for Assault on Saints Day

Vicente Juan and John Ignacio, Papago men aged 19 and 24, were bound over to a federal grand jury on charges of assault with a deadly weapon after injuries to Norris Galvez. Bond set at 1000 dollars each. They claimed saints day serenades and intoxication led to the fight at Josephine Secalia’s residence.

Vicente Juan John Ignacio U. S C. Wayne Clampitt Norris Galvez Papago Juan Ignacio Norris Josephine Secalia Galvez, Sr Galvez, Jr

Little Cowpuncher to Be Printed in Sasabe

The Little Cowpuncher, a Pima county school paper by young students, will be printed in Sasabe in coming semesters. Principal O C Arnold, a county superintendent candidate, said Mrs Eulalia Bourne will teach there starting in September. Previously the paper appeared in Baboquivari Redington and Sasco schools.

Pima Sasabe O. C. Arnold Border School Eulalia Bourne Baboquivari Redington Sasco

Mexican Power Strike Near Settlement Near Mexico City

The Tampico and Vera Cruz electrical workers strike continued as talks between company and union representatives progressed. The Labor Department voiced confidence a settlement on wage differences would emerge within a few days.

Mexico City Tampico Vera Cruz Department of Labor

Bids For Steins Pass To Be Opened Sept 13

Phoenix August 29 bids for grading draining and oil surfacing seven miles of the Benson Stein s Pass highway will be opened by the state highway commission September 13 at 2 p m Work will begin 914 miles east of Benson

Phoenix Benson-Stein’s Pass State Highway Commission Benson

Sidney Lanier Honored With Bronze Marker in Montgomery

The Cradle of the Confederacy marks Sidney Lanier with a bronze memorial at Montgomery's Exchange Hotel where he worked as a hotel clerk after the Civil War. The hotel hosted the first meeting of the Confederate cabinet.

Sidney Lanier Montgomery Ala N.p Exchange Hotel

Phebus Basket Shown At Roosevelt Feet In Look Magazine

Deputy Sheriff John C. Phebus displays a straw Blue Eagle basket made by a Papago woman near Sells seven years ago. He sent the piece to President Roosevelt and it now appears in Look magazine Aug 13, shown near the president's feet under his desk.

Pima County Court House John C. Phebus Phebus Bigfield Sells NRA Roosevelt Look Magazine

Housing Shortfall at Defense Bases Warns of Epidemic Risk

The national defense commission told Congress immediate action is needed to provide more housing at defense bases. C F Palmer said 110,778 units are needed with 50,000 more expected, citing Hampton Roads and other sites. Navy and Army officials added needs of 66,000 and 50,000 units respectively.

Washington National Defense Commission Congress C. F. Palmer Defense Commission House Public Buildings and Grounds Committee Hampton Roads Navy Yard Navy Arthur R. Wilson Army General Staff Army

Five Die In Oklahoma Oil Line Blast Near Buffalo

At Buffalo Oklahoma a Phillips Petroleum pipeline project exploded last night killing five men and burning ten others shortly after they began temporary work. A blow torch may have sparked the blast. Ten horses also perished and the dead include Donald King Warren Hendrix George Vosman Pat Cummings and Vernon Harding. King and Hendrix were trapped in the fire.

Buffalo Okla Phillips Petroleum Company Clyde Storer Oklahoma Donald King Warren Hendrix Cedardale George Vosman Selman Pat Cummings LaVerne Vernon Harding King Hendrix

Births Reported From Local Families At St. Marys Hospital

Mr and Mrs Maurice E Spear 1130 North Cherry street welcome a boy at 9 35 pm on August 28 at St Marys hospital Mr and Mrs Dan Tr Jones Shamrock Dairy greet a girl at 5 40 am on August 29 at St Marys hospital Mr and Mrs George Glendenning 1532 East Ninth street welcome a boy at 11 15 pm on August 27 at St Marys

Maurice E. Spear North Cherry Street St. Mary’s Hospital Dan Tr. Jones Shamrock Dairy George Glendening East Ninth Street

Rosary Planned For Canyon Death Victim Ray Dougherty

An 18 year old high school senior Ray A Dougherty Jr died after a fall from a canyon ledge into a pool near Sabina Canyon. A rosary is scheduled Friday night at Reilly Undertaking and a requiem high mass Saturday at SS Peter and Paul church. Burial will be at Holy Hope cemetery.

Ray A. Dougherty, Jr Sabina Canyon Reilly Undertaking Company SS. Peter and Paul Holy Hope Cemetery Dougherty Recreation Area Sabine Canyon Lucille Randall Erdine Tieman Ashley Tieman Erdine WPA Mark L. Robbins Earl Rogers Joe Dolan Manuel Dorame Ray A. Dougherty Pima Avenue James Williams

Education Petition Signature Check Underway in Phoenix

Phoenix attorney W. C. Eliot began validating 21 230 signatures on Arizona Education association petitions to place a November ballot measure raising per pupil school funding from 25 to 65 for grammar pupils and 95 for high school pupils. A Maricopa court appointed Eliot after W. R. Whitman challenged the petitions as insufficient.

Phoenix W. C. Eliot Arizona Education Association Eliott Maricopa County

Mexican Police Band Sought For Premiere

A Chamber of Commerce meeting at 7 30 p m will seek to bring the crack police band of Mexico City to the Arizona premiere. E C Jacobs heads the committee and plans a reception Sunday for the orchestra motorcycle squad and dancers, guests of the local lodge of the World. The barbecue will be at the Mission Swing pool followed by riding and drilling demonstrations at Rodeo field.

Chamber of Commerce Arizona Mexico City E. C. Jacobs Odmen Mission Swing Pool Rodeo Field

Cardenas Allows Free Complaints by Telegraph

The Mexican president announces that citizens may telegraph complaints about his administration at no charge if messages are 20 words or fewer. Telegraph service in Mexico is government run.

Mexico City Cardenas Mexico

Amphitheatre Rally Tonight Seeks Sept Primary Nominees

State and county candidates seeking nomination for the September 10 primary will speak at an Amphitheatre district rally tonight. A Berky, in charge of arrangements, said the event starts at 8 p.m.

A. Berky

Three Tucsonans Enlist in Army Reported Today

Nine army recruits announced by Sgt Rex A Taylor include three Tucson youths Frank Baker Jr Raymond T Buston and Frank M Neustice. Others span from Superior Sonoita Hayden and Winkleman with enlistments in cavalry field artillery and infantry divisions.

Jose Quesado All Hayden Guadalupe Valenzuela Winkleman

Jones Campaigns At Church Rally For Re-election

Jesse Wanslee a Phoenix attorney will speak at a C M E church rally backing Gov R T Jones seeking another term. W L Knoyer campaign manager said Jones forces also appear at Amphitheatre rally with James Cummard in Phoenix and Arivaca events.

Jesse Wanslee Phoenix C.M.E. Church R. T. Jones Arizona W. L. Knoyer Pima County Jones James Cummard Knoyer Arivaca

University of Mexico summer school enrolls 451 students and teachers

The 451 participants include American students and teachers attending the University of Mexico summer session this year.

University of Mexico

Democratic Women Name Committees For Rally In Armory Park

Mrs Lenna H Burges president of the Pima County Women s Democratic club announces committee heads for an 8 pm rally in Armory Park Decorations chair Harry Hayes and committee include Robbins Kelly Benton Bake Mason Vasquez Seating arrangements led by E D Herreras Platform handled by Tom Collins and Gleaves Burges will preside Special invitations issued to invitees

Lenna H. Burges Pima County Women’s Democratic Club Armory Park Harry Hayes Patty Robbins Marie Kelly Josephine Benton May Bake Orpha Mason Anita Vasquez E. D. Herreras Tom Collins

Burton and Powers and Mathews Seek Public Office

Marvin L. Burton runs for state superintendent of public instruction while Leo V. Powers and William R. Mathews seek seats in the U S Congress.

Marvin L. Burton State Superintendent of Public Instruction Leo V. Powers William R. Mathews U. S. Congress

Airmail Service Restarted via Cairo and Durban Route

When airmail services between British Malaya and Europe were disturbed in June, a new service was started by way of Cairo and Durban, Natal.

British Malaya Europe Cairo Durban Natal

Unluckiest block for dogs in Fort Wayne

In Sherman Street, Fort Wayne, six dogs were struck by cars in two hours. Humane authorities warn residents to drive carefully on Sherman Street, a single block long, following the string of incidents.

Fort Wayne Ind U.P .Sherman Street Humane

Health aid sent to Puerto Rico for maternal care

The Alabama health department dispatched Dr. Eva F. Dodge, associate in charge of maternal hygiene, to Puerto Rico to assist in organizing a maternal and child welfare program. She was selected by the Children's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor.

Montgomery Ala U.P Alabama State Health Department Puerto Rico Eva F. Dodge Department Children’s Bureau U. S. Department of Labor

Doan’s Pills Backed as Kidney Remedy for Backaches

Many sufferers learn back pain stems from tired kidneys and toxin buildup. Doan’s Pills, marketed for decades, claim to flush waste from blood through kidney tubules and provide relief.

Doan

Small Mine Operators to Meet at Chamber Tonight

The Small Mine Operators association meets at 8 pm in the Chamber of Commerce offices. Director J. S. Cou pal will present a film on Arizona's mineral resources and Brent Ricard will discuss the Globe jamboree held last week.

SMALL Chamber of Commerce J. S. Coupal Arizona Brent Ricard Globe

Marmola Diet Aid Promises Weight Loss

A 30 year old Marmola advertisement urges readers to slim down by eating sensibly and using Marmola tablets. It claims over twenty million boxes sold, notes Marmola is not a cure-all, and suggests consulting a physician for obesity related concerns.

Ady

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