Cotton Garment Prices Rise As OPA Seeks Parity
Washington reports another 2.5 percent price boost for cotton goods with a 30 percent total rise since March. OPA officials warn further increases possible as raw cotton costs push fabric prices higher. Looming livestock ceilings go into effect early September with retail enforcement by September 9. Gruber pledges a 2,500-strong crackdown on meat black markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene B. Dodson
Washington
OPA
Secretary of Agriculture
Clinton P. Anderson
Irv Gruber
Gruber
Nurse Sues for 55127 Dollar Damages in Auto Collision
Julia Jacobs a registered nurse filed a suit in superior court for 55127.55 damages against Martha Rooks and her parents for injuries from a May 10 1945 auto collision. The complaint says the Rooks car struck Jacobs car fracturing her spine and causing further injuries. It seeks 25000 for injuries 25000 for loss of earnings 5000 for future hospital and medical expenses and 127 50 for car damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Jacobs
Martha Rooks
Lowell W. Rooks
Rooks
Jacobs
Miss Jacobs
Miss Rooks
Bank Debits Rise For Week Ending August 28
Two Banks of the Tuc Son Clearing House Association reported total bank debits for the week ending August 28 at 8 965 108 dollars, up from 5 937 845 dollars for the comparable week last year. For the week ending August 28 1940 total bank debits were 1 965 959 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson Clearing House Association
McKay Moves U S Commissioner Office Locations
U S Commissioner Thomas H. McKay relocates from 82 West Pennington Street to 109 West Alameda Street today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Thomas H. McKay
West Pennington Street
West Alameda Street
Clothing To Remain Scarce Says CPA Report
Washington reports a civilian production administ ration briefing detailing ongoing shortages in men s wear through 1947. Fifteen million men expected without full suits by end of 1946, with fuller supply not until 1948. Women s clothing shortages eased but fashions curb by March 1947 under Order L 85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Edson Washington
Civilian Production Administration
CPA
Catfish Hides in Pants Triggers Fisherman Injury
Audley C. Hawkins, while fishing near Lincoln Illinois, reeled in a pair of old trousers. A 10 inch catfish was hidden inside the pant leg and he kicked the pants in disgust. The fish retaliated with a slight stab to his leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Audley C. Hawkins
Soldier who served in U S and Japanese armies a puzzling tale
Master Sgt Lucky Rich, a C 54 cargo pilot at Tucson, reveals a strange career across two nations. Born in Waterville Maine, orphaned early, he lived in Hokkaido with a missionary foster mother and studied at a Japanese imperial university before joining Japan's imperial army. He fought with the Flying Tigers in China, then enlisted in the U S Army at Ft Riley. After aiding American occupation troops in Japan and a discharge in Hokkaido, he reenlisted in the U S Army and now carries Japanese credentials as a loyal American soldier.
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Lucky Rich
Tucson
Rich
United States
Waterville
Hokkaido
Japan
Imperial University
China
AVG
Flying Tigers
U. S. Army
Ft. Riley
Kas
Davis- Monthan Army Airfield
Lutherans Dedicate Lectern During Sunday Service
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church will dedicate a new lectern at the 11 a.m. Sunday service while meeting at the YWCA. The lectern was donated by Daniel A. Yoder of 2015 East Eighth Street, a church member and cabinet maker. Jack W. Glidewell, former student pastor, headed to Western Lutheran Theological Seminary in Fremont, Nebraska after a party at the Zablodils. He received $150 from the church at that gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Saviour’s Lutheran’ Church
YWCA
Daniel A. Yoder
East Eighth Street
Jack W. Glidewell
Titus R. Scholl
Western Lutheran Theological Seminary
Fremont
Births and burglary reported in Tucson area
In Sonoita and Tucson area notices a Tucson mother details births including a girl at 1 20 a m August 30 and a girl at 11 22 p m August 2. A burglary case charges Kenneth Lee O Hara after a break in at 200 South Park Avenue with a shotgun found nearby and a stack of chickens.
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Tucson Medical Center
Harold Thurber
Sonoita
Ariz
Right To Work Pamphlet Available For Voters
Public pamphlets on measures for the November 5 election were received by county recorder Mrs. Anna Sullinger. The right to work amendment is covered with a one page affirmative and a two page negative argument. Other items include four year terms for state and county officers, gas tax redistribution to cities, and tax exemptions for veterans and certain public properties. Veterans must serve 60 days and reside in Arizona before September 1, 1945. exemptions up to 5000 valuation or 2000 cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Sullinger
County Recorder
Arizona
Tucsonian Fined For Reckless Driving In North Stone Ave
Melvin John Gothard 31 of 1731 Allen Road was fined 100 dollars or 30 days in police court after guilty verdict for reckless driving. Magistrate Paul J. Cella found he likely fell asleep at the wheel on North Stone Avenue the night of July 31 after a not guilty plea and multiple prior arrests this week and last week totaling 260 dollars and 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin John Gothard
Allen Road
Paul J. Cella
Gothard
North Stone Avenue
Bisbee To Be Host To State Aviation Meet
The Arizona aviation committee appointed by Gov. Osborn will convene in Bisbee on September 6. Members include chairman Frank Beer of Phoenix and delegates James Robb Richard Searles Thomas Giragi Monte Mansfield Rue Marshall Harold Giss and Gus R Michaels from various cities.
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Bisbee
Arizona Aviation Committee
Sidney P. Osborn
Frank Beer
Phoenix
James Robb
Richard Searles
Thomas Giragi
Monte Mansfield
Tucson
Rue Marshall
Clarkdale
Harold Giss
Yuma
Gus R. Michaels
East Drachman Street Residence Sold for Cash
Miss Lola Lee Holland sold to Mrs. Pearle D Chambers a residence at 2403 East Drachman for 18000 dollars in cash, deed filed today in the office of Mrs. Anna Sullinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Lee Holland
Pearle D. Chambers
East Drachman
Anna Sullinger
Police arrest Dallas man in stolen car chase
The stolen car linked to J L Orrick was spotted minutes after a call at 12 50 am by W M Gibson of the Arizona highway patrol who forced it to the curb on South Sixth Avenue. Karl John Boeckel of Dallas Tex is jailed to face auto theft charges. the car’s owner lives at 3832 South Ninth Avenue. Boeckel said a 25 year old Mexican showed him the car and urged driving to another venue after claiming he could not drive. Unity Class at 1521 East Ninth Street begins Lessons in Truth at 7 30 pm Tuesday led by Lola Lee Holland.
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W. M. Gibson
Arizona Highway Patrol
South Sixth Avenue
Karl John Boeckel
Dallas
Tex
Pima County
J. L. Orrick
South Ninth Avenue
Pennington Street
North Sixth Avenue
Orricks
Boeckel
UNITY
East Ninth Street
Lola Lee Holland
Cadmes Cranium Crash Sends Cadmes to Hospital
Leroy Cadmes, who lives at 1435 East North Street, suffered a 2% inch head wound after tripping as he attempted to catch a bus near Manhattan bar. He reported the accident to police and was treated at Pima County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Cadmes
Pima County Hospital
Manhattan
Cadmes
East North Street
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Martin
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Morestions
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East Mohave
James Murray
South Ninth
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