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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1941

Page

7

Petition Prepared In Suit On Truck Levy

A new petition for a writ of mandamus was prepared to challenge Justice of the Peace C W Gardner in a truck levy tied to a debt judgment against Ray Lyons. Judge Hall asked for a simplified version before ruling, while Lyons faces questions over bond types and potential biases claims.

Ray Lyons Superior Court C. W. Gardner Justice of the Peace William G. Hall Lyons James Corbett Hall Justice Court Gardner Richfield Oil Company

Two Counties Added To Work Of Tax Office

The Arizona state tax commission expands Tucson operations to include Santa Cruz and Cochise counties along with Pima. Ed H. Basye notes 28 percent of state revenue from these excise taxes now comes from the three counties, with 18.391 from Pima, 8.791 from Cochise, and 1.231 from Santa Cruz. The Tucson office, opened in 1933, has grown to eight full time and two part time employees.

Pima Santa Cruz Cochise County Tucson Arizona State Tax Commission Ed H. Basye Basye Pima County Tax Commission Cochise Commission Basve Court House County Recorder’s Office Santa Rita Hotel East Pennington Pioneer Hotel the of

Moscow Stripped For Quick Action

A delayed report from Kuibyshev describes Moscow under siege conditions with barricades, bomb damage to the Bolshoi and Moscow University, reduced street traffic, and a population that largely withdrew by October 16. It notes U S and British embassy staff remaining in Spaso House, continued subway sheltering, and resumed normal public services and supplies despite occupation fears.

Kuibyshev Russia Moscow Bolshoi Theatre Moscow University Mikhail Lomonosov United States Llewellyn E. Thompson, Jr G. Frederick Reinhardt Spaso House

Notable Tucson Area Civil Service Names Listed

The listing includes Basye along with John R. Stille Peggy Goodsell and F Britton Burns all of Tucson. T. Mae Smith, formerly in Cochise county and Phoenix, Victor Wager of Santa Cruz county, Thomas B. Blaine and Allen R. Wade both of Tucson. Part time workers include Robert Coutchie formerly of Mesa and James Negri formerly of Douglas.

Fice Basye John R. Stille Peggy Goodsell F. Britton Burns Tucson T. Mae Smith Cochise County Phoenix Victor Wager Santa Cruz County Thomas B. Blaine Allen R. Wade Robert Coutchie Mesa James Negri Douglas

November Temperature Exceeds Normal In Tucson

November was warmer and drier than average with a mean of 60.6 degrees, 2.9 above normal, and four prior exceedances since 1890. The month saw a killing frost on the 20th, 0.55 inch precipitation versus 0.82 normal, and 18 clear, eight partly cloudy, four cloudy days.

Tucson

Full pardon for Richard Krebs granted by California

California Gov. Culbert L. Olson granted an unconditional pardon to Richard Krebs known as Jan Valtin for a 1926 assault on Los Angeles merchant Maurice Goodstein. Krebs had served three years of a ten year term and later faced possible deportation to Germany.

Los Angeles UPR California Richard Krebs Jan Valtin Krebs Germany Culbert L. Olson Maurice Goodstein Goodstein

Cortaro Farmer Tedora Martinez Dies at 53

Tedora Martinez, 53, a Cortaro area farmer at Cortaro farms, died this morning at a local hospital after years of service. He is survived by a son, Albert, of Tucson. Funeral arrangements are by Arizona Mortuary.

Tedora Martinez Cortaro Farms Martinez Albert Tucson Arizona Mortuary

Origin of the cocktail name linked to Aztec word

A Toltec noble sent his daughter to the king with a tasty drink the king named xochtil from the Aztec term xochtil. The history ties the word cocktail to indigenous language and royal naming.

Gasoline Tax Revenues Rise 55 Percent in First Half 1941

Federal gasoline tax collections for the first six months of 1941 totaled 169,127,079 dollars, up 55 percent from the same period in 1940, reflecting increased wartime demand and higher fuel consumption.

Roads of India compared to United States mileage

The article notes India has about 200000 miles of roads while being one third the size of the United States which contains around 3000000 miles of roads. It highlights the vast highway system disparity between the two nations.

India United States

New Six Inch Guns Guard Coast Defenses

The war department says sea coast and island bases will be strengthened with new six inch guns. Brig. Gen. G M Barnes notes streamlined armor plate hoods protect crews from shell fire and bombs. The guns are in production and capable of disabling long range warships with 100 pound projectiles.

Washington U.P War Department Seacoast G. M. Barnes Ordnance Research Barnes

Tucsonians Hold Willcox Services

A deputation team from the First Methodist church conducted services yesterday at the Willcox Methodist church. Joel Simon delivered the sermon. Bert Jacobs Arthur Roberts and Martha Hurley led music and youth discussions. A service is planned for next Sunday at Casa Grande.

Willcox Methodist Church First Methodist Church Joel Simon Herbert Jacobs Arthur Roberts Martha Hurley Paul Dostaleck Transportation Casa Grande

Beginning Of Cancer Detected By Long Used Instrument

Dr. T. R. Witwer reports on early brain cancer detection using the petrographic microscope with polarized light to reveal color changes in thin brain tissue. Electrical brain wave differences from surrounding tissue help locate tumors when visible signs are absent.

Rennie Taylor San Francisco Radiological Society of North America T. R. Witwer Detroit Witwer

Steam ignites cigarette through gaseous heat

A note explains that only real steam in gaseous form can light a cigarette, not the visible cloud from a tea kettle which is steam vapor.

Equal share of U S made buttons would yield 187 each

A historical note calculates that if every button produced in the United States in a year were divided equally among the population, each person would receive 187 buttons. The phrasing emphasizes distribution and per person quantity rather than production totals.

U. S

Masonic Master In Official Visit Here

Dr. Toler E. White of Kingman and grand master of the Arizona Masons visits Tucson for official annual duties. Local lodges host a dinner at Santa Rita hotel and a joint annual meeting at the Masonic temple after. Lodge No. 32 is led by F. A. Garrigus and Lodge No. 4 by Conan Drachman.

Dr. Toler E. White Kingman F. and A. M Arizona Tucson Dr. White Santa Rita Masonic Temple F. A. Garrigus Conan Drachman

Free Book on Colon Troubles from McCleary Clinic

The McCleary Clinic in Excelsior Springs Missouri offers a free 122 page book on colon disorders piles and constipation with charts diagrams and X ray pictures. Write today a postcard to receive the book free and postpaid.

McCleary Clinic Elms Blvd Excelsior Springs

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