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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1940

Page

6

College Head Accuses Reds In New York

Dr. Harry Gideonse president of Brooklyn college charged that the Communist party is using New York City free colleges as sounding boards for its activities. He said the anti Communist majority is large but a small minority seeks to exploit the college for ulterior motives. Brooklyn college enrolls about 14 000.

New York Harry Gideonse Brooklyn College Communist Party New York City Joint Legislative Committee American Students Union Peace Continuation Committee

Arizona Retail Liquor Dealers Convention Opens

The Arizona Retail Liquor Dealers association begins its two day annual convention with 56 members and wives enrolled by noon. Headquarters are at the Santa Rita hotel with afternoon sessions at the La Jolla club. Ford Jennings of the Beer Institute and John A. Duncan spoke, followed by an evening dinner dance at Desert Shores. Francis Ames of Douglas is president and Mrs Sid Price of Tucson is secretary. Fred Lane of Tucson handles local arrangements.

Arizona Retail Liquor Dealers Association Santa Rita Hotel la Jolla South Sixth Avenue Ford Jennings The Beer Institute John A. Duncan Arizona Liquor Control Department Desert Shores Francis Ames Douglas Sid Price Tucson Fred Lane Pima County

Simple Indoor Lighting Tricks for Portraits

The article outlines three indoor lighting methods: window daylight with a reflector for fill, flashbulbs as an efficient alternative, and electric lights with advised placement. It emphasizes keeping backgrounds simple, using a plain wall, and positioning chairs to avoid line interference with the sitter’s head.

Arizona Draft Set at 735 Men for January Induction

Arizona expects to furnish up to 735 men for the January 3 selective service induction as part of a national quota. Maj. Gen. A. M. Tuthill, state director, said the figure aligns with Washington dispatches indicating about 160,000 trainees nationally next month.

Phoenix Arizona A. M. Tuthill Tuthill Washington, D. C Cochise County Pima County Pinal County Yavapai County Maricopa County Santa Cruz County

Australian public fund backs gun sights for soldiers in Egypt

Australian Army authorities oppose official provision of gun glasses for troops in Egypt to combat glare and dust, prompting a public fund drive in Australia to supply the glasses.

Egypt Australia

Romania Expropriates Oil Lands and Shipping

Bucharest moves seize all oil pipelines pump stations and real estate connected to them amplifying control over Romana Americano Standard Oil property. A second decree seizes Danube vessels used by firms with Jewish stockholders, with compensation over 25 years. Oil output drops from 1700 to 1400 tank cars daily amid unrest.

Bucharest Ion Antonescu Rumania Romano Americano Standard Oil Danube Antonescu Romania

War heightens tulip shortages for spring gardens

Hartford story notes UPR reports war cuts tulip bulb supply from Holland. Horticulturists fear gardens will miss usual abundance in spring beds as many American gardeners await limited bulb availability.

Hartford, Conn U.pr Holland

War Drives 7500 Tons of Asphalt Stash in Trinidad

The ongoing conflict forces authorities to store about 7,500 tons of asphalt in Trinidad as a precautionary measure. Officials coordinate securing the material to prevent disruption of road repairs and supply chains amid hostilities.

Trinidad

Bundles for Britain reports U S aid reaching England

National Bundles for Britain HQ confirms shipments of warm clothing and relief supplies reach English ports amid rumors of failures. A Churchill group cable praises America's growing help and sympathy. The Soldiers' Sailors' and Airmen's Families association thanks for a 10600 dollar hospital cot gift. Local chapters urged to boost efforts due to bombings.

Britain England Winston Churchill America Vivian Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Airmen’s Families Association Natalie Wales Latham Tucson Charles Reynard London

Decorations Contest Set by Tucson Jaycees

The Tucson Junior Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Christmas home decorations contest for local households. Harry Chambers chairs the committee with Larry Lewis in charge of prizes and Abbott Dodge handling publicity. The event seeks merchant donations for prizes including a grand prize from the local utility company and several cups for top decorators.

Tucson Dodge Ter

Calcote brothers send Santa lists with prices

Two Newberry youngsters Allen and Mack Calcote print and mail letters to Santa with listed mailorder prices to ensure no mistakes.

Newberry S. C Allen Mack Calcote Will Kepp Saint Nick

Pardons Board Seeks Old Grad Release in Arizona

The board of pardons and paroles unanimously recommends commuting Edgar C. Park's sentence to 120 years or time served for the 1928 murder of Perry Brite in Goodwater Arizona. Gov. Bob Jones will consider the request. Park, 30, has 26 years of good behavior credits and a storied past as a Kansas University J ayhawker correspondent.

Phoenix Jones Do. Park Kansas University Board of Pardons and Paroles Arizona Edgar C. Park Walter Hofmann Park Perry Brite Goodwater Bob Jones Hofmann

Grave Cedar Grows Slow Near 1863 Ashland Tombstone

A diminutive cedar tree sprouts from the base of a tombstone in Ashland marking Willie E. Fasig who died in 1863. The dwarfed tree began growing shortly after the Civil War and has since grown slowly near the grave site.

Ashland Willie E. Fasig

Palestine Proposes Loans for Farmers Renting Tractors

Palestine plans to provide loans to farmers who wish to rent tractors. The program aims to support agricultural operations by easing access to machinery for rental use.

Palestine

Night clubs aid benefit dance in Tucson Saturday

C W Gardner announces three Tucson night clubs will provide entertainers for the annual Preventorium benefit dance at the American Legion hall Saturday night. Jimmie Carters La Jolla brings Natalie Mustal and Andreani. Santa Rita hotel offers the Three Arizonians. Rex Kings Lodge sends a floor show. Merle Webb and his orchestra will play. Proceeds fund Christmas food and toys for Pima County Preventorium children. tickets 50 cents per couple.

C. W. Gardner American Legion Hall Tucson Jimmie Carter la Jolla Natalie Mustal Andreani Santa Rita Hotel Rex King Lodge

Bombers Deliver Pillows From Monterey to March Field

Four pilots flying a U S army bomber carried 300 feather pillows from the Monterey Presidio to March Field Riverside Cal. The pillow shipment aimed to ease accommodation shortages caused by interrupted transportation to foreign service.

Monterey Calif U.P Monterey Presidio March Field Riverside Cal

Government urged to distribute essentials in Bolivia

Officials in Bolivia face calls to widen the distribution of necessities amid shortages. Community groups press authorities to ensure food, medicine, and basic goods reach vulnerable regions and urban centers alike.

Bolivia

Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

Thousands seek relief from constipation with Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna mixed with Syrup Pepsin. The ad promises gentle effect on lazy bowels, palatable taste, and suitability for children, urging readers to buy at their druggist today.

Dr. Caldwell

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