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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1941

Page

20

FDRs Foreign Policy Sparks Battle in Massachusetts Primary

In Boston the Massachusetts seventh district Democratic primary pits ten candidates over Roosevelt policy. Joseph Harrington, isolationist, leads a challenge while Thom as Lane and J Fred Manning defend Roosevelt and aid to Allies. The district includes GE Lynn and American Woolen Lawrence voters of diverse backgrounds.

Boston Roosevelt Massachusetts Seventh U. S Lawrence J. Connery Lynn Joseph B. Harrington Salem America First Committee Massachusetts Senate Thomas J. Lane Lawrence General Electric American Woolen Company Harrington Wheeler-Nye Congress Massachusetts Cio

Million Americans Will Be Plane Pilots Expert Says

An analyst argues that the Allied air effort could hinge on public belief in American aviation prowess. The piece discusses German setbacks near Taganrog, Russian counteroffensives, weather impacts on mechanized units, and potential Allied offensives from Russian territory as winter sets in.

Ohio Navy plant opens breeding nest for dive bombers

The Curtiss-Wright facility in Columbus Ohio dedicated as the breeding nest of the world's best dive bombers will manufacture the Hell-diver dive bomber and Sea Gull scout for the Navy. The 26 acre plant was opened by John H Towers who hailed civilian flying growth and noted Germany copied U. S. dive bombing.

Columbus United States Curtiss-Wright Corporation John H. Towers Navy Bureau of Aeronautics Curtiss-Wright Navy Towers Germany U. S. Navy

Naval tanker fires on sub after attack

The Salinas counterattacked after two torpedoes hit it during an Oct 30 attack in the north Atlantic. A submarine fired three torpedoes while the tanker was at battle stations. the Navy indicated evidence suggested damage to the submarine but gave no details.

Washington Navy Salinas North Atlantic Harley F. Cope Navy Department Cope

Japan seeks new East Asia order with Manchukuo Nanking ties

Togo accuses the United States and Britain of misunderstanding Japan's ideals and hindering efforts to build a new East Asia order. He urges a summit of Japan, Manchukuo, and the Nanking regime to pursue economic self-sufficiency amid Allied objections. Nichi Nichi calls for U.S. explanations of its Far East stance and warlike alignments.

Japan Togo United States Britain East Asia Manchukuo Nichi Nichi Nenianes Far East

Russians pressure German lines west of Rostov in wide offensive

Moscow radio reports a major Red Army push from Rostov with heavy Nazi resistance. Dispatches claim 700 Germans killed by artillery near a village, 200 dead on another front, and 700 slain in a drive toward an identified village M possibly Mariupol. Soviet crews also drive near Leningrad with strong blows wrecking German fortifications and mines.

Moscow Sea of Azov Taganrog NBC France Japan Germany Rostov Moscow Radio Red Army Pravda Mariupol CBS Kalinin Leningrad

DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES AND ANSWERS

A large scrambled puzzle list with across and down clues, including themes like Aris to cratic ti and christen science founder, plus a cryptoquote quote and its answer, all presented as a newspaper puzzle page segment.

Libya’s Fleet Is Sinking Supplies Amid RAF Strikes

Intelligence describes a resourceful commander rallying forces as RAF raids target petrol dumps. He remains determined to fight, aiming to sap enemy strength while planning a drawn out effort to be knocked out over time.

RAF

Finland Defies Britain Over War Declarations

Helsinki reports say Finnish troops trailed Russian forces withdrawing from Hangoe and interpreted as Finland choosing to back Germany rather than clash with Britain for now.

Helsinki Hangoe Finland Germany

Hull’s Pacific Outlook Casts Shadow on War Fears

A yesterday frank discussion by Hull revealed contrasting U S and Japan viewpoints. Analysts say the remarks reflect a pessimistic official outlook and serve as background for the American public should events in the Pacific move toward war.

United States Hull Japan Pacific

Kieckhefer Ranch Holdings Increases in Williamson Valley

Prescott reports a new purchase expanding J. W. Kieckhefer’s ranch by 62000 acres in Williamson Valley. The land adjoins his prior acquisition from J. R. Williams of Santa Barbara, noted in a transfer record. The 62000 acre purchase came from Chino Land and Cattle Company for an undisclosed sum.

Prescott J. W. Kieckhefer Williamson Valley Kieckhefer J. R. Williams Santa Barbara Calif Chino Land and Cattle Company

Parachute Jumping and Stunt Flying See Revival

Parachute jumping and stunt flying, once discouraged or outlawed for civilians, are experiencing a notable revival as interest and participation rebound. The trend reflects changing attitudes toward aerial spectacle and personal aviation skills.

Air flivver to spearhead future war and peace effort

Army and Navy boast that the air flivver or putt putt will play a central role in modern warfare and peacetime transport. Aviation experts foresee grasshopper squadrons forming field service units and cargo bombers pushing 200 ton loads around the globe, expanding civilian aviation after the war. Gill Robb Wilson notes combat aircraft as tomorrow’s commerce couriers.

Army Navy America Gill Robb Wilson NAA

Bioff Associate Released on Bail in Big Extortion Case

Nicholas Dean, former associate of George E. Browne and William Bioff, released on $25 000 bail in New York pending trial January 5 on charges of conspiring to extort over 1 000 000 from four motion picture companies. Dean, a fugitive since June, was arrested in Chicago and flown here. bail posted by Martin A. Hirsch in currency before Judge Henry W. Goddard.

New York U.P Nicholas Dean George E. Browne William Bioff Dean Chicago Martin A. Hirsch Henry W. Goddard

British To Withdraw From Ethiopia Soon

Nairobi dispatch reports the British announce withdrawal from Ethiopia once British interests are liquidated, contingent on removing all Italians. The communique says repatriation of 11,000 noncombatant Italians aboard Italian liners is near, while combatants will be moved to British East African territories.

Nairobi Kenya Colony Ethiopia

Turkeys Lease-Lend Pact Ties Aid to Pledge Against Attack

The article details a Turko British lease-lend agreement of 1939 under which Britain promised 40 million pounds in credits to Turkey to modernize its army and defend the Dardanelles. Turkey pledged to resist aggressors, while the UK sought to deter Axis pressure as Britain faced multiple fronts. The United States did not join the deal and did not supply lend-lease aid to Turkey.

Turkey Iraq Iran Palestine Suez Caucasus Mosul United States Great Britain Near East Axis Dard Qnelles Black Sea Mediterranean Britain

Flowing Wells Club Sets Meeting Friday

The Flowing Wells Neighbors club will hold its monthly meeting Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Flowing Wells school. The program features educational and entertaining movies and certificates of achievement will be presented to the 4H club boys and girls. A short business session will follow.

Flowing Wells Neighbors Club Flowing Wells School

Woman seeks husband after appearance at newspaper office

Mary Louise Thomas, 20, appeared at The San Antonio Evening News office seeking to advertise for a husband. She reported 22 telephone calls, two special delivery letters, and four personal callers within hours. She is twice divorced from the same man and mother of a 24 year old daughter, seeking a young husband who loves sports and can support her and her daughter.

Mary Louise Thomas San Antonio Evening News

Steelwork Collapse Sparks Divers Rescue at River Site

A construction accident near a river pier led to a section collapse while workers guided a hook on a girder. Divers from the New London submarine base assisted by state police arrived as a tugboat recovered several crewsmen, most of whom were conscious on arrival.

U. S New London

La Guardia Receives Rifle From Friend of Childhood

At City Hall Mayor La Guardia was presented a Krag rifle once carried in the Spanish American War by the late Curtis J. Donley. Donley was a friend of the mayor’s father Achille La Guardia, then bandmaster of the 11th Infantry in Arizona. The presentation was made by Harry T. Smith, president of the 11th U. S. Infantry association, honoring the mayor as the "Son of the Regiment."

New York F. H. la 11Th U. S. Infantry Association Donley la Guardia

Joe L Williams Claimed by Death in Tucson

Joe L Williams, 48, of Tucson, died yesterday in a local hospital. The body will be shipped to Norman Oklahoma for funeral services and burial. He is survived by his wife Mrs Charlesey Williams and his mother Mrs Elizabeth Williams of Norman. Local arrangements are through the Arizona Mortuary.

Joe L. Williams Tucson Norman Okla Williams Charlesey Williams Elizabeth Williams Arizona Mortuary

Machine Shop Course Applications Taken

Applications are being received for a new machine shop class at the university college of engineering. The program aims to train possible aircraft company employees and starts December 15. The class runs on weekdays and Saturday afternoons or nights to accommodate employed students, says Dean G M Butler.

University College of Engineering G. M. Butler Butler

Mischa Auer and Singer Joyce Hunter Wed in City Hall

Mischa Auer the Russian born film comedian and Joyce Hunter a radio singer were married at New York City Hall today by Mayor Fiorello H LaGuardia. Auer’s divorce from Norma Tillman in Los Angeles became final yesterday.

New York Mischa Auer Joyce Hunter City Hall F. H. LaGuardia Auer Norma Tillman Los Angeles

Oranges In Denmark Reach New High Prices

The first Christmas oranges appeared in Danish stores today in Copenhagen. The price was six crowns per orange, compared with the prewar rate of 20 oranges for one crown, reflecting wartime shortages and currency values.

Copenhagen Berlin

Freshmen Learn Colgate Songs From Napkin Cues

Colgate University freshmen learn school songs and cheers from lines printed on dinner napkins in the freshman dining hall. Upperclassmen delay serving food until the freshmen have completed the extra curricular lesson.

Hamilton N. Y. UP Colgate University

Christmas Seals To Be Sold In Tucson Post Office

Permit for sale of Christmas seals in the Tucson post office lobby was received from Walter Myers. Mrs. Edna May Flower reports over $2,000 raised in the first six days. The Pima County Anti tuberculosis Society plans fire proof dormitories for the Pima County Preventorum in the Tucson mountains.

Tucson Harold P. Collins Walter Myers Edna May Flower Pima County Anti-tuberculosis Society Association Pima County Tucson Mountains

Bank clearings show continued gains across 23 centers

Bank clearings for the week ended Wednesday rose 20.4 percent to 7.363 billion dollars from 6.115 billion a year earlier. Seattle led with a 49.4 percent year‑to‑year gain, followed by Portland 40.4 percent, Detroit 38.8, Boston 37.5, and Minneapolis 37.3.

New York Dun & Bradstreet Seattle Portland Ore Detroit Boston Minneapolis

Local Service Directory Highlights Repair Shops

A compact list of businesses includes Steinfelds appliance repairs and guaranteed service, Manly's Tire Service with locations on N Stone, Pima Paint and Top Shop, Robbins Body and Fender Works offering painting and upholstery, and several beauty salons and book stores. Also features awning, tire, battery services and miscellaneous trades.

Manly’s Tire Service Stone Don Rogers Guar Motor Tuneunp E. Sixth St Robbins Body & Fender Works S. Sixth Ave

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