Airborne Attack to Invade Tucson in Victory Loan Drive
A staged air invasion titled Airborne Attack will descend on Tucson airport as part of the Victory loan drive. The event features 57 troops and nurses from the Ninth troop carrier command, gliders, paratroops, and a simulated hospital evacuation, with bond buyers invited to meet pilots and crew.
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Tucson
School of Aviation Medicine
Randolph Field
Ninth Troop Carrier Command
Troop Carrier Command
West
Dick Parkes
Ralph W. Schmidt
North Africa
Sicilly
Anzio
Rhine
349Th
Camp Mackall
N. C
Robert E. Hunneycutt
Europe
Ava Ann Maness
Winifred Brown
12Th Air Force
Morgan-McDermott Post
American Legion
Pima County War Finance Committee
Fred Dragonnette
United Appeal Seeks $28,000 to Reach Goal
The United Appeal cam paign remains $28,000 short of its $153,120 goal. Judge Eva De Concin urged workers to meet the target, saying the future of the United Appeal is at stake. Frank C. O Ro illy announced a noon meeting on Monday Dec 17 for unsubscribed citizens to send in donations. The annual United Appeal meeting is set for Thursday in the Arizona Trust Co basement to elect directors.
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United Appeal
Eva de Concin
Frank C. O'Rielly
North Stone Avenue
United Appeal, Inc
Arizona Trust Co
Policeman Peterson Resigns Position
Chief Don Hays accepted the resignation of Patrolman Frank Peterson who held a provisional appointment. Denzil Tyler, returned from the army as a first lieutenant, will take his place on the police force. Tyler joined the force on February 1 1940 and left for service in early 1941.
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Frank Peterson
Don Hays
Peterson
Denzil Tyler
Tyler
Hays
Force
Armed Services
Jaycee Officers Election Set For Tomorrow Night
The Tucson Junior Chamber of Commerce will elect officers at 7 p m tomorrow during the regular Elk's Club meeting. Retiring president Larry Lewis will be honored. Nominees for president include Fred Lauber Harold A Patten Cecil Gaver and for other roles listed among several candidates.
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Tucson
De Emphasized Rodeo Is Aim Says Goyette
Ed Echols named general chairman and Albert Lent as vice chairman of the Fiesta de los Vaqueros rodeo committee by the Tucson Chamber of Commerce board. A $13 150 budget was set to feature a local product, with Junior Chamber of Commerce handling tickets and ground duties. The board also backed street widening downtown parking plans and scheduled an annual Chamber banquet.
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Ed Echols
Pima County
Albert Lent
Chamber of Commerce
Pioneer Hotel
C. Edgar Goyette
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Tucson Chamber of Commerce
Monte Mansfield
Ford Lauber
E. E. Goyette
Harold Collins
Roy Hackman
Village band serenades 92nd birthday in Yorkley Slade
Alfred Wintle of Yorkley Slade England woke on his 92nd birthday to a village band serenade. The lighthearted surprise highlighted local custom and community ties in the small parish.
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Alfred Wintle
Yorkley Slade
England
Water Survey Expenditure Gets Approval
Pima county supervisors approved 3600 for a community water survey by H. C. Schwalen of the University of Arizona as urged by the Chamber of Commerce water committee. The board rejected a proposed lease from R. E. Johnson and two assistants seeking pay increases.
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Pima County
H. C. Schwalen
University of Arizona
Chamber of Commerce Water Committee
Eva de Concini
R. E. Johnson
Teate
City approves water franchise and subdivision plat
The council granted Southern Securities Co. a franchise to extend water service to the Grand View addition. It also approved the plat for Frontier Village subdivision.
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Southern Securities Co
Grand View Addition
Frontier Village Subdivision
Mexico Dedicates Library to FDR
The New Franklin D Roosevelt public library in Mexico City was dedicated today with officials and citizens present for the commemorative ceremony marking the opening of the new facility.
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Mexico
Fdr
Mexico City
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Library Project Aims for Workers Area in City
Secretary of Public Welfare Gustavo Baz discusses a library initiative planned for a workers’ district in the city. The move targets increased access to reading and learning resources for working residents and families.
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Gustavo Baz
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Larry Lewis
Frank Potter
Jake Mayers
el Ellis
Dick Jenkins
Melville Haskell
John Narcisco
Don Bell
BAYER
Walter D. Rouzer
el Tovar Hotel
Fred Harvey
Grand Canyon
Victor Patrosso
Arizona Resort
Edward L
Bud) Thomas
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Herb Farm Shop
Berkshire
Duralace
Aiki
East Congress Street Department Stores Inc
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Blatz Brewing CO
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Wis
Simericas
U. A
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Qhaaha
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