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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1947

Page

5

Soil Saving Plan Advised by Brannan in Nebraska Speech

Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Charles F Brannan told a Soil Conservation Society audience in Omaha that soil conservation and abundance on farms can go hand in hand to raise U S crop supply. He warned that future food needs will require careful planning and a permanent agricultural system with less land under plow and more land under grass. He noted half of the nation 415 million acres of cropland are impaired and less than half of range lands are in good shape.

Omaha Neb Charles F. Brannan U. S Soil Conservation Society Brannan

Reds Drive Europe Toward Two-Front Struggle

Dewitt Mackenzie analyzes how France and Italy resist Bolshevik pressure as winter strains resources. He notes Moscow’s trade pact with Finland and a possible regional defense draft among Soviet satellites, signaling a growing East-West split. A French Sabotage train wreck prompts strike controls as 5,000 police guard the assembly, showing Western resolve.

Dewitt MacKenzie Europe France Italy Wartorn Russia Moscow Finland Jan Masaryk English Ae Ee

Beating Alleged Atrocity Testimony In Jap Camps

An American sergeant testified at a war crimes trial that Maj. Arthur Wermuth was kicked and beaten severely by Japanese guards after he protested abuse of prisoners at Cabanatuan camp. Tech. Sgt. Jack H. Bell of Lakewood, Ohio, said Wermuth suffered weeks of recovery while under punishment from the “Smiley” and “Laughin’ Boy” defendants for challenging the abuse. Bell said fertilizer was removed from a corral and loaded for abuse, with Wermuth later kicked and beaten with hobnailed boots and a club. Bell identified Wermuth’s home as Traverse City, Michigan.

Yokohama Arthur Wermuth Army Bataan Tech Jack H. Bell Lakewood Eighth Army Wermuth Hitoshi Okamoto Cabanatuan Philippines Mo Bell Mo- Hi Chin Bell Smiley

Mortgage loan pitch from AV percent teaser

An advertisement urges readers to consider a 20 year first mortgage loan after the holidays. It mentions AV percent and directs inquiries to a Mr Sterlip for details. The note presents a period-appropriate tone with a personal contact for loan information.

Arizona social work conference opens with private public cooperation

The 18th annual Arizona conference of social work in Phoenix begins Thursday with cooperation between public and private agencies. Ray mond H Barrows of San Francisco, deputy manager of the Pacific area office Red Cross, will be a guest speaker at the two day event.

Phoenix Arizona Conference of Social Work Raymond H. Barrows San Francisco Pacific Area Red Cross

Governor Osborn urges December as Save a Life month

Governor Sid ney P Osborn proclaims December as Save a Life month urging Arizonans to exercise extra care in all safety matters during the month.

Phoenix Sidney ‘P Osborn

Prop Missing Lands Safely at Los Angeles Airport

A United Airlines DC-4 cargo plane made an emergency landing at Los Angeles airport on two left engines after two propellers separated from its right wing. Pilot Hddie Eshelman and Co Pilot Sam Miller shut off the engines and landed. The incident occurred during a Denver to Los Angeles flight.

Los .Angeles United Airlines Los Angeles Hddie Eshelman Sam Miller Hollywood Hills Denver

Communist Minister Resigns Over Health Grounds

Prague, Czechoslovakia report that Antonin Zmrhal, minister of interior trade and a Communist official, has resigned on grounds of ill health. The announcement came Thursday as his ministry faced ongoing criticisms and scrutiny amid political turmoil.

Prague Czechoslovakia Antonin Zmrhal Zmrhal

Larson Baily Bittern Thursday Evening

Larson Baily Bittern reports a Thursday evening event on December 4 with local residents gathering at the town hall square for a seasonal observance. Organizers welcome attendees and encourage community participation in short talks and a warm beverages reception.

Larson Baily

Communist party nominates Capicka for successor role

A 37 year old lawyer named Alexej Capicka was nominated by the Communist party as his successor amid irregularities in the distribution of textiles. The population of Canada was estimated at 12,307,000 last year.

Icized Alexej Capicka The Communist Party Canada

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