Drainage Bill Shelved For Six Months
Protestants in block 28 Feld man’s addition failed to force action on the drainage assessment district, as the council shelved the matter for six months while directing a study of remedies. The issue involved 57.53 percent frontage and water from the area. The meeting also covered fire protection for Yaqui Community center, insurance questions, a US lease of Davis Monthan field land, sewer work bids, bank securities, liquor license transfer, land sales, and city expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feldman
Glenton Sykes
William Kimball
Kimball
U. S
Davis- Monthan Field
Southern Arizona Bank
Valley National
Chase National Bank of New York
Kane
North Stone
General Fund
Defense Social Protection Fund
Defense Recreation Fund
University of Arizona screens World War II films for drive
The University of Arizona will show wartime films from Navy and Hollywood funds under the Office of War Information. The 1 hour 20 minute program Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Agricultural Hall offers free admission and includes titles such as Normandy Invasion and We Said We'd Come Back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice Lindsay
Visual Aids Bureau
University of Arizona
U. S. Navy
Hollywood
Office of War Information
Normandy
Guam
Saipan
Eniwetok
Pacific Sea Power
Barbara Britton
James Craig
U S Troop Trucks Facing Tire Shortage Says Eisenhower
Paris December 5 Gen Eisenhower warned American armies along the German border face a tire shortage so serious it could affect up to ten percent of all army vehicles by February He urged officers to conserve tires and extract every possible mile from them noting wear in the theatre has exceeded pre war estimates The shortage stems from the long supply lines from Cherbourg and western beaches as troops moved through eastern France Belgium and Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Eisenhower
France
Belgium
Holland
Cherbourg
Copper Firm Tax Dispute Before Court
Phelps Dodge corporation challenges the Arizona state tax commission valuation of United Verde property in the Verde valley. In Prescott superior court Judge C C Faires presided as the case opened, marking a second year of contest over property value. The firm argues depletion of ore reserves keeps value under 5.09 million, far below the commission’s 11.5 million assessment. Norman Hull and A M Crawford represent the company, with Thomas Croaff for the tax commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Phelps Dodge Corporation
State Tax Commission
United Verde
Verde Valley
C. C. Faires
Globe
Tax Commission
Norman Hull
Phoenix
Ellinwood and Ross
City Manager Phil J. Martin to Attend Aviation Conference
Phil J. Martin Jr city manager will travel to Los Angeles for the California aviation conference December 12 and 13 at the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel. Sponsored by several Chamber of Commerce groups and the Sacramento chapter of the National Aeronautics Association the event will cover airport planning operation revenue zoning air commerce and the Federal code of airport development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil J. Martin, Jr
Los Angeles
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Chamber of Commercve
National Aeronautics Association
Sacramento
GOP National Chairman To Talk Here Tomorrow
Herbert Brownell Jr the Republican national chairman will speak at 8 p.m. tomorrow to the Pima County Republican Club in Superior Courtroom No 1. Ray Reynolds said Brownell and Arizona national committeeman Clarence Buddington Kelland will attend with GOP local leaders. Brownell has been resting at Linda Vista ranch in Oracle for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Brownell
Pima County
Republican Club
Superior
Ray Reynolds
Brownell
Clarence Buddington Kelland
Linda Vista Ranch
Oracle
Mrs John Winchcombe to spend Christmas with Drachman kin
Taylor arrives Thursday to stay with her mother, Mrs. Mose Drachman, at 35 East Third Street. Recalled as Rosemary Drachman, formerly Rosemary Drachman, she writes under the pen name Rosemary Taylor and is author of Chicken Every Sun day and Riding the Rainbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Winchcombe
Taylor
Mose Drachman
East Third Street
Rosemary Drachman
Rosemary Taylor
Publisher William Mathews to Speak at Sunday Forum
William Mathews publisher of the Arizona Daily Star will address the Sunday Evening Forum at University Methodist Church next Sunday at 7 30 p m He will present a Report From Washington about his recent trip to the nation’s capital He will be introduced by C K Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mathews
The
Arizona Daily Star
University Methodist Church
Mathews
Washington
C. K. Jones
Mrs P H Ross to Attend Arizona School Conferences
County school superintendent Mrs P H Ross will be in Phoenix on Thursday Friday and Saturday for school conferences. On Thursday Arizona school administrators meet at the Adams hotel with the Arizona Education association meeting on Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Ross
Phoenix
Arizona
Adams Hotel
Arizona Education Association
Bundles for Britain Sale Under Way at Broadways HQ
The rummage sale at 116 East Broadway continues this week hosted by Miss Nellie Kemp head of the group. Proceeds support a fund to purchase Christmas gifts for service members in local hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
East Broadway
Nellie Kemp
Red Cross Dispatches Nearly One Million Garments to South France
The American Red Cross reports it has shipped close to 1,000,000 clothing items to aid civilians in South France. The relief effort underscores ongoing humanitarian support as wartime needs persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
South
France
Elliott Rules On Juvenile Methods
Elliott issues guidance on handling delinquent juveniles as Chief Wheeler releases a legal opinion by Thomas J. Elliott city attorney. The letter to Elliott explains Wheeler’s aim to clarify magistrate court jurisdiction over juvenile matters and the methods permissible in juvenile cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Elliott
Harold Wheeler
Elliott
Wheeler
Magistrate’s Court
Ellett
Paul Cella
Rain Lifts City Water Levels and Cuts Pumpage
Rain totaling 1.78 inches boosted groundwater, cutting November pumping 8 percent. November pumpage 161,027,450 gallons vs 174,987,424 year ago. daily average 5,367,580 gallons. Five month totals show 8,920,200 gallons this year, 7,736,265 in 1943. Receipts for November near 37,707 dollars, down from 39,329. New services 22, vs 38 in 1943. Groundwater level rose to 46 feet 2 inches. Well No.1 up 8 feet since July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill D. Biggs
Commercial Rent Measure Killed by Senate Vote
The Senate Banking Committee killed a commercial rent control bill 10 to 7. Chairman Wagner of New York said complaints of rent gouging prompted the measure, which would have allowed OPA to set ceilings on nonresidential rents in New York City and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Wagner
Basin of the Amazon: World’s Largest Tropical Jungle
The Amazon basin holds the planet’s largest tropical rainforest. Its vast expanse spans multiple countries and hosts immense biodiversity and critical ecological processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amazon River
Eighth Avenue Marine Wounded in Action
Marine Pfc. Fernando H. Noriega son of Mr and Mrs Ramon R Noriega 916 South Eighth Avenue Tucson Arizona has been wounded in action Navy department announced today.
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Washington
Fernando H. Noriega
Ramon R. Noriega
South Eighth Avenue
Tucson
Ariz
Navy Department
Pension Bill For First World War Widows Passes House
The bill provides pensions up to 74 dollars monthly for widows and orphans of World War I veterans, with 35 dollars for childless widows, 45 dollars for widows with one child, and 5 dollars for each additional child. Income limits exclude certain widows, and the initial annual cost is estimated at 37 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Roosevelt
Chamber
Senate
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Phoenix Man Wounded in Saar Frontline Fighting
Pvt. Harry D. Eagan of Phoenix wounded in Saar border area during combat. He had been on AP leave since June 30 1943 and previously operated the AP financial market teletype in Phoenix. His father was notified by the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Harry D. Eagan
Associated Press
Saar
War Department
Young Eagan
Three Arizona Officers Promoted By War Department
Washington December five promotion of three Arizona army officers has been announced by the war department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arizona
War Department
Tucsonians Daughter Stars In Dennison University Production
Marjorie King daughter of Earl R. King is cast as the retired actress in Ladies in Retirement at Denison University Granville Ohio. The second major production of the current season runs four evenings this week starting tomorrow with the university theatre presenting the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie King
Earl R. King
East Silver
Denison University
Granville
Denison University Theatre
Realty Deals Include Sale Of Four Homes
Four Tucson area properties changed hands this week. Bert J. Vos’s 3 bedroom home at 911 North Sixth Avenue sold for over 12000 to A B Hazeltine of Tucson Realty and Trust Co. James H Vaughn’s home at 1225 East Linden Street sold for 9500 to C T Vanderpool. Paul M Arend Jr bought land and residence on the Tucson Florence highway for 8000 from Helen Fields. Willa Trevette sold 2031 East Water Street home for 10500 to Clara Harning including furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert J. Vos
North Sixth Avenue
A. B. Hazeltine
Tucson Realty & Trust Co
Vos
Midwest
John Hopkins
James H. Vaughn
East Linden Street
C. T. Vanderpool
Paul M. Arend, Jr
Tucson-Florence
Helen Fields
Willa Trevette
East Water Street
Clara Harning
New Parcel Post Mailin Station Set to Open Tomorrow
An additional parcel post mailing station will open tomorrow at 19 East Broadway across from the main post. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the office and at listed stations including Old Pueblo annex and Davis-Monthan field. The notice cites Christmas greetings for military personnel sent in sealed envelopes at first class rate, warning against unsealed cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Broadway
Harold Collins
Old Pueblo Annex
N Sixth Avenue
Alameda
East Third Stand
Park Avenue
Davis-Montlfield
Marana Army Airbase
Martin Drug Company
No. 5
South Sixth Avenue
Collins
War Partment
First Settlement by Women in Australia Near Sydney 1788
The text notes the first settlement by women in Australia occurred near the area of modern Sydney in 1788. It highlights early colonial settlement and female arrivals shaping the founding period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Sydney
1788
Philadelphia Editor Dies Of Heart Disease
John Trevor Curtis, 68, editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer, died Sunday night at his Chestnut Hill home of heart disease. The notice notes a related statistic: the average distance a freight car moves per day is nearly twice what it was in 1920.
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Philadelphia
John Trevor Curtis
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Chestnut Hill
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M. M. Sundt
Dynchman Street
American Airlines
P. F. Robinson
Larue Construction Co
U. OF A
Ninth Air Force Service Command
Lawrence W. Roberson
Genevieve G. Roberson
East Eighth Street
Albert W. Brazier
Royal Air Force
Alexandre Veytziere
Maj
Roberson
Phil J. Martin
GOP
Visconti’s Richfield Service
E. Broadway
Charles Darnell
Hee el
Pacific Northwest Project
U. S. Employment Service War Manpower Commission
East Pennington
Eighth Avenue
Battlefront
Stalburg
Germany
William B. Moore
Cross Cut
Tex
Len W. Wisson
White House
Dennison University
By Alvin Brite
Postal Service
Blien
Santa Clau
U. S. Post Service
Bring
PM de Lure
Manhattan
National Distillers Products Corporation
New York
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