Fines Imposed On Big Three Tobacco Firms
Federal Judge H Church Ford fined 15 000 dollars each against the big three tobacco firms one subsidiary and 13 executives convicted Oct 27 of violating federal anti trust laws. Fines of 5000 dollars per count on three counts conspired to monopolize the billion dollar tobacco industry. Defendants include American Tobacco Liggett and Myers R J Reynolds American Suppliers Inc and numerous officers.
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U.P
H. Church Ford
American Tobacco Companies
Ford
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American Tobacco Company
Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
American Supplies, Inc
American Tobacco
George Washington Till, Sr
Paul M. Hahn
Vincent Riggio
James W. Andrews
William A. Blount
George Whitaker
Edward Thurston
Liggett and Myers
S. Clay Williams
William N. Reynolds
James A. Gray
J. Edward Carr
James Glenn
R. J. Reynolds
James H. Lipscomb, Jr
American Suppliers, Inc
Auto industry ordered to cut deeper quotas
Washington December 12 The office of production management ordered December passenger car and light truck quotas slashed 25 percent and January quotas cut 50 percent The revised maximums take effect December 15 reducing December output by about 60 percent from last December and January by about 75 percent compared with a year ago Light truck production starting December 15 will drop by 6042 from 24169 and January by 12034
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Washington
Office of Production Management
Veterans Hospital May Be Enlarged
The war outbreak boosts prospects for enlarging the Veterans Hospital in Tucson from 400 to about 1000 beds at nearly 1.9 million dollars for new facilities. Roland Yames, a local veteran advocate since 1928, said evacuation from the west coast makes expansion almost necessary, with support from the Allied Veterans Committee, Chamber of Commerce, Red Cross and other civic groups.
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Veterans’ Hospital
Roland Yames
Tucson
James
Tucson Allied Veterans Committee
Chamber of Commerce, Red Cross
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Britain and Germany bid on Spain’s 1941 crop of oranges
Britain and Germany contend for Spain’s 1941 42 orange harvest weighing over 500000 tons as wartime trading and supplies weigh on negotiations.
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Great Britain
Germany
Spain
Hawaii Reacts With Calm After Pearl Harbor Attack
Honolulu reports Japan conducted four air strikes on Oahu starting Sunday morning. Governor Poindexter ordered emergency measures as bombs hit Pearl Harbor, Hickam Field, and other sites. Civilians evacuated, rationing imposed, and residents urged to stay calm while the U.S. responded.
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Honolulu
Joseph P. Poindexter
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Schoefield Barracks
Flondula
Bellows Field
Naval Air Station
Kaneohe
U. S
Samuel W. King of
Hawaii
Washington
Poindexter
William Tyree
United Press
Svas
Hickam
Berlin
Residents Evacuated As Coastal Blackout Occurs
Coastal residents along a 40 mile shoreline were evacuated and lights were extinguished as authorities ordered doors locked and lights out. About 1,000 people from the waterfront district moved to safety during a 100 percent blackout. A large eucalyptus tree ignited unexpectedly but was quickly extinguished. officials said it was not set as a signal.
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Santa Cruz
Calli’ Bee
Hawaii Feels Wartime Strain Amid Preparations
For months Hawaii has stored food for potential attack and urged residents to grow vegetables. Meat must be imported while most businesses stay open but close at 5:30 p.m. to allow workers to reach homes before the blackout begins.
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Hawaii
Fingerprints Of 2200 Phelps Dodge Men At Morenci To Be Taken
Federal investigation to identify workers at Morenci Arizona copper project plans fingerprinting of about 2200 Phelps Dodge employees. Identification badge with photo number and signature will be issued to each worker, Davis said.
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Phelps Dodge
Morenci
Davis
Evacuation Order Temporarily Cancelled in Monterey Area
In Monterey and Carmel areas residents faced evacuation notices with many fainting women and elderly persons amid approaching aircraft. Police reported arrests for blackout regulation violations as theatres and churches welcomed evacuees. Street lights reactivated after the all clear at about 8 pm and Army authorities broadcast the temporary cancellation of the order.
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Thej
Monterey
Carmel
Monterey Peninsula
Apply For Enlistment In Air Corps Here
One hundred fifty five men students at the University of Arizona and in Tucson have applied for enlistment in the U S air corps at the university recruiting office on the campus. Lieut James E H Altman recruiting officer reports seven of eight men sent to Davis Monthan field for physical examination passed the test. After final laboratory tests seven names will be announced. Tuesday 30 men were interviewed but only 10 were eligible. Wednesday 75 asked for interviews and 35 were eligible for application. Lieutenant Altman will continue work at Davis Monthan field. interviews by telephone at 5608.
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University of Arizona
Tucson
Bombardier Navigator Tests Expanded for Applicant Ease
Lieutenant Altman explains tests for bombardier navigators have been lowered and made easier. The new exams cover intelligence aptitude and physics to speed qualification at guarded gates for applicants.
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Altman
Southeastern Arizona Defense Session Opens in Bisbee
In Bisbee on December 12 the first annual Southeastern Arizona Defense Safety Conference began with civic leaders and industry executives present. Mayor Henry O Jaastad of Tucson and Andrew Martin, vice chairman of the Arizona Civilian Defense Coordinating Committee, spoke as discussions continued throughout the day. R E Donovan of San Francisco, regional chairman for conservation of manpower in defense industries, is to be the principal speaker at tonight's banquet at St Patrick's Hall.
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St. Patrick's Hall
Convention City To Be Picked By Arizona Education Association
Phoenix December 12 The executive committee of the Arizona Education Association will choose the 1942 convention city and approve the annual budget at a meeting in Phoenix Saturday A W Henricks of Prescott new president said the committee would review the schools role in the national emergency and oversee the budget and convention plans
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Phoenix
Arizona Education Association
A. W. Hencrix
Prescott
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