Record Defense Bond Sales Hit Tucson In First War Week
Defense bonds and stamps in Tucson shattered records with over $200000 bought in one week. Fred A. Dragonette announced banks and post office depleted of $25 bonds and stamps, with advance orders being filled. Valley National Bank led with $55000, Dragonette’s bank $135000, post office $7996.25 in bonds and $2601.70 in stamps, and Alianza Hispano Americana and Buxton-Smith Mercantile adding notable totals.
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United States Defense Savings
Valley National Bank
Harry Holbert
Dragonette
Frank E. Block
Alianza Hispano Americana
Buxton-Smith Mercantile Company
Bethpage Plant Uses Air Pressure Wall To Block Dust
The paint shop of the new black out plant at Bethpage Long Island operates with higher internal air pressure than outside. When doors open the pressure forms an invisible wall, preventing dust entry.
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Bethpage
Long Island
B'nai B'rith Mobilizes Support for War Relief
Herman Novick announces B'nai B'rith resources are placed at Tucson Defense Council. National headquarters reports a $5,000 local contribution to the $50,000,000 war relief appeal and 900 units with 200,000 members pledge $45,000 via local Red Cross chapters. Henry Monsky says members stand ready for sacrifices in defense of the country.
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B'nai B’rith
Tucson Defense Council
Herman Novick
B’nai B'rith Lodge
American Red Cross
B’nai B'rith
Red Cross
Henry Monsky
Roosevelt
Arizona Infant Mortality Rate in 1940 Compared to US
The infant mortality rate in Arizona in 1940 was 84.3 per 1 000 live births, higher than the US rate of 57.0 but lower than Arizona's 1930 level.
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Arizona
United States
Red Cross Urged in Tucson Messages of Support
The Red Cross emergency drive receives broad backing from Tucson residents including Rev. Richard A. Dawson who urges generous giving to relieve human suffering without regard to race or creed. He says contributing helps both others and the giver’s soul.
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Red Cross Emergency Drive
College Men Not To Be Deferred From Call
The U S circuit court of appeals ruled that college men cannot be exempted from the military draft despite a desire to finish schooling. The decision dissolves a temporary injunction issued by a Montana federal court in the Connors case, Gonzaga University football star from Spokane, Wash.
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San Francisco
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal District Court of Montana
Peter Larry Connors
Gonzaga University
Spokane
Wash
Magnolia tree blooms twice in Elkhart in 1932
A magnolia tree in Elkhart Indiana bloomed twice during the year 1932. The unusual double flowering drew local attention and was noted in period records.
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Elkhart
Ind
Legion Sets Record For Memberships
Phoenix December 15 The Arizona department of the American Legion posted an all time high for pre enrollment with about 3400 on the rolls ahead of the 1942 drive. Department commander W C Miller said the figure is roughly 600 above the prior record. District commanders will gather for an annual dinner at the Hotel Adams and an executive committee meeting is planned for tomorrow.
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Phoenix
Arizona Department of the American Legion
W. C. Miller
Hotel Adams
Bananas Imported Into U S Worth Nearly 30 Million
The previous year saw banana imports into the United States valued at about 30 million dollars. Key details highlight the scale of fruit goods entering the market and the role of bananas in trade.
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United States
Prices On Flashlights Frozen By Henderson
Washington December 15 The Price Administrator Leon Henderson ordered temporary emergency price ceilings on flashlights bulbs and batteries at the highest levels prevailing in the two months ending December 1 The schedule covers manufacturers wholesalers jobbers and retailers Henderson urged retailers to post the price levels and civilians to report profiteering to OPA or civilian defense authorities.
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Washington
Leon Henderson
Henderson
OPA
Tucson Iron Works Faces Wages Charge
A federal judge issued a restraining order against Tucson Iron Works, owned by William J. Ireland and John W. Tarp ley, for violations of both the wages and hours provisions of the wage hour law.
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Albert M. Sames
U.S. District Court
Tucson Iron Works
William J. Ireland
John W. Tarpley
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