Pima County Bond Drive Nears Quota as Two–Star Award Named
Fred Dragonette reports Arizona totals for the sixth war loan drive show $3,278,206 in corporate subscriptions and $2,372,255.75 in individuals. Pima County remains $500,000 short with two days left, as Rita Beck emerges as top local candidate for a two-star award.
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Steinfeld
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E” Bonds
Arizona
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Kerrick’s
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Rialto Theatre
Bing Crosby
Betty Hutton
Sonny Tufts
Hollywood Victory Committee
Frank Wong
Thinese Committee
Stimson reports German losses rising despite winter lull
Henry L. Stimson said Allied pressure in Germany is straining Nazi forces and delaying mobilization. He cited 152,000 German casualties from Nov 8 to 30, an average of nearly 7,000 daily, and listed U S war casualties through Nov 28 at 482,957 with 92,135 killed.
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Italy
Salerno
Births at St Marys Hospital Tucson
Birth notices from St Marys Hospital list four newborns in Tucson families. A girl born to Mr and Mrs Ray Adair at 906 pm on December 14 at 308 E Yavapai. A boy to Mr and Mrs Sherwood D Smith on December 15 at R 2 Box 489 Tanque Verde Rd. A boy to Mr and Mrs Donald K Witty at 2 32 am December 15 of 506 Iroquois. A girl to Mr and Mrs Wayne Riggs at 3 55 am December 15 of 1025 N Park Ave.
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E. Yavapai
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Sherwood D. Smith
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Donald K. Witty
Iroquois
Wayne Riggs
N. Park Ave
Sullivan Takes Oath as Attorney General in Arizona
John L. Sullivan, attorney general elect, filed his oath of office today with Secretary of State Dan E. Garvey in Phoenix. Sullivan will assume the office January 1, succeeding Joe Conway.
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Radio Star Thanks Daily Citizen For Bond Drive Support
Fred Dragonette, chairman of the Pima county war finance committee, received a telegram from his sister Jessica Dragonette in New York City thanking the Tucson Daily Citizen for helping sell war bonds during the radio star’s Tucson bond tour. Her efforts helped the county exceed its $5,000,000 quota and rallies, luncheons and meetings boosted bond sales. An admirer in New York purchased a $1,000 war bond in appreciation. Miss Dragonette will appear on a war bond rally show Saturday for one day to spur further sales before the drive closes December 16.
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Pima County War Finance Committee
Jessica Dragonette
New York City
Tucson Daily Citizen
Radio Star
Tucson
Miss Dragonette
Pima County
New York
Jap corridor through China is vulnerable says Sao Tang Pao
The Chungking based Chinese army newspaper Sao Tang Pao warns Japan's inland corridor from Manchuria to Singapore can be cut easily. it argues China is not bifurcated and predicts the Tokyo to Singapore railroad will not be completed due to wartime strain and Japan’s likely defeat.
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King George VI Hosts First War Era Birthday Ball
King George VI marked his 49th birthday with a Buckingham Palace ball last night, the first dance since the war began. Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose attended in London for the first time, with about 100 guests present.
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Senate Votes Claim For Aircraft Damage
The senate approved a $5,000 appropriation for Antonio Ruiz of Phoenix Arizona for the death of two minor children killed when an Army plane crashed into the Ruiz home at the intersection of 16th Street and East Adams. Five Army officers and the children's grandmother also perished in the crash.
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Arizona municipal league opens annual session in Phoenix
City officials from across Arizona gather for the Arizona municipal league meeting in Phoenix as war reconversion and revenue plans for cities are discussed. Harrison Duff pushes transfer of surplus government property to aid municipalities, and Judge Scoville calls for youth entertainment centers to curb juvenile crime. Mayor Jaastad of Tucson attends.
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Harold R. Scoville
Maricopa County
Phoenix Community Board
Henry O. Jaastad
Tucson
Goyette and Martin Return From California Aviation Conference
C. Edgar Goyette secretary of the chamber of commerce and Phil J. Martin city manager returned from a California aviation conference in Los Angeles. Only two attendees from outside the state attended. The event will become an annual western convention with delegates from nearby states starting next year.
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C. Edgar Goyette
Chamber of Commerce
Phil J. Martin
Los Angeles
Govette
Germans Move Vienna Munitions Factories
The Basler Arbeiter Zeitung reports Germans are hastily dismantling Vienna armament factories and moving them to Straubing Regensburg and Linz. The move involves about 1,600,000 workers.
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Switzerland
Basler Arbeiter Zeitung
Vienna
Straubing
Regensburg
Linz
Two Policewomen Suspended In Tucson Controversy
Acting Chief Ben West took up the badge of Mrs. Maud S. Howard at 122 North Vine as suspensions followed for two policewomen amid a probe. One Negro officer, not listed in records, was photographed in a Beehive cafe incident with a heavy club. Officials cite overzealous badge usage and special funds unrelated to the regular payroll as factors in the dismissals.
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South Meyer Street
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South Convent Street
Harold C. Wheeler
Consolidated Vultee Corporation
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Henry O. Jaastad
Debt Paid Off On City Hall In 29 Years
City hall debt fully paid after 29 years. City Treasurer Joseph D. McAllister announced the retirement of six 1915 general obligation bonds totaling 225 000. Included were 50 000 for city hall and 45 000 for Congress street bridge. Interest and other bonds bring total payments to 365 300.68.
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Joseph D. McAllister
Congress Street
Eagles Aerie 180 to Hold Evening Session
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No 180 will hold a business meeting at 7 30 p m today in the new lodge hall at 347 North Sixth avenue.
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Aenue No. 180
New Lodge
North Sixth Avenue
University of Arizona Regents Set Meeting Date
Dr Alfred Atkinson, president, announced the University of Arizona board will meet Monday December 18. A finance committee session precedes the general meeting at 10 a.m.
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The
University of Arizona
Alfred Atkinson
Costume Jewelry Pins Necklaces and Earrings She Will Like
A concise guide highlights pins necklaces and earrings ideal for her taste. The collection emphasizes versatile pieces suitable for daily wear and special occasions with an emphasis on stylish yet affordable options.
Iron and oak debated in naval shipbuilding history
The text notes that in 1840 the British admiralty favored oak over iron for ships, as reported by Ships magazine. By 1846 the US Navy rejected the Allegheny as unsuitable for warfare. Today most vessels use iron and steel.
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Ships Magazine
Postage Sales Hit New High At Tucson Post Office
Postal officials reported Tucson stamp sales yesterday rose to 6453.38 dollars, beating the prior high by about 20 dollars and urging citizens to mail packages and cards promptly to meet Christmas delivery deadlines. Parcel mailing eased but overall business remained very good at all offices.
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Mrs. Otelia Compton Dies in Wooster at 85
Mrs. Otelia Compton 85 widow of Dr Elias Compton former Wooster College dean was found dead in her Wooster home. She was named American mother by the Golden Rule foundation and held an honorary LLD from Oxford College of Ohio in 1932. Survivors include three sons Karl Compton Arthur Holly Compton Wilson Compton and a daughter Mrs C Herbert Rice.
Ferns Reaching 100 Feet Tall Once Grew in Kansas
Historical notes reveal giant ferns once reached about 100 feet in height in Kansas, a striking paleobotanical record. Researchers cite fossil evidence and past climate conditions to explain the extraordinary size.
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Memorial plan for Gov Campbell discussed at luncheon
A noon meeting in the Pioneer hotel Varsity room decided unanimously that Tucson Phoenix and Prescott memorial committees should pick a permanent site for a marker to honor Governor Campbell. Speakers favored Prescott birthplace. a memorial scholarship at the University of Arizona was proposed.
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Thomas E. Campbell
Arizona
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Prescott
Paul C. Keefe
J. E. Thompson
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Thompson
Sen. Keefe
University of Arizona
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Luncheon discussion includes local officials and leaders
Participants at the luncheon included Ben H. Mand as chairman and Hubert H. d Au Mont with Sheriff Ed F. Echols, Jo William G. Hall, Alex G. Jacob, and others in attendance.
Pearce Divorce Judgment Headed By Superior Court
Public records show Kay M. Pearce suing Arthur Pearce for divorce with the case presided over by Superior Court Judge William G. Hall. The filing indicates a dissolution of marriage and related orders may follow.
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William G. Hall
Kay M. Pearce
Arthur Pearce
Police Court Summary of Dispositions
Paul J. Cella presiding found Carl F. Green in contempt and fined ten dollars or five days. Manuel G. Perez received a simple discharge. Horace A. Fizer had reckless driving charges continued.
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Carl F. Green
Manuel G. Perez
Horace A. Fizer
Marriage Licenses Reported for Minneapolis Pair
Belle D Hall acts as clerk while Joseph N Chambers Jr 23 of Minneapolis and Audrey Bentley 20 of Minneapolis obtain a marriage license in Minnesota records.
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Joseph N. Chambers, Jr
Mineapolis
Minn
Audrey Bentley
Minneapolis, Minn
Retired Engineer Dies in Tucson Hospital Arrival in Tucson
Lewis Dean Gibson 65 died yesterday at a local hospital in Tucson where he had lived three years. Funeral services will be at 4 p m Sunday at Bring's in home chapel with KTUC staff member Victor L lard in charge. Remains will go to Phoenix for cremation. Survived by niece Mrs Jennie Armstrong who arrived today from Detroit Michigan. Gibson was a retired media engineer. He had been staying at the 76 ranch near Bonita and maintained a Tucson residence.
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Bring’s In Home
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KTUC
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Jennie Armstrong
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76 Ranch
Bonita
U S Tanks Ride Smoother With New Shock Absorber
The new shock absorber designed for U S tanks promises a smoother ride and less damage during travel, potentially improving freight train comfort and reducing consumer costs. The invention aims to cut meat damage in transit and lower prices for consumers.
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