University Coeds Depart For Holiday Home Break
University of Arizona students prepare to leave for the holidays as coeds and men evacuate campus dormitories and Sigma Chi and Phi Gamma houses. Most plan to stay in Tucson due to travel constraints, while some will visit Nogales or remain in Gila Hall. The library and reserve rooms stay open, and campus offices run on regular schedules. Meanwhile several campus groups collected gifts for 12 impoverished Mexican families and provided toys to local children through charity drives.
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Naval Indoctrination School
University of Arizona
Arizona Desert
Gila Hall
Nogales
Tucson
Association Women
Pima County Preventorium
WAC Recruiting Offices Merge and Move Headquarters
The WAC recruiting office in the Tucson Gas Electric Light & Power building closed today and all recruiting for the women's Army will be handled at the WACs federal building headquarters. Lt. Romaine Attick and Capt. Leo J. Falke said recruiting continues as normal with a critical need. Office equipment and personnel were transferred under Capt. Falke and Lt. Attick. The utility company provided space and supported advertising efforts, praised by the recruiters. Several WACs have already been stationed at the post this year and two workers will continue in the federal office along with a civilian employee.
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WAC
Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power Co
Women’s Army
Federal
Romaine Attick
Tucson
Leo J. Falke
Falke
Ail-Wac
Phoenix
Attick
Capt
Tucson Gas, Electric Grit & Power Company
Max Pooler
The
Gas and Electric Company
Corp
Gerda Roberts
Virginie Grasso
Jacqueline Johnson
Army
Air Wac
Lois Fletcher
Hollywood
Rosemary Matz
England
Robert Bales
Mar—_ Bacquin
Methodists To Organize New Church Sunday
Catalina Methodist church plans its formal organization meeting at 11 a m tomorrow at Catalina junior high. Rev Frank S Williams district superintendent from Phoenix will deliver the sermon and receive charter members into full fellowship. He will install officers of the youth fellowship and Women’s Society. A business session will elect trustees and stewards. The pastor is Rev Clarence B Holland. A covered dish dinner and planning conference follow.
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Catalina Methodist Church
Catalina Junior High School
Frank S. Williams
Methodist Church
Phoenix
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Women's Society of Christian Service
Tucson
North Country Club Road
Grant Road
Clarence B. Holland
Manuscript Magazine Trials At University Of Arizona
The first issue of Manuscript, a UA student literary magazine, circulated as a test run this week. Acting editor Donald Cook cites the aim as recognizing student creative work, with stories and poems from Tucson students including Robert Plant Armstrong's choral poem Deep Wind linked to a Red Cross benefit. If campus support grows, the publication could become official, requiring a constitutional amendment approved by a student election per A L Slonaker.
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University of Arizona
Donald Cook
Tucson
Robert Plant Armstrong
Temple of Music and Art
Red Cross
Armstrong
South Pacific
A. L. Slonaker
Arizona Soldiers Wounded in Mediterranean and European Theaters
The War and Navy departments report eight Arizona soldiers wounded in action in the Mediterranean and European areas and two Marines wounded in the Southwest Pacific. Names include Pfc David W. Rhyne Phoenix and Pfc George G. Sloan Mesa, with several others listed. Next of kin have been notified.
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Washington
Arizona
War Department
Navy Department
Southwest Pacific
David W. Rhyne
John D. Rhyne
Phoenix
George G. Sloan
Mesa
George Hill
Samuel Hill, Jr
Poland Faces Choice Over Territory and Rebuilding Plan
The article argues that Poland may back a government ready to work with Moscow to rebuild Poland through annexing parts of German East Prussia and eastern Germany. It notes Poles lamenting lost lands but suggests the gained territories could be more valuable, influencing the terms of any settlement.
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Poland
Moscow
East Prussia
Germany
Churchill Voices Two Paths for Europe Peace
The article notes Churchill contrasts ties with Soviet Russia and the United States. It discusses common interests in European peace versus shared ideals with the U S and questions whether to sacrifice one alliance for the other.
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Soviet Russia
Europe
United States
Marana Base Yule Gift Is Service Club
GI Joes and Jills at Marana Army airfield celebrate the opening of a fully equipped service club. Tucson Kiwanis club members, 75 volunteers, and base personnel helped furnish and staff the lounge, game room, snack bar, and dance floor. Lt Col Bates and Walter M Reed praised the Kiwanis for making the project a reality.
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Jills
Marana Army
Tucson Kiwanis Club
WAC
Basic Flying School
G. M. Bates
Walter M. Reed
Marana
Kay Lee Eld
Frances Maddux
Santa Rita Hotel
Col. Bates
Army and Navy Citizens’ Committee
Los Angeles
Field
Tucson Red Cross
Kiwanis Club
Citizens
Carlton Towne
William B. Pyle
Kiwanis
Eugene Durand
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co
Marana Officers’ Wives’ Club
Eva Sullivan
Frank Crowe
Post Engineers
Mary Fabian
Thomas J. Henry
Marana Army Airfield
American Red Cross
Pyle
Reed
Herschel Myers
Noncommissioned Officers’ Club
Army Air Forces
AAF Training Command
Chief Wheeler disputes leave cut hours in council review
Wheeler argues his work hours justify 60 hour weeks and a 70 to 30 day leave reduction should be reviewed by the council. He says he filed resignation and asserts the civil service copy never reached the commission. Martin maintains the rule is subject to council review and Wheeler is aware of it.
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Martin
Wheeler
Civil Service Commission
Peruvian Toy Making Develops From Local Material
In Peru a project is underway to develop toy making using native materials as a craft and industry. The effort aims to boost local employment and preserve traditional techniques while introducing new designs.
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Peru
Judge frees fourteen Mexicans held on immigration charges
Judge Albert M. Sames ordered the release of fourteen Mexican aliens held on immigration violation cases in federal court. Five had been jailed since June as material witnesses in a case against contractor Harry Fleming. others were linked to charges against three Casa Grande cotton farmers. Immigration officials reported no deportation order, as U. S. attorney K Berry Peterson moved for release. Alfonso Berg, Mexican consul, said he was coordinating with Washington officials on the release.
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Albert M. Sames
Harry Fleming
Casa Grande
Lowell J. Russell
Elwod Smith
Clarence Ingram
K. Berry Peterson
U. S
Alfonso Berg
Washington
De Costa Divorce Judgment In Superior Court
In Superior Court Judge Evo De Concini presiding Ida Mae De Costa seeks a divorce from August De Costa. The filing indicates a divorce judgment for the plaintiff is issued by the court.
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Superior Court
Evo de Concini
Ida Mae de Costa
August de Costa
Police Court actions on selective service and shore patrol
Paul J. Cella presides as Beecher Thomas handles the selective service act case against Bernard D. Carter and Edward M. Rogola. The two are sent to shore patrol as part of court proceedings.
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Beecher Thomas
U. S
Bernard D. Carter
Edward M. Rogola
Local Names List Ages In Tucson and Nearby
The item lists several young residents including Ernesto Y. Gallardo 19, Alice De La Corte 18, and Raymond J. Todd 25 of Tucson, along with Gloria Durazo 19 and Rosemary Watson 19, both connected to broader California and Arizona locales, and other young locals from Ajo and Kingman.
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Ernesto Y. Gallardo
Tucson
Alice de la Corte
Francis A. Alcanter
Los Angeles
Calif
Gloria Durazo
Donald T. Noli
Kingman
Ariz
Rosemary Watson
Eugene G. Girdner
Ajo
Gussie D. Davis
Tucson Youth Plays Dead and Survives Jap Ambush
Pvt Abel Moreno of Flagstaff trained at State Teachers College left on leave from a San Francisco Army hospital after surviving an eight hour ambush in Dutch New Guinea. He played dead for 45 minutes and earned the Infantry Combat Badge Purple Heart and four campaign stars. He served 32 months overseas across four campaigns. His mother Mrs C A Moreno lives in Flagstaff and San Diego.
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Abel Moreno
Isaiah Moreno
Fifth Avenue
158Th Infantry
Arizona Regiment
Dutch New Guinea
Moreno
Tolemian Islands
British New Guinea
New Britain
Pacific
Panama
Army
Flagstaff State Teachers’ College
C. A. Moreno
Flagstaff
San Diego
San Francisco
Supervisors Delay Payment to Dr Marsh for Sanity Examinations
County board debates legality of paying Dr Cody Marsh for insanity examinations of county patients during the year. Payments would be billed monthly under a six month running account. Seventy one cases totaling 350 dollars listed. Dr F W Allen approves payment of 205 dollars. some cases from 1943 to be billed later.
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County Board of Supervisors
Cody Marsh
F. W. Allen
Home Building Permit Issued for David Gartner Residence
A $5,000 home building permit was issued yesterday by city inspector E. D. Herreras to David Gartner for construction at 323 North Sawtelle Avenue. The five room brick stucco dwelling measures 29 to 41 feet and comes as one of the few houses authorized this year amid government curtailment.
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E. D. Herreras
David Gartner
Sawtelle Avenue
Rabid Cat Threat Spurs Rabies Quarantine Call
A stray cat attacked a cocker spaniel at 221 Norris Avenue injuring the dog and biting its owner. The cat was killed after a later return and confirmed rabid by lab tests. The owner and dog are under rabies treatment as health officials monitor the case.
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Health Department
Norris Avenue
Fertig Reported Missing Since Pearl Harbor Alert
Residents in Ray say Fertig has been unaccounted for since Pearl Harbor. His wife reportedly heard from him about a month ago. Associated Press reports from the Philippines detail guerrilla activity related to the broader war in the region. Fertig is known in Ray with ties to Tucson and the banking community.
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Fertig
Pearl Harbor
Ray
Associated Press
Philippines
Tucson
Chile Plans Big Potato Dehydration Plant
Chile announces construction of a new dehydration plant for potatoes. The project aims to boost processing capacity and reduce waste, signaling growth in the country’s agricultural processing sector.
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Chile
Eire Lowers Gasoline and Paraffin Prices
Eire reduced gasoline and paraffin prices by six cents per gallon, adjusting the cost of fuel for residents and businesses.
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Eire
Tucson Stamp Club Plans Monday Meeting at YWCA
The Tucson Stamp Club will gather at the YWCA at 7 30 Monday evening for a Christmas program by Dr Horatio Fitch. Visiting philatelists are invited to attend.
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Tucson Stamp Club
Y.W.C.A
Horatio Fitch
Prisoner of War Forum at University Methodist Church
Capt. Homer N. Davis stockade executive officer at Papago Park POW camp in Arizona will discuss handling of prisoners at a Sunday evening forum at 7 30 tomorrow night. He will also cover treatment of American POWs in Germany. H R Bakery will preside the open public event.
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Homer N. Davis
Papago Park
Ariz
University Methodist Church
Germany
Davis
H. R. Bakery
First Methodist Business Women Meet at Mrs. Austin Home
The Business Women's group of the First Methodist church gathers at 522 North Second Avenue at 8 p m Monday evening. Miss Gale Wingart will present the lesson.
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First Methodist Church
A. W. Austin
North Second Avenue
Gale Wingart
Navy Film Of Guam Assault To Be Shown
The Navy produced a war film showing the combined U S task forces assault on Guam from Eniwetok and Saipan. It previews at the University of Arizona at 4 p m Monday in room 3 administration building. Include aerial attack shore bombardment amphibious landings and inland Seabees air field work. Also shown are Winter Wonderland Winged Scourge and Mexico Builds a Democracy.
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United States
Guam
Eniwetok
Saipan
Navy
University of Arizona
Suport
Mexico
Registration To Close Jan 1 For Nurse Class
Jan 1 is the closing date for winter term registration at St Marys School of Nursing St Marys Hospital announced by Sister Beatrice Classes start Jan 21 and all enrollees are eligible to join the U S Cadet Nurse Corps.
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St. Mary’s School of Nursing
St. Mary’s Hospital
Beatrice
U. S
Cadet Nurse Corps
Transfer of liquor license for Motel at 2325 North Oracle
The board of supervisors led by Paul M. Webb today approved a transfer of a liquor license for the Motel at 2325 North Oracle Road from J Soon. No change of address requested.
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Board of Supervi
Paul M. Webb
North
Oracle Road
Public Works Grow in Columbus Area Projects
More than 1,260 public works projects are under construction in the Columbus area, boosting local infrastructure and employment. City engineers report steady progress across roads, utilities, and curb upgrades, with several bridges slated for completion by year end.
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Colom
Mindoro Marlin Spencer Dispatches From Struble Flagship
AP war correspondent Mindoro Marlin Spencer aboard Struble's flagship reports a second attack on December 13, but the crucial late period near key Japanese bases passed without a single attack during the 20 mile convoy.
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Marlin Spencer
Associated Press
Struble
Norway Reports At Least 200 Underground Newspapers
A Swedish or Norwegian outlet notes a growing movement with at least 200 underground newspapers published or circulated. The tally signals a rising counterculture and alternative media presence across the region.
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Norway
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