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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1940

Page

14

Court orders guardianship sale of land in Pima County

By decree of Court a certified copy of the decree is on record in Pima County. The minor heirs may be represented in Tucson on January 13, 1941 at 9:30 a.m. to show cause why the guardian should not be authorized to sell parcel No 2 in Township 13 South Range 13 East. Publication required weekly for four weeks in the Tucson Daily Citizen.

John Ward Pima County Arizona Tion Range Southern Pacific Railroad Pima Tucson Ad Guardiak Tucson Daily Citizen Henry N. Peterson ED W. Peterson Anne Peterson Charles C. Peterson Ruth E. Peterson Benjamin F. Peterson Mamie Peterson South Range Southern Pacific Railroad Company Peretotore Board OF Adjustment City Hall O. I. Kettenbach N. 4Th Avenue City of Tucson Board OF Adjustment City OF Tucson Irene Love State OF John T. Merritt Alfred Ronstadt County of

Phone rate pricing note for all day words

A brief pricing line lists numbers and rates for all day rate words with per word costs and related codes. The fragment mentions 2400 400 and 1 0.040 terms, indicating a rate schedule or telecommunication pricing note.

Lost and Found and Help Wanted From a 1940s Classified Page

Classified listings include a film development ad with prices, several Lost items such as a white gold Swiss movement watch and a silver charm bracelet with rewards, an ad for a middle aged lady seeking Rouse work, a description of a colored woman with cooking and child care ability, a practical nurse offer, and a liquor license notice with real estate contact information.

O'Malley Lumber Co S. Convent Golored N. Campbell

Arizona Limited Train Arrives as Tucson Welcomes Guests

The Arizona Limited streamliner arrives in Tucson with official party including mayor Henry Jaastad and Nick Hall. Notables from Chicago press and Southern Pacific executives greet the scene as Tucson eyes winter tourism and showcases modern coach interiors, sleeping car options, and dining facilities.

England Mozart Salome Boris Goudounoff Khovantchina Ivan the Terrible Feodor Chaliapin New York City New York Philharmonic W. W. Hail S. P Chicago O. P. Bartlett J. D. Farrington Rock Island Railroad Tucson Junior Chamber of Commerce Henry O. Jaastad Tucson Nick C. Hall Old Tucson Jones J. T. Saunders Southern Pacific L. B. McDonald Saunders McDonald Phoenix L. H. Rose Nora Gleason Ella Fichman Chicago Tribune Gleason D. J. O’shea Arizona Limited Harry Arizona Drachman Southwest

Britain Accelerates Air Factory Drive Against Invasion Threat

Beaverbrook reports Britain's fighter and bomber output exceeds January targets from May to November. He notes continued growth through December with weekly gains, stressing need for more bombers and better engines. He frames industry, endurance and fortitude as defense against German invasion.

Notable Allied Push Aims at Tobruk and Bomba Ports

The report outlines a potential Allied drive to seize Tobruk in Libya and then Bomba, supported by British naval bombardments. It notes relatively short land distances for mechanized units, the Italians' strong Benghazi base 175 miles away, and the risk of a retreat into the desert toward Tripolitania if Benghazi falls.

Bardia Tobruk Bomba Libya Benghazi Mediterranean Desert Tripolitania

Petain's Courage and France’s Empire in World War II

The article argues Marshal Petain seeks limited cooperation with Hitler while protecting France. Laval is blamed for seeking the prime post. Petain’s strength lies in intact colonial empire, with Weygand in Africa ready to act if ordered. Britain and Germany both want French possessions to sway the Mediterranean. Petain may reconcile with Laval. his honor binds him to Hitler so long as the alliance endures.

Petain Hitler Laval Germany Marshal Petain Britain Syria Morocco Algeria Tunisia French West Africa Africa Maxime Weygand French Africa Weygand Vichy Mediterranean France

Britain seeks line of credit for war aid, not a loan

An authoritative source disclosed Britain has formally requested financial help, aiming for a line of credit rather than a direct loan. The request would provide assurances for future war supplies and likely involve security holdings and gold, with executive action deferred due to the administration's absence and domestic defense production priorities.

Britain

City Council Advances Appointments and Raises

Lyons the council squeezed into a squeeze play every time important business comes up. Voting for Lyons were Mayor H. O. Jaastad Dodd Gambrell and J. O. Niemann. When Lee asked if other appointments are to be made soon he was informed that there will be a vacancy in January in the city magistrate's office the term of Paul J. Cella Jr expiring. Charles Irvin city clerk treasurer was reappointed and his salary raised from 220 to 250 a month.

Lyons H. O. Jaastad Dodd, Gambrell J. O. Niemann Lee Paul J. Cella, Jr Charles ©. Irvin

Heavy Raid on Docks and U Boats at Bordeaux Reported

Coastal command fliers conducted a heavy raid on the docks and U-boats at Bordeaux early today. They did not sight land from departure until near their target on the Bay of Biscay.

Coastal Command Bordeaux Bay of Biscay

Western Libya Border Impacts French North Africa

The article argues that British advances toward French territory in Libya disrupt Axis plans and could affect French colonial involvement. A decisive Italian defeat in Libya might boost Allied morale among French Africans and push French participation closer to survival in Africa.

Libya Tunis Italy Axis Africa

Armour Lays Grund for London Post in British Relations Boost

Armour, who recently returned to Buenos Aires from a long service record across the Americas and Europe, is favored for the London appointment due to his deep ties with Argentina and prewar experience in Chile and Argentina. Kennedy, fresh from Florida and back in Washington for Lord Lothian’s funeral, weighs future plans amid rumors of stepping from administration and possible defense commission roles.

Buenos Aires Argentina Great Britain London Kennedy United States Florida Washington Lord Lothian State Department National Defense Commission Armour London Post Canada Haiti Chile Rome Paris Tokyo Russia Myra Kaudacheff Brighton England Princeton Harvard

British raid targets Diredawa as planes fail to return

A communique reports a ship in a British raid on Diredawa Ethiopia yesterday. It notes five Italian aircraft did not return from attacks on British naval forces off Bardia and from North Africa operations.

Diredawa Ethiopia Bardia North Africa

Decorations Contest Prizes Displayed in Tucson

Prizes for the Christmas home decorating contest sponsored by the Tucson Junior Chamber of Commerce are on display at the Chamber of Commerce office. Abbott Dodge reports many entries and notes the deadline is Friday night. Final judging occurs December 22 evening. Participants are asked to keep decorations up through the holidays. McLaughlin Furniture joined prize donors after being initially omitted.

Tucson Dodge McLaughlin’s

American Airlines Adds Six Extra Flights for Christmas

American Airlines schedules six additional express and air mail flights between New York and Los Angeles for December 20 21 and 22. Charles A Rheinstrom vice president announced heavy holiday shipments require the extra service. One New York departure and one Los Angeles departure are at 1 01 a m daily.

New York Los Angeles American Airlines Incorporated Charles A. Rheinstrom Rheinstrom

Swift Earnings Reach Best Since 1936 for Swift and Co

John Holmes, president of Swift and Co., announced earnings of 11,183,484 dollars for the year ending October 26, up from 10,321,522 last year, with sales at 771,573,482 dollars. The defense program boosted demand for packing house products, wool, and hides, driving improved values and higher consumer demand.

Chicago John Holmes Swift and Co Holmes Swift

British pilot victor in desert air battles

A Royal Air Force pilot of an eight gun fighter shot down six Italian CR 42s in 15 minutes over the western desert. He landed in British territory and returned to action the next day after the convoy hurdle with a land mine incident delaying his unit.

London Air Ministry Royal Air Force

Greeks Retake Positions After Heavy Fight in Dvinos Valley

Greek forces repelled Italian counter-attacks on Skirovik Heights and pressed gains along the Dvinos valley toward Tepelini and Valona. A Greek spokesman said Italians suffered heavy losses with 200 captured soldiers including a senior officer from the Modena division.

Dvinos Skirovik Heights Tepelini Argirocastro Tepeleni Valona Chimara Modena

Italians in Libya Rumored Disarray Amid British Push

British reports of grounded Italian aircraft at Salum hint Graziani’s forces are fractured after a week of intense bombardment. No new Italian prisoner totals were released, maintaining an estimated 30,000 taken so far. British estimates say 100,000 of 250,000 Italians in Libya may have seen direct action in the current fighting.

Salum Graziani Sidi Barrani Libya

Laval Germany's Freckled Diplomat Returns From Vichy Meeting

report says Laval rode from Vichy with the chief of Petain's office returning before noon. They dined with Petain and Abeltn in a private room at Hotel Du Parc. A Petain Hitler meeting and a future French German collaboration policy were rumored if talks succeed.

Germany Laval Petain Vichy Hotel du Parc Fuehrer

Germany Watches French Policy Change From Vichy

Berlin reports authorized Nazi sources say Germany cares not who replaces Pierre Laval but whether France maintains a European policy that accepts German victory. Until Otto Abetz in Paris reports back, no official view will be released on the French upheaval.

Berlin Germany Vichy France Pierre Laval Otto Abetz Adolf Hitler Paris

Home building rises 52 percent in Kansas August

Homer C. Bastian, state FHA director, reported a 52 percent increase in home building across Kansas for August. The rise reflects ongoing efforts to boost housing supply in the state.

Kansas Topeka Kas U.P Homer C. Bastian Federal Housing Administration

City Sealed Bids Sought for Sewer Pipe and Materials

The City of Tucson invites sealed bids by December 23 1940 at 4 00 PM at City Hall for 1500 feet 15 inch vitrified clay sewer pipe 1500 pounds G K compound 100 pounds dry jate with earliest shipping date and f o b Tucson. bids must include manufacturer specifications. The City Manager may reject any bid or accept the best for the city.

Tucson Arizona F.o.b

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