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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1940
Page
16
City of Tucson proceeds to vacate and dedicate a parcel as a public alley described by Block 120. Mayor Henry O. Jaastad and City Clerk Charles C. Irvin authorize deed recording and issue improvement bonds in ten annual installments, with notices for objections and a December 1940 publication date.
The article describes Laval's continued belief in collaborating with Germany and Italy to shape a European order. He argues France should be an industrial power with an Atlantic reach, seek neighborly understandings with Germany Italy and Spain, and hopes the United States may join in a future peace role. He notes Abetz and Flandin meetings in Paris and Berlin.
President Roosevelt urged rapid armament and aid to Britain, stressing defense as the priority while signaling no final plan to reorganize the defense commission. He used a lend and lease analogy, saying the United States would recover munitions or replacements if damaged, and sought to minimize financial emphasis.
A communique reports British warships bombed by Axis forces off Rhodes and Stampalia in the Dodecanese. It says Italy shot down two British planes while the British claim one Italian plane was shot down in aerial combat.
Smith, a Salt Lake City native and Yuma High School graduate, has been appointed by the state commerce commission as a safety inspector examiner in the bureau of motor vehicles. He plans to move to Phoenix after the Christmas season to establish a training school for highway patrolmen.
Members of the Tucson Rotary Club and guests gathered at the Pioneer hotel for a Christmas luncheon featuring a University of Arizona quartet led by Rollin Pease. Flossie Nell Hagan Ruth Mechale Dallas Uhrig and Pease performed carols with Martina Powell on piano. Priscilla Sanders and Rolla Nukles from the Tucson Little Theatre presented a poetic drama directed by Ed Reveaux.
Eugenio Hogni left his entire estate to all his nieces nephews and grandchildren. About 35 heirs living in Marin County will share the $150 estate in the distribution ordered after his death in Switzerland last year.
British infantry with Australian reinforcements press along the Via Vittoria toward Bardia as Gen. Wavell’s counter attack gains momentum nine days after dawn. Front operations resume after quick mopping up near Salam. Libya border posts Musaid Sidi Omar Shefferton Fort Capuzzo fall.
The president urged opposition to a bill claiming it would reverse key twentieth century trends in legal administration. He argued Congress failed to exempt national defense functions and denounced lawyers aiming to route government processes through lawsuits.
The British purchasing mission states 1941 needs may require larger orders for planes boats and munitions. Officials told Secretary Morgenthau that financial assistance is now necessary before Britain can place further orders.
Production bursts from new factories and peak plant operations. Automobile firms expand output as specialized labor rises. Between 150000 and 200000 workers will be trained for aircraft and engine manufacturing.
Informed sources say funds will be provided promptly via the export import bank upon formal conclusion of ongoing negotiations.
The official wartime briefing notes civilian losses in the UK through November at 4 588 dead and 6 202 injured bringing total to 19 288 killed and 27 252 wounded by December 1 1940. It estimates German air superiority around three to two while Britain relies on American aircraft and supplies to counter the submarine threat and prepare a land invasion in Europe. Britain pressures Italy’s exit from the war to ease Allied burden and races to equip a massive army for a 1941 offensive.
Greek forces advancing through deep snowdrifts rout Italian positions around Klisura in heavy combat. Fires from artillery threaten Klisura as blizzards impeded mobility north of Pogradec. prisoners and a commanding officer were reported captured.
The text notes British licence and awareness of movements prior to an offensive, while Italian forces totaling about 50,000 remained widely active. It highlights the difficulty of keeping offensive plans secret in a country with extensive espionage and mentions British desert leaves being canceled a week early for maneuvers.
City ordinance authorizes vacating the south 237.6 feet of the alley in Block 120 Tucson and requires the mayor and city clerk to accept a quitclaim deed from School District No. 1 of Pima County for the vacated portion.
In the Arizona Superior Court for Pima County Alfred Ronstadt filed a document claiming the Last Will and Testament of John T. Merritt deceased and seeking probate with letters of administration with the Will annexed. A hearing is set for January 6 1941 at 9 30 am in the Tucson court to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
The City of Tucson fixes December 23 1940 at 8 PM in City Hall Council Chamber for hearing on the assessment and proceedings for the Stone Avenue and Crachman Street District Improvement. Public notice records assessors listed, contract 138, Resolution 1684, and diagramed parcels within city limits. Objections may be raised by owners contractors assigns or interested parties regarding assessments or contract performance.
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