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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1940
Page
10
A 1941 court decree orders interested guardians and heirs to appear in the Pima County Superior Court in Tucson to show cause why the guardian should be allowed to sell the described real property. The order directs publication in the Tucson Daily Citizen weekly for four weeks.
The Commerce Department reports U.S. exports fell to 328 million dollars in November from 344 million in October due to European war restrictions. Aircraft shipments to Britain declined from 31.4 to 26.7 million, while imports rose to 223 million. The November export surplus stood at 104.3 million. Through November 1940, exports totaled 3.703 billion with imports at 2.372 billion, widening the year’s excess.
The War Department announced a forthcoming reorganization of major Army commands after the retirement of Lieutenant General Charles D. Herron, commander of the Hawaiian Department. Major General Walter C. Short will succeed Herron with plans to sail for Honolulu January 31. General Philip B. Peyton will move to Columbia to assume Short’s post, while Short becomes Herron’s successor.
New York fashion panel of 50 stylists and writers names Mrs. Harrison Williams as the world’s best dressed woman. Duchess of Windsor and Duchess of Kent miss the top ranks due to war conditions while 13 other socialites and performers fill places 2 through 15.
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The association noted that department estimates must reach the governor by October 1 with reports published by December 1. Small cuts appeared elsewhere, while three universities urged large increases, including the University of Arizona and two Arizona State Teachers College campuses. The State Hospital and the State Fair Commission also sought substantial boosts to their appropriations.
The document outlines revised fiscal year estimates with planned expenditures and revenues. It notes an initial budget of about $8.42 billion in spending and $5.55 billion in revenue plus $700 million from capital recoveries, yielding a $2.18 billion deficit. It cites defense program delays and added taxes creating billions more in appropriations.
Leaks opened on two lifeboats a 30 foot motorboat and a 26 foot surfboat rupturing gasoline tanks leaving crews to sail. Rain and giant waves hampered search for the two missing guardsmen after the Stanwood lumber schooner, aided by other craft, was disabled off the California coast.
Mexico plans increased production of qui nine as part of its war on malaria. The move aims to expand supply for treatment and prevention efforts, with government backing and potential industry collaboration to scale output.
The piece analyzes Nazi and Soviet aims in Romania and the Danube mouths, noting Russian occupation, Hitler’s expansion, and a failed Danubian conference. It outlines strategic benefits for Germany, including oil access, Balkan policing, and potential actions against Britain and the Near East.
Hungary shows about 300000 troops near the Bessarabian frontier opposite Romania, with full mechanized equipment. Observers are split on German troop movements into Romania, some foresee a spring Balkans drive, others expect pressure on Bulgaria and a push toward Salonica.
A British air ministry communique notes coastal command attacks on several Brittany air dromes and shipping at Le Treport, with a small force bombing the Bordeaux airdrome and one bomber missing. Earlier, coastal patrols and a lone German raider near the Channel coast are described amid mist reducing sea and shore visibility.
Greek forces engage in a broad campaign along the coast toward Valona using heavy artillery. Captured Italian officers said defenses remain strong in the path of the advance and cited a high toll since the campaign began on October 28, noting 45,000 Italian wounded with no death estimate provided.
In Navoljoa Sonora on December 27 a Santa Claus heat wave blasted the farming region. The Southern Pacifico de Mexico railway weather bureau reported a 99 degree winter peak in the last 24 hours while nearby Ciudad Obregon sweltered at 91 degrees.
Australia begins its first school for the blind in Hobart marking a milestone in regional education. Officials announce plans to expand services and accessibility for visually impaired students.
A dense listing of broadcast times and programs across KI Station KOY KFRC KTAR KVOD KFI KPO KECA KGO WFAA WBAP KOA KNX KSL KOB WOAI KVOA cycles through 6:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with bands of music variety, drama, news, sports, and shows. Notable names include Kate Smith Waring Davis Dorsey and Crosby as hosts or features.
A Gulf of Mexico disturbance triggered wind and rain across Florida with one death and three injuries. Fireman Robert L. Knight, 28, was electrocuted in Fort Lauderdale while responder Homer G. Edenfield, 32, suffered shocks. A tornado near Pomona Park and near Palatka caused property damage. power and telephone lines were disrupted and a fishing boat Thrill was later found safe.
Tokyo December 27 One third of Christian missionaries to Japan are absent from their posts and four fifths of their children have returned home a Japan Times survey shows. Southern Presbyterian and Seventh Day Adventist missions will withdraw by June 1941 due to new religious law. Episcopal board disclosed December 12 it transferred properties. Other missions like Methodists and Baptists maintain current policies though some missionaries have returned home.
Funeral services for Mrs Ella Cooley Castle 84 former resident of Bisbee and Douglas will be held here at 2 p m Saturday. She died at her home here Sunday widow of James Nial Castle mining man in Arizona and Colorado. She had lived in Arizona since 1898.
A Des Moines youth asked selective service headquarters if he could complete a year of military training by correspondence due to an allergy to beans and prunes. He explained the condition in a letter dated December 27.
Scotland confronts a sharp rise in TB deaths as health authorities mobilize new programs and funding to curb transmission and protect vulnerable communities. Public health teams emphasize early detection, vaccination, and coordinated care across regions.
Defense forces plan to amass about 6 000 Marines and another regiment near Guantanamo creating a streamlined triangular division. Panama Canal protection remains a major base function with the canal garrison now 30 000 plus men, as troop transfers occur in stages.
The Weather Bureau reports rain in the Pacific states except southern California and over northern Nevada Idaho and western Montana. Arizona shows increasing clouds and possible snow at higher elevations, New Mexico fair tonight with clouds tomorrow, Southern California partly to mostly cloudy with light rain, and west Texas fair with little temperature change.
A dense OCR of classified sections lists apartments autos employment and services with stray LOST items. It mentions Sunday ad rates and multiple listings for Real Estate Fashion and more with partial addresses and phone notices.
In the Superior Court of Arizona County of No 7711 Mamie Peterson guardian seeks authority to sell a 50 percent undivided interest in real property described as part of the northwest quarter Section 27 Township 13 South Range 13 East G S R B M in Pima County excluding a parcel set aside to John Ward in 1891 by court decree. The petition notes the need to liquidate the share to support the minor children Henry N Peterson Fred W Peterson Ann E Peterson Charles C Peterson Ruth E Peterson Benjamin F Peterson.
A collage of local ads promotes quick office job placement and mid year enrollment starting January 6 at Arizona College of Commerce. It lists Honolulu and Tucson tutoring, commercial colleges, and multiple dance studios with contact numbers and locations in Tucson.
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