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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1940
Page
1
Cairo dispatch reports 38 114 prisoners captured in the Libyan campaign. Among them 24 845 Italian officers and men, with others non Italian. British say Bardia siege proceeds and that Mussolini ordered the garrison to be ready to die.
C E Rose longtime Tucson public schools superintendent announced from St Marys hospital that he will retire at the close of his present contract on June 30 1941. He praised board support teachers and voters and requested the emeritus title.
Phoenix Dec 28 Six state agencies should be abolished or consolidated to save money says the Arizona Tax Research association. The survey covers the state veterinarian's office department of animal husbandry State dairy commissioner’s office predatory animal control Bangs disease control and rodent control. The group notes all programs were created by popular demand and recommends abolishing or merging the entire department.
Germany's four month ration of three ounces of shaving soap boosts electric razor production, a Commerce Department report says. Razor manufacturing remains one of the few electrical industries not converted to military use.
Senator Wheeler plans a national radio speech Monday night criticizing President Roosevelt's lend lease proposal to aid Britain. He will discuss foreign affairs and the policy while rebroadcasting internationally by short wave. He contests any attempt to bypass cash and carry and expects to seek congressional approval for additional aid.
British air forces countered with bombing strikes on Nazi invasion ports along the occupied coast from the Bay of Biscay to Norway. Navy dive bombers joined RAF raids on shipping docks and bases as Britain fights to safeguard sea routes and resist invasion threats.
A bus heading to Los Angeles overturned six miles north of Wickenburg on US 89 at 6 40 am. Seventeen passengers and the driver were injured though none seriously. Driver M H Burns 43 Prescott said he swerved to miss a truck. Passengers include J A Brown 22 Glendale Calif and Margaret Boatwright 28 Long Beach Calif with various cuts bruises and chest injuries.
Reserve officers and national guardsmen on Christmas leave from Fort Sill Oklahoma must entrain by 1 05 a m January 1 to reach the camp before leaves expire. The 1 05 a m New Year train will link to a special El Paso train to the camp, else a 24 hour wait for connections. E D Rockwell Southern Pacific district freight and passenger agent announced.
General Charles De Gaulle urged French North Africa and its leaders to rise against the Axis, offering Allied support to any loyal to Vichy forces. He said a widespread uprising could yield a decisive Mediterranean victory and vowed to stand with any who draw the sword.
Pima county men eligible for immediate Army service will not be affected by new plans to start inducting Arizona men. Arizona's quota will be inducted Jan 3, with Pima County men slated for Jan 24 27 28 and 29. Inductions begin Jan 3 with 50 Arizona men per weekday until the quota is filled.
President Roosevelt plans a half hour radio speech to broadcast at 7 30 p m tomorrow night after cabinet review of defense production and appeals for a strong stand on aiding Britain. Officials expect sharp statements on the Axis defeat and U S role.
Travelers from nonoccupied France report Petain authorized naval officers to take vacations in north Africa and several warships sailing from Toulon. The French cabinet met as Navy Minister Darlan returned from occupied France with a letter to Hitler about potential collaboration terms.
Berlin warns that American ships delivering food to Ireland may be sunk and all of Ireland falls under a total blockade. Ireland’s neutrality may be tested as Germany ties Irish aid to pressure on Britain, suggesting Irish bases could aid Atlantic patrols against U boats and air attacks.
Virginio Gayda and key fascist papers warn that delivering American war material to Britain in U S ships via Ireland would breach U S neutrality. German outlets endorse the warning and say U S ships using Ireland could be sunk if they sail in or out of convoy.
Greek forces reported to have seized Tepeleni after bayonet charges and shellfire on the Albania front. Italian resistance crumbled to a decisive stage as Greeks pushed from elevated positions and artillery reduced fortifications. Prisoners, weapons, and equipment fell into Greek hands amid reports of local successes and 200 prisoners captured.
Mrs. Mary Mihelich aged 55 resident of Bisbee for 24 years died in Douglas after a month long illness. She is survived by her husband four sons and two daughters. Funeral services will be held Monday at St Patrick's Church in Bisbee after the body is moved there.
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