Ben D. Gross Returns Home From Pacific
Ben D. Gross former Daily Citizen news photographer returns home after 21 months overseas recounting dodging Japanese shells during the Pacific war. He cites Christmas dinner amid shelling at San Jose Corregidor paratroopers and Tokyo arrival as key moments of his wartime photo assignments with the Signal Corps and major agencies.
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Yuletide
Ben D. Gross
Daily Citizen
Gross
San Jose
Philipera
Daily Citizen News
Pacific
Tokyo
Reggie Russell
Romine Buys 638 Acre tract on Irvington Road
L A Romine, a local real estate operator, purchased a 638 acre tract on Irvington road for about 13000 indicated by revenue stamps from Frida O Christmann. A second deed filed with Pima county recorder Mrs Anna Sullinger shows Larue Hills buying a residence at 1707 North Forgens avenue from John S Marum for about 12000.
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Irvington Road
L. A. Romine
Frida O. Christmann
Anna Sullinger
Pima County
North Forgens Avenue
Larue Hills
John S. Marum
Two Injured In Road Crash Near Rillito
Comrado Montanez of Juarez Mexico and Jes Hernandez of El Paso Texas were injured when a flat bed truck left Highway 80 and overturned in a ditch around 9 p.m. Lights from three motorcycles blinded the drivers. In a separate incident a sedan hit a parked car on Highway 84 near Rillito at 11 p.m., injuring its occupants. The parked car belonged to Hal E. Martin of Long Beach California and the other vehicle was driven by J S Talbert of San Angelo Texas.
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Comrado Montanez
Juarez
Mex
Pima County
Jes Hernandez
el Paso
Tex
Rillito
Hal E. Martin
Long Beach
Calif
J. S. Talbert
San Angelo
Van Johnson Ranks Second in Film Poll of 1945
Hollywood reports Bing Crosby led the 1945 Motion Picture Herald poll of exhibitors as the top money maker. Van Johnson rose to second place after improving from outside the top 25 last year. Greer Garson ranked third, Betty Grable fourth, Spencer Tracy fifth, with Gary Cooper and Humphrey Bogart tying for sixth.
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Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Crosby
van Johnson
Johnson
Motion Picture Herald
Greer Garson
Betty Grable
Spencer Tracy
Gary Cooper
Humphrey Bogart
French Seeks Clarification On Balkan Peace Plan
Paris reports a French foreign office spokesman said Washington London and Moscow would be asked for clarification of points in the communiqué from the foreign ministers meeting before France adheres to the proposed peace treaty procedures for European nations.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Washington
London
Moscow
Illegal Use Of Uniforms Nets Fine, Sentence
Civilians who wear any distinctive part of the U S Army uniform face fines up to 300 dollars or as much as six months in jail or both under federal law. Davis Monthan field officials say the FBI has asked local officials to watch for violations. Distinctive items include insignia, decorations, badges, service coats, and dress jackets. Honorably discharged personnel may wear the uniform home from the discharge point, but only for up to three months. after that, wear is illegal except on ceremonial occasions. Officers may wear it during terminal leave, then only at ceremonies with correct attire.
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U. S. Army
Davis-Monthan Field
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Harriman to Visit Romania to Discuss Reform
The United States ambassador W Averell Harriman will travel by train to Bucharest with Russian and British officials to implement the foreign ministers conference agreement to broaden the Romanian government. Vyshinsky and Sir Archibald Kerr accompany Harriman to consult with King Mihai and the present leftist government. elections are promised as soon as possible.
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Moscow
United States
W. Averell Harriman
Bucharest
Foreign Ministers
Andrei Vyshinski
Archibald Clark Kerr
Harriman
Russia
Romania
Vychinski
Sir Archibald
Mihai
Victory Bond Queen Choice To Be Told
Los Angeles report says the Pacific coast victory bond queen will be announced next week after screen tests of seven test candidates. Final winner earns a film contract with competitors from Watsonville Hermosa Beach Tucson Portland La Grande Seattle Spokane.
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Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Fox-West Coast Theatres
Joan Lintz
Watsonville
Calif
Gina Hunter
Hermosa Beach
Berit Strengel
Tucson
Ariz
Betty Sullins
Portland
Ore
Mary Ann Smith
la Grande
Arlene Miller
Seattle
Wash
Connie Smith
Spokane
Kitten Fights Bubbles In Backyard Showdown
A playful scene unfolds as a mouse colored kitten battles a stream of soap bubbles blown by a young girl on North Stone Avenue. The kitten hesitates, then swats and leaps, scoring a damp paw hit before fleeing to its hiding place as amused onlookers cheer the whimsical display.
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Stone Avenue Way
Michigan Creates Home Town Vet Medical Plan
The Veterans Administration announced a program letting Michigan veterans with service connected disabilities receive care at government expense from locally chosen doctors. This first contract with the Michigan State Medical Society aims to ease VA hospital pressure and may expand to other states if successful, with private Michigan hospitals also to be used.
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Robert FE. Geiger
Washington
Veterans’ Administration
Michigan
Veterans Administration
Michigan Medical Service
Christmas Tree Dealers Do All Right In Tucson
Local Tucson tree dealers largely did well during the holiday sales. Harris and Thomas from Washington state arrived with a fresh carload before Christmas, impacting competition. Salvatierra Christmas Tree headquarters sold over two thousand trees and fully sold out by December 23.
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Tucson
Harris and Thomas
Washington State
Salvatierra
Los Angeles
New Year's Eve Costs Hit New Yorkers Hard
New York reports New Year's Eve festivities will cost at least 75 dollars for a couple at peak spots. Hotels, night clubs, and restaurants expect higher prices this peacetime season with extra taxes and drink costs pushing totals higher. A newly opened club charges 40 dollars per couple plus drinks, tips, and taxes. Mistletoe ships well due to leathery leaves and waxy berries.
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New York
18-Year-Old Is Arraigned For Stealing Auto
Two youths pleaded guilty to federal charges when arraigned before U S Commissioner C Wayne Clampitt yesterday afternoon One was charged with illegally wearing a marine uniform The other admitted transporting a stolen car across state lines Lester Kenneth Price 18 accused of taking a stolen 1941 Plymouth from Mrs Emmie Schandel of Tucson to Portland Ore on Oct 31 He later surrendered to police The other youth a 17-year-old from Fort Worth Tex wore a marine uniform with ribbons and was held for federal court with bond set at 500 The Price case continued to today with bond tentatively set at 1000
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U. S
C. Wayne Clampitt
Lester- Kenneth Price
Emmie Schandel
East Bellevue Street
Tucson
Portland
Ore
Ft. Worth
Tex
Relief At Last For Your Cough
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a potent cough remedy to prevent chronic bronchitis and soothe inflamed bronchial membranes. It claims quick relief, no narcotics, and a money back guarantee if the user is not satisfied.
Cattle From 3 States To Enter Show
The Tucson livestock show runs four days from January 31 to February 3. It marks the first open competition since the war began and features 19 outstanding Hereford herds from Arizona New Mexico and Colorado. Arizona entrants include Milky Way farms Rancho Sacatal Suncrest Hereford ranch and University of Arizona among others. Colorado entries include Switzer and Field Taussig Bros and J F Miller. A 130 head halter plus 66 pen cattle plus auction lots of bulls and heifers are planned, with horse entries to be announced by superintendent M H Haskell.
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Tucson
Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Arizona Hereford Association
Milky Way Farms
Phoenix
Rancho Sacatal
Paul Spur
Suncrest Hereford Ranch
Switzer and Field
Taussig Bros
J. F. Miller
Armstrong and Bounds
Santa Rita
N. M
John Thompson
Las Vegas Ranch
Prescott
Ray Cowden
Norman Palmer
The
Cowden Livestock Co
Willcox
Long Meadow Ranch
Midvale Farms
H. B. Thurber
Sonoita
Sopori Ranch
Amado
University of Arizona
White Mountain
Springerville
W. E. Patterson
Tonto Basin
J. G. Simmons, Jr
Nogales
M. H. Haskell
City Briefs: Alex Carrel Enlists in Army Air Forces
ALEX CARREL, 17, of 615 SOUTH Meyer Street, enlisted in the Army Air Forces today and will be assigned to the European theatre of operations, announced by the local Army recruiting office. REV R H THARP, pastor of the First Southern Baptist Church, will leave Monday to attend a state wide conference at the First Southern Baptist church in Phoenix from Dec 31 to Jan 4.
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Alex Carrel
South Meyer Street
Army Air Forces
Army
R. H. Tharp
First Southern Baptist Church
Phoenix
Calotabs Healing Constipation With Colds
Hazardous constipation during a cold can trap virus laden mucus and waste, potentially worsening illness. Calotabs is advertised as a dependable intestinal eliminant that cleanses the tract and aids natural defenses. Buy Calotabs from a druggist and follow labeling directions.
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Nature
Huddleston Divorce Judgment Declared In Superior Court
In Superior Court No. 1 presiding Judge John D. Lyons Jr. the matter Harry C. Huddleston versus Helen M. Huddleston ends with a divorce judgment for the plaintiff.
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Superior Court No
John D. Lyons, Jr
Harry C. Huddleston
Helen M. Huddleston
Divorce judgments and dismissals listed in Superior Court No 2
Eva De Concini v Charles A Allen awarded divorce to plaintiff. Ralph B Walker v Beulah C Walker awarded divorce to plaintiff. M M Cox v Henry Young et al dismissed with prejudice. F R Pauli v Pima County et al dismissed without prejudice.
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Superior Court No
Eva de Concini
Cecelia
Police Court Sentences Vagrancy Reckless Driving Narcotics
Paul J. Cella presides in police court over cases including Thomas Mitchell for vagrancy with $10 fine or 10 days, Charles Jackson for reckless driving with $50 fine or 30 days, and Wallace Willmore for possession of narcotics committed to U S authorities.
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Paul J. Cella
Thomas Mitchell
Charles Jackson
Wallace Willmore
U. S
Pairings of Adults Across States Named in Record
The listing shows multiple adults with ages and hometowns including Thomas W. Ethridge 24 Berkeley California and Juanita Meyers 18 Tucson Arizona. David L. Bell 49 Long Beach California and Carmen M. Ruiz 25 Sherman Texas. M Franklin Berry Jr and Rose Jeanette D. Kentosh both described as legal residents in Tucson. David W. Johnstone 30 Seattle Washington and Mariam M. Herzog 21 Lincoln Nebraska. Ignacio B. Santos legal of Sells Arizona and Josephine Garcia of Ajo.
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Thomas W. Ethridge
Berkeley
Calif
Juanita Meyers
Tucson
David L. Bell
Long Beach
Carmen M. Ruiz
Sherman
Tex
M. Franklin Berry, Jr
Legal
Rose Jeanette D. Kentosh
David W. Johnstone
Seattle
Wash
Mariam M. Herzog
Lincoln
Neb
Ignacio B. Santos
Legal, Sells, Ariz
Authorities On Coast Hold 2 Wanted Here
Pasadena police say they hold James Roland Freiling and George Patterson, transients, for the burglary of the Masonic temple at 160 South Scott on December 7. They confessed, and county attorney issued burglary warrants.
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Pasadena Police Department
James Roland Freiling
George Patterson
Masonic Temple
South Scott
Pasadena
Burglars Loot Masonic Temple for Jewels
Police records show the burglars forced a side door to the Masonic temple, entered the secretary's office, and ransacked the desk taking two jeweled Masonic medals. The value of the stolen jewelry could not be determined, according to masons.
Beehive liquor license filed in old city scene
M J Kelly of 199 South Convent street today applied to the city council for a liquor license to operate the Beehive at 199 South Convent street famous in southern Arizona as a drinking place for Negroes Louis Gherna who ran the Beehive first in July 1936 died months ago Bernardo Salgado an employee was made administrator of the estate Notice of a hearing on the license application was posted by Carl Hitt city clerk
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M. J. Kelly
South Convent Street
Arizona
Louis Gherna
Bernardo Salgado
Lcense
Carl Hitt
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Kitten
B. F. Goodrich
SNELL
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Martin Daug Co
Thomas Gaines
America
Food and Breathing Authority
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