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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1940
Page
5
Fire from two large explosions gutted the Anhalter railway station west wing in mid Berlin. Five soldiers were killed seven seriously injured and many lightly hurt in a train collision about 55 miles west of the capital.
President Roosevelt pledges no bottleneck in aiding Great Britain and declares Axis powers will not win. Hitler fears a hardening French stance as Petain resists German pressure, risking French fleet and colonial forces aiding Britain in the looming clash.
Arizona University hosts the 26th annual extension service conference January 7 to 11 with welcome remarks by Dr. Alfred Atkinson. Key speakers include R. K. Bliss of Iowa State and Dr. Daisy Purdy of Oklahoma A&M, along with several Arizona leaders and Sigma Xi events.
Cordell Hull mails a formal rebuke to United Features Syndicate, demanding full retraction and lists of newspapers that printed and later distributed the column. He cites the December press conference remarks denying a 100 million loan to Spain and condemns the article as wholly inaccurate.
In wartime London a commuter recounts choosing among six travel routes to reach the office, dodging bombings and delays. He notes trains, buses, and underground lines, noting a typical 25 minute trip sometimes stretching to 90 minutes as sirens and outages disrupt daily travel.
Florence December report shows Frankie Pyeatt, 16, earning the copper horse statue as top performer at the eighth Florence Junior Rodeo. Event winners include Jack Morgan in Exhibition wild colt riding and Hilgardo Padilla in calf tying, with proceeds supporting the Parent-Teacher milk fund.
Jackson Eugene Irving 58 who ran a Salt River valley store for 32 years died yesterday His store was destroyed by fire last summer but he rebuilt He is survived by daughter Helen Mary Irving of Prescott and sister Mrs Helen Driscoll of Prescott Funeral set for 1 p m Tuesday in Phoenix
Cincinnati police officer Patrolman Harry Holtman traced a theft by pulling a line tied to a clothesline from an alley fence. Five new radios stolen from a nearby appliance store were recovered at the end of the line.
Vic Dossey leads tying for boys 18 and under with Jack Finley and Garrett in Bing ham Dragoon. Father and son with cow milking Barney Barnard and Trav from Coolidge. Calf tying for 14 to 18 led by Lavar Allred of Safford. Calf riding for 5 to 13 led by Mike Basa Jr. of Florence. Open jackpot calf tying led by Char less Jones of Florence.
General Yocupicio former Sonora governor and now Avila Camacho staff member visited Rocky Point, with officials from Nogales and state agencies. He cited a completed railroad to Rocky Point, a 500 foot pier, dredging, ongoing highway paving from Sonoyta, and plans for a modern tourist court and new water wells.
Prescott reports Willis Butler a Democrat will assume office January 6 after defeating incumbent Republican R. M. Robbins in a close contest. Superior Judge C. C. Faires ruled Butler the victor by 5 009 to 4 974 after ballots were scrutinized and a recount. Butler, of Clarksdale, led only narrowly in the canvass and several challenged ballots were examined.
Article discusses king cobras labeled as the world’s most dangerous snakes and argues they are among the easiest to tame, presenting a paradox about handling and perception of venomous reptiles.
Mrs Gertrude Tom 67 a native of China died at her home 125 North Hoff Street this morning. She was preceded in death by her husband and had lived in the United States since age two and in Tucson for 36 years. Funeral services will be announced later by the Arizona Mortuary.
Mohave county commends Governor Jones as route 1t joins the state highway system. J Hubert Smith Mohave chamber president congratulates for recognizing economic importance. Arthur Black Boulder Dam bus line manager calls it a historic step for Arizona.
Mrs. Cipriana Ocio Sheperd, 78, a native of Mexico, died at 143 West Franklin Street this morning after 42 years in Tucson. She is survived by her son William Shepherd of the Russell and Shepherd firm.
A Tucson bicycle shop is mentioned in a brief note as part of an obituary. The deceased left several daughters. Funeral services and burial will be announced later by Bring Funeral Home.
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