Rita Hailed State Champ In Bond Sales
Rita Beck, a longtime Steinfelds counter worker, was crowned a five star general for leading state bond sales. She was chauffeured by Army jeeps to a Rialto ceremony where War Bond Chairman Fred Drago Mette presented her the citation. Rita urged continued bond purchases as she plans to visit Phoenix for further honors.
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Charles Darnell
Rita Beck
Beck
Rita
Rialto
Fred Drago Mette
Treasury Department
Steinfeld
Third Army
Dragonette
Pima County
Pivce
Army
Jeep
Davis- Monthan Field
Paul Bohardt
J. D. Hill
Dave Fink
Meyer Street
McCormick
Stone
Congress
Oenix
Phoenix
Geller
E Bonds
Melzar Farnsworth
Wanda Peterman
Davis-Monthan Field
Rialto Theatre
Davis-Monthan Aaf
Greater Use Of V Mail For Servicemen Urged
The Army and Navy urge greater use of V mail to service personnel overseas to conserve transport space. They note drops in microfilm mail use by servicemen and civilians and ask civilians to use V mail for four of five letters, reserving air mail for long letters or enclosures.
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Washington
Army
Navy
New Board Members Appointed to Flagstaff College
Phoenix dispatch reports two new members join the Flagstaff college board of education. William W. Stevenson, a Flagstaff attorney, and Mrs. Florence Beck of Winslow will replace Mrs. Nancy Lindeman of Flagstaff and Joseph Voelker of Winslow. Appointed by Gov Osborn for two year terms beginning January 1.
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Phoenix
William W. Stevenson
Flagstaff
Florence Beck
Winslow
Nancy Lindeman
Joseph Voelker
Arizona State Teachers College
Osborn
Lawyer Calls Chaplin Many Savage Names
Los Angeles dated report on Chaplin defamation trial where Joan Berry seeks to prove fatherhood of her 14 month old daughter. Lawyer for Berry quotes harsh epithets and lascivious accusations used in court, while Chaplin’s attorney plans final rebuttal Tuesday before jury verdict expected Wednesday.
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Los Angeles
Charlie Chaplin
Joan Berry
Chaplin
Miss Berry
Joseph Scott
Scott
Joan
Tulsa
Oklo
Carol Ann
Beverly Hills
Charles E. Millikan
California
Osborn to Take Oath on Monday for Third Term
Gov. Osborn announced he would take the oath of office at 11 a m Monday in brief inaugural ceremonies in his office. Chief Justice Henry D. Ross will administer the oath, and Osborn said he probably would make a short address to start his third term.
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Phoenix
Osborn
Henry D. Ross
State Supreme Court
Births at St Marys Hospital Tuc son and Tucson families
Birth notices list three newborns with parents Erskine Caldwell Catalina Foothills Tucson a boy born 1 10 p.m. December 28 Corp and Mrs Elmer Sapp 900 West Congress Tucson a boy born 3 26 p.m. December 28 CEM and Mrs Merel Hutchens route 1 box 627 Tucson a girl born 1 40 a.m. December 29.
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St. Mary's Hospital
Erskine Caldwell
Catalina Foothills
Tucson
Corp
Elmer Sapp
West
Congress Street
Cem
Merel Hutchens
Box
El Paso Airport Struggles With Dense Fog
Dense ground fog in the El Paso area grounded several American Airlines ships for three days. By noon flights began resuming with most planes meeting regular schedules, though some were rerouted to the west coast and others canceled. Passengers crowded the airport as 11 planes were grounded yesterday and 175 people waited, with extra benches provided and restaurant staff operating in shifts.
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el Paso
West Coast
Ben Fiddler
Arizona Grapefruit Production Declines
The U S bureau of agricultural statistics estimates Arizona grapefruit production this season at 3 800 000 packed boxes, down from 4 080 000 boxes last year. The orange crop is estimated at 1 220 000 boxes, up 110 000 from a year ago.
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Phoenix
U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Statistics
Arizona
Tapti River Flood Reaches 106 Feet Near Surat
Severe flooding along the Tapti River near Surat, India, caused water levels to rise to 106 feet. Authorities warn of continued overflow and urge evacuations for at risk communities. Local agencies coordinate relief and assessment as damage assessments begin.
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Surat
India
Tapti
Two More Years Of War Predicted For Australia By Forde
Australian War Minister Francis M. Forde warned in a New Year message that Australia should expect at least two more years of arduous warfare against Japan. He cited continued Australian roles in the Philippines and campaigns against bypassed Japanese forces north of Australia, with no prediction for a European victory timeline.
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Australia
Forde
Canberra
Francis M. Forde
Japan
Philippines
Europe
Germany
Palmer Native of Wisconsin Dies Funeral Today
Clinton Burton Palmer 36 died yesterday at a local hospital. A Pilattsville Wisconsin native, he lived in Tucson three years. Survived by wife Myra, two sons John B and Robert Wayne, parents Mr. and Mrs. John B Palmer, brother Corp Elborn Palmer, and sisters Marian Temperly and Ruth Olenzak of Milwaukee. Services at 8 p.m. at Williams Cassinella chapel conducted by Rev. R S Beal. Body to be shipped to Milwaukee for burial.
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Williams &Cassinella Chapel
Clinton Burton Palmer
Pilattsville
Wis
Palmer
Tucson
Myra Palmer
North Stone Avenue
John B
Robert Wayne
John B. Palmer
Corp. Elborn Palmer
Mmes
Marian Temperly
Ruth Olenzak
Milwaukee
R. S. Beal
First Baptist Church
Mexican Railway Official to Discuss U.S. Rehab Plans
General Manager Andres Ortiz of Mexico's National Railways will travel to the United States to arrange important matters linked to railway rehabilitation. During his absence Submanager Pablo M. Hernandez will assume his duties.
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Mexico City
Andres Ortiz
National Railways of
Mexico
Avila Camacho
United States
Pablo M. Hernandez
Tightening of Shoe Rationing Nears in 1945
Washington dispatch reports that shoe rationing will tighten in 1945. The two pairs a year policy cannot continue, with the next shoe coupon likely not valid before mid summer, delaying the planned May 1 date. An official announcement is expected from OPA.
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Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Washington
Pork Shortage Forecast Deepens Through Early 1945
The Agriculture Department forecasts a three month outlook with pork in particularly short supply as civilian stocks remain low. Beef may be more plentiful while potatoes butter and canned vegetables face reduced or uncertain availability due to military demand and lower production. Shoe stamps and coupons are expected to remain in effect with careful budgeting urged.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Europe
OPA
War Production Board
Tron Filings Reveal Hidden Flaws in Magnetized Plane Blades
Investigators studying magnetized propeller blades uncover latent defects as filings trace patterns across blades. Engineers warn flaws could impact performance and require inspection. Further testing planned by aviation safety authorities.
Telegraphers sought to aid Pacific war mobilization
Southern Pacific advertises telegram operators for wartime trains and logistics. The post highlights high wages railroad passes pension medical services and permanent positions. Interested individuals are asked to contact W. G. Currier train master or local SP agent.
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Morse
Southern Pacific
Pacific
Japan
S.P
Mary Castillo Becomes WAC At D-M Base
Miss Mary T. Castillo a Tucson beauty shop operator was sworn into the WAC at the Davis Monthan orderly room. She will leave in January for training at Ft Des Moines Illinois with other local enlistees. Lt Averil S Anthony administered the oath. Other Tucson girls leaving in January for WAC training are Mary M Franklin and Eleanor J Enrique.
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Mary T. Castillo
Tucson
WAC
Davis-Monthan
Ft. Des Moines
Averil S. Anthony
Miss Castillo
East Congress
Mary M. Franklin
Juan Torres
West Rosales
Eleanor J. Enrique
West 24Th Street
Tucson High School
Army Air Corps
Beard Stubble To Shirt a Is Like Sand To Soda Cracke
Beard stubble on the neck is likened to sand in a soda cracker as collar fraying accelerates. Textile experts advise buying shirts larger for comfort and avoiding collar strain, while urging continued shaving to reduce wear on collars.
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Science
American Institute of Laundering
California Seismologists Call UK Quake Minor
In Pasadena California Institute of Technology seismologists say their instrument did not record a quake at 1:36 a m London time and describe the event as the worst Britain has had in years, calling it a small shock and noting Brits overreact.
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Pasadena
Calif
U.P
California Institute of Technology
London
Britain
Reno Gutenberg
Paths Of Saturn Moon Conjunction Seen Over Arizona Sky
Dr Paul Jose director of the Stewart Observatory reports Saturn was in direct conjunction with the moon yesterday at 6 44 in the morning. The event recurs monthly and was barely visible here due to cloud formations. Venus was in conjunction with the Moon and clearly visible on December 4.
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Saturn
Paul Jose
Venus
Jose
Stewart Observatory
University of Arizona
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Wisconsin
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Toole Ave
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D-M Base
Iowa
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Santa Rita Hotel
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Tidmarsh
Tucson Pleg. & Metal CO
E. Toole Street
By Jack Rowles
New York
J. F. Gonzalez
Sociedad Porfirio Diaz
Sociedad Mexicana Americana
Maggie B. Gonzalez
Ninth Ave
SPV
Symphony Orchestra OF
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Tucson Federal
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Federal Home Loan Bank System
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Alfred F. Kerr
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