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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1940

Page

4

Mexico Moves To Keep Order Election Day

Mexico neutralizes potential unrest as 3 million voters prepare for a tense presidential race. General Castro orders disarming of civilians from today through July 15 and mobilizes army and police to ensure orderly ballots and deter fraud.

Mexico Mexico City Cardenas Manuel Avila Camacho Juan Andreu Almazan Jesus Augustin Castro Augustin Castro Department of the Interior Attorney General’s Office

Russians Increase Occupation and Parachute Actions Across Bessarabia

The article reports heightened risk of clashes as Russian forces accelerate the occupation of Bessarabia and northern Bucovina. Parachute troops reportedly landed in unoccupied areas while reports of mass arrests and Russian military trials against Romanians emerge. Russian control expands with military governments and Soviet administers. tanks are landed by air along the Danube near Reni.

Ters Bessarabia Bucovina Romania Curentul Bucharest Russia Germany Danube Reni Prut Black Sea Washington

Britain Still Controls Most Of French Navy

Washington July 3 reports that after France prepared to surrender Admiral Jean Darlan placed anti British commanders on warships but could not remove many. The Clemenceau Richelieu and Jean Bart fell to German hands while Dunkerque and Strasbourg joined the British fleet. Other French vessels and colonies remained with Britain, leaving the Royal Navy holding a large portion of the fleet despite Italy's entry.

Pearson Allen Washington Reynaud France Jean Darlan Darlan Clemenceau Richelieu Jean Bart Bordeaux Bizerta North Africa Toulon Marseille Dunkerque Strasbourg Atlantic Foche Algerie Italy

Arizona Copper Company and Mining Totals Across Districts

A compilation lists multiple mining firms and district totals with large capital figures. Brands include Phelps Dodge subsidiaries, Magma Copper, United Verde, Bagdad Copper, and Mojave S. Smelting, with district sums ranging from tens of thousands to over twelve million dollars.

Necott, Hayden Miami Copper Company Christmas Copper Company Greenlee Phelps Dodge Corporation Mohave—U. S. Smelting Company Boriana Mining Company Tennessee-Schuynkill Gold Standard Producers Mines Incorporated Pima—Phelps Dodge Ajo Pinal — Kennecott, Ray Magma Copper Company Mammoth-St. Anthony Molybdenum Gold Mines Santa Cruz Eagle-Picher Mining Company American Smelting and Refining Company Yavapai Arizona-Eastern Bagdad Copper Company Hillside Mining Company United Verde Iron King Mining Company Golden Turkey Liberty Hills Lynx Creek Phelps Dodge Equator Congress Mining Company

Tucson Gas Case Cleared After Court Modification

The Arizona Supreme Court altered its prior ruling in Tucson Gas Electric Light and Power. It now allows deduction of interest paid on federal income taxes from state income tax, following objections from both sides to the original decision.

Phoenix State Supreme Court Tucson Gas Elecrtic Light and Power Company State Tax Commission Commission

Roosevelt Officials Confer on Excess Profits Tax Plans

Defense funding for the new year is bolstered by new taxes expected to raise about $475 million plus higher income taxes due March 15. The levies, affecting cigarettes, liquor, beer, admissions, and various consumer goods, take effect at midnight and aim to fund defense with $1 billion in new revenue overall.

Koerner dies. governor lowers capitol flag

Official Katherine, 16, William, 13, and Mary, 11, survive. Mrs. Koerner and Katherine were with him in Portland for his health. Governor Jones ordered the state flag at half staff after Koerner's death. Koerner was a member of the Arizona copper tariff board and helped found Canada's Flin Flon copper producer. Funeral services will be held in Portland tomorrow.

Katherine William Mary Koerner Portland Jones Capitol Arizona Copper Tariff Board Arizona Ray Oregon City Gre Ray Consolidated Copper Company Stanford Inspiration Copper Company Dunn- Thompson Barker Mines American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers Arizona Club Phoenix Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Ben Turpin Dies Famous Comedian at 65 in Hollywood

The old-time screen star Ben Turpin died today in Hollywood at age 65. He was renowned for his crossed eyes and long career in silent and early sound films.

Hollywood Ben Turpin

Blockade Strategy and Neutral Trade Questions Raised

The piece argues Britain should pursue economic blockade of Germany and warns against supplying the Axis through neutral relief. It questions Axis access to U S cash and carry provisions via French Atlantic ports and contemplates raw materials and war supplies sales, noting Cordell Hull faces these inquiries in his staff.

Germany Reich Britain Belgium Holland Europe London Atlantic United States Latin America Italy Cordell Hull

Refugee Aid Details From Empress Deserted Camp

Islands report refugees aboard the Empress received meals including potato soup army stew bread cheese and water in mugs while awaiting relief. The passage notes provisioning for those who left prior to arrival and hints at ongoing support arrangements.

Citizens Latch-String Letters Open for Readers

The Citizen invites letters from readers in a spirit of hospitality and will print them subject to courtesy and fairness rules.

Fifth Columnists Latch Strings In Defense Of Our Faith

Rev Nancy Galbreath of Greenway Station calls for action against Jehovah's Witnesses whom she accuses of undermining American faith and loyalty. She urges Christians to defend the nation by opposing what she terms un-Americanism and urging reverence for the flag and government.

America Jehovah’s Witnesses Eid Nancy Galbreath Greenway Station

Navy sets profit caps and advance payments for contracts

The Navy fixes a 10 percent profit limit for ships and 12 percent for aircraft. A provision allowing a 30 percent contract price advance is intended to spur manufacturers to gear up facilities for faster production.

Swiss Industrial Fair in Bern Draws Large Crowd

The annual Swiss Industrial Fair in Bern attracted 157,845 attendees, up 40,000 from 1939, despite adverse conditions.

Bern

Willkie Seeks Broad Campaign As He Leaves New York

Willkie hints at separate national chair and campaign manager roles and vows an aggressive coast to coast tour. He notes Roosevelt’s law ties nearby and suggests Dewey may join the campaign. Willkie plans to resign as Commonwealth and Southern director and meet McNary, aiming for a short vacation before announcing Elwood speech details.

Willkie Nassau Street Roosevelt Basil O'Connor New York Mr. Roosevelt Washington Philadelphia Thomas E. Dewey Dewey Commonwealth and Southern Corporation Charles L. McNary Oregon Elwood Citien

Germans Launch Daylight Raid Across Southwest Coast

English aircraft report low flying German bombers evaded shellfire and were chased out to sea by three Spitfires. Yesterday's daylight attack struck a southwest town where five bombs fell, three unexploded. Two killed and eight wounded in raids Saturday night.

Scotland Air Ministry Ministry of Home Security

Methodist church pay policies spark loyalty debate

A Methodist congregation discusses payments for conference claims and hints at future handling of claims. The text mentions loyalty to Moscow and Berlin and urges lay members to verify funds from those sources and register with the U S government as Moscow and Berlin agents.

Moscow Berlin United States First Methodist Church

Taxi Ride Reflects Ordinary Morning

A narrator describes a morning taxi trip home with routine delays at traffic stops. The passenger mentions uncertainty about vacation plans and self depicts as a poor fisherman, indicating casual, everyday concerns.

Adlerika Gas Relief Adverts at Martin Drug Co

A vintage ad highlights five carminative ingredients in Adlerika that soothe and warm the stomach to ease gas, plus three laxative ingredients for a balanced cleaning of the bowels. Sold in a silver color bottle by Martin Drug Co.

Adlerika Martin Drug CO

Hungary Seizes Border Tightening as Romania Tensions Rise

Regent Horthy returns to Budapest amid government orders for stricter frontier control along the Romanian border. Romania’s Transylvania forces and Hungarian troops likely to move with Axis support if Soviet actions threaten regional influence. Turkey and Bulgaria also heighten precautions amid shifting power.

Budapest Bucharest Mirel Nicholas Horthy Hungary Kenderes Rumania Transylvania Austria-Hungary Russia

Church clashes over conference resolution prompt threats

The Capitol church warned of withdrawal of financial support after a unanimous report from the Tempe church denounced a conference resolution as un-American and un-Christian. A meeting held after Sunday services at Tempe church followed the dispute.

Capitol Tempe

Is Your Nose Drying Up And Itching Relief Method

An old advertising blurb promotes Mentholatum for dry irritated nasal passages. It claims cooling and soothing effects to moisturize mucous membranes and ease breathing. The product is pitched for use in nostrils and on cracked lips, available at drug counters.

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