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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1944
Page
3
Governor Thomas E. Dewey arrived at the New York State capitol in Albany to a tumultuous welcome from a Democratic crowd. He met union depot supporters, waved from the train, and headed to his offices after a brief stop.
At St Marys Hospital Tucson six new arrivals list parents and birth times. A girl born to Mr and Mrs Robert Mathewson at 8 45 am June 29. A boy born to Mr and Mrs Glen Dona hue at 4 12 pm June 29. A boy born to Mr and Mrs Francis Dorner at 2 10 am June 30. A boy born to Mr and Mrs William Wisdom at 3 49 am June 30. A boy born to Mr and Mrs Ellsworth G Hendricks at 6 02 pm June 28. A girl born to Lt and Mrs George P Wheeland at 11 01 am July 1.
In commemoration of the feast of SS Peter and Paul a solemn high mass will be sung at SS Peter and Paul church on Sunday at 11 a.m. Rev Richard J Schalk will be celebrant with Rev Gregory C Lair deacon and Rev Benedict Villager as sub deacon. The choir, augmented by All Saints' members, will perform Pietro Van's Missa Solemnis under Edward Ronstadt, with Camil A J Van Hulse as accompanist. The Gregorian chant section will sing the proper of the mass.
County Comptroller Fred O. Goodell reported tax delinquencies are down by about 15000 dollars from last year with current tax delinquencies at 35250.31 dollars and year end delinquencies at 50033.08 dollars. County Treasurer A B Cole said June collections totaled 10845.37 dollars including 3158.95 of prior taxes and 6564.21 from second half 1943 taxes.
The Arizona State Tax Commission authorized Pima County to set up a total budget of 466,774.60 dollars for the year, an increase of 79,322.57 over last year’s 387,452.03. Actual sales tax receipts reached 518,000, exceeding estimates by 230,547.97. The commission instructed Tucson to base figures on 119,029.49 and South Tucson on 3,549.06.
A car with a blown right rear tire left the Benson road near Vail junction at 1 a.m. today and rolled three times before landing upright. Driver Erlinda Olivia of Gary Indiana suffered a broken arm. passenger Jose J Ortiz also suffered leg lacerations. Both were taken to St Mary's by ambulance. The crash occurred about one mile west of Vail junction.
George Skora son of Mr and Mrs Herman Skora 1832 East Sixth street will depart Washington on July 7 to assume the post of vice consul to Colombia South America He is a University of Arizona graduate and has completed five weeks of training with the U S foreign service His wife will accompany him to Medellin Colombia and they will join him in Chicago in August
Miss Evalyn Bentley home demonstration agent for Pima county returns to duties this morning after a month’s vacation. She received a request from Oregon for information on feeding five thousand Mexican nationals shipped there to solve labor difficulties. The information sought includes three meals a day plus a lunch box meal, menus and tips to keep the group satisfied. Bentley suggests selecting two or three food leaders to consult with the cook on meals and assist in preparing tasty Mexican dishes.
Matias Torres a 57 year old Mexican citizen remains in county jail after failing to post a $1000 bond set after he pled guilty to illegal entry charges before U S Commissioner C Wayne Clampitt Torres is accused of entering the United States after deportation and has made illegal entries on several occasions An arraignment before Commissioner Clampitt yesterday afternoon also resulted in a 16 year old Papago Indian being held for a July 5 hearing under a $750 bond He is charged with resisting a federal officer Albert Cachora an Indian policeman at the reservation.
San Francisco July 1 Senator Sheridan Downe Democrat California opened a senate sub committee hearing on farm labor saying the 1944 shortage of rural manpower and vehicles is more severe than last year and endangers a bumper fruit and vegetable crop prospects.
Independent retailers in Arizona report an 8 percent sales rise in May 1944 versus May 1943 and a 4 percent gain over April this year. Tucson led with a 15 percent increase, Phoenix up 3 percent. cities 2,500 to 10,000 population averaged a 17 percent gain, while smaller towns rose 4 percent.
Adverse consumer confidence and war weariness dim prospects for Series E bonds as Pima County nears its fifth loan drive end. Officials plan a mass meeting at Rialto Theatre to spur a “stretch drive” with Sam Seaney and James P. Boyle among speakers. Marana day promotions and community events aid sales efforts.
Front dispatches detail Saipan fighting from D day June 14 to last week with 1,289 Marines killed and 6,377 wounded along with 827 missing. Army losses total 185 dead 1,023 wounded 51 missing. Tarawa had previously been the costliest Marine victory with 988 Marines dead.
Tucson residents consumed 10.375 million gallons of water on the 107 degree day and 12.268 million on the 103 degree day as the city water department noted lower usage despite extreme heat. The peak year figure was 12.519 million gallons at 100 degrees on June 24.
In Normandy two nights ago a British division repelled an attack after four hours of bitter fighting. German high command moved divisions from the eastern front to France. Maj. Gen. Joseph L. Collins continued mopping up the Cap de la Hague sector as Fort Querqueville fell, reducing gun menace to Cherbourg harbor. Mine sweepers entered the port as air support increased.
In Italy south of Ancona British South Africans drive near Gracciano and clear Magione while advancing along the west shore of Lake Trasimeno and near Perugia. Separate air force raids hit Banjaluke airdrome Split harbor Kaposvar railyards and Danube targets. Beaufighters leave ten burning barges on the Danube. Fourteen enemy planes shot down, nine Allied craft lost.
On June 9, 293 project residents petitioned FPHA in Washington to oppose rent hikes following a wartime price freeze. They cite high living costs, wage gaps, and the burden of bond purchases, noting rent rises from 10.50 to 13.50 monthly in Rincon Vista and urging consideration of workers' needs.
ESPES RANDOLPH LODGE NO. 32 F. A. M. will confer the first degree Monday at 7 30 p.m. at the temple small-town readers note the Masonry event is set for the temple venue and evening time.
The Tucson Democratic Women's club announced a rally for state and Pima County candidates at Armory Park at 8 p.m. today. Each candidate will have three to five minutes to speak.
A 46 page supplementary mortgage to Manufacturer's Trust Co and Frederick E. Lober trustees was filed today at the county recorder. It covers an additional issue of first mortgage bonds at 3 percent due 1957. Nine divisions list properties in Arizona Texas New Mexico and New York. Filing fee $32.15.
The weekly city county health department bulletin shows lower infection counts with 4 measles cases, 2 mumps, 5 pneumonia, 3 scarlet fever, 2 tuberculosis, and 2 whooping cough cases.
Marshal Grayson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Marshall Grayson sr of 156 West Washington street was promoted to private first class. He will be stationed at El Centro California with a Marine fighter squad.
Phoenix reports the OPA has allotted Arizona 20 new passenger cars for July down from 25 in June. The state quota for new bicycles in July is set at 93.
Residents voice concern over new rent hikes effective today fearing inability to meet monthly payments and potential forced vacating as costs rise. Officials and tenants discuss possible relief or delay measures amid tightening housing market.
The United States framed its move as a response to Finland's government decision, drawing a sharp line between Helsinki and the Finnish people. No sign of plans to declare war on Finland was evident in the discussion.
President Roosevelt signed legislation boosting Army infantry pay. The act provides a $5 monthly increase for foot soldiers not in combat and $10 for those in combat groups, contingent on War Department qualifications. A special medal will be awarded to qualifying soldiers. about 75 percent of infantrymen would qualify. The Navy and Marine Corps are not affected.
Reports from Russian fronts claim the first White Russian army around Bobruisk killed 50 000 and captured 23 680. The second White Russian army near Mogilev killed 30 000 and captured 3 250. When added to prior figures for the third White Russian and first Baltic armies, Nazi dead total 132 000 in the week.
The U S Treasury reports the gross public debt at 200 230 958 523 06 dollars as of Wednesday closing. Since the fifth war loan drive began June 12 the debt has risen sharply by over 11 billion dollars due to bond sales.
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