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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1940
Page
2
British and French rear guards at Dunkerque report a German break of the main defense line though a last stand on a secondary line formed with tanks and barricades. Evacuations resumed as ships landed troops from Flanders and the British expeditionary force faced heavy losses and high casualty estimates.
Rosemary Kennedy daughter of the U S ambassador to London and several other American children will depart Bermuda for the United States aboard the west bound Pan American Yankee clipper. The voyage was delayed by weather though authorities said Belgian royal children are not aboard. reports say they remain in a French chateau in Lot.
A Glasgow naval architect develops a widder device allowing ships to turn in their own length and boosts vessel speed, promising improved maneuverability for seafaring craft.
In Genoa June 1 and officials fear a war spread may push back the liner Manhattan departure to tomorrow. A jam of nearly 2000 Americans aboard and crowds at U S offices slowed plans as some offered up to 1000 dollars for 200 to 400 dollar tickets. Another 1800 Americans had reservations for the liner Washington with no date set for sailing.
Three youths aged 16 and 17 were arrested on grand theft charges after eight stolen cars were traced to them in a 10 day spree. Officers Robinson and Weinzapfel pursued a speeding vehicle on East Elm and North Campbell, firing shots before stopping it and detaining the youths who admitted the thefts during early morning hours. The gang’s victims included six cars linked to local residents Frank Lea James Voulkes Marion Eshelman H Aguirre Mrs Harold Webb and F B Patterson. two other cars had no reports found.
Kearny New Jersey June 1 Eight thousand workers at Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock resume talks after all day talks failed to break a deadlock delaying six US warships. Union president John J Green says aim is a quick fair settlement as Navy Secretary Edison calls for swift accord. Representative Hoffman proposes no strike bond for defense workers.
The June Chamber News outlines Tucson civic efforts including securing an air base and air training school with city cooperation, urging copper license plates for 1941, and expanding road beautification to boost tourism. It also covers new sign boards near Deming, park improvements, and plans for downtown All States Club headquarters.
London June 1 Tyler Kent a clerk dismissed by the United States embassy has been detained by order of the home secretary. The detention follows action by U S Ambassador Joseph Kennedy in cooperation with British authorities as announced by the home office.
The global count of moving picture theatres is estimated at 67129, with Russia not included in the figure. This reflects the widespread expansion of cinema venues across many regions.
Angelo Ortiz Manuel Morales and Armando Lopez pleaded innocent in justice court on simple battery counts connected to Alice Harding of 59 Kennedy Street. Trial set for June 5 at 10 a.m. George Cowart 43 of 1803 East 13th Street convicted of reckless driving and fined 30 dollars or 30 days in jail after crashing into the Broadway subway entrance. K Graesser and Miss Norma Grover. Miss Ruth Meek played violin selections.
Yesterday at Summer Haven the low reached 38 degrees and the high climbed to 79 degrees. A cool start gave way to a mild afternoon with light winds. The day ended with stable temperatures and no significant weather events reported.
Arthur Softley will serve as toastmaster at Tucson Toastmasters club’s radio meeting on KTUC at 7 45 p m today. Speakers include Edgar B Murphy H P Radcliffe and J D Tickle.
A変更 in mass times announced for summer at SS Peter and Paul church. Starting tomorrow mass will be at 6 7 30 9 and 10 am. Evening services are at 7 30 pm.
A Tucson Society for the Hard of Hearing meeting in Los Angeles reviewed plans for a forthcoming conference. Guest Mrs Roy W Moore of San Marino California, a Beverley Hills Breakfast Club member, attended and refreshments were provided by Mrs.
Essae Martha Culver of Baton Rouge was elected president of the American Library Association at its 62nd annual convention in Cincinnati Ohio She will serve as president in 1941 Charles H Brown of Iowa State College Ames Iowa was named first vice president Althea H Warren of Los Angeles and Evelyn Little of Mills College California were elected to the executive board and council respectively
The Order of Railway Conductors of America filed in superior court its reply to Sol H. Stover Phoenix conductor in a $10,000 damages suit over seniority non recognition. Arguments set for Monday before Judge Henry C. Kelly. affidavits by G G McLennan San Francisco chairman of the general committee of adjustment and acting chair of the local lodge accompany the reply.
Police chief responded to an emergency call from Mrs Burlingame Bullock to Albany. There he found Mark Antony the family cat had contacted a motor shaft of an electric washing machine. The chief dismantled the washing machine.
Mrs. A F Hemenway of 2033 East First Street has been critically ill for five weeks after an emergency operation and is now on the road to recovery according to a report issued today.
Norman Guy aged 24 appeared in justice court and was ordered to answer in superior court on charges of grand theft totaling 91 dollars from Cecil W. Richardson, a veteran railroad man, from last Monday morning.
A report to Pima County supervisors shows 11 months of indigent care totaling 122,712.42 dollars. Health general and hospital costs exceeded or fell short of budgets, with several divisions recording overspending and underspending totals across a range of departments.
Pima county supervisors opened their annual 10 day session as the board of equalization with no protesting property owners. The session set hours 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. The board faces action on an about 8 million dollar valuation reduction announced by County Assessor Charles M. Taylor. R. H. Martin, chairman, said no public statements would be issued. Reductions included 10 percent cuts on mining and smelting supplies, industrial plants, farm machinery, stocks, flying machines, gas and electric plants, and water departments. Larger cuts of 27.27 percent affected irrigated and dry farming lands, improvements, city lots, and mining claims. Furniture and fixtures values fell 25 percent. The assessor said the moves align Pima County taxes with other counties and prevent overpayment of state tax.
About 45 applicants for patrolman jobs with the Tucson police department will take examinations next Saturday. The test, lasting about four hours, will be held at the physics chemistry building on the University of Arizona campus. The top 25 by grade will have oral exams, and the highest 20 will be placed on the patrolman eligibility list.
Pima county supervisors will hear a report Monday on abandoning Bear Canyon road east of Tucson with landowner John Migel named in the proposal. Officials estimate elimination as a public highway could benefit Migel about 6000 dollars, with a substitute road on Migel’s property line suggested. The board will also weigh requests to extend North Fourth Avenue and dedicate Fresnal and Golf Lingk roads.
Funeral services for William G. Atwell 62 proprietor of a drug store at 1623 South Sixth avenue will be at 10 a m Monday in the Parker mortuary chapel. He died yesterday at his home after living in Tucson about five years. His wife died a year ago. He leaves a sister Mrs J C Merrill 2008 East Mabel street Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
May monthly report shows Justice of the Peace C W Gardner collecting over 700 dollars. Criminal fines totaled 486 with civil fees at 242.20. The month saw 101 criminal and 175 civil cases, plus new offenses including neglect of wife, simple battery, reckless driving, petty theft, and other offenses.
To Mr and Mrs Lewis Perry Em Park a girl born 6 35 a m at St Marys hospital To Mr and Mrs Eugene E Wil son 822 East Mabel a girl born 2 20 a m at St Marys hospital Dry air consists of 78 per cent nitrogen 21 per cent oxygen and 4 per cent other gases
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