Admits Coming Through Fence Along Border
Ramona Armenta Briceno de Gutierrez 34 admitted entering the United States through a fence near Nogales and said she was unsure of guilt. Her husband Miguel Gutierrez pleaded guilty to smuggling an alien. The couple, both held on $1,000 bonds, were formerly deported in 1933 and denied admission two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramona Armenta Briceno de Gutierrez
C. Wayne Clampitt
U. S
United States
Miguel Gutierrez
Nogales
Ariz
Ramona
Mexico
Gutierrez
Bothes
Pasqua Village
Border Patrol
Jose Francisco Coronel
Clampitt
Louis Palmer
Palmer
Texas
Tucson
RAF Resumes Raids On Nazi Held Towns
RAF fighter squadrons resumed daylight attacks on the Nazi held Channel coast after night bombings. German bombers struck southeast England, killing four and injuring three in suburb shelters. British bombers and Spitfires targeted docks and air lines across Belgium the Netherlands and France. One Spitfire was lost in action over Nieuport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Channel
Calais
England
Britain
France
Low Countries
Belgium
Viissingen
Netherlands
Caen
Cherbourg
Nieuport
Additional Gas Coupon Cuts Hit East States
The Office of Price Administration cut B and C gas coupon values in northeastern states under the driving ban from three to two and a half gallons. Basic A coupons stay at three gallons with a weekly average of about 14.2 gallons. The move follows guidance from petroleum chief Ickes and War Production Board head Nelson to reduce east coast civilian oil use from 356000 to 326000 barrels a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Price Administration
Prentiss Brown
Ickes
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Distributor Head Care Prevents Starting Delays
Keeping the distributor head clean avoids slow starts and protects the head itself. Regular maintenance reduces wear and prevents ignition problems, helping ensure reliable operation of the vehicle.
Glittering Baubles For Pacific Natives Barter Drive
San Francisco leaders launch a nationwide drive through the San Francisco League for Servicemen soliciting cheap and imitation jewelry to barter with Pacific island natives aiding the armed forces. Reports from Army and Navy officials say natives will perform dangerous tasks for glittering trinkets, with slogans under consideration such as Buddies Baubles for Barter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
San Francisco League For
Pacific
Navy
Pacific Islands
Islands
Teague
Jeanne Herington
Jean S. Frickeston
League
Air Ace Joseph Foss Wife Credits Confidence for Success
Mrs. June Foss of Sioux Falls credits her husband Marine Capt. Joseph Jacob Foss for shooting down 26 Japanese planes to his awareness of both abilities and limits. The Iowa State grad and Scripps metabolic clinic dietician notes his day by day philosophy and confidence, grounded in his steady training and early aviation interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
June Foss
America
Joseph Jacob Foss
Scripps Metabolic Clinic
la Jolla
Cal
Southwest Pacific
Foss
Charles Lindbergh
Lone Eagle
Spirit of
Sioux Skyways
CAA
University of South Dakota
Minneapolis
Marine Corps
Joe
California
Be rium Compared to Aluminum and Steel
The text states that pure beryllium is three times lighter than aluminum and is harder than steel. It presents a comparison of material properties without citing sources or additional context.
WPB Sets Limits On Swimsuits For War Time
Wartime restrictions affect swimwear as the War Production Board says only essential fabrics like wool will be available. Elastic, rubber, and most synthetic materials are curtailed while rayon and cotton remain in limited supply for military use. Swimmers may still wear affordable suits but styles will be basic and practical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Tucson Seeks Approval to Spend Unbudgeted War Costs
Tax Commissioner D C O Neil heard Tucson request to authorize 30 000 in unbudgeted funds for war emergency expenses. He said he would likely recommend approval and the commission might vote tomorrow. The city faces overexpended items totaling 30 000 net after accounting for a 60 000 gross underexpenditure. No protests were raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
D. C. O'Neil
Arizona State Tax Commission
O'Neil
Ued
Henry O. Jaastad
Joe Conway
McNutt delays 48 hour week in steel trades
Washington June 1 Manpower Chief Paul V McNutt postponed from July 1 to August 1 the effective deadline of his May 1 steel industry order requiring a 48 hour work week. The postponement was issued to regional directors of the War Manpower Commission with guidelines for exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paul V. McNutt
War Manpower Commission
Government Pays Tirah Natives To Avert Banditry
The British government provides 240000 rupees yearly to Tirah natives in India to prevent banditry and retain peace in the frontier region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tirah
India
Nationwide coal strike expands as miners stay home
Estimates show about 130000 West Virginia and Kentucky miners idled. Eastern Ohio, Harlan Kentucky, and other regions report widespread absenteeism with 16 000 of 21000 Ohio miners likely out. Union leaders forecast more walkouts while negotiations continue under war time conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Eastern
Ohio
Tom Starks
UMW
Kentucky
Harlan
International Harvester
Benham
Progressive Miners of America
Washington
Lewis
White House
Roosevelt
United States
Harlan County
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Tennessee
U.M.W
New York City
Tennesee Products Corporation
Whitwell
Alabama
T.m.w
Arkansas
Colorado
West
Alaskan
Ilinois
Fred S. Wilkey
Illinois Coal Operators Association
Indiana
New Mexico
Wyoming
Utah
Montana
Gruensfelder Enters Farragut Navy School
Miles Raymond Gruensfelder son of Mr and Mrs Ira Bell Gruensfelder 1842 North Vine Tucson has entered the storekeeper Service school for a 16 week course at the naval training station He will learn the latest technical information and upon completion may qualify for petty officer and be assigned ashore or afloat
Liberty Ship George Washington Carver Launched
The Liberty ship George Washington Carver named to honor a leading African American was launched in Richmond California. Miss Lena Horne christened the vessel and Beatrice Turner served as matron of honor. Orne kissed the nearest Black worker in thanks for 6 112 workers who helped build the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carver
Richmond
Calif
U.8
George Washington Carver
Booker T. Washington
Lena Horne
Beatrice Turner
Orne
California ends three day wait for marriage licenses
Sacramento reports marriage licenses in California now sold on a cash and carry basis after repeal of the gin marriage law. The old rule required three days notice to ensure applicants were not under the influence of gin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
California
County Farm Labor Office Opens In Five Points Tucson
The Pima County farm labor office began operations at 8 a m to recruit workers for short handed farms. County agent C B Brown said a manager is due soon, and the office will accelerate recruitment as staffing improves. Located at Five Points on South Sixth and Stone avenues the office is run by a secretary and a county agent’s representative under the University of Arizona extension service. A lighted blackboard will display available positions for workers, and newcomers to Tucson often pass South Sixth Avenue toward the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pima County Farm Labor Office
C. B. Brown
Brown
South Sixth
South Stone Avenues
Agricultural Extension Service
University of Arizona
Tucson
South Sixth Avenue
Pacific fleet officer recalls shore visit on coral atoll
A bright-eyed lieutenant in the Pacific fleet recalls a party ashore on a coral atoll. Natives welcomed them, coconut milk was served, palm trunks were notched for climbing, and native youths wore Keds athletic shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.G
Pacific Fleet
Coral
The
New Yorker
California 1943 Wheat Crop Estimated at 8,942,000 Bushels
California farmers report a 1943 wheat crop estimate of 8,942,000 bushels, reflecting statewide production figures and agricultural outlook for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
1944 GOP planning council names leaders and possible ticket
The Republican steering committee selects key leaders including McNary Martin Townsend Ditter and five governors as potential 1944 national ticket contenders. Clarence Kelland named national committeeman. Spangler signals broad consult with Willkie Landon and Hoover among others for advice from farm, business and labor sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kelland
Senate
McNary
Oregon
House
Martin
Massachusetts
Townsend
Delaware
Ditter
Pennsylvania
Bricker
Ohio
Dewey
New York
Warren
California
Green
Illinois
Saltonstall
Clarence Buddington Kelland
Arizona
Spangler
Wendell L. Willkie
Alf M. Landon
Hoover
Three Tucson Girls Begin Marine Course
Three Tucson women entered Marines recruit training at Hunter College New York City on May 31. Pvt Betty Jean Bowman 25 Pvt Muriel Davis Claflin 24 and Pvt Mary Virginia Herst 30 will be assigned to a base or specialist school after basic training, becoming Arizona's first women marines in the reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Marine Corps Women’s Reserve
Hunter College
New York City
Arizona
Betty Jean Bowman
MCWA
Acratic
Wirt . Bowman
Muriel Davis Claflin
MCWR
Walter Lawrence Claflin
Stoneham
Mass
Mary Virginia Herst
Advice on roosters roiling Ontario sleep continues
Ontario California mayor Tay lor M Peterson received a Los Angeles letter signed Cock a doodle doo suggesting a solution to crowing roosters disturbing war workers. The writer says place a board above the roost so the bird cannot raise its head and it won’t crow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Calif
U.P
Taylor M. Peterson
Los Angeles
Marshall citizen sells extra tire to government
A Marshall Texas resident paid 3.50 to vulcanize a tire and turned it in as an excess tire to the government as part of a war time effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Tex
U A Students Participate In Church Groups
University of Arizona Wesley Foundation students join church service projects in Arizona and California. Art Roberts joins Youth caravan for seven weeks of church youth work with training in Stockton in June 1926. Mary Fae Amster attends Protestant Students conference at Big Bear Lake in June 1926. Pauline Edwards attends Lisle Fellowship at Pacific Palisades six weeks of study and service. Eight foundation students go to Prescott Arizona for Methodist youth fellowship institute leaving June 5 and returning June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Arizona College
Methodist Church
Wesley Foundation
Arizona
California
Victor Goff
First Methodist Church
Art Roberts
Stockton
Roberts
Mary Fae -Amster
Big Bear Lake
Pauline Edwards
Lisle
Pacific Palisades
Institute
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Prescott
Fae Teeter
Eugene Huested
Ruth Jenkins
Joyce Kirby
Bob Warner
Martha Dadisman
Jack Wilson
Marian Farley
Governor Tom Address Tucson Naval Graduates
Governor Tom addresses the Naval training school graduation at the University of Arizona on June 11. The seventh class since inception departs, bringing total graduates past 3,000. Governor Sydney P. Osborn will speak after a review dedicated to the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney P. Osborn
Naval Training School
University of Arizona
Holiday Bathers Pay to Swim at City Pools
More than two thousand Tucson residents used Memorial Day weekend to swim in city pools. Revenue totaled 432 dollars with 363.42 from Himmel or Northside, 37.85 from Oury, 22.15 from Estevan. Southside delayed by vandalism repairs. Carillo delayed by pipe trouble. City Recreation Director Marvin A. Clemens and City Treasurer Joe McAllister report the figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McAllister
Himmel
Northside
Oury Park
Estevan
New Negro Recreation Center
Mrs Evelyn Funk Dies in Tucson Hospital
Evelyn P Pastorelli Funk 51 a Tucson resident for three years died in a local hospital last night She is survived by husband Nelson E Funk Chicago mother Ada P Lobley Tucson son Campbell W Funk Morenci and brother William R Lobley San Francisco Funeral arrangements by Bring s Funeral Home to be announced
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Pastorelli Funk
Tucson
Nelson E. Funk
Chicago
Ada P. Lobley
Campbell W. Funk
Morenci
William R. Lobley
San Francisco
Bring’s Funeral Home
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Bride
RAF
Gruensfelder
Farragut Navy School
Nathan Mur
East Pennington Street
Eccalline
U. A
Tom
Naval Graduates
Evelyn P. Funk
Desert Grove Ranch
City
Grant Road
Boy Scouts of America
H. J. Heinz Company
Philadelphia
National Farm School
Minneapolis Area Council
Louisville
Anniston
Des Moines
Iowa
Victory
Victory Gardens
Elbert K. Fretwell
Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Troop
North
Stone Avenue
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