Desert Vegetation Booklet Promises Desert Knowledge Near Tucson
A new 14 page booklet on desert vegetation compiled by the Chamber of Commerce and University of Arizona explains cacti and shrubs for visitors and locals. Prepared under Don Bell with Dr. Lyman, the guide lists saguaro organ pipe cactus prickly pear and other species with photos and brief descriptions. It is available at the Fonner Building 80 North Stone Ave for those seeking practical plant knowledge.
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Tucson
Chamber of Merce
Biocal Science Bulletin
Cit of Arizona
University of Arizona
Ber
Nt Saguaro
Don Bell
Lyman
University of Art
Fbner
North Stone Ue
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Ship sinks in rough seas off Jalisco coast near Tenascalita
A vessel of unknown registry sank in a rough sea off the Jalisco coast near the village of Tenascalita opposite La Navidad bar. Survivors' fate is unknown as search efforts continue.
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Guadalajara
Mexico
Jalisco
Tenascalita
Bar la Navidad
Survers
Judge Tips Off Sailor In Rescue Work Plea
Sam Hudson 27 of Miles City Montana the first assistant engineer of the Liberty ship Henry Bergh pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace on a San Francisco street after learning he helped in a rescue when the vessel grounded 20 miles from the Golden Gate. The judge pressed him about his shipwreck role and after a brief exchange Hudson said he was in charge of a small boat for hours rescuing survivors before the case was dismissed.
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San Francisco
Sam Hudson
Miles City
Mont
Henry Bergh
Golden Gate
Herbert Kaufman
Hudson
Roast cooking may reduce beef vitamin A value
A historical note indicates that roasting is thought to destroy part of the vitamin A content in beef, implying cooking methods can affect nutrient retention.
Swancutt In Hospital Pending Review Of Death Sentence
Lt Beaufort G Swancutt who was sentenced to death by an Army court martial is at Letterman General Hospital San Francisco pending review. Col Earle R Searles who sentenced Swancutt to death last week is transferred for medical treatment after bullet wounds from the same shooting orgy.
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Camp Anza
Cal
Beaufort G. Swancutt
Letterman General Hospital
San Francisco
Earle R. Searles
Anza
Swancutt
Yank Airmen Aid Chinese Near Changsha
U S 14th air force planes entered the Tung Ting lake battle aiding Chinese troops as they fell back along a 60 mile front toward Changsha. Japanese forces, numbering over 150 000, converged from multiple fronts while Changsha prepared for a major siege.
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Chungking
Tung Ting Lake
Changsha
U. S. 14Th Air Force
Chinese Central
Yunnan
Tatangtzu
Kamlianchung
Watein
Tengchung
Yungling
Mangshih
Salween River
Burma
Myitkyna
Kamaing
Tucson Work Pile Survey Estimates Postwar Spending
Postwar purchasing power in Tucson is projected to support private business expansion totaling about 5 million dollars, with schools excluded. The Chamber of Commerce special committee based figures on 168 firms, covering repairs and additions, new buildings, furniture, vehicles, and machinery, predicting continued growth after the war.
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Tucson
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber News
Sam Seaney
Merchants’ Association
James Houston
Frank O’rielly
Frank Potter
Southern Pacific Company
Farmers and Ranchers
Arizona Leads Nation In WAC Recruiting In May Efforts
The Tucson recruiting office in the federal building reports strong WAC recruiting in early May. Arizona heads national quotas with 100 percent enlistment, beating Springfield Massachusetts at 88 percent. The ninth service command, including Arizona, ranks first with 42.18 percent of quotas met. Lieut. Romaine Attick oversees Tucson enlistments.
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WAC
Army
Arizona
National Wac
Springfield
Mass
Ninth Service Command
Richmond
Los Angeles
Cal
Milwaukee
Wis
Baltimore
Kansas
Tucson
Romaine Attick
Maritime Jobs to Be Filled By Saturday in Tucson
Tucson serves as a testing ground for Arizona to establish a United States maritime enrolling center. Ens. F S Haynes interviews local men aged 16 to 17 and a half, and 26 to 35 and a half at the employment service building through Saturday. About 40 men have already been screened. Applicants go to Los Angeles for physicals. Training includes five weeks basic and one week steward’s duties with placement tailored to aptitude and needs. Haynes, a former California newspaper ad man, leads the effort.
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Tucson
Arizona
United States Maritime Service
Ens
The
Maritime Service
United States Merchant Marine
Ens. Haynes
Los Angeles
Denver
Merchant Marine
California
Undernourished Children Show IQ Rise After Diet
A study finds children under four who receive adequate nutrition show intelligence test scores up to 18 points higher. Nutrition improves cognitive performance, with researchers citing enhanced concentration and learning readiness following dietary improvement.
Second Small Fire Of Season Put Out In Coronado Forest
The Coronado national forest reports its second small fire of the season extinguished in the Chiricahuas, burning under a quarter acre at a campground. Forest officials note June fines with no dry lightning risk and urge continued public vigilance for a safe season with expected July rain.
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Coronado Forest
Coronado National Forest
Roger Morris
Chiricahuas
Tucson Clearing House Shows Increase In 1944
The Tucson Clearing House association reported for the week ending May 24 that bank debits reached 6,651,384 dollars, up 746,893 from the prior year, while total clearing house transactions stood at 6,827,279 dollars, more than 600,000 higher than 1943. Manager Fred Dragonette cautioned that figures have peaked and gains may ease going forward.
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Tucson Clearing House Association
Clearing House
Fred Dragonette
Clearing House Association
Alfred Kerr to Attend Loan League Meetings
Alfred F. Kerr, executive vice president of Tucson Federal Savings & Loan, announced two day sessions of the California Savings & Loan league on June 14-15. Topics include public expenditure policies, savings and loan in the national picture, and housing and urban redevelopment.
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Alfred F. Kerr
Tucson Federal Savings & Loan Association
California Savings & Loan League
Naval Inductees Report To Phoenix Draft Board
Naval inductees announced by selective service officials in the federal building will report in Phoenix late next week to be sworn into the fleet. Names include Clayton Kittleson Lloyd Reed Andrew Duwynie Robert Del Castillo Frank Rodriguez Walter Chisenhall Joseph Geiger Eugene Ramirez Charles Johnson Gordon Johnson Robert Fanchette Carlos Delehanty Frank Zasueta Thomas Crane Richard Warren Charles Sullivan.
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Guy Kittleson
Lloyd Clayton Reed
Andrew Duwynie
Robert del Castillo
Frank Alvarado Rodriguez
Walter Veran Chisenhall
Joseph William Geiger
Eugene Mendez Ramirez
Charles Frederick Johnson
Gordon Melvin Johnson
Robert Quiroz Fanchette
Carlos Heurta Delehanty
Frank C. Zasueta
Thomas Harry Crane
Richard Warren
Charles William Sullins
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Sailor
New von Schrader Delicate But & Ive
Bermuda
Lewne
Tucson Fertilizer Co
Coplene Welbuy
Hed
Whitesel
Lt. Swancutt
Yank
Imphal
India
Bishenpur
Klandatongbi
Kohima
Jessami
Pacific Northwest
U.S.A
U. S. Employment Service War Manpower Commission
East Pennington
Alfred Kerr
Peery’ Oni
KRAFT
General Tire
General Tire CO
6Th Ave
6Th St
Arizona Brewing Company, Inc
Phoenix, Arizona
Naval
Phoenix
Nogales
Biona
Rancho Grande
Rancho Grande Serenaders
Real Western
Rancho Grande Air Port
Goodyear Aircraft Corp
Litchfield Park, Ari
Shear Opr
Loftsmen & Template Makers
Tool & Die Makers
Electrical & Radio
Goodyear Aircraft Corporation
U. S. Employment Service
East Pennington ST
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