Gas Rationing Fails To Halt Car Tag Sales In Tucson
County figures show no drop in auto tag activity as 21,093 license plates and about 1,000 drive-outs were issued January through May, compared with 21,620 plates and 400 drive-outs last year. Leo Finch notes wartime influx keeps vehicle numbers steady despite rationing. May personal property tax receipts totaled $36,634.57 on a valuation of $810,250, while vehicle license tax revenue reached $2,440.54 on $98,292 valuation.
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Tucson
Leo Finch
Pima County
Finch
Chinese Army Tightens Trap In Jap Drive
Chinese dispatches say forces press violent assaults along the upper Yangtze front and close traps around Japanese units in Hupeh and Hunan. They claim 30,000 enemy casualties and note the preservation of communications between Chungking and Hunan amid aerial strikes on supply routes and airfields.
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Chungking
Yangtze
Hupeh
Hunan Pinces
Hunan
Yangtze Valley
Ichang
Zchang
Summer Registration At U. Of A Moves To Reserve Room
University of Arizona summer session registration will be held Monday in the reserve reading room of the library from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dr James W Clarson announces a new course Spanish conversation not listed in the catalog. It will include military terms though it is not a military Spanish class.
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University of Arizona
James W. Clarson
Clarson
City Briefs M C Clark Returns After Illness Leave
M C Clark an officer in the Indian service is back on the job following a two month absence due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Clark
Indian Service
Tucson Greeting for Lt. Lester Farber
Lt. Lester Farber formerly on KVOA staff returns to Tucson to visit old friends with his wife and family after completing officer training in Arkansas.
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Lester Farber
KVOA
Tucson
Farber
Arkansas
Ascension Day Service at Grace Episcopal Church
Grace Episcopal church observes Ascension Day tomorrow with a Holy Communion and meditation at 10 a m. Rev. Francis T. Brown rector will conduct the service.
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Grace Episcopal Church
Francis T. Brown
Tucson Soldier Returns From Camp Robinson On Furlough
Corporal Percy Brooks Caudill son of Mr and Mrs T D Caudill of 126 Veterans Blvd Tucson arrived from Camp Joseph T Robinson Arkansas to spend a week's furlough with his parents He attended Tucson schools and worked at Martin Drug before joining the service over a year ago He is attached to the medical corps.
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Cpl
Percy Brooks Caudill
T. D. Caudill
Veterans Blvd
Tucson
Camp
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Martin Drug Company
Medical Corps
Plane Showcases Wartime Lisbon Air Traffic and Secrets
The article details Allied and German passenger flights to Lisbon during the war, noting near misses and a rumored unwritten pact to avoid disrupting civilian traffic. It mentions a missing Allied transport possibly shot down, crews, and the Lisbon airfield’s mixed Anglo Dutch presence as both sides observe restraint. It also profiles Howard Leslie Stainer of Surrey, his Lisbon lectures, and his recent film work including The First of the Few.
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ATS
British Overseas Airways
Lisbon
Atlantic
London
KLM
British Isles
Surrey
Howard
Leslie Stainer
Portugal
Dorking
Surey
Reginald J. Mitchell
Students Deliver Talks At Rotary Luncheon
Ten high school students presented short talks on What America Means to Me at the Rotary club luncheon led by Miss Alice L. Vail. The talks were chosen from over 100 essays and included performances by Bill Funk and others with Ruth Petty on piano.
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America
Alice L. Vail
Rotary Club
Perdema Miller
Joanne Cumming
Frances Reynolds
Laura Faye Clayton
Ruth Irene Stewart
Sally Dixon
Jim Brady
Plutarco Goycoochea
Bill Funk
Fred Allison
Negro Aviators Arrive in Africa
Allied headquarters in North Africa announces that American Negro combat fliers have arrived to join the aerial war against the Axis. The squadron, equipped with P 40 Warhawks, will receive advanced training from veteran Tunisian campaign pilots before entering combat.
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North Africa
Platoon Origins Traced to 18th Century Military XVIII
The term platoon traces its origins to 18th century military organization. Historians note its emergence in European armies where small units formed the basis for infantry deployments, evolving into modern drill and command structures.
Meat Shortage Debate Heads Pima Officials Meeting
Pima county USDA war board called for government operation of slaughter plants arguing current restrictions raise civilian meat shortages. Four state board members attended. Torrea Packing in Phoenix proposed to supply 75 percent of civilian meat. Eliminate red tape urged with telegrams to WPB offices and legislators to empower direct county negotiations.
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Pima County
Usda War Board
State Board
Torrea Packing Company
Phoenix
War Production Board
Food Production Board
WPB
Chester Davis
National Food Administrator
State War Board
Arizona
U. S
Ben H. Ormand
Pima
County War Board
Cortaro Farms Company
O. M. Lassen
Tax Instalment Due June 15 To Be Paid
The Office of Internal Revenue announces that quarterly income tax installments must be paid by June 15 because without Congress approved withholding the full amount becomes due in one sum. Notices come from Phoenix but failure to receive one is not an excuse for late payment. Payments may be made at the local federal building or mailed to Phoenix.
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Office of Internal Revenue
Congress
Phoenix
Federal
Firemen Pension Fund Check Arrives in Tucson
City Treasurer Joe McAllister announced the State corporation commission allotment for Tucson firemen's pensions rose to 6579.32 from 5452.14 due to a new statewide pro rating after legislative changes. The higher sum reflects the clarified premium rating, improving the city’s pension funding.
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State Corporation Commission
Tucson
Phoenix
Joe McAllister
McAllister
Navy Bill Ingram Dies At Home In California
Maj. William A. Ingram known as Navy Bill and former football coach at Annapolis and California died at his home in Los Gatos California at age 46. He left coaching in 1935 to join a national food concern and was sworn into the Marine Corps in January.
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Los Gatos
Calif
William A. “Navy
Bill” Ingram
U.S.M.C
Annapolis Naval Academy
University of California
Ingram
Marines
Uncle Sam to Seek Bigger Share of Salaries for Bonds
The government introduces fixed payroll quotas for 180,000 firms with payroll savings plans. The minimum quota is 10 percent of gross payroll. Families will be urged to use the "figure it out for yourself" approach to estimate their maximum bond purchases.
Giraud Faces Purge as De Gaulle Presses Unity Plan
NBC correspondent reports De Gaulle seeks immediate purge of pro Vichy officials in Algeria. Peyrouton urged to resign, placing De Gaulle in control of Algerian military and civil affairs amid friction with Giraud over the executive committee.
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Giraud
Peyrouton
DeGaulle
South America
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Civil Service
Merill Mueller
NBC
Algiers
North Africa
Muselier
St. Pierre and Miquelon
Lorraine
DeGaulle Muselier
Pierre Boisson
French West Africa
de Gaulle
Dakar
Auguste Nogues
French
Morocco
Admi
Michelier
Jean Marie Bergeret
Ralph Howard
N.B.C
Howard
Raphael C. Franco Dies at 85 in Tucson
Raphael C. Franco 85 died yesterday at his home 134 West Jackson street in Tucson. He was a miner most of his life and uncle of Albert Franco of the sheriff's office. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. Ruby Shaw of Phoenix and a brother Juan Franco of El Paso. Funeral services by Williams and Cassinella pending relatives' arrival.
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Raphael C. Franco
West
Jackson Street
Albert Franco
Sheriff's Office
Tucson
Ruby Shaw
Phoenix
Juan Franco
el Paso
Williams and
Cassinella
Survey To Learn Tire Shortages In Local Area
The Chamber of Commerce launched a local survey after Sen. Hayden telegraphed on tire shortages. Dealers must report by 4 p.m. on unfilled certificates, tire sizes and grades on hand. The effort aims to list urgently needed tires for Hayden to forward to the Rubber Manufacturers association and storage centers.
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Sen
Carl Hayden
Reao
Chamber of Commerce
Tucson
Dallas
Tex
Hayden
Los Angeles
Tire Board
Stuart Barnes
Defense Supplies Corporation
Rubber Manufacturers Association
No Jap Planes Defy Yanks At Lae or Wewak
Australian dispatch reports Liberators and Flying Fortresses bombing Lae and Wewak New Guinea for a week with no Japanese fighter response. In a daylight raid on Lae 36 tons were dropped, defended only by antiaircraft fire as 16 Zeros attacked one Fortress. four Zeros burned and five fell into the sea while the bomber limped home.
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Australia
Lae
Wewak
New Guinea
Huon Gulf
Mubo
Finschhafen
New Zealand Butter Output Hits 82 000 Tons In Six Months
New Zealand produced 82 000 tons of butter in the first half of last year, signaling strong dairy output. Officials highlighted steady production across major dairy regions and growing export demand shaping the sector.
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New Zealand
Coal Strike Jeopardizes U S Steel Output Across Mills
A Pittsburgh U S Steel spokesman warned production would drop 25 percent in the first week of the coal shutdown with a potential 50 percent cut if deadlock lasts another week. Government action included limits on rail deliveries and a possible 25 percent cut in train mileage.
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U. S. Steel
Pittsburgh
War Production Board
Office of Defense Transportation
New York
Washington
War Labor Board
Lewis
Ickes
Yuma firm buys huge tract land in New Mexico deal
McDaniel & Sons Inc of Somerton Arizona acquired 119000 acres of New Mexico land and 8400 cattle and sheep from Waite Phillips for 1300000 dollars. Phillips said Heck Brothers of Cimarron bought the Maxwell ranch home and 11000 acres. the moves end his ranch liquidation in the Sangre de Cristo mountains. He recently donated 130000 acres to the Boy Scouts including Philmont ranch headquarters and stock.
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Cimarron
N. M
McDaniel & Sons, Inc
Somerton
Yuma
Ariz
New Mexico
Waite Phillips
Oklahoma
Arizona Truck Garden and Livestock
Phillips
Heck Brothers
Maxwell
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Boy Scouts of America
Philmont
Trade Treaty Bill Sent To President For Approval
The Senate passed the measure extending two more years the President's authority to negotiate reciprocal trade agreements. Final vote 59 to 23, sending the bill to President Roosevelt for approval. Authority allows tariff adjustments up or down by 50 percent in exchange for reciprocal action with other nations.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Roosevelt
State Court Rules On Land Sale Ads
The Arizona supreme court ruled that state land sale notices may be printed in newspapers of general circulation nearest the land involved. Chief Justice A G McAlister wrote the decision in a case by Josephine F Boyd versus the state land board. The notice appeared in the Gilbert Enterprise and the Phoenix Messenger, not in a Tempe paper. The ruling affirmed a Maricopa county superior court judgment.
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Phoenix
Arizona Supreme Court
A. G. McAlister
Josephine F. Boyd
State Land Board
Gilbert Enterprise
Phoenix Messenger
Tempe
Maricopa County
Claimed To Be Pastor Used To Evade Service
CHICAGO June 2 UP William Wernecke a friend of one of the six Nazi saboteurs electrocuted last summer took only one Bible lesson and claimed to be an ordained minister witnesses testified at his draft evasion trial Wernecke former German American band leader allegedly used his farm near here as a drill ground for band members is being tried on charges of evading military service by pretending to be a clergyman Wernecke was a friend of Herbert Hans Haupt former Chicago high school student who went to Germany for sabotage training and returned in a Nazi U boat with other saboteurs in an attempt to wreck U S war industries
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Chicago
William Wernecke
Wernecke
Here
Herbert Hans Haupt
Chcago
Arizona Highway Network Total Length Report
The Arizona highway system comprises 28,291 miles of roads. Officials note a broad network spanning major interstates and state highways, reflecting extensive infrastructure across rural and urban areas.
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Arizona
Idle Machinery To Be Sold To Farmers
Pima county USDA war board announces idle farm machinery will be requisitioned and sold to farmers to aid food production. The board will certify non military status and lack of negotiation, then request state approval. Sales use ceiling price or fair value with public notices.
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Pima County
Usda War Board
Pima Board
State War Board
Restricting Iron Use Cuts Metals For War Efforts
Restricting iron and steel in wood furniture saves about 22,000 tons of metals annually for war use, reallocating scarce resources to support military needs.
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U. of A
Rotary
Africa
Parker Mortuary
North Stone Avenue
War Board
Navy
Bill’ Ingram
California
Town House
Cape Cod
Uncle Sam
N. Stone Ave
Weare de Heed
Baum & Adamson
E. Speedway
Mexico
Somes
Hull
Apovd
S.tonic
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