Mexican Labor Favored By Farm Bureau In Arizona
Robert F. Black of the U S D A says the state farm board backed admitting Mexican labor under U S employment service and farm security supervision to relieve Arizona’s farm labor shortage. He notes a 32 000 worker need and warns a crop shortfall could hit hay and long staple cotton, with training and camps proposed to aid recruiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Black
U. S. D. A. Bureau of Agricultural Economics
State Farm Board
Phoenix
U. S. Employment Service
Farm Security Administration
Arizona
Washington
Wickard
Black
Southern
Ari
United States
Farm Security Board
Maricopa County
Pima County
U. S
New Post Office Station To Open In Tucson
The Old Pueblo post office will open at 8 a.m. Monday June 15 at 161 North Sixth avenue Tucson with about 50 employees including all carriers from the main office. The new branch will serve as a mail terminal and accommodate money orders stamps and parcel post with hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and a 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. lobby period.
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Old Pueblo
Harold Collins
North Sixth Avenue
East Alameda Street
Sixth
Federal Building
University Station
Collins
Tucson
Defense
Greenway
Air Base Station
Arcade
Los Angeles Post Office
Crusaders To Give Box Supper Tonight
The Crusaders youth group of the First Christian church hosts a box supper on the church lawn this evening. Proceeds support high school youths attending a Prescott youth conference in June 2016. Performers include Bill Funk, Nancy Brenneman, Betty Jane Robbins, Marjorie Zimmerman, and Kath erine Reece in charge of the program. Tables are organized by birth month with designated hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crusaders
First Christian Church
Prescott
Bill Funk
Nancy Brenneman
Betty Jane Robbins
Marjorie Zimmerman
Katherine Reece
Co. A. Skidmore
Phil Hartring
Fred Cline
Robert K
Charles Hollis
Local women named as supper committee organizers
Mrs. Phil Nevins in June and a list of other ladies from July to December are named as committee members. Mrs. Lloyd Arnold serves as general chairman of the supper, coordinating the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Nevins
Charles Hollis
Lee Garrett
Fred Young
Merle Bell
H. le Roy Kinser
William Dodson
Leslie Anxier
G. W. Darnell
Lloyd Arnold
Eight Centers For Jap Evacuees Now Being Contemplated
San Francisco June 4 eight relocation centers are planned by the western defense command to house about 88000 Japanese evacuated from Pacific coast military areas. Newest center will be in Colorado near the Kansas border with 7000 capacity. Manzanar in California now near full capacity with 9500 of 10000. Tule Lake California houses 2100 aimed at 11000 by June 23. Other centers include Poston Arizona and centers near Sacaton Arizona and Gooding Idaho with remaining sites in Wyoming Cody area and Rohner Kansas.
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San Francisco
Western Defense Command
Pacific Coast
Colorado
Pueblo
Kansas
J. L. DeWitt
Poston
Ariz
Colorado River
Tule Lake
California
Manzanar
Lone Pine
Calif
Sacaton
Gooding
Ida
Shoshone
Wyoming
Cody
Rohner
Summer School Opens at University of Arizona
C Z Lesher registrar announced summer school registration will be Monday in the recreation hall of the women's building. Late fees apply to non registrants, with credit work open through June 15. Classes run 7 a m to 12 40 p m with some afternoon labs and no expected overall rise in enrollment though math courses may grow for military service preparation.
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C. Z. Lesher
University of Arizona
Lesher
Williams Field to Be Made Larger
Preliminary construction has begun on a project that will nearly double Williams Field facilities in Chandler. The program adds more than 100 new buildings to create a large twin-engine advanced air training base. Details on cost and personnel are not disclosed for military reasons. Col. B. A. Bridget is post commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
Williams Field
Office of Public Relations
B. A. Bridget
City May Give Certificates For Army Duty
Mayor Jaastad proposes certificates to honor relatives of Tucson residents who join the Army Navy or Marine Corps. The form cites community pride in sacrifices and includes a space for the mayor’s signature. Certificates are described as inexpensive and meaningful recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Armed Services
Jaastad
Tiny tractor powers heavy tasks for long workdays
A newly designed compact tractor handles mowing, plowing, wagon work and harrowing. It is strong enough to substitute a heavy team and runs a 10 hour day for under 75 cents, offering economical farm operation.
Teen Age Workers Stream Into Oregon Industry For Pay
Portland report shows 300 youths daily obtaining state work permits. Deputy Kimsey estimates up to 20,000 Oregon youths aged 14 to 18 will earn industrial pay by September as war demand and labor shortages push minors into mills canneries and shipyards. Wages range 65 to 87 cents hourly.
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Portland
Ore
State Labor Bureau
Oregon
W. E. Kimsey
Kimsey
Huachuca Orchestra to Broadcast From Fort Huachuca
The 93rd division unit will air Saturday at 12 05 p m delivering the 25th infantry orchestra from the enlisted mens service club. The program travels via direct wire to KSUN Bisbee then to network stations. Led by Sergeant George DeHaven and featuring Private Lawrence Neely the group offers special arrangements of current popular tunes.
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Fort Huachuca
93Rd
25Th Infantry
Arizona State Broadcasting Network
KSUN
Bisbee
George DeHaven
Lawrence Neely
Mine employee pays forest fire fine
Philip A. Blough, a Pine Mountain Mercury mine employee, paid a $25 fine for causing a May 27 forest fire that burned 65 acres in the Mazatzal range along the Bush highway. He pleaded guilty in justice court on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa
Philip A. Blough
Pine Mountain Mercury Mines
Mazatzal Range
Justice Court
Panama Sets Chicken Price Cap At $1.80
Panama aims to keep retail chicken prices from rising by capping them at 1.80 dollars, a move reported by the Department of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of Panama
Department of Commerce
Navy offers posts to qualified men
The U S Navy invites registered pharmacists and others with medical experience to apply for second and third class petty officer ratings. Eligible listed include graduate male nurses osteopaths physical therapy and clinical laboratory technicians pediatricians dental technicians and licensed embalmers. First aid knowledge is required. Hospital corps men face less strict requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Navy
Eleventh Naval District
Duncan
Auto Industry Produces Billion in Defense Goods in 1941
The auto industry produced about one billion dollars worth of defense goods in 1941 as a side line to near peak automobile output.
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Farm Bureau
Robert L. Black
U.S. Weevs
Teo
Nabisco
National Biscuit Company
U. OF A
Huachuca Orchestra
Subway
Fourth Ave
North
Stone
Joe Cacioppo
Bill Rodenbach
Mgr
KTUC
Steinfeld
Wilson’s
Tin
Vienna
Owen Roast
Carnation
Borden’s
Intermountain No
del Monte
Woodbury Soap Deal
Jones
Prunes
Jacobs
Royal Anne Cherries
Pearl
Martinelli
Archer Corn Beef
Wilson’s Bakerite
Yacht Club
Freestone Peaches
Pillsburys Sno-Sheen
Frank
Ars
Steinfelds Lehwotce
Steinfeld’s
Southwest
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