37th Division advances in Cagayan valley Japanse cavalry seen
U S forces push north four miles from Santa Fe as 37th division encounters light enemy resistance in the Cagayan valley. About 75 Japanese bodies found, large quantities of abandoned equipment recovered. Mindanao and Tarakan operations continue with air force bombardment and shipping strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Caswell
Manila
37Th
Cagayan Valley
Luzon
Santa Fe
Pacific Island
Philippines
Mindanao
Davao City
Tarakan
Borneo
Radio Tokyo
Pontiniak
Formosa
Takao
Riot at Maryland house of correction leaves 16 prisoners shot
JESSUPS Md June 4 A riot at the Maryland house of correction wounded 16 prisoners nine or more injured three guards and a state trooper while property was damaged Gov O Conor ordered the state board of correction to investigate the disorder involving about 900 convicts and to suspend parole cases for inmates on duty doubled guards and about 12 state troopers remain to prevent a recurrence The incident reportedly began over a meat shortage and prompted state action
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessups
Maryland House of Correction
State Board of Correction
O’conor
House of Correction
Walter N. Kirkman
Maryland
Bishop Gercke to Dedicate DM Oratory at Davis Monthan
His excellency Rev. Daniel G. Gercke bishop of Tucson will dedicate the new oratory at the base chapel at Davis Monthan field at 6 45 p m today. A mass of Thanksgiving will follow in the base chapel and Bishop Gercke will administer the sacrament of confirmation assisted by several priests and the base chaplain Capt John C Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel G. Gercke
Tucson
Davis-Monthan Field
Gercke
John C. Miller
Francis Green
Paul Lawrence
SS. Peter & Paul
Arthur B. Graemer
All Saint's Church
Francis S. Donnellan
Curbs Urged On Army Meat Purchases
Washington June 4 AP reports new Agriculture Secretary Clinton P. Anderson urged strict adherence to Army food allocation estimates to prevent overdrafts of scarce supplies. He pressed Truman to keep federal agencies within stated quotas, warning against Army demands exceeding fixed allocations. The War Food Administration cut its take of beef and other meats to boost civilian supply while Anderson emphasized top military priority but sought cooperative sharing across the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clinton P. Anderson
D-Nm
Secretary of Agriculture
War Food Administrator
Truman
Army
Anderson
Hardhitting House Food Committee
War Food Administration
Barry Wood to Sing on Bond Broadcast
Barry Wood a popular bari tone who sang the first War Bond song will world premiere a new song by Joan Whitney and Alex Kramer on Music for Millions. The famous duo known for It’s Love Love Love Candy and High on a Windy Hill discuss life stories with Mark Warnen’s orchestra on KTUC at 5 15 p m tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Wood
Joan Whitney
Alex Kramer
Mark Warnen
Barry
KTUC
U S Soldiers Of Mars Unit Now In China
U S forces in China report the 475th infantry and 124th cavalry regiments flown from Burma to support operations. Wedemeyer notes their mission is undisclosed as Chinese offensives press Japanese positions along the Liuchow corridor and rail hubs up to Paoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
China
Chungking
Burma Road
Albert C. Wedemeyer
U. S.S
Wedemeyer
475Th
124Th Cavalry
Burma
Chienkiang
Nanning
Liuchow
Locheng
Yunghsien
Hwaiyuanchen
British Prepared For Invasion With Flames
Britain prepared for invasion by pumping oil to create a seawater barrier and fire threat along the south and southeast coasts. Camouflaged oil reserves, tanks, and piping were shielded in brick and concrete to resist Luftwaffe raids. Demolition teams then removed evidence of these coastal defenses as crowds watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
English
South Coast
War Service Positions Open to Eligibles
The civil service commission invites eligibles for war service jobs in administration analysis budgeting and information. Positions with salaries from 3163 to 7128 dollars include budget officer management planning officer director of information and information specialist. No written test and no age limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Civil Service Commission
Commission
C. J. Gorman
Swell To Be Back Reports Ensign Goad
Lt Harold W Goad returned home with his wife Helen after the war department said he was dead. He survived 18 months in a Japanese camp near Rangoon and plans a short rest then a vacation with his wife. Helen had married Ensign Robert A MacDowell in Long Beach after Goad was reported missing. Five of them survived the plane incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Harold W. Goad
Navy
War Department
Army
Rangoon
Helen
Long Beach
Calif
Ens
Robert A. MacDowell
Lt. Good
Aberdeen officer on leave visits wife in Tucson
Lt Wesley C Dow stationed at the Aberdeen proving grounds is in Tucson on leave visiting his wife Mary Ethel DuVall and daughter. He has three years in the proving grounds where he helped improve anti aircraft guns and ammunition and assisted in perfecting the 20 mm aircraft cannon. He notes US weapons are often superior to those of enemies due to strict testing before production and constant Army supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley C. Dow
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Tucson
Mary Ethel DuVall
C. E. DuVall
Dow
The
Proving Grounds
D. C. Dow
Pullman, Wash
Survivor recalls B 24 crash over Burma in 1943
A veteran recounts a Japs cannon shell strike on his B 24 over Burma on October 14, 1943. He says five crew members were lost and the rest survived, all returning home or en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good
Burma
On Leave Kathleen Windsor Reads 356 Books for Research
Kathleen Windsor author of Forever Amber completed a leave during which she read 356 books on the restoration. Lt. Dow, a Washington State College graduate, served with the Army and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Dow of Pullman Washington. He will return to Maryland with his wife and daughter after his leave ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Windsor
Turers
Lt. Dow
Washington State College
Nevada Consolidated Copper Company of
Arizona
Army
D. C. Dow
Pullman
Wash
Maryland
Two Iwo Jima Veterans To Be In Tucson
Two Iwo Jima veterans will visit Tucson on Wednesday joining a bond party. Marine Pfc Rene Gagnon and Pharmacist Mate John H Bradley will appear at a noon luncheon at the Pioneer hotel hosted by joint civic clubs with Keyes Beech and others in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwo Jima
Mt. Suribachi
Ira Hayes
Bapchule
Ariz
Tucson
Rene Gagnon
John H. Bradley
Keyes Beech
Pioneer Hotel
William Kimball
Walter R. Bimson
Arizona State Finance Committee
Robert Allen
Mexiana Medicated Powder Promised Relief for Skin Irritations
A 40 year family favorite Mexiana medicated powder provides cooling relief for itching burning and rash. It is recommended for babies diaper rash and after every change to help prevent irritation. Costs little and savings available in larger sizes. A popular overseas gift. Always demand Mexsana.
Rally Planned For Bond Drive At Mt Suribachi Flag Rise
An evening rally gathers at Congress and Scott streets in front of Jacome's department store with Capt John Tueller assisting. A flag raising on Mt Suribachi is planned and Lee Little serves as general chairman for the event. Ted Bland post of Amvers sponsors, Marine Corps league auxiliary handles bond sales under Mrs Hugh Wilson. The Pima county 7th war loan bond drive aims to reach 75 percent of its $3,000,000 quota at Wednesday ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Scott Streets
Jacome’s
Mt. Suribachi
Raly
Lee Little
Ted Bland Post
Amvers
Marine Corps League Auxiliary
Hugh Wilson
Pima County
Olive prices soar in Spain for unpitted queen olives
Report notes prices for Spanish olives rise sharply with unpitted queen olives of first quality previously $11.50 per fanega now fetching $19. The shift reflects market demand and supply constraints impacting traditional packing and distribution channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Fanega
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Cagayan Area
Anderson Music Company
Howard & Stofft
E. Pennington
Bond
Office of Price Administration
Henyang
Hankow
Canton
Grabe
East Congress
Enoch Arden
Benjamin $. Paschall
Litt Stone
Greenwald
Benson Highway
E. Broadway
Arizona Star & Eagle
Arizona Flour Mills
Toole Avenue
Aberdeen
Proving Ground
Rosalene Beauty Salon
Martin's
End Cpperate
Buick
Arizona’ Lumber & Supply Co
E. 7Th St
W. P. Fuller & Co
S. Park
O'Malley Lumber Company
4Th Ave
Subway Pioneer Paint & Varnish Co
West Congress
CASH
Wallis
East Ninth St
Irvice
Broadway Village Drug Store
Prescription Druggg
East Broadway
Henry Milan
South Scott
John Tueller
ED Manley
Old Pueblo
Stone Ave
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