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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1943
Page
7
Harold M. Webster Jr., a 23 year old University of Arizona graduate and falconer, trains and releases falcons after hunting, claims the sport improves wild populations and aids farmers. He plans naval duty in July and notes falconry ties to international enthusiasts and historical records.
In Los Angeles on June 8 officials report a crackdown on zoot suiters after servicemen complaints. About 50 youths with tight ankle pants and long coats were rounded up by officers following direct actions by sailors who patrolled the east side.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania a note recalls the Argentine mother famed for her third set of twins. It also mentions Mrs Luke Ivory of Cresson who died in 1932 and who, after four children by age 30, produced three subsets of twins born to her.
Sacramento June 8 8 The Pacific States Seedsmen's Association set up a three man committee to study postwar resettlement of Japanese on the coast. Committee member Terris Manley of Phoenix Arizona named.
Government observatory reports a light quake at 12:54 p m CST yesterday. Epicenter about 200 miles away in an undetermined direction. Tremor felt only in tall buildings around Mexico City.
A bomber comprises about 102000 parts excluding rivets nuts and bolts, highlighting the complexity of its construction and assembly.
On Attu Island American doughboys halted a Japanese charge and used bayonets to overwhelm attackers after a ridge was captured. Wounded men described "lost scouts" wandering in fog, frostbite casualties reaching Letterman General Hospital, with immersion foot common among the injured.
The War Department announced 252 U S soldiers held as prisoners of war by Japan. Three Arizonans are named: Private First Class Donald Clark and Corporal Russell Clark of Phoenix, and Private Albert C. Ruelas of Tucson.
Maj. Owen F. Clarke of Phoenix Arizona a 28 year old Army ferry pilot received the distinguished Flying Cross for skillful handling of a burning Flying Fortress on March 23 at about 2 500 feet enabling the crew to bail out. He ordered the crew to jump as an emergency landing was impossible over mountainous terrain. By the time he could exit the plane was 300 feet above ground with his parachute only partly fastened.
More motor blocks crack in March as drivers grow careless and assume winter is over, reducing attention to anti freeze checks.
Houston reporter Olen Clements predicts continued Pacific combat with fighting in the streets of Tokyo after Europe is subdued. He spoke during a visit with his son Charles Ross, and plans to return to the war zone.
The aviation industry expects civilian transport aircraft to reach speeds of at least 400 miles per hour in postwar times based on wartime learnings.
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