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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1942
Page
10
Chicago June 10 Wheat climbs up to 2 cents with support from short sellers and traders after a Senate provision on government wheat sales was rejected. Corn and oats rise modestly amid rain in Iowa and adverse conditions, with soybeans and rye also up in trading.
LOS ANGELES June 10. qu. S. Dept. Agr. Produce receipts show butter 284,387 lb cheese 123,128 lb eggs 7,167 cases. Butter in bulk 38. Candied large eggs 34, medium 31, small 24. Street cars give way to buses in many English cities.
New York stocks eased with a broad downturn led by American Telephone after Western Electric cut its dividend. Air Reduction Westinghouse Eastman Kodak Bethlehem Steel and Philip Morris fell more than a point while American Light & Construction and Gulf Oil rose modestly. Bonds posted uneven losses as Chicago wheat and cotton futures rose.
Exchange rates list for June 10 shows Canadian control board adjusting U S dollar values with a 10 percent buying premium and 11 percent selling premium. Open market discount for Canadian dollars in New York at 915 16 per cent, or 90.06 U S cents, up 1 16 cent. Great Britain official rate at 4.02 for buying and 4.04 for selling, with open market cables at 4.04. Argentina official 29.77, free 23.60, down 1 50 cent. Brazil unofficial 6.05N, free 5.20N. Mexico 20.67N. Rates in spot cables unless noted. N nominal.
Demand for wool remained quiet on the Boston market and nationwide. Prices were mostly unchanged for top fleece wools with bright combing wools at 49 to 50 cents and medium mid western wools at 46 to 47 cents grease basis delivered. Foreign wools showed little selling activity.
Hogs sold strongly with tops near 14.00 and higher bids noted. Cattle demand steady to firm with prime steers around 13.75 to 14.50 and high weight lots up to 15.35. Sheep offerings steady to higher as native spring lambs command 15.20 to 15.65. Local totals show hogs 2,800 head in KC, 10,000 in Chicago, and 1,000 in Denver. cattle 3,000 KC, 9,000 Chicago, and varying shipments. calves and sheep totals similarly distributed.
Federal state market notes cattle 600 head fully steady with calves slow early sales steady. Hogs up to 20 cents higher with good to choice weights 180 to 230 pounds at 14.85 to 15.10. Sheep small run steady with some good 94 pound lambs at 153.25 and ewes 5.15 for pelts.
Imperial communique reports surprise attacks on Dutch Harbor and Aleutian islands with heavy strikes on Midway on June 4th and 5th. Japanese forces claim sinking one Enterprise and one Hornet class carrier, downing 120 enemy aircraft, and destroying oil facilities and hangars.
The article says Nazi aims include cutting the Russian railway to force through Archangel as the Arctic supply port. It cites Finland’s war role and a winter drive in northern Karelia with a possible attack on Murmansk, aided by German bases in Norway and Swedish rail routes despite Stockholm’s resistance.
Norris argues rubber should be produced quickly using agricultural products, turning surplus grain into alcohol. He says cost is secondary, stressing rapid development of distilleries in the grain belt to secure rubber.
A war communique notes weeks of Axis assaults in Libya with Italy’s surrender demands rejected. It reports little change along the 45 mile British line from Bir Hacheim toward Gazala on the coast, as fighting continues.
Phoenix reports 62 new measles cases and 50 new mumps cases boosting the state's weekly communicable disease total to 394 for the week ending June 6, up 33 from the prior week.
Cotton prices fluctuated early then moved higher late trading as textile demand rose and Senate amendments to the agricultural bill influenced parity sales. New Orleans selling pressure faded and futures closed 50 to 70 cents higher with July at 18.13 and nearby months advancing to 18.80.
Socorra Garcia 15 of 227 East 29th Street was accidentally shot when a rifle leaning against a car slipped and fired into her right hand at Socorra Ranch on Ajo Road. She was taken to the county hospital with the condition listed as not serious.
Captain Havens and Chief Engineer N J Irvine of Seattle describe a sinking vessel tragedy on Sunday. The explosion disabled one lifeboat but all crew escaped in the remaining lifeboat and two life rafts within ten minutes. Survivors reached haven after dawn and later were taken to safety by a corvette with warship support.
The latest communique claims over 2,500 German deaths at Sevastopol in a single day as Gen Fritz Erich von Manstein commits at least 150,000 troops and vast armor to the assault. Russians report bayonet charges alongside air and naval actions, while claiming heavy German losses and continued attacks on the city.
American forces claimed heavy losses for the Japanese in a fast moving engagement near Midway and Hawaii. The Japanese acknowledged losing an aircraft carrier and two other warships while over 30 invasion vessels faced destruction. many survivors were left in the sea as contact was lost. Admiral Nimitz said more reports would follow and Isoroku Yamamoto directed a separate strike against Dutch Harbor.
Kilgore reports two weeks of subs. Chairman Harry S. Truman argues current equipment cannot patrol five oceans and must be focused at Midway. Kilgore agrees destroyers are essential and naval facilities will improve the situation.
The text argues Petain could be persuaded to retire with German pressure but warns Berlin may avoid forcing a revolution that would cripple production and disrupt the economy.
The notice lists radio stations KTAR KTUC CBS KOY KOB KNX KRLD KSL KVOA KECA WBAP KFRC KVOD KFi KGO KFT and others with NBC CBS Mutual and NBC Blue affiliations. Program slots show 30 minute and 15 minute blocks from 8:30 to 11:45 including names such as Duchin Steele Miller Jurgens Dorsey Kaye Thornhill Williams Noble and Drage.
All classified ads appear in both the Arizona Daily Star and Tucson Daily Citizen on weekdays and in the Star alone on Sundays. Evening start ads use all day rate and appear in Too Late to Classify. Claims of error must be made within twelve hours. Corrections for the evening paper must be requested by 9 45 A M. No claim for more than one incorrect insertion.
A nostalgic radio listing shows KTUC and KVOA airing a dense schedule from morning through afternoon. Programs include News casts, Talk and Music features with personalities like Mark Van Doren Helen Hiett and William Winter.
Legislation boosts house privates from 36 to 54 dollars while the senate had approved 48 dollars for those classes. The bill makes the raises retroactive to June 1 and also increases base pay for Army and Navy personnel up to second lieutenants and ensigns, plus higher subsistence and rental allowances for all officers.
Dr. Schuster testified in Tucson that during Mrs Clark's trial witnesses included University of Arizona professors who said she sought financial aid from them to recover a treasure said to be buried in Arizona by early Spanish conquistadors.
The article reports war savings totaling nearly 50 million dollars weekly in Britain, highlighting strong public participation and fundraising efforts to support the war. It notes sustained contributions across various regions and drives.
Notice of hearing in docket 8711 S 5559 before the Arizona Corporation Commission on June 15 1942 at 10 00 AM in Tucson. Hearing concerns operation of motor vehicles as a contract carrier for passengers between Nogales Patagonia and Trenches Mines in the Patagonia district for American Smelting & Refining Company. Published June 16 1943.
A dense listing of local service businesses including auto repairs top shop at 15 E Sixth St and Pima Paint. It covers barber and beauty salons with multiple names, addresses, phone numbers, and service notes such as guaranteed motor tuneups and permanent wave offerings.
Local listings include Hester Hunter's Boo with shops at 1189 East Speedway and The Book Nook at 14 East Broadway, buying selling magazines. Extermination and termite control services advertise free inspections. Florists, commercial colleges, jewelers, and watch repair shops are listed with addresses and phone numbers.
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