City halts publicity fund rise after law interpretation
Tucson officials say publicity spending will be cut to 11 400 for 1943 44 after city manager Phil J Martin Jr cites a legal interpretation that state law caps publicity at one twentieth of one percent of assessed city valuation The city has previously spent far more with Sunshine Club and Chamber of Commerce funding now partly carried over into next year Manders Auditors note past excesses over the legal limit
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Tucson
Sunshine Club
Chamber of Commerce
Phil J. Martin, Jr
Martin
Spen Martin
John Lyons
Lyons
Manders
J. T. Manders
Curtin Says Allied Holding War Ended as Invasion Threat Recedes
Australian Prime Minister Curtin announces the holding war in the southwest Pacific has been discharged and Australia now appears safe from invasion after talks with General MacArthur. The two leaders discuss unifying Allied commands and planning an offensive against Japan with material from UN pools.
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Canberra
U.P
John Curtin
Southwest Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
Curtin
Australia
MacArthur
Sydney
South
Washington
Churchill
Roosevelt
United Nations
Lord Gowrie
Lord Wakehurst
New South Wales
Rationing Tightens For Industrial Frozen Foods
Industrial users must report inventories of frozen foods in heavy containers over 10 pounds as of June 6 1943. Provide pound and point value to the local board by June 26 and apply for additional allotments. High point certificates allow half the certificate earlier after June 5. Sugar for preservation limited to five pounds per ration book. others for canning. Retailers must track point changes and losses for future reference.
Groucho Marx Seeks Return Of Stolen Scarecrow
Hollywood informs that Groucho Marx offered a 25 dollar reward for the return of a scarecrow stolen from his Victory garden. The straw figure wore a Groucho face and was fashioned from one of his old suits, adding personal sting to the loss.
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Groucho
Hollywood
Calif
U.P
Groucho Marx
Victory Garden
Emergency Fire Fighters Hurt In Crash Near Tucson
Two U S park service emergency workers were injured when a rations truck overturne d and burned on Rincon mountains trail 14 miles east of Tucson. Bill Taylor escaped with a facial cut while Jerry Markins suffered extensive burns. both were transported to St Marys hospital. James Grossetta in a separate incident rammed a taxi into the Sixth avenue subway, injuring himself and passenger Patricia Egan.
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U. S. Park Service
Rincon Mountains
Tucson
Bill Taylor
North Third Avenue
Jerry Markins
East Broadway
Charles Houghton
B. C. Covington
Covington
St. Mary’s Hospital
Taylor
Markins
Olin K. Grossetta
South Fourth Avenue
No Spare Tires Issued Anyone Here This Month
Local ration board announces no spare tires will be issued this month even to B and C card holders. Tucson’s very low quota aims to spread tires thinly, keeping at least four tires per car. Los Angeles and San Francisco warehouses offer no relief while Phoenix works to help. Applications are screened closely and with twenty days remaining, the quota is half used. A warning says next month’s quota will shrink further until relief arrives.
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Tucson
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Phoenix
Fire Station Opens at Rodeo Field in Tucson
Tucson adds a fifth fire station at Rodeo Field near the Nogales highway to serve federal housing units. The department will raise personnel to 45, with seven new firefighters. Equipment bids open June 21. delivery 90 to 150 days after order. An old engine will serve temporarily. Occupancy is expected by mid July.
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Rodeo Field
Appra Ee Erstem
Nogales Highway
Tucson
Enry L. Hilles
Phil J. Martin, Jr
United States
Rodeo Grounds
Martin
Washington
Hilles
Birth at St. Marys Hospital for Gregg Romo family
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Romo at 3 43 a m on June 10 at St Marys Hospital 720 West 44th Street Tucson.
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ST. Mary’s Hospital
Gregg Romo
44Th St
Tucson
Japs In Relocation Centers May Receive Unemployment Funds
Washington report notes Japanese in relocation centers may qualify for unemployment benefits to keep them working. Benefits range from 7.20 to 11.40 monthly, tied to prior regular work, and apply when illness or other causes prevent ongoing labor. Most recipients are center workers such as mess hall staff, maintenance, or guards, with some doctors or dentists among eligible cases.
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Washington
Myer
War Changes Grasshopper Food Mix In Phoenix
Phoenix reports war impacts on grasshopper feed as the agricultural agent announces grasshopper mixes will include 90 and cent sawdust mixed with bran. He says grasshoppers won’t notice the difference and Bran will be saved for cattle feed.
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Phoenix
John H. O’dell
Maricopa County
NY Never This Old Treatment Often Brings Happy Relief
In New York doctors report an enduring therapy that provides relief for patients with chronic ailments. The ancient approach, revived by modern practitioners, shows promising results in easing pain and improving daily function for many individuals.
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