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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1942

Page

11

Welch Will Contest Ends With Court Arguments

The Welch siblings contend the Marie DuFault will, filed by C Wayne Clampitt, should not be probated. They claim the torn will suggests Ethel Rose Welch changed provisions before her murder. Helen Welch testified that relations with DuFault were strained and a new will was possible. A note mentioning a wrench appeared, but its purpose remained unclear. Cusick representing the Welch siblings withdrew the protest for Helen and will press Arthur J. Welch's challenge.

Welch William G. Hall Superior Court Helen Welch Arthur J. Welch C. Wayne Clampitt Marie DuFault Ethel T. M. Cusick Helen

Circulation of Money Reaches New May High in US

American money in circulation climbed to 12,072,237,679 in May as coin and currency held outside the treasury and the Federal Reserve grew by over 300 million. The level equaled 89.84 dollars per person, up 2.20 from April and 19.55 from a year ago. No reason was given for the May jump, though rises have continued for several years.

Washington Treasury Federal Reserve Banks

Patriotic Hen Lays Record Egg Weighing 5.5 Ounces

L B Williams of Indie Road reports a black minorca hen aged six months laid an egg weighing five and a half ounces in a single afternoon. The egg measures seven and a half by eight and a half inches and Williams says the bird holds the record among his 100 chickens. He brought the egg to the Citizen news room to prove the feat.

L. B. Williams Indie Road Williams Citizen News Room

Student Cab Driver Argues Case and Fines Upheld

William S Reed challenged a speeding charge in police court claiming cab drivers hurry due to business but rarely cause accidents. Officer Edward Brown testified Reed passed several cars at about 40 mph on Sixth Avenue. Judge Paul J Cella ruled the 25 mph limit applies equally to cab drivers and the fine of $10 or five days imprisonment stood. Reed paid the fine.

William S. Reed Reed Sixth Avenue Edward Brown Paul J. Cella

Air power poised to win the war from the air

British leaders argue that Allied air superiority could shorten the conflict as air fleets devastate Germany. They note American bombers can reach Britain freeing fighter capacity, while a growing U S naval force supports operations across the Atlantic Pacific and Indian Oceans.

Sheie Britain Germany Axis Hitler Japan United States Pacific Hawaii Australia South Pacific Atlantic Caribbean Panama Canal Alaska South Atlantic Arctic Russia Mediterranean Indian Ocean

Divorce hinges on girdle purchase in San Jose

Edgar Petty seeks divorce on extravagant grounds alleging his wife bought a girdle for 12.50. A neighborhood survey of housewives suggested 5 would suffice.

San Jose Calif Edgar Petty

Smokers in Mexico Increase Cigarette Purchases and Prices

Smokers in Mexico are buying more cigarettes and seeking higher priced brands than a year earlier. The shift suggests rising consumption and preference for premium products among consumers amid evolving market conditions.

Mexico

Thrift shop ads bundle offers and housing seeks

Classified bulk page lists furniture buyback by Hubbards Greenhouses. Also hotels, pet notices, car cleaning services, plant sales, beauty shop specials, furnished cabins and apartments for rent, vehicle tires, trailers, incubators, a Pinto horse, a male terrier puppy, and a roommate exchange. Includes a leaving Dallas ride and housing requests.

Japanese Push Forward Along Chinese Front

Chungking reports three large Japanese columns pressing east and southeast from Nanchang and threatening to outflank Chinese positions along the Chekiang Kiangsi railway. Chinese garrison at Chushien holds on as Japanese forces move to join others, with heavy casualties on both sides during five days of combat.

Chungking Nanchang Chekiang-Kiangsi Chushsien Chekiang Chuhsien Kiangsi Nanchang-Hangchow Tsungpen Nanfeng Fuchow Chinhsi Tungsiang Yingtun Changshan Chuhien Yellow River Paotow Inner Mongolia Yingpanchao Talatehchi

Betts First to File Petitions for State Office

Phoenix June 11 Amos A Betts state corporation commissioner was the first public office aspirant to file nomination petitions with Secretary of State Harry M Moore at 9 am Betts seeks re election on the Democratic ticket His petitions carried 1516 signatures from voters in all 14 counties A July deadline is set for filings

Phoenix Amos A. Betts State Corporation Commissioner Harry M. Moore Betts

Agricultural Teachers In Annual Parley

The state vocational agricultural teachers conference continued at the University of Arizona with round table talks on dairying poultry agronomy and animal husbandry. Dairy experts led discussions on cost saving through pasture home grown ration and improved machines while addressing labor shortages and home production opportunities.

The State Vocational Agricultural Teachers University of Arizona Arizona W. H. Riddell R. D. Davis Clyde Rowe Ralph van Sant Maricopa County Sudan University Dairy Department Harry Embleton Rowe E. B. Stanley J. T. Rigden I. A. Briggs University Vocational Agricultural Teachers Paul S. Burgess Agricultural School George W. Barr E. D. Terreau Department of Agricultural Economics Howard R. Baker

Fortresses strike at Midway battle force in duo of raids

Col. Walter C. Sweeney Jr led B 17 groups in two Midway attacks on June 3 and 4. Bombers damaged a heavy cruiser and possibly another ship, while low losses were reported among American aircraft. Zero fighters were repelled with heavy fire, and crews praised the Fortresses for their performance under fire.

Walter C. Sweeney, Jr San Francisco Walter C. Sweeney Sweeney California State Guard Midway Fortress Pacific Bill Adams San Bernardino Calif Navy Adams

Scientists note jaw asymmetry across races

Researchers report that the right side of the jaw is longer than the left in all races. The finding highlights consistent facial asymmetry across diverse populations based on anatomical measurements.

Ten Men Sought for Army Glider Pilot Training

A Phoenix wire directs ten district men to enroll for Army glider pilot training before June 20. Requirements include a 65 mental grade and a physical exam, no prior aerial experience, and ages 18 to 35. Training leads to second lieutenant or staff sergeant flying status after completion. Preliminary exams in Phoenix and at March Field. Further information at the local recruiting station.

Army Phoenix Flying Corps March Field

Wegand Funeral Held Here Today

Funeral services for Joseph Wegand aged 45 were conducted at the local church today after his death Wednesday in a city hospital. Pallbearers named include Herman Novick Jack Newman Elmer Present Ben Solot and others with Rabbi Gumbiner among the attendees.

Joseph Wegand Herman Novick Jack Newman Elmer Present Ben Solot Harry Drachman Herry Abelson I. Goldberg M. Lisitzky Bill Goldberg Jake Levy Hyman Myerson Rabbi Gumbiner M. Abelson H. Rottman Phil Posner

Aerial Operations and Cooperation After Damaged Base

Soldiers describe resting crews after a raid, with Lieut. Colonel Brook Allen taking over. The Roberts committee member praises high level bombing for overwhelming ships, noting perfect cooperation among Army Navy and Marines and strong morale despite damage.

Brook Allen Allen Roberts Committee Pearl Harbor Tam Army Navy Marines

Ralph A Bond Claimed by Death in Dayton

Ralph A. Bond, 29, of Dayton Ohio, died yesterday in a local hospital after a three week stay in Tucson as a health seeker. He was retired. He is survived by a son Max Bond and a daughter, both of Dayton. The body was entrained for Newcastle Indiana by Parker Mortuary.

Ralph A. Bond Dayton Tucson Mr. Bond Max Bond Newcastle Ind Parker Mortweary

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