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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1940

Page

2

CAA Director Swamped With Pilot Hopefuls

Fifty two applicants registered for the Civil Aeronautics Authority civilian pilot training at the University of Arizona by 10:30 this morning with 25 to 50 more expected. Three of the registrants are women, with the university quota allowing two women. Selection for the quota will occur mid next week after physical tests. The class begins Saturday in room 109 of the liberal arts building. Applicants pay six dollars for the medical exam, administered by Dr. W. C. Davis. A council meeting tomorrow will decide audit charges for the course.

Civil Aeronautics Authority University of Arizona G. M. Butler CAA Liberal Arts Dean Butler Mines University Business Office W. C. Davis University Advisory Council

Russia protests U S shipments amid embargo tensions

Soviet ambassador Constantine Oumansky lodged a protest with the State Department after discussions with Secretary Cordell Hull. Reported tensions center on a broad embargo on American goods to the Soviet Union, including machine tools and aviation materials, tied to wartime defense and Russia’s air activities.

Washington U.P Constantine Oumansky State Department Soviet Union Oumansky Cordell Hull Russia Tacoma Wash Amtorg Japan

Mansfield Reports on Talks for Army Air Base at Tucson

Monte Mansfield, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce aviation committee, cited his Washington conferences with War Department officials on securing an army air base or training school at Tucson. Senators Ashurst and Hayden introduced a bill to authorize the War Secretary to accept a large tract east of Tucson for this purpose. Mansfield declined to comment and the committee released no details.

Monte Mansfield Chamber of Commerce Aviation Committee Washington War Department Tucson Ashurst Hayden Secretary of War Mansfield

Iron Lung Kid Again On His Feet In Chicago

Fred Snite Jr., son of a famous iron lung case, was reported walking with aid in Florida. He contracted infantile paralysis in April 1936 in Peiping China and returned to Chicago for treatment. He married last August and expects a September birth.

Chicago Fred Snite Fred, Jr Snite Fred Florida Peiping China

Kansas Farmers Shift to Cooperative Membership

More than half of Kansas's 170,000 farmers belong to cooperative organizations, reflecting a strong move toward shared resources and collective buying power in agricultural communities.

Kansas

Petitions Open for Public Office in Pima County

Today marks the first filing day for nominating petitions in Pima County with two petitions filed. Candidates include Rodney S. Wirtz Republican for District 6 and Willis K. Powell Democratic constable. The filing deadline is Aug 1 and the primary is Sept 10.

Pima County Gladstone MacKenzie Board of Supervisors Rodney S. Wirtz Ajo Willis K. Powell North First Avenue Tucson Walter Bailey Federal Mount Lemmon Road E. L Doc” Storey Dow’s Liquor North Sixth Avenue Joe Landon L. McCulloch Jim Contreras C. E. Haller Walter C. Smith W. O. Schoolmeir A Mr. Bridges Roy Hickey R. W. Harrison Chick Reynolds E. E. Robb J. F. McMahon A. W. Forbes C. N Jack” Serface Alexander Murry C. W. Gardner P. H. Ross O. C. Arnold Edwin W. van Doren R. G. Scott Glenn Troutman C. L. McKee R. H. Forbes John Epping House of Representatives Clare V. Dodd Mr. Connely H. D’autremont Mike Hodges Anna Sullinger W. S. Young Ed Romanoski Henry F. Ashurst U. S

South Africa Cuts American Lumber Purchases

South Africa reports a drop in imports of American lumber compared with last year as demand shifts toward other suppliers. Industry analysts cite pricing, supply chain changes, and domestic timber options shaping the lower volume.

South Africa

Mothers and Daughters Banquet at Mt Calvary Church

A Mothers and Daughters banquet will be held on the Mt Calvary Baptist church lawn Thursday evening June 13 at 8 p.m. hosted by the Beautiful Star chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. Mrs Rose Posner of 337 East Third Street was held to answer in superior court on charges of failure to stop at an accident scene at East Broadway and Fifth Avenue and released to her attorney.

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Beautiful Star The Order of Eastern Star Rose Posner East Third Street Justice Court Superior Court East Broadway Fifth Avenue

City Attorney Moves to Dismiss Menlo Park Annex Suit

City Attorney B G Thompson filed today in superior court a praecipe for dismissal of a city suit to annex a small area of land in Menlo Park. The suit was originally filed in June 1937.

B. G. Thompson Superior Court Menlo Park

Judge Hall Sets Tuesday Hearing in SG Arizona Train Limit Suit

Judge William G. Hall scheduled at 10 o'clock next Tuesday morning arguments on preliminary motions in the case brought by Attorney General Joe Conway against the Southern Pacific company for alleged violation of the state train limit law.

William G. Hall Superior Joe Conway Southern Pacific Company Arizona

Garvin Smith Leads Patagonia Fire Inspection Tour

H Garvin Smith assistant supervisor of Coronado National Forest departed for Patagonia today to conduct a fire inspection tour and assess forest conditions and safety measures.

H. Garvin Smith Coronado National Forest Patagonia

Well Baby Clinic Slated at Amphitheatre Junior High

A well baby clinic is scheduled for Friday at 1 30 p m in the Amphitheatre junior high school auditorium.

Southern fried chicken dinner at Co M E Church

The Co M E Church at 122 West Fourth Street will host a southern fried chicken dinner from 11 30 to 6 o'clock tomorrow. Orders can be placed by calling 4253.

Co. M. E. Church West Fourth Street

Temperatures Recorded at Summerhaven on Mt Lemmon

Yesterdays readings at Summerhaven atop Mt Lemmon show a low of 44 and a high of 80 degrees. The figures reflect a mild day with daytime warmth and cool evening conditions for the area.

Summer- Haven Mt. Lemmon

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 549 Meeting Notice

Post 549 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold its regular meeting at 8 oclock Friday night in the Odd Fellows hall at 135 South Sixth avenue. Adjutant W D Ribelin announced today.

THE Veterans of Foreign Wars Odd Fellows Hall South Sixth Avenue W. D. Ribelin

Prince Chapel A.M.E. Spring Fiesta Opens Tonight

The Annual Spring Fiesta at Prince Chapel A.M.E. Church starts tonight on the church grounds at 17th Street and South Stone Avenue. Friday night the church will present the play The New Garden of Eden at 8 o clock. Public invitations extended.

Prince Chapel A.M.E. Church 17Th Street South Stone Avenue

Two Men Rob Pima Lumber Office Cash Drawer

Police searched today for two men who stole 66 dollars from the Pima Lumber office cash register after luring the office manager to the rear of the building under the pre tense of inspecting lumber.

Pima Lumber Company

Manx Court Offers Work for Disabled Ex-Servicemen

The Tynwald Court of the Isle of Man administers work or maintenance for Manx men who are disabled ex servicemen or under 41 and unfit for military service, including volunteers awaiting call.

Tynwald Court Isle of Man

Feeder Cattle Rate Revised by Interstate Commerce Commission

The Interstate Commerce Commission set an 85 percent rate for stocker and feeder livestock west of Chicago, replacing the fat cattle rate. The change, effective Sept. 9, eliminates the public market versus country point distinction and may affect rail shipments and reshipment rules.

Washington Wu.p Interstate Commerce Commission Chicago

Local Soap Box Derby Entries Build Derby Racers

Tucson youths entered in the local Soap Box derby push ahead with racer construction. Jack Kastner reminds sponsors and registrants to contact him at the central fire station to register and obtain rule books. The derby, open to boys 11 to 15, is July 28 and sponsored by The Tucson Daily Citizen The O Rielly Motor Company and the city fire department.

Tucson Jack Kastner Central Fire Station South Sixth Avenue Tucson Daily Citizen O’rielly Motor Company City Fire Department Akron

Race News Publisher Is To Be Sentenced

Federal Judge James H. Wilkerson set June 20 for sentencing of M. L. Annenberg a millionaire racing news distributor for a 1,217,296 income tax evasion after a five day hearing. Annenberg agreed to settle civil claims for 8,000,000.

Chicago James H. Wilkerson M. L. Annenberg Annenberg

Mahoney Renamed to Arizona Board

Governor Jones reappointed W. P. Mahoney to the state board of social security and welfare for a term ending June 30, 1944. The governor cited excellent service to the state of Arizona. Mahoney was originally appointed by former Gov. R. C. Stanford.

Phoenix Jones W. P. Mahoney State Board of Social Security and Welfare Mahoney State of Arizona

Harvard Fogg Museum hosts forgeries exhibit with originals

Harvard University's Fogg Museum of Art displays more than 70 items including paintings sculptures and metal works, with several genuine pieces shown alongside forgeries labeled indistinctly to invite viewer judgment. The Australian hockey carnival is scheduled for August in Melbourne.

Cambridge Mass Harvard University Fogg Museum of Art Melbourne

University to Buy American Made Biology Equipment

The University of South Carolina biology department will purchase only American made equipment next academic year. Instructors noted that German and Japanese products were once superior, but American instruments are now equal or better in quality.

American Columbia S. C W.P University of South Carolina Biology Department

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