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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1940
Page
4
More than 100 Japanese planes attacked Chungking for 15 minutes in the center of the provisional Chinese capital. Heavy casualties are feared as fires break out and black smoke rises from bombed districts. This follows yesterday’s bombardment with fifty casualties listed, including a blast near the U.S. embassy.
The city promises the most colorful Flag Day celebration at 8 p.m. Friday in the high school stadium with a 7:30 p.m. parade from the Elks club along Congress street. Parade marshal Capt. R. R. McGregor leads a long list of American Legion ushers, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Elks officers. U.S. District Attorney Frank E. Flynn will speak, and the Tucson Cowboys baseball club participates delaying the game to 9 p.m. Radio programs air at 5:15 p.m. Thursday and 12:15 p.m. Friday on KVOA.
Washington June 12 The Agriculture Department reports orange crop conditions are less favorable than a year ago with June 1 at 72 percent of normal compared with 77 percent. 1939 bloom production is estimated at 84 092 000 boxes versus 78 863 000 last year. California Florida and Texas contribute 44 480 000 26 300 000 and 2 450 000 boxes respectively. Grapefruit production for the current season is 33 575 000 boxes down from 43 714 000, with Florida Texas Arizona and California supplying 15 500 000 13 200 000 2 900 000 and 1 975 000 boxes.
Judge Levi S. Udall ruled in superior court that a real estate broker cannot be sued on his bond to recover a private claim. The suit by C. Cliff Amos sought $2,420 from C. C. Yeazell and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. over a deed and mortgage encumbrance involving G. H. Boyd.
The American Institute of Public Opinion reports Wendell Willkie advancing to second in Republican voter favorability as the party nears its Philadelphia nominating convention. Dewey leads, with Taft and Vandenberg behind, while 30 percent express no choice.
Phillip Butsch aged 18 pleaded guilty to burglary in superior court and was placed on probation by Judge William G. Hall. The defendant and Clarence Tar bell, 18, along with a 17 year old boy, were accused of burglary at Daniel Fensteinmaker's home on East Seventh Street the night of June 4 and theft of over $300 in clothing. Tarbell's arraignment was deferred indefinitely while he consults court appointed counsel.
The University of Arizona announces nine weekly evening lectures for the summer session. The first term runs to July 9 with talks by Alfred Atkinson and Thomas Gosling among others. The second term dates and speakers are to be announced. all lectures are in the library patio, rain sites to be in the library building.
Mrs. Octavia Derue 86 who came from Pittsburgh Kansas died yesterday from hip fracture complications. She had lived with her daughter Mrs. Louise Copeland at 2501 East Speedway. Reilly Undertaking Co. prepared the body for transport to Pittsburgh. Funeral services planned for Sunday afternoon. She is survived by husband Abdon and four sons Henry of Tucson and M E Derue J E Derue and A F Derue of Kansas City.
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