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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1942
Page
5
An agreement on pickup and delivery times for merchandise in Tucson is reached by line haul carriers, merchants, and shippers under Defense Transportation guidance. It sets limits on daily pickups, same day calls, loading times, and terminal hours with exemptions for truckload shipments and emergency or defense material.
The National Park Service assigns William H. Richardson to study the San Xavier del Bac mission facade pillars to determine preservation methods. Originally ten pillars stood on the ornamented face but only two remain, and park officials urge saving them with funding from L. Cabot Briggs, a New York bond broker.
Funeral services for Joseph M. Brown age 57 who died in a local hospital Wednesday were conducted at the Tiedje Funeral Home chapel. Rev Victor Stoner officiated and the D A V led graveside rites at Evergreen cemetery. Brown formerly farmed in Nogales and had lived in Tucson for a month. He is survived by his wife Mercedes Brown.
The Maria Theresa dollar or thaler is identified as the principal coin used in Ethiopia, highlighting its central role in the country's currency system.
Frederick C. Oechsner details Hitler’s wardrobe from 100 suits to 35 hats and a structured private wardrobe corridor. A wax head forged to size tested hat styles, Hitler’s contempt for mustaches, his ban on facial hair and the ongoing care of uniformed generals. He favors simple dress yet demands dignified effects in office decor with horse-themed Gobelin tapestries and male animals.
The article notes Donald Douglas announces his plant is in full production of four motored bombers cargo planes and attack aircraft as he praises American workers. He credits Boeing-Vega cooperation and recalls Roosevelt’s 50 000 planes call. A separate anecdote highlights Hitler’s interest in architecture and his view of Russian German kinship.
The national VFW aims to deliver 15 training planes to the U S Army at a cost of 150000. Arizona quota is 1500 with state chairman John L Sullivan leading the drive in Phoenix. Each of 24 posts asked for one dollar from members plus donations. planes will bear VFW insignia and be handed to Army officials July 4. A meeting at the VFW hall in Phoenix will discuss the effort.
The local Red Cross chapter reports large groups completing advanced and standard first aid courses. Instructors included Marian M. Webb Charles H. Ott L. A. Roy Vernon G. Waddle Irene M. Llewellyn and many named trainees across multiple sessions.
Glenn F. Ray, 39, of 1034 East Lowell Street, Tucson, has enlisted in the U S Navy as a hospital apprentice second class. The Arizona district recruiting office in Phoenix announced today. He is a former Wyoming resident with three years of national guard training and will receive preliminary training at the San Diego naval base.
St Louis June 12 A engineer James A Beard urged motorists to shed noisy drafts by removing weather welts and rubber mats from cars to recover reclaimable rubber. He estimated 5 pounds per vehicle and 8 to 12 pounds per four door sedan, totaling as high as 135 million pounds nationwide. His plan received a thank you letter from the War Production Board.
Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest American college Greek letter fraternity, formed in 1776. The group marked a milestone in academic and social organization at early American colleges.
Chaplain Carl C. E. Mellberg of Davis Monthan Field will preach Sunday at 10 AM in First Congregational Church Tucson. The summer service serves soldiers and civilians. Pastor R A Dawson leaves for three weeks in Deering New Hampshire for the National Council.
Several motion pictures based on famous Swedish literary works were produced in Sweden in the last year, showcasing a trend in adapting renowned Swedish authors for cinema. The effort highlights national cultural heritage through contemporary film production and audience interest in literary adaptations.
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