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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1944

Page

2

Airplane Primary Attack Weapon of U S Navy Now

Rear Adm. Frederick C. Sherman told graduates of the nineteenth naval indoctrination battalion on the University of Arizona campus that air power from aircraft carriers dominates sea fighting. He cited Coral Sea and Midway as carrier battles and stressed the carrier force will control the Pacific, with battleships still providing support.

Frederick Carl Sherman Nineteenth Naval University of Arizona Sherman West Coast Fleet Air Activities South Pacific Buka-Bonis Rabaul Marshall Islands Truk Coral Sea Pacific Adm Midway Pacific Ocean U. S Pearl Harbor Sher- Man Kaul Kavieng Tidian Lau U.S U. S S. Lavy Bureau of Enging Washington D. C Submarine Service Pensacola Fla William Halsey Lexington Bougainville Hawaiian Islands University W. E. Cheadle George B. Ferguson West Coast Fleet Air Activities U.S.S. Lexington

Naval Graduates Hear Adm Sherman On Pacific War

Adm Sherman addresses naval graduates in a talk about South Pacific power, calling the war in the region a separate theater and noting American carrier methods influenced by Japanese tactics. He praises Coral Sea and Midway victories and describes naval dominance in the Pacific.

Salt Taxes and Monopolies in Oriental Tax System

Analysis notes that salt levies and monopolies are integral elements of a broader Oriental taxation framework, illustrating how state controls over essential goods shape revenue and commerce policies.

Sunshine Club Mourns Founder L. C. James

The Tucson Sunshine Climate club passed a resolution of sincere regret for the death of L. C. James, founder and first president. James was formerly an automobile dealer in Tucson and remained actively engaged with the club.

Tucson Sunshine Climate Club L. C. James James

Child Welfare Cases Rise in Pima County Amid War Stress

Mrs. Florence Albaugh reports a more than 400 percent increase in child welfare cases in Pima County due to wartime stress. Old age assistance rose from 867 in 1942 to 932 by May 1 1944, while child care cases climbed from 107 in 1940 to 479 last month.

Pima County Florence Albaugh County Social Security and Welfare Board Albaugh

Oatways Buy Home In El Encanto Estates

Mr and Mrs William H Oatway Jr purchase a residence in El Encanto Estates at Miramonte and Primerosa from Mr and Mrs T T Pendleton for 23000 dollars. Bernard E Harmer buys a lot in block 20 from Alice Q Butler for about 9000 dollars with frontage on First Street.

el Canto Estates Miramonte and Primerosa William H. Oatway, Jr T. T. Pendleton Bernard E. Harmer Alice Q. Butler Anna Sullinger First Street

5000th Liberator Rolls Off San Diego Assembly Line

The 5000th Liberator bomber produced in San Diego rolled off the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft line. Named the V Grand, it will undergo tune ups and air tests and is expected to be in combat by July 1. The Model 39 transport will be shown to newsmen this afternoon.

San Diego U.P

Landslide Blocks Coast Highway Between San Francisco and Los Angeles

A large landslide near Malibu and Port Hueneme blocked the Roosevelt Highway early today, with 30 000 tons of debris plunging into the Pacific. Two minor earthquakes near Riverside followed, with seismologists noting no link to the slide. inland routes were opened for vital war supply rerouting.

Los Angeles San Francisco Riverside California Institute of Technology Long Beach

City’s Share Of Sales Tax Reaches 145 Thousand

The city received its final state sales tax check totaling 145,044.67 for the fiscal year with 11,182.56 to city treasurer Joseph D. McAllister. J. D. Manders, city auditor, lists the distributions 6000 to library, 6182.56 to bond redemption, 132862.11 to general fund. Surplus over budget stands at 58,544.6 percent with 21,000 from a 4 percent reserve.

Joseph D. MccAllister J. D. Manders

Epicenter 80 Miles East of Pasadena Causes Damaging Quake

Caltech located the epicenter about 80 miles east of Pasadena likely in the San Bernardino mountains. The main shock caused damage in the origin area and was followed by 25 aftershocks recorded late into the morning, with the event claiming more than 100 lives.

Pasadena San Bernardino Mountains Caltech

Court ruling affects funds for city tax program administration

The court decision concerns the allocation of funds for administering the tax program. It notes annual sales tax receipts estimated at 86,500 for the city, with the state tax commission underestimating receipts by over 3,100 monthly.

State Tax Commission

Souvenir collection from South Pacific at Hanika home

Falls City Nebraska notes a growing display in the R. A. Hanika residence. Marine Corp Roy Hanika sent Japanese items including a rifle and bayonet from the South Pacific theater.

Falls City Neb South Pacific R. A. Hanika Corp Roy Hanika

Auction of Personal Items From Former Owner Family

Items include a two handed saber a cattle flag autographed by the former owner's family and friends a watch a package of cigarets a medal currency and coins listed for sale through a local estate auction hosted by a regional firm.

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