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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1942

Page

2

Three New Air Raid Sirens Planned for City Defense

City officials announced the purchase of three new air raid sirens to bolster civilian defense and improve warning capabilities. Sirens will be installed at Congress and Main, 18th Street and South Sixth Avenue, and Park Avenue and Speedway.

Congress Main Streets 18Th Street Sooth Sixth Avenue Park Avenue Speedway State Civilian Defense Board OCD Office of Civilian Defense Ecb Iscd United States Civilian Defense Phoenix

Torpedo planes brave wall of fire to attack carrier

Captain James F. Collins and Lieut. James B. Muir describe the first American torpedo plane attack on a carrier at Midway on June 4. Their flight, dogged by Zeros and anti aircraft, released torpedoes, dodged fire, and made a perilous landing with their plane heavily damaged and crew wounded but alive.

Clark Lee Pearl Harbor James F. Collins James B. Muir Collins Meridian Miss Maii Miles City Mont Colon O. Willines Mari Raynard S. White Midway John J. Gogol Earl D. Ashley Frank Melo Lieut Pren L. Moore Russel H. Johnson Lieutenant Johnson Melo Johnson Gogol

Committees for Priorities Named by Chamber of Commerce

L. P. Hermes, general chairman of the steering committee, announced the appointment of several committees to study government rulings on priorities and related issues. Each panel will review new provisions and convene businessmen. explanations may be requested from authorities in Tucson. Chairmen include M. O. Hoefle Alex Jacome E. D. Carmack Arthur Pacheco Albert Lent Earl Rooks Frank O'Reilly C. M. Archer Halbert Miller and Max Pooler.

L. P. Hermes Chamber of Commerce Hermes Tucson M. O. Hoefle Alex Jacome E. D. Carmack Arthur Pacheco Albert Lent Earl Rooks Frank O’rielly C. M. Archer Halbert Miller Max Pooler

Wood and Fibre Used in Swiss Shoe Leather

A Swiss development uses wood and fibre materials to manufacture sole leather for footwear. Researchers claim environmental benefits and potential color and texture variation for new shoe designs.

Switzerland

Selection Of Hospital Head Is Postponed

PHOENIX June 13 The board of trustees put off choosing a permanent superintendent for the state hospital for the insane to allow more time for careful consideration of the numerous applicants Many come from outside the state and receive high recommendations from eastern medical authorities The salary increase to 5000 dollars annually plus living expenses makes the position more attractive and prompts continued recruitment efforts

Phoenix State Hospital For the Jeremiah Metzger Tucson

All Of Nation Joins To Pay Flag Respect

All nation observes flag day with massive parades and services across the United States and overseas. Generals and world leaders mark the day as MacArthur Day while cities from New York to Chicago plan long celebrations and dignitaries attend.

United States Chungking Capetown Manchester Melbourne Edward J. Kelly Chicago Boston Quezon Marblehead Mass Arthur Robinson San Francisco Cleveland Cincinnati Los Angeles Minneapolis Fort McHenry Baltimore Howard Jackson Gen MacArthur Roosevelt White House Mexico

Justice Murphy Receives Honorary Law Degree at Wayne Uni

Detroit June 13 Justice Frank Murphy was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree by Wayne University for his liberal point of view and tolerant action. He was commissioned a lieutenant colonel in the Army this week.

Detroit United States Supreme Court Frank Murphy Wayne University Murphy

Hospital to Revert Funds to General Fund July 1

Harry Whitmer reports the hospital will revert 3087.50 dollars to the general fund on July 1 from funds appropriated for its use. Of this total 2750 dollars come from the salary budget.

Harry Whitmer

Navy Recruiting Adds Five Enlistees This Week

A. J. Combs reports five new sailors joined the Navy at the local recruiting station. Names listed include Guy W. Riggs, Edward S. Robinson, Orvil L. Storey, Harvey J. Willis, and Harvey F. Baurs, with street addresses provided for Willis and Baurs. Armory Park hosts reports from convention delegates in Long Beach tomorrow at 4 p.m.

Navy A. J. Combs Guy W. Riggs Patagonia Edward S. Robinson Benson Orvil L. Storey Hayden Harvey J. Willis East 16Th Street Harvey F. Baurs East Sixth Street

Tucson and Bisbee youths sent to New York A. defense camp

The Tucson and Bisbee N Y A offices sent Willard Lee Jones Simon Caviglia Clemente Bardéau from Tucson and Arthur T. Shilling Frank G ray son from Bisbee to the N Y A defense training center at Tempe this week.

Tempe Tucson N. Y. A Willard Lee Jones Simon Caviglia Clemente Bardéau Tucson Arthur T. Shilling Frank Grayson Bisbee

Scouts Return From Camp Lawton in Tucson Arrival

Boy Scouts finish a two week stay at Camp Lawton and return by truck to Tucson arriving at 1 p.m. tomorrow. The camp ran from June 1.

Camp Lawton Tucson

Reverend B Dickenson Preaches at University Methodist

Bob Dickenson will preach at University Methodist Church on Euclid Avenue and Third Street at 10 50 a m Sunday. His subject will be The Thrill of the Flag.

Bob Dickenson University Methodist Church Euclid Avenue Third Street

Townsend Club Special Meeting Date Noted

A special meeting of Townsend clubs will be held at an unspecified location and date, as reported in the readable fragment.

Townsend Clubs

Tucson Red Cross To Be Responsible In Emergency

The Tucson American Red Cross chapter will handle food clothing and temporary shelter in a military emergency until federal agencies including civilian defense are ready. Committee chair C Zaner Lesher read a national letter outlining responsibilities under an agreement with the national Red Cross the civilian defense office and the federal security administration. Members discussed plans for emergency activities after the letter.

American Red Cross Tucson Red Cross Committee On National C. Zaner Lesher National Red Cross Office of Civilian Defense Federal Security Administration

Mission Swimming Pool To Open For Summer

The Mission pool at the corner of Ajo and Mission roads will open tomorrow for the summer season. It will operate daily from 9 30 a m to 9 30 p m.

Mission Ajo Mission Roads

Army relief dance moved to June 18 at Santa Rita hotel

The Army relief dance, postponed from last Thursday due to soldiers at bases near Tucson placed on alert, will now be held June 18 at the Santa Rita hotel.

Santa Rita Tucson

Allies Victorious sermon at Union church lawn

Dr Robert E Dickenson will deliver the sermon at 8 p m tomorrow as part of Tucson Ministers association services on the lawn of First Methodist Church at Fourth street and Park avenue The theme is The Allies Victorious.

Union Tucson Ministers’ Association First Methodist Church Fourth Street Park Avenue

Ranchers See More Business in Tucson Summer

Southern Arizona Dude Ranchers association reported 12 of 25 member ranches remain open for the summer the highest percentage in years. Earle Jones executive secretary said Pioneer ranch owners shared the news at a Friday night dinner meeting at the Pioneer hotel where routine business was discussed and a motion picture entertainment was shown. Open ranches listed include Picture Rocks Wild Horse Pitch Fork Silverbell Circle 7 Carr Canyon El Coronado Curley Horse Rancho Linda Vista Bar BR Ranch de las Lomas Rancho del Quivari Hacienda los Encinos.

Tucson Southern Arizona Dude Ranchers Association Pioneer Hotel Earle Jones Pioneer Ranch Picture Rocks Wild Horse Pitch Fork Lazy K Bar Silverbell Circle 7 Carr Canyon el Coronado Curley Horse Rancho Linda Vista Bar BR Ranch de Las Lomas Rancho del Quivari Hacienda Los Encinos

Mrs Luz Flores Dies at Paul Spur

Mrs Luz Flores age 48 died Thursday night at Paul Spur while visiting her daughter for two months. Born in Mammoth she had lived in Arizona all her life including Elfrida recently. Survivors include her husband Alfredo. Services were held today in Gleeson.

Douglas The Daily Citizen Luz Flores Paul Spur Arizona Mammoth Elfrida Alfredo Gleeson

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