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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1944
Page
1
An ex-Fascist alleges widespread corruption under Mussolini crippled Italy’s war preparation. Graft touched recruitment and airfield operations as planes swapped bases and names, while conscription flaws and a rampant black market worsened the regime’s decline.
San Francisco on June 13 U P reports Louise Flack the mother charged with murder in the death of her eight year old daughter Delores will be represented by Jake Ehrlich when jury selection begins June 21 A delay was approved after Grace Koster offered private counsel citing strain and crowded state homes for the disabled A panel of jurors and 40 witnesses has been subpoenaed with hearings set for June 22 and district attorney Edmund G Brom stating opposition to the postponement
Stalin lauded the western front for a grand, masterful war effort as Allies push toward Rome. Allied reports say fresh German divisions from the north and remnants of the 14th army attack the Fifth Army in the hills, with heavy resistance along an 80 mile stretch inland from the Tyrrhenian coast. Between Orbetello and Orvieto, American and British columns clash with German rear guards while South African and British forces push from Lago Bolsena toward Orvieto and Terni.
Washington reports that American carrier task forces raiding Japanese bases in the Marianas sank 13 enemy ships and damaged 16 others while destroying 141 planes in three days. Four sinking ships and five damaged vessels were combatants. American losses were 15 planes and 15 crew.
MacArthur Nimitz force raids the southern Marianas including Guam Rota Saipan and Tinian with radio silence maintained. Palau and Truk also hit by air from Dutch New Guinea. Submarine attacks claim 18 Japanese vessels sunk including a tanker transport and cargo ships. Lone Liberator lost in Truk raid with 60 tons of bombs dropped on Friday.
The body of Pfc. Harold E. Brucker of Tucson Arizona was found beneath a Kaw river bridge at Eu dora Kansas and identified by a Topeka Army airfield surgeon. Survivors include his wife Margaret Mirano Brucker of Tucson. He had been on pass since May 28 and death is attributed to drowning several days earlier.
Alva A. Weaver, warden of the Arizona state prison, will replace James D. Brush as state treasurer to complete the unexpired term ending December 31. Weaver left Florence to take the oath of office in Phoenix after Gov. Osborn announced the appointment yesterday.
The War Department reports Staff Sgt. James H. Nabours of Tucson killed in action in Europe. Also listed as dead in the Mediterranean sector are Staff Sgt. Leonard H. Greenlee of Tucson, Sgt. Franklin W. Blaine of Phoenix, Tech 5 Alfredo M. Figueroa of Nogales, Pfc. Harold L. Mecey of Glendale, and Pvt. Eugene R. Goodman of Gilbert.
Prime Minister Churchill and Gen Eisenhower led a high level tour of French battlefronts with top US officers including Gen Marshall Adm King Gen Arnold Lt Gen Bradley and Admirals Kirk and Hall. Churchill viewed action from H M S Kelvin and met Montgomery as operations pressed on near Isigny and the Seine.
Lt Mayhew W Fishburn of Tucson Arizona received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Purple Heart as 350 members of the troop carrier command were decorated by Brig Gen Warren E Carter for wartime accomplishments in the Southwest Pacific. During the first 20 days of May the command delivered 2 000 plane loads or about 10 000 000 pounds of men fuel ammunition and supplies to three dirt surfaced air dromes captured from the Japanese at Hollandia Dutch New Guinea.
U S bombers from Italy hit Munich and Innsbruck while Fortresses pounded German airfields behind the front and escorted raids targeted air dromes near Evreux-Fauville and Dreux l L Eveque. RAF and American aircraft supported the invasion as heavy bombers struck rail centers at Cologne and bridges near Caen.
W F Crook of the U S Fish and Wildlife Service said a wolf, blamed for killing 18 calves in Sahuarita mountain ranchlands southwest of Tucson, prompted a hunt by stockmen. The animal remains elusive despite trapping attempts.
Allied invasion gains momentum as good weather expands 80 mile front on Cherbourg peninsula. Air forces intensify offensive into western Europe, strengthening foothold and boosting Normandy prospects despite early weather setbacks.
London observers forecast a rapid Finnish defeat as Soviet forces push on Viipuri and Helsinki. The move aims to neutralize Finland’s threat on the northern flank and enable Baltic operations, potentially severing German supply lines and stiffening calls for more perilous routes around Norway.
BISBEE June 13 Directors of the Shattuck Dean Mining corporation have declared a dividend of 10 cents a share payable June 30 to stockholders of record June 20.
Soviet mobile units backed by Gen Govorov assault into the Karelian isthmus reaching beyond Raivola about 36 miles from Viipuri. Finns report heavy resistance, Soviet tanks downed, weather eased Finnish defense as the front tightens toward Viipuri.
London reports Belgian authorities say Nazi forces moved King Leopold from Brussels to Germany for security. He has been confined to his palace under heavy guard since the Normandy landings as he was technically commander in chief of the Belgian army and a potential rallying point for resistance.
Allied forces push along an 80 mile battle front from Cherbourg to Caen striking near Troarn and Montebourg while American divisions seize Balleroy and shell coastal defenses. German counterattacks meet heavy naval bombardment as Berlin reports new landings near St Vaast La Hougue.
Advanced Allied HQ reports Biak island defense tightened as American forces widen their perimeter from Mokmer airstrip. Tanks-backed infantry mop up pockets to the west and northwest while moving toward two additional enemy airstrips amid machine-gun and artillery fire.
Phoenix readers learn Walter Rounsevel former Castle Hot Springs owner announces sale for over 100000 to Mrs Dudley Albert president of the Oasis Hotel company. Desert resort includes two main buildings seven bungalows four pools fed by hot springs. Property leased as rest home for Army air forces veterans and likely closed to civilians until wartime end.
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