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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1940

Page

3

Army to train 10600 airmen yearly with 7000 pilots

Secretary Woodring announced plans to expand the air force training to 10,600 personnel annually, including 7,000 pilots and 8,600 bombardiers and navigators, using Randolph Field and two other bases as pilot and instructor centers. Primary training will shift to civilian flying schools in four-phase instruction over 35 weeks.

Washington Army Air Force Woodring Air Corps Randolph Field Tex

Nogales Man Found Dead in Venezuela

Edward Noon, 39, of Nogales Ariz was found dead by drowning in Maracaibo Venezuela after reportedly being slain by a co worker. His mother Mrs Anna Noon a weather observer in Nogales received a cable indicating his death and brother Milford planned to fly to Venezuela to claim the body. Edward Noon belonged to a pioneer Santa Cruz county family and is survived by his mother and two brothers.

Maracaibo Venezuela Martin Engineering Company E. M. Noon Nogales Ariz Anna Noon Edward Milford Edward Noon Santa Cruz County

U S S North Carolina Slides Into Water Amid Launch

In Brooklyn Navy Yard on June 14 a great gray battleship named U S S North Carolina slid down the ways. Miss Isabel Young Hoey, daughter of North Carolina’s governor, broke a champagne bottle on the bow as the $70,000,000, 35,000-ton vessel entered the water, a sister ship to U S S Washington launched June 1 in Philadelphia.

New York North Carolina Brooklyn Navy Yard Isabel Young Hoey U. S. S. Washington Philadelphia

Bible Blackout Feared by Pastor in Message

Baltimore June 14 The Rev Dr Francis C Stifer editorial secretary of the American Bible Society says a Bible blackout is possible as war halts distribution by British Dutch and Scottish Bible societies He urges a Bible Sunday urging churches to support the American society’s mission to supply Bibles to Europe and China amid rising need.

Baltimore Francis C. Stifer

Girand outlines plan for sharing gas taxes in Tucson

James Girand of the Arizona Municipal League spoke at the Kiwanis about a proposed gas tax division favoring cities. He argued Tucson would gain about 477,000 annually, allowing street improvements, dust and mud elimination, and enhanced tourist appeal while preserving state highway funds.

James Girand Arizona Municipal League Kiwanis Club Giraud Phoenix Henry O. Jaastad Jaastad Municipal League Ask Share Pima County Tucson State Highway Department Arizona Union

Administrator Sues After Auto Fatality on Main Street

William Ellis as administrator of Mrs. Maria M. Long 53 sues Leon Tesslar in superior court for 3500 damages. Long was fatally injured Dec 28 when she walked across South Main Street at McCormick Street and was struck by Tesslar’s car.

William Ellis Maria M. Long Superior Court Leon Tessar Tesslar

Stop Hitler Now Movement Outsiders Debate War Zone Proximity

Berlin dispatch notes US Stop Hitler Now movement gathers support via newspaper ads led by the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies. William Allen White of Emporia Kansas serves as national chairman as Weygand cautions against action.

Hitler United States Committee To America William Allen White Emporia Kansas

Debtor Nations Given Their Regular Notices

The State Department sent semi annual reminders to European nations in debt to the United States for the last war. All except Finland are in default. Nations including Belgium and Poland are cited with a total due of 223,889,505 dollars as of June 15.

Washington State Department United States Belgium Poland Finland Russia

Motion picture theatres operating in Italy now total 3800

Italy reports a total of 3800 motion picture theatres currently in operation. The figure reflects the expansion of cinema venues across urban and rural areas during the period.

Italy

Travel Costs Advise Asked By State Unit

The Arizona unemployment compensation commission asked Governor Jones and State Auditor Ann Frohmiller to consider the purpose of projected travel expense claims for three officials slated to attend a Denver conference next week. Lewis Irvine, Gertrude Miller, and Bacil Warren were designated for the trip as the commission says the conference is important for national defense preparations and cooperation with the Social Security board and other federal agencies.

Phoenix Arizona Unemployment Compensation Commission Jones Ann Frohmiller Denver Lewis Irvine Gertrude Miller Bacil Warren Arizona Social Security Board United States G. B. Donaldson Commission

Gold Value in Transvaal Reaches 33 Million This Month

Gold mined in the Transvaal during the recent month is valued at 33 million dollars, reflecting strong output and market demand. The total underscores the region's significance in global bullion supplies and economic activity.

Transvaal

Public Records Civil Actions and Foreclosure Listings

William G. Hall presiding James Miller versus Ralph Fet terly ends with jury verdict for defendant. Estate of Maria M. Long sues Douglas Holsclaw and Gerald Leon Tesslar for damages. D. Sanders presents arguments to court. Foxworth Killen Lumber Company sues Mina S. Glover on note. Olivia E. Mainstreet sues Clif ford S. Hamstreet for divorce. H O L C sues Henry A and others in foreclosure.

William G. Hall James Miller Ralph Fetterly William Ellis Maria M. Long Douglas Holsclaw Gerald Leon Tesslar D. Sanders Foxworth-Killen Lumber Company Mina S. Glover Olivia E. Mainstreet Clifford S. Hamstreet Henry A. &Cell

Justice Court Docket Previews Charges and Hearings

Judge W Gardner presiding lists Louis Edwards reckless driving complaint filed. Geronimo Romo statutory rape preliminary hearing set for June 20 at 10 am. Elnora Williams and Bob Jones petty theft trial scheduled.

Justice Court Co. W. Gardner Louis Edwards Geronimo Romo Elnora Williams Bob Jones

Police Court Docket Notes Robbery and Pett y Cases

Paul Cella presiding as Clyde Barton faces robbery charges in the police court. Leon is held on petty vagrancy and petty larceny with penalties set at $30 fine or 30 days.

Paul Cella Clyde Barton Pima Bee Leon

Marriage Licenses in Tucson List Shows Four Couples

Mrs. Belle D Hall and clerk James Beth file licenses for Florence K Fick and Sanders in Tucson. Both parties are of legal age.

Belle D. Hall James Beth Shares Sanders Florence K. Fick

Naturopathic Physicians To Hold Tri State Convention

About 75 naturopathic physicians from Arizona New Mexico and California gather at the Pioneer hotel for the Arizona Naturopathic Association annual tri state convention. The program features addresses lectures and a film shoot at Columbia studios with activities scheduled Saturday and Sunday including elections and a future convention site selection.

Arizona New Mexico California Arizona Naturopathic Association Pioneer Hotel Henry O. Jaastad Kuts-Cheraux Robert L. Nugent Basic Science Board University of Arizona J. D. Markham State Board of Nathic Examiners S. F. Fhuere Socorro N. M Gano Compare Albuquerque Charles L. Tomlin F. B. Hamilton Columbia Studios Pioneer Carl Owens R. T. Jones Dave Miller

Knights of Columbus names Westervelt head

Williams Westervelt, athletic coach at Mansfeld junior high school, was elected grand knight of the Knights of Columbus. He succeeds Dr. C R Kroeger who was named trustee. Other officers include John Vogelin deputy grand knight Herbert Curtis chancellor Gene Pesqueriea warden John Montano recording secretary Frank Mott inside guard James Murphy outside guard Robert Salvatierra treasurer and John Menehan advocate.

William Westervelt Mansfeld Junior High School Knights of Columbus Westervelt Dr. C. R. Kroeger John Vogelin Herbert Curtis Gene Pesqueriea John Montano Frank Mott James Murphy Robert Salvatierra John Menehan

Finland Debt Payment Refused by Senate Resolution

The Senate unanimously passed a resolution to refrain from accepting Finland's semiannual war debt installment due tomorrow and the six month installment due in December. The move preserves Finland as the only non defaulting debtor, while excusing June and December payments. Finnish minister Hjalmar Procope said Finland will pay tomorrow's $159000.

Washington Senate Finland Ser Arthur H. Vandenberg Rmich Hjalmar Procope Vandenberg Hiram W. Johnson Rcalif

Veteran film director Fitzmaurice dies at 55

Hollywood reports veteran motion picture director and writer Fitzmaurice aged 55 died after several weeks illness. He suffered from a streptococcus infection. He was married to Diana Kane, sister of Lois Wilson. In 1914 he wrote and supervised the popular serial The Perils of Pauline featuring Pearl White.

Hollywood P— Fitzmaurice Pauline Fitzmaurice Diana Kane Lois Wilson Pearl White

Eire Plans Government Bed Registry for Hospitals

Ireland to establish a government run bureau listing all available hospital beds to help patients find immediate accommodation instead of visiting crowded hospitals. The system aims to streamline access and reduce delays in care across facilities.

Eire

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