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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
5
Washington June 14 Republican leaders plan a streamlined nominating convention with limited speeches to ease delegate and radio listener fatigue. Nominating speeches capped at 30 minutes and each candidate’s closing speech under 20 minutes. Stassen keynote under 45 minutes.
Pale faced Irving Cohen watched jury selection as his murder trial opened in Sullivan county for the 194? killing of Walter Sage, a Murder Inc. figure. Four jurors were seated. 25 veniremen were examined. Sage died by ice pick and body found in Swan Lake.
The state board of pardons and paroles will convene at the prison on July 16 to review 10 parole applications on minimum sentences, 24 for sentence commutations, and to examine future parole requests from 22 others. A separate report notes a single-engine plane struck a high tension wire near Nairobi, with the wire reducing the fall impact and sparing the pilot serious injury.
Mrs. George Kitt recalls that in winter 1846 Christopher Layton raised the first American flag over Tucson as he traveled with the Mormon Battalion. Arizona became a state on April 12, 1912, adding the 48th star to the flag. Tucson wore three prior flags: Spanish Mexican and Confederate.
The Charles M. Young post colored American Legion will elect officers at 8:30 p.m. tonight during its regular meeting as announced by Commander Earl Grant. Refreshments will be served to post and auxiliary members. Geronimo Romo, 33, of 134 West Twenty-fourth Street, is jailed on statutory rape charges involving a 13-year-old girl. His preliminary hearing is set for June 20 at 10 a.m. with bond at $1,000.
Clyde Barton aged 22 of Clin ton Oklahoma is jailed on charges of robbing Frank Casanova of 811 South Fourth Avenue of $1.95 late last night.
The Ochoa, Oury Park and Carrillo centers will close tonight at 6 PM to allow residents to attend flag day ceremonies at the high school stadium.
Elder John W. Rushton of the Reorganized Church will arrive in Tucson Monday June 16 to deliver a speech from Military Plaza park platform. Services begin at 8 o'clock and are open to all interested attendees.
The Nogales bound Southern Pacific train will depart Tucson at 10 50 a m starting June 17 instead of 11 25 a m due to Nogales southbound departure changing to 2 p m from 3 p m. There will be no train on Sundays.
A production titled The New Garden of Eden will close the annual spring fiesta at Prince Chapel A M E church grounds tonight. An old fashioned and modern style show will be staged in connection with the play.
Red Cross visiting nurse Miss Mary E. Torrance will depart tomorrow for Fairfax California for a month long vacation. During her absence Miss Helen Winthrop will undertake Torrance's duties.
Sam Sowell assistant supervisor of the Coronado national forest will return tomorrow from a fire inspection trip of ranger stations in the Chiricahua mountains.
Reliable reports say police solved the May 24 assassination attempt on exiled Russian leader Leon Trotsky in Mexico City. Trotsky escaped with minor injuries when his home was attacked by machine guns and rifles. Several alleged Communist party of Mexico members were reportedly arrested as Col. Leandro Sanchez Salazar led the inquiry and said the case is nearly cleared.
University of Arizona enlarges summer air course to 45 regular spots plus 15 alternates totaling 60. Dean G M Butler reports 76 applications already and aims for near 100 before registration closes. Physicals by Dr W C Davis continue. four women expected to be admitted. existing solo pilots may enroll if not certificate-holders.
Trade notices indicate South Africa is directing merchandise orders toward the United States, signaling a shift in sourcing patterns. Shipments to U.S. ports increase as buyers seek alternative suppliers and potential price advantages.
The Phoenix hatchery theft of one hundred frogs has prompted a broad police search. Sheriff Lon Jordan requested surrounding states watch for the missing amphibians while Ed Whittington of Idaho prison suggests the frogs could be in custody at a lily pool inside the prison yard. R. B. Redic notes El Paso sheriff’s office is tracking leads as the frogs may have been moved toward the Rio Grande to swim.
Virginia Illinois June 14. Frank Gannett publisher proposed congress donate 500 million dollars of surplus farm products to warring European nations to avert famine. He argued Americans can keep millions from starving and freezing in the coming winter as he campaigns for the Republican nomination.
The House Judiciary Committee voted to postpone action on railroad reorganization legislation until next year. A Senate bill would create a special railroad reorganization court.
Washington June 14 The United States shifts from open admission up to quotas to requiring an affirmative finding that entry is for the American interest Attorney General Robert H Jackson announces policy change transferring immigration services to the Justice Department He urges fair administration of alien laws and favors simple non citizen registration without offensively coercive measures The policy aims to curb potential fifth column recruitment while recognizing many aliens remain loyal and may become good Americans
Juan Antonio Gavez drank heavily then slept on the railway near Buenos Aires Argentina. A freight train passed over him without injuring him though his trousers were torn. The shock sobered him and he scampered off the track immediately.
Phoenix, June 14. A three day prohibition against lawn sprinklings began today due to a breakdown in the Verde river intake system. City Manager Roy R. Hislop said repairs are complete but water conservation is needed to replenish reservoirs.
Japan reports a 1939 40 whale oil yield from 9,600 whales in the Arctic totalling 44,000 tons more than the previous season. The increase represents about one third higher production, and a large share has been sold to Germany.
Association reports Nazi forces push into Paris on the ninth day of the blitz as Germany’s westward sweep continues. The piece lists dates of invasions in Poland Denmark Norway Luxembourg Netherlands Belgium and the Paris timetable with each campaign event noted.
R E Souers president of the Arizona Texas baseball league said he received a telegram from Norman H Davis national Red Cross chairman urging league support for the 20 million dollar war relief drive by staging benefit games. He asked each club to hold a benefit with receipts to the Red Cross. Similar requests are being sent to all organized baseball leagues. Souers said he is contacting each club to gauge reaction.
Mexico City June 14. Seventy two French citizens born in Mexico boarded the steamer Duc D Aumalo to travel to France and join the army.
Tucson weather expert H V Smith says the June average maximum remains 108 degrees, tying yesterday but not beating the long term standard. He notes 112 degrees in June 1902 as the all time high while predicting another hot day with 8 am temperature at 88 degrees. Investment funds in Mexico shift toward new apartments.
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