Tucson to Redeem 195000 in General Obligation Bonds
City treasurer J. D. McAllister states Tucson will redeem 195000 in three series covering 1923 garbage disposal sewage disposal and arroyo projects. The sinking fund holds 540744.16 in cash and investments as of June 1 with 48950 in the bond interest fund. Tucson bonds trade with a 6.47 premium on redemption, among the highest in municipal groups, and are sought by insurance companies and large buyers.
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J. D. McAllister
Tucson
United States
McAllister
City of Tucson
United States Treasury
New Studies To Be Offered At University
Dr. Alfred Atkinson, president of the University of Arizona, outlines postwar plans including expanded aviation work, a Latin American cultures department, and increased research for mineral industries. The Arizona Alumnus May‑June issue quotes him urging readiness and noting a Navy aviation training unit on campus and favorable Arizona weather for operations.
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Alfred Atkinson
University of Arizona
Arizona
Atkinson
Navy Aviation
Venison Lead Arizona Hunt 1942 With 1,286,050 Pounds
Arizona game and fish commission reports venison made up the largest share of legally hunted meat in 1942. Deer yielded about 1,286,050 pounds of the total 2,217,341 pounds, based on surveys from 30,000 licensed hunters.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Arizona State Game and Fish Commission
Requisition of Japanese Farm Machinery in California
California authorities authorize courts to requisition 270 Japanese owned tractors 126 disc harrows and 105 cultivators from evacuation centers across states and redistribute them to boost food production. The move targets efficient use of idle equipment in response to wartime needs.
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San Francisco
Calif
California
Rev. J. C. Carter Commissioned Army Chaplain
Reverend J C Carter pastor of the A M E church in Tucson is commissioned as a chaplain and will report to Chaplains school at Harvard on July 11. He helped clear $2 500 of debt and built the Prince Memorial church at 17th Street and South Stone Avenue costing $15 000. He has served churches in Alabama Colorado and Arizona and holds degrees from Lee Seminary Payne College and Alabama State Teachers College with post graduate work at Fisk Atlanta and Columbia.
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J. C. Carter
U. S. Army
Chaplains’ School
Harvard University
Carter
Tucson
Prince Memorial
17Th Street
South Stone Avenue
Alabama
Colorado
Arizona
Lee Seminary
Selma
Ala
Payne College
Birmingham
Alabama State Teachers College
Fisk University
Nashville
Atlanta University
Columbia University
New York City
Sharp Reduction In Nation's Gas Supply
Gasoline stocks were reported as rapidly approaching critical levels nationwide except the west coast. April and May saw heavy dips in stored supplies with withdrawals peaking in April at about 5,500,000 barrels and another decline in May. Total motor fuel demand in April was about 51,600,000 barrels, slightly under last year.
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Washington
Bureau of Mines
West Coast
Bureau
Mid-Continent
Liberty ship Billy Mitchell rivet speed world record attempt
In Wilmington a Liberty ship under construction served as a record trial for riveting. Two crews worked five hours with medical staff present driving 2,001 rivets into the hull. The winning crew averaged 363.8 rivets per hour, versus the previous 232 per hour.
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Wilmington
Calif
Market Street Tunnel Link With Twin Peaks Highlighted
Market Street in San Francisco runs three miles through a tunnel connecting the city’s major landmark Twin Peaks, underscoring the route’s significance in urban transit and geography.
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Market Street
San Francisco
Young Mother Convicted On Opium Charge
In Tucson federal court Judge Albert M. Sames convicts 28 year old mother of four of receiving and possessing opium, while acquitting her of importation. The case, tied to a trio arrested October 18, 1942, centers on opium buried under a wash tub valued at about 1600 dollars. Sentence set before Judge James Saturday morning.
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Ahumado
Albert M. Sames
Pancho
Jesus Camacho
K. Berry Peterson
Lod
Francisco Noriega
Mercedes Navaro
Tucson
Noriego
Joseph Judge
Ruffo Espinosa
U. S. Marshall’s
James
Richey Receives Marine Commission At Quantico
William K. Richey son of Mr and Mrs Tom K Richey of 920 East Prince Road Tucson was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U S Marines at Quantico Va He is a University of Arizona light heavyweight boxer and Golden Gloves champion who enlisted December 16 1942 in San Diego as a private before being chosen for officers training and sent to Quantico
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William K. Richey
Tom K. Richey
East Prince Road
Tucson
U. S. Marines
Quantico
St. Richey
University of Arizona
San Diego
Marines
Meat Ration Points for Jap Relocation Camp Discussed
Phoenix wires report Rivers Japanese relocation center residents received 910 087 meat points in May but used 771 671. Project director Jeroy Bennett testified before the corporation commission. He said the camp plans 1 623 acres under cultivation with 18 dairy cows, hogs, and 4 500 chicks start toward internal food supply. The center grew 7 235 acres in vegetables last year. vessel surplus to other camps. Evacuees lack ration books. management holds points to buy food. Of 2 700 eligible for military service, 104 volunteered.
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Phoenix
The
Rivers
Jeroy Bennett
Corporation Commission
Bennett
Bennet
Rains Threat To Crops In Middle West
The weather bureau reports generally favorable crop growth over the past week with excessive rains in parts of the middle west and drouth in the southwest. Four to seven inches of rain slowed farming in parts of Missouri Iowa Nebraska Illinois and Kansas while the southwest faces a critical situation and needs rain to prevent livestock shipping distress. Replanting of corn is abandoned in parts of Iowa and Illinois as weeds and mired tractors hinder fields.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Middlewest
Drouth
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Illinois
Kansas
Bureau
Grouth
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
Oklahoma
Middle Atlantic
Ohio Valley
Coupon System Limits Women's Clothing in Britain
The article notes Britain uses a rationing coupon plan for clothing. It explains a woman buying two pairs of stockings monthly and one apron annually would exhaust her coupons, leaving none for other garments.
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Britain
Pay Raise For County Group To Be Argued
Ten Pima County officials petitioned the board of supervisors to open a meeting to discuss salaries for county employees. Supervisors Collins and Martin indicated the request will be granted soon, likely around July 1. Signers include judges Hall and de Concini, County Attorney Johnson, Sheriff Echols, Justice Gardner, Clerk Hall, School Superintendent Ross, County Recorder Sulinger, Treasurer Cole, and County Assessor Taylor.
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Pima County
Board of Supervisors
Tom Collins
R. H. Martin
William G. Hall
Eva de Concini
Superior Court
J. Mercer Johnson
Ed F. Echols
Co. W. Gardner
Belle D. Hall
P. H. Ross
Anna Sullinger
A. B. Cole
C. M. Taylor
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Marine Commission
College Shop
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Mars
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