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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1944

Page

2

Damage Suit Dismissed by Petit Jury

Don Stephenson, Negro pastor, testified in superior court over $1 400 in damages from a Hutchinson collision. The jury found for neither party and ordered Hutchinson to pay court costs. Stephenson had prior convictions for a stop sign violation and lamp post damage.

Don Stephenson Prince Chapel Superior Court Vern J. Hutchinson Georgia Peck Stephenson Hutchinson Miss Peck East Fifth Street North Sixth Avenue Dunipace Clarence V. Perrin

Attorney Sees Civil Strife In U S After War

Washington June 17 UPR Due to a cult claiming superior rights for inferiors labor relations are strained, says attorney Donald R Richberg former NRA administrator He warned home front armies may mobilize after victory and urged leaders to moderate the conflict. He criticized demands for freedom without responsibility and warned that giving inferiors superior rights undermines management authority.

Washington UPR Donald R. Richberg Or Richberg Washington c NRA University of Chicago Richberg

Congress and Administration Reach Subsidy Freeze Accord

In Washington on June 17, Congress and the Administration agreed to freeze the $1.5 billion annual subsidy program for price controls through June 30, 1945. After that date subsidies would require direct congressional appropriations, with ongoing battles over control of which commodities are covered. Rep. Wolcott praised the deal as expediting ratification, while Sen. Taft sought greater legislative oversight.

Washington Congress Senate House Rep. Wolcott R-Mich

Mine official W V Decamp dies at 59 in California

W V Decamp longtime Arizona mining figure dies at Monrovia California aged 59 his daughter Rosemary a motion picture actress reports. He worked at United Verde Jerome Verde mine and Blue Bell mine near Mayer and later led tin production in Bolivia before returning to the United States for heart treatment. He served in World War I and was active in American Legion Rotary Elks and Scottish Rite Masonry. He is survived by a son burial in Angeles Monday.

Phoenix William Val Decamp Arizona Monrovia Calif Rosemary Decamp California Oruro Bolivia United States United Verde Copper Company Jerome Blue Bell Mayer Verde Nanager Iowa Colorado School of Mines Columbia University Angeles

Two Tucson Births Reported at St. Mary's Hospital

A boy was born to Pfc. and Mrs. Lloyd Mc Cloud at 2 33 p m on June 16 and another boy to Mr and Mrs Orville Lloyd at 10 50 p m on June 16 at Route 5 Box 602 Tucson.

St. Mary's Hospital Lloyd McCloud Pennsylvania Drive Tucson Orville Lloyd

Sea Walls Of Pacific Atoll Built To Endure Waves

Coastal engineers insist the atoll defenses must withstand relentless surf. The project aims to fortify shorelines against heavy wave impact and protect nearby settlements and infrastructure.

Pacific Atoll

150 000 Voters Register For July Primary

About 150 000 Arizonans will be qualified to vote in the July 18 primaries, AP reports, exceeding earlier state estimates by 20 000 and about 16 percent below the 178 000 registered in September 1942. County figures vary with Maricopa and Pima showing large declines, Apache county the steepest loss, and military proxy registrations included among new enrollees.

Associated Press Maricopa Pima Yavapai Pima County Pima Recorder Greenlee Navajo Apache County Coconino Santa Cruz

New Officers Elected By Fourth Degree K C

Tucson assembly of the fourth degree Knights of Columbus elected officers on Thursday evening. Elected were Mark H. Foster as faithful navigator Arturo Moreno as faithful captain Dr William J Hillas as faithful admiral Florencio Corella as faithful pilot Walter Taylor as faithful comptroller Jerry Sainz as faithful scribe William J Brasnighan as faithful inner sentinel and Al Hubbard as faithful outer sentinel. The group, with other members, now aims to raise the war bond quota for the fifth war loan drive.

Tucson Knights of Columbus Mark H. Foster Arturo Moreno William J. Hillas Florencio Corella Walter Taylor Jerry Sainz Inner Sentinel William J. Brasnighan al Hubbard

Pneumonia Suspected Fault of Cool Spring Weather

The city county health department notes unusually warm cold pattern this spring correlating with a rise in pneumonia cases. Ten cases reported this week while measles fell to three, and dysentery remained mild with 31 cases overall remaining notable.

Five Tucson Boys Named Cabin Leaders At Prescott Camp

Hervey Smith of the Tucson YMCA reports five local youths appointed cabin leaders at the Y camp near Prescott. The boys are Paul Brandes Beach Warren Tom Neavitt Judson Moores and Jack Calvert. C S Fox leads the camp for the summer.

Tucson Hervey Smith YMCA Prescott Paul Brandes Beach Warren Tom Neavitt Judson Moores Jack Calvert C. S. Fox

Rita Beck Reaches Four Star Status In War Bond Drive

Rita Beck a Steinfeld department store worker with 25 war bonds to her credit earned a four star general rank as Tucson bond sales reached 2 100 000 dollars. Shell Oil contributed a 30 000 dollars purchase to the drive while WACs and WAC mothers sold bonds in the downtown area. The bond committee led by Fred Dragonette, Bill Walsh, and Ian Seaney saluted her amid plans for a large benefit show at the University of Arizona stadium with Fort Huachuca entertainers. Proceeds support the fifth war loan drive and local women's groups target a county quota near completion.

Tucson Congress and Scott Streets Pima County Rita Beck Steinfeld Rita Fred Dragonette War Finance Bill Walsh Ian Seaney Merchant's Committee Miss Beck Shell Oil Company Dragonette WAC Ed Holderness Joe Jordan USO Huachuca Claude Andres 29Th Special Service Company Sgt Harper Jackson Pfc Babe Wallace Theore Mette Maricopa County Phoenix Center Maricopa Junior League Lawrence V. Robertson

Thieves Swap Cars Then Fire Hazard Reported

Police reported a car stolen on East Sixth street but left another on the doorstep. Mrs Minnie Murray saw her 938 Packard vanish and a brown Plymouth left in its place. Ted Merk recovered his car. Mrs Murray's remained missing. Teodora Quintero saw youths place papers under a gas tank and ignite them, prompting an alert from police and fire crews.

East Sixth Street Minnie Thompson Murray Murray Quintero

Necessary For Old Age Assistance Total Set At 4.92 Million

Phoenix report shows fiscal year beginning July 1 requires 4 921 245 for old age assistance payments and administration. Direct taxation will fund 2 482 675 and federal funds 2 438 572 if approved by the tax commission.

Phoenix State Board of Social Security and Welfare Tax Commission

Builder faces judge after building without permit in St Joseph

Frank Becker constructed a building in St Joseph without a permit. Police requested the permit, Becker failed to provide it, and he was brought before a judge as the story of all that rises must fall seems to apply.

Joseph Mo. U.P Frank Becker Becker

Lowell Edward Redden Pioneer Farmer Dies at 78

Funeral services for Lowell Edward Redden pioneer farmer who died yesterday at age 78 will be held in Phoenix. Redden came to Arizona in 1880 and farmed six miles south of Tempe. Surviving are his wife and a daughter.

Tempe Phoenix Lowell Edward Redden Redden Arizona

Major Foss's First Child Reported As Doing Well

In Santa Barbara California: Maj Joe Foss and his wife June welcomed a baby girl weighing six pounds twelve ounces. The infant was unnamed and reported by Cottage Hospital attendants to be doing well.

Major Foss Santa Barbara Calif Joe Foss June Cottage Hospital

Jaastad City Council Meeting Set For Monday Night

The Jaastad mayor announces a council session Monday night with no major items but several will be cleared from the books. Actions include studying the city pension plan, addressing library staff requests for status and pension inclusion, and a liquor license transfer for Ginn's Liquor Store. Bids on a McCormick Deering engine powered harvester thresher a deep well turbine pump a Main street culvert box and a southwest district culvert project plus a well at Randolph Park will be reviewed with contracts awarded as needed.

Henry 0. Jaastad Pension Plan Committee Carnegie Free Library Etnae and Council Ginn Broadway McCormick- Deering Main Street Randolph Park

Superior Court Public Records Divorce and Name Change Entries

Public records list several court actions including a damage suit where neither party recovers, multiple divorce judgments favoring plaintiffs, and a name change granted for Jacob Leo Edelman to Jack Leo Edelman. Additional cases include other divorce outcomes and party designations.

Eva de Concini Felipe Moreno Adeline B. Moreno Jacob Leo Edelman Jack Leo Edelman Irene S. Theinert Edward W Theinert Allene E. Floreen Ade R. Floreen Joan A. Russo Richard S. Russo Alexander T. Brown Refugio Brown

Police Court Roundup Reports Larceny and Forgery Cases

Judge Paul J. Cella presides as Oscar Moncado appears on petit larceny continued. James Gaines charged with vagrancy and violation of the selective service act to U.S. authorities. Eugene Brennan implicated in forgery sent to Pima County. Cryl White soliciting had $100 bond forfeited.

Paul J. Cella Oscar Moncado James Gaines U.S Eugene Brennan Pima County Cryl White

Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Couples

Belle D Hall and Robert H Stephens both of New Port Arkansas with Mary Josephine Miranda of Tucson are granted licenses. William J Hiser of Toledo Ohio and Gertrude Trahan of Biloxi Mississippi obtain a license. Rufus M Bullington and Wilhelmina A Bruns, both of Tucson, are issued licenses.

Belle D. Hall Robert H. Stephens New Port Ark Mary Josephine Miranda Tucson William J. Hiser Toledo Ohio Gertrude Trahan Biloxi Rufus M. Bullington Wilhelmina A. Bruns

Filipino Soldier Becomes U S Citizen In Court

Staff Sgt. Rufino A. Miguel, a native-born Filipino stationed at Marana Army airfield, was sworn in as an American citizen in federal court this morning. Born in Dagan Isabela, he has lived in the United States 17 years and received naturalization under special provisions for alien Army personnel. His parents in the Japanese-occupied Philippines are unknown to him.

Rufino A. Miguel Marana Army Airfield Miguel Dagan Isabela Islands Philippines America Army Airforce

Building Permit Issued for Four-Room Brick Dwelling

A permit was issued yesterday for a four room brick dwelling with bath to Jess Stewart at 2331 East 21st Street. The painted brick structure will measure 29 by 34 feet and cost an estimated 3800 dollars. Eldon Urschel is named as contractor. City inspector E A Herreras also issued permits to others.

Jess Stewart East 21St Street Eldon Urschel E. A. Herreras

Hunting Knife Saves Soldier in New Guinea Encounter

Sgt. Harry Lesley, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Lesley, recalls a near fatal clash with a Jap sniper in New Guinea. Armed with a knife given by his father, he subdued the enemy and marched him to camp. Lesley has served two years in New Guinea and recently moved to visit his parents before overseas service.

Tucson Harry Lesley New Guinea Sgt Lesley H. H. Lesley East Sixth Street Nee Armed Services

Pekin cafe restoration and Checker shoe store facade work

Fire loss restoration at Pekin cafe, 162 West Congress, costs 1500 dollars. Checkers shoe store facade replacement at 57 West Congress, costs 700 dollars. F A Potter serves as contractor for both jobs.

Pekin Cafe West Congress Street Checker Shoe West Congress F. A. Potter

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Petit Jury U. S Ruchberg William Blythe Bogle R. A. Bogle North Highland Avenue W. V. Decamp K. C Ft. Huachuca University of Arizona Stadium Packard Plymouth Reill Company Bay H. H Tyndall East Ninth St KVOA Jaastad Public Records Arthur T. la Prade Vera J. Hutchinson O'Malley Ai Telephone & Telegraph E. Pennington First National Benefit Society First National Bank Geis Uitenet Bendez Bondex Arizona Lumber & Supply Co East Seventh St J. Knox Corbett Lbr. & Howe. Co Sixth Ave Seventh St W. Fuller Co East Congress O’malley Lumber North Fourth Ave Pioneer Paint & Varnish Co W. Congress Stone Avenue Joseph G. Rice
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