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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1940

Page

5

Murdock defends Bridges deportation vote in long explanation

Rep John R. Murdock issued a detailed defense of his June 13 vote for the Bridges deportation bill. He argues the final form was unconstitutional, cites fellow Legion members who voted similarly, and stresses loyalty to constitutional government while warning against lax laws and unchecked executive power. He also urges fair process and notes administrative shifts to justice.

John R. Murdock Harry Bridges West Coast CIO Steve Tormey Murdock Daily Citizen Washington Arizona Bridges House Pacific Coast American Legion O’neal Kentucky Izac California Miller Connecticut Royal Air Force England Congressional Record Legion Congress Labor Department Department of Justice Senate Judge Hobbs Alabama Hobbs Luce Massachusetts Wadsworth New York Burke Nebraska Edward Burke Washington Post Los Angeles Times House of Representatives

YMCA Camp Promises Big Time On Fourth

Thirty five Tucson boys attend the YMCA camp for the third session starting Tuesday June 25. The Fourth of July celebration includes a horseback ride to Prescott and a Pioneer Days parade. Radio short wave links Tucson and camp. Elmer Coble leads the program with five leaders. The camp runs to July 25 with sessions July 5 and July 25.

Prescott Tucson Camp Elmer Coble YMCA

Fourth of July Plans at University Stadium Meeting

A Tucson Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting in the Pioneer hotel will discuss expanded Fourth of July activities at the University of Arizona stadium. The plan emphasizes Americanism with a large Independence Day celebration featuring a 100 word essay contest for Tucson students with $25 gold watches as prizes.

University of Arizona Junior Chamber of Commerce Pioneer Hotel Tucson Daily Citizen Arizona Daily Star Jaycees William R. Mathews the Star The Veterans of Foreign Wars

Britain Uses Five and a Half Billion Match Boxes

Britain consumed five and a half billion match boxes in the last year, reflecting high daily home and industrial use. The tally signals strong consumer demand and steady production supporting related manufacturing sectors.

Britain

First Soapbox Trials Set for Tucson Derby on A Mountain

About 100 local youngsters enter the Tucson Soap Box Derby, with July 12 start on A mountain course. The Daily Citizen, O'Rielly Motor, and the central fire department sponsor. Winners advance to Akron for national honors and scholarships.

Tucson Jack Kastner The Daily Citizen O’rielly Motor Company Central Fire Department Kastner David Forrer Coolidge Florence Casa Grande Winkleman Ashurst Thatcher Ft. Thomas Pima Central Safford Morenci Clifton Duncan Bowie Will

New Catalina Road Petition Seeks Access Route

A petition filed with the board of supervisors requests a new road to provide ingress and egress to property currently served by Walker road. The proposed road would run north to the Coronado national forest from Snyder road near Bear Canyon road. John Migel seeks abandonment of Walker road and the upper Bear Canyon road segment through his property.

Catalina Mountains Board of Supervisors Coronado National Forest Snyder Road Bear Canyon Road Walker John Migel

Coal deposits in Manchuria estimated at 4.8 billion tons

A new assessment places Manchuria coal reserves at about 4 800 000 000 tons. The estimate highlights vast mineral wealth in the region and implications for energy supply and regional development.

Manchuria

Cupid Claims First Of Key Quadruplets

In Oklahoma City on June 19 Mona Keys wed Robert W. Fowler an oil company accountant sealing the first marriage among the Keys quadruplets Mona brown eyed bride met him two years ago Leota Mary Roberta and Mona’s sisters celebrate the moment while the quad siblings have long kept a low public profile since their birth on June 4 1915 Their parents avoided commercial publicity despite the family’s early spotlight.

Oklahoma City Cupid Mona Robert W. Fowler Oil Company Leota Mary Roberta

YMCA Camp Near Prescott Celebrates Week of Fun

A YMCA camp near Prescott reports via short wave radio that eight town families enjoy the stay. Leaders include Jack Notter and Lowell Bailey praises the site. A Sunday pageant traces time from creation to modern advances in medicine travel and education. Forty two Tucson boys plus Phoenix delegates attend.

YMCA Prescott Hervey Smith Lowell Bailey Jack Notter Elmer F. Coble Tucson Phoenix

France Still Hosts Over Three Thousand Theatres

France maintains a large cinema network with more than 3,500 motion picture theatres operating nationwide. The figure reflects sustained cinema demand and ongoing distribution across major cities and towns.

France

Tucson Defers Water Buying

The Tucson city council again defers purchasing Colonia Solana water plant from Martin Schwerin and Schwerin withdraws. His offer to sell for 32000 with 15 year bonds at four percent would total about 43000 and include a well pumping equipment real estate distribution system five plus easements and 30 current services. The action is postponed due to a proposed state constitutional amendment affecting suburban utility regulation by the state corporation commission.

Tucson Colonia Solana Water Company Martin Schwerin Schwerin City Suburban Utility Service State Corporation Commission

9 year old shoplifter demands mouthpiece in custody

In Quincy Massachusetts a 9-year-old boy was arrested for theft after police noted too many films on his mind. When asked his name he replied I dont talk until I see my mouth piece.

Quincy Mass. U.P

Air Corps Considers Florence Training Base Request

Governor Jones said the U S Army Air Corps is studying a request to establish a training base at Florence. Maj. Gen. John F Williams national guard bureau chief informed the governor the request was submitted to the Air Corps chief.

Phoenix Jones U. S. Army Air Corps Nee John F. Williams National Guard Bureau Washington Air Corps

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