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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1941

Page

4

Harrison Will Be Buried In Mississippi

The body of Sen. Pat Harrison of Mississippi lies in state on Capitol Hill for a final tribute. At 59 he died after an intestinal operation. His service includes a state burial in Gulfport with Jackson to honor him at the capitol.

Capitol Congress Washington U.P Pat Harrison D.-Miss Senate Finance Committee Harrison House of Representatives Gulfport Miss Paul B. Johnson Mississippi Jackson Roosevelt Utah WOME

Arizona Pioneer Edna Ellsworth Dies in Showlow

Mrs. Edna Merrill Ellsworth age 77 died in Showlow after arriving with Mormon pioneers in the 1870s. Eleven children were at her bedside. Funeral services were held this afternoon. Survivors include Leroy and Wallace Ellsworth and four other sons in Showlow and a line of daughters in Phoenix Snowflake Pinetop and Showlow. Wallace Ellsworth serves as Navajo County Superior Court clerk.

Showlow Edna Merrill Ellsworth Utah Leroy and Wallace Latter Day Saints Church Holbrook Martin Elwin Harvest Floyd Bertha Rogers Hattie Wheat Phoenix Bertha Hunt Cliffie Penrod Chloe Ellsworth Navajo County

Most Dangerous Domestic Bull in America

The piece warns that domestic bulls pose the greatest danger due to surprise attacks. It notes that even typically gentle farm bulls can suddenly go berserk without warning, underscoring unpredictable risk.

America

Finland Revises Railway Building Plan Amid War Strain

Loss of railways during the war forces Finland to overhaul its construction program. New priorities and revised routes are being considered to maximize strategic efficiency and postwar recovery.

Finland

Public Opinion Splits Over Strengthening Air Power

Princeton dispatch notes a national poll showing strong support for expanding the U S air force as the public prioritizes air power over the Army and Navy. The survey cites 84 percent in 1935 calling for more air power and argues planes and pilots are vital for future defense.

Princeton N. J Washington United States Air Force American Institute of Public Opinion Atlantic Pacific Air Force Navy Gedney Army U. S Adolf Hitler Luftwaffe United States Institute Senate House Europe

Kinsley Rodeo Draws Large Crowd for Daylong Events

The Kinsley rodeo featured M H Sorrells and C C Parker winning the roping con test on a three steer average for a $500 purse with side bets around $2,000. T K Rhodes won the afternoon calf roping in 14.2, Sorrells 14.3, and Carl Shepard 15. Norman Hale and Ricardo Martinez won open team roping in 15.0, Parker with Maynard Gaylor second in 15.3. Evening roping saw Dug Page 15.0, Gayler 16.1, Buck Sorrells and Shepard 19.0. About 2,000 spectators watched, with amateur contests, saddle bronc and steer riding, and a dance at the Kinsley pavilion.

M. H. Sorrells C. C. Parker Kingsley’s T. K. Rhodes John Rhodes Carl Shepard Norman Hale Ricardo Martinez Parker Maynard Gaylor Dug Page Gayler Buck Sorrells Shepard Arizona Kinsley Pavilion

Green Guards Plan Week Of Activities

Green Guards plan a week of activities starting with a Tuesday 9 30 meeting. The group will march from the armory to the airport for meal preparation instruction. Wednesday at 9 they meet for target practice at the baseball park. Thursday at 1 45 they visit the police station and Red Cross.

Green Guards Red Cross

No Dog Rule Waived To Permit Pet To See Blind Man

In Tampa a hospital waived its no-dog rule to allow Grover Smith a seeing eye dog named Louie to visit him after an appendectomy. The dog had refused to eat during ten days apart, finally eating two cans of dog food when allowed access.

Tampa Fla Grover Smith Louie Grover

Indians Prepare for Southwest All-Indian Pow Wow

Flagstaff hosts the 12th annual pow wow July 4 5 and 6 drawing about 7000 Indians from at least 20 tribes for rodeo events tribal dances and ceremonies. Tobe Turkin directs the event now in its second year with whites excluded from participation who gather as spectators. Several hundred acres in the nearby forest will house the Indians campgrounds.

Flagstaff Arizona New Mexico Tobe Turkin

Pot Shot Origin Traced to Pilgrim Food Hunt

In early Colonial days Pilgrim fathers hunted for food to fill an empty pot. A successful shot was called a pot shot, giving rise to the modern expression.

Air power and the need to dominate the skies

The speaker stresses air superiority as essential, arguing control of the air is crucial for friends and allies, beyond naval dominance. The emphasis centers on developing overwhelming air power to secure strategic advantage.

Eight Receive Contracts For Airport Work

The War Department announces eight contracts totaling 251,909 for construction projects at Arizona air ports. Firms include Fisher Contracting, R A Wattson, Fritz Ziebarth, Tucson Gas Electric, Arizona Refining, and New State Electric with work on lighting systems, sewage treatment, seal coat, and electric distribution at Luke Field, Sky Harbor, Valle, Winslow, and Tucson airports.

Washington War Department Arizona Fisher Contracting Company Phoenix Ariz Ajo Municipal R. A. Wattson Company Los Angeles Arizona State Valle Winslow Fritz Ziebarth Long Beach Calif Tucson Municipal Tucson Gas, Electric Light and Power Company Tucson Oe Arizona Refining Company Luke Field Litchfield Park H. B. Nicholson New State Electric Company Sky Harbor

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