Proposing A Bag Limit On Trees Editorial Calls for Regulation
An editorial from Nature Magazine advocates a broad bag limit on trees and corporate scrutiny of private forest owners. It notes three fourths of U S forest land is private and urges accountability to prevent denudation while praising conservation efforts and public stake in all forests. The piece cites bills in Congress on private land practices and laments Tucson tree losses due to water scarcity and development pressures.
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Nature Magazine
Forestry Service
Congress
Billy” Spear
The
Arizona Republic
March of Progress
Billy
Tucson
East Third Street
North Fourth Avenue
Arizona
Elsa Maxwell Reports War on Dull Care at Camp Robinson
Elsa Maxwell visits Camp Joseph T. Robinson to learn what soldiers want for happiness. She proposes social liaison ideas, arguing that human interaction and genuine entertainment beat ersatz games, and emphasizes mutuality between civilians and soldiers in a restructured social order.
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Elsa Maxwell
Shrewsbury
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Elsa
Elsa Maxwells
Emily Posts
The Production Line Hen Cartoon Echoes Defense Theme
A Chicago dispatch notes hens bolstering national defense via record egg production. Government drives to raise poultry output meet broad approval in barns, contrasting with a derisive cartoon of Hitler urging hens to lay.
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Chicago Dispatch
Adolph Hitler
Westbrook Pegler Sketches on Getting Officials to Talk
In a rambling essay Westbrook Pegler recounts trying to learn from Eleanor Roosevelt and the Office of Indian Affairs about the Navajos and the Communist issue in the New York subway. He describes phoning the mayor and police commissioner, facing insults, and imagining officials dropping in for a late afternoon tell.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
John Collier
Office of Indian Affairs
Mrs. Roosevelt
New York
Nelly
Butch
Louie
Lewis Valentine
Headquarters
Pegler
Swell Idea and Report Writing Misadventure
A narrator recounts attempts to interview officials from Gov. Lehman to county clerk, probate judge, and road commissioner about various matters. Officials doubt his purpose, misinterpret his approach as drinking, but he persists, plans to continue leg work, and notes a colleague has an asset he lacks.
Birds Follow Ship Become Dinner Question
A Montreal Star brief recalls a curious passenger asking where the birds on a ship come from. The captain asks the first officer, who replies simply eggs.
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Montreal Star
Solomon Levi Fined After Revolver Incident at Congress Hall
In Tucson last night Solomon Levi swung a revolver in Congress Hall and was brought before Judge Meyer this morning, who fined him one hundred dollars. The editor notes the punishment was light and unlikely to deter similar “sport.” A Tucsonan writes urging cheaper family housing with two rooms kitchen closet pantry porches for rents of ten to fifteen dollars.
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Solomon Levi
Congress Hall
Tucson
Police report on arrests after the 24th date
The police made twelve arrests yesterday the 24th. Two people were held for grand larceny two for petit larceny eight for being drunk and disorderly. Four suspects were Mexican and eight Papago. About six were named Jesus and six named John.
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Jesus
John
Bell arrives for Baptist church and rope strength noted
A new bell for the Baptist church has arrived noting it is smaller than the Methodist bell but can be rung to full effect by a stronger man at the rope.
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Baptist Church
Arizona rustlers threaten Chihuahua city turmoil
A number of Arizona rustlers are said to be making troublesome times in and about the city of Chihuahua. But for that times would be dull.
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Arizona
Chihuahua
Man Stabbed Twenty Four Times. Suspect Held on Assault Charge
Eugene Salazar stabbed a man twenty four times with a knife and is held on a charge of assault with an attempt to kill. There are thirty one in the county jail charged with minor offenses.
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Eugene Salazar
Arm ing of American merchant ships seen as death trap
Paul Mahon argues that arming merchant ships before war risks increased losses. He notes navy ships may be armed, but historical submarine attacks show armed merchants often failed to deter subs. He urges convoying and stronger escort by destroyers as safer alternatives to arming.
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Washington
Navy
Congress
Representation Gap Highlighted in Institution
A historical report notes the absence of women in a key institution, calling attention to gender imbalance and the need for inclusive participation. The piece frames the issue within the organization and suggests consideration of reforms.
Press Advice Shapes Tucson’s Growth Into Arizona’s Denver
A Tucson observer notes that he city could mirror Denver’s success in Colorado if Tucson follows the press guidance. He states this as a fact and underscores potential growth driven by aligned civic actions.
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Tucson
Arizona
Denver
Colorado
Hand Manual Of The Smorgasbord By Arthur Bugs Baer
A humorous critique of the Smorgasbord concept in New York dining. Baer compares antipasto to free lunch and describes a competitive, buffet style where diners grab lumps, the maître d' referees, and the scene is lively and witty.
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Arthur “Bugs” Baer
Bugs Baer Satirically Recaps Past Gag Victories
A quirky column notes past Bugs Baer jests from June 23 anniversaries across 1931 1936 1926 and 1921. It cites Vanderbilt Arno and King George with satirical punchlines about misers doctors and royalty.
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Corny Vanderbilt
Peter Arno
King George
Dublin
George
The Innocent Mr Knudsen and the St Lawrence Treaty Debate
The White House builds support for the St Lawrence project amid likely congressional defeat. Hull Knox Stimson Wick Ard Knudsen and Governor Lehman named as starters as Roosevelt mobilizes forces, with Mansfield privately conceding likely failure. Knudsen hints at administration influence.
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Knudsen
White House
St. Lawrence
Congress
Hull
Knox
Stimson
Wickard
Lehman
House
Mansfield
Roosevelt
OPM
St. Lawrence Project
State department order bars refugees without legal authority
The order barring refugees whose families are held by Hitler was issued without legal authority, and officials say nothing. Congress is expected to legalize the step soon while Mr. Roosevelt acts swiftly to fix technical issues as they arise, ignoring red tape.
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State Department
Hitler
Congress
Roosevelt
Tanks sent to British in Egypt and American shipments arrive
The War Department refuses to confirm exact tank numbers sent to Egypt, disputing Italian claims of 400. About 24 shiploads of U S equipment reached Suez, with far fewer tanks likely involved. No detailed reports on tank performance exist as the program evolves. The latest tank design shifts to a center mounted turret for better firing range.
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War Department
Egypt
United States
Suez
King Features Syndicate, Inc
A Ham For Art by George Tucker
A Virginia laity presents Ethel Barrymore with a ham and an acre of land for her performance in The Corn Is Green at Barter theater Abingdon Va. The theater rewards the chosen actress with two young players to a season’s work and a seat on its board of inspection.
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New York
Virginia Laity
Virginia
Ethel Barrymore
Barter
Abingdon
Board of Inspection
New York Theater
Barrymore
US Tanks in Egypt Under Glancy Study
Army ordnance chief A R Glancy travels to Egypt with Major Joe Colby to assess the 14 ton light tank in combat conditions. The review follows recent North Africa deliveries and Syrian campaign use, with London and British authorities to confer after testing.
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Glaney
London
Egypt
China
U. S
Glancy
Joe Colby
Army Ordnance
Robin Moor
John L Lewis backs left wing in CIO purge clash
The piece argues John L Lewis supports CIO leftists against purging drives, citing Denny Lewis charters to Local 544 of Minneapolis Teamsters, funding shifts, and tensions with Phil Murray. It frames strikes and patriotism as central, warning against using unions as tools for personal gain. Strong entities include John L Lewis and Denny Lewis and Local 544 in Minneapolis.
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Len DeCaux
CIO
Murray
Northwest
John L. Lewis
Lewis
A. D
Denny) Lewis
United Construction Workers
Denny
Minneapolis Teamsters’ Union
Local 544
Dunn Brothers
Miles and
Vincent
Minnesota
Socialist Workers’ Party
544
AFL
Tobin
Denny Lewis
John L
Phil Murray
United Mine Worker
Teamster
Inglewood
Calif
Cleveland
Ohio
Trotsky
Mexico
Britain
Lewis and Murray clash over union purge and CIO fold
Lewis weighs bringing Local 544 into the CIO triggering a possible AFL jurisdictional war in the northwest. Murray then opposes a Red purge, reversing his earlier stance from Inglewood and Cleveland strikes after a secret meeting with John L. in his ornate quarters.
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Lewis
Local 544
CIO
AFL
Northwest
Murray
Inglewood
Cleveland
John L
Malone declines three talks. asks to remove name from list
Major General Paul Malone retired says he was asked to speak three times under America First but declined and asked that his name be removed from the speakers list. In El Paso Texas Mrs C T notes similar issues. Rayburn stays neutral in Texas senate race but backs President Roosevelt's candidate Lyndon Johnson per White House private information.
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San Francisco
Paul Malone
C. T
el Paso
Texas
Sam Rayburn
Roosevelt
Lyndon Johnson
White House
Johnson
United Feature Syndicate
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Arizona Daily Citizen
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Emerson
George Tucker
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A. R. Glancy
Ordnance Division
Harry Hopkins
Berlin
Blucher Palace
Unter den Linden
Gestapo
Crete
Army Air Corps
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Air Corps
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Judas Unioneers
Elsie Robinson
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Gettysburg
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