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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1944

Page

3

Full Program Scheduled For WLB Meeting

The tenth regional war labor board will meet June 27 and 28 in the county courthouse judge's chambers. Hearings open to the public begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, with sessions in Phoenix previously. The tri partite board includes Chairman Thomas Fair Neblett and members from Phoenix San Francisco and Los Angeles. Local 426 Tucson sheet metal workers seek wage increases for five local employers including M Sundt Tidmarsh Means and Slocum Hearn and Card and Hoefle sheet metal works. Other cases involve out of town businesses.

Tenth Regional War Labor Board Thomas Fair Neblett Arizona Phoenix Tri-Partite Alfred C. Lockwood Chris Totten Thomas J. Straub San Francisco Beaumont Silverton Los Angeles American Federation of Labor Herbert Wilson Committee For Industrial Organization Tucson Sheet Metal Workers International Association M. Sundt Construction Company Tidmarsh Engineering Company Means and Sl

Good Jobs at Airbases Going Begging

Civil service commission reports shortages of mechanics and technical workers at Davis Monthan and other bases. Positions include aircraft mechanics and helpers, with pay up to 1800 dollars annually, two month training for nonexperts, and a vehicle inspector at Volatile Vultee. Applications through Wallace at the federal building or Pennington Street employment service.

Civil Ice Commission Davis-Monthan Fort Army Air Force Idated Vultee War Department Wallace Federa! Slding United States Ployment Service Penningtontreet Nogales

Carrier battles deepen in Pacific with sunk Japanese fleets

Nimitz reports several Japanese carriers damaged or sunk as air forces clash near Saipan and Guam. U S planes claim hits on Zuikaku and other carriers while Tokyo asserts losses on American ships and planes in the western Pacific.

U.S

Third Degree Conferral by EpES Randolph Lodge

EpES Randolph Lodge No 32 F and A M to confer the third degree Monday at 7 30 p m at the Masonic temple with members and attendees expected.

Epes Randolph Lodge NO Masonic Temple

Doctor Duvall Returns From Observation Trips

Dr. C. E. Duvall of 1139 North Stone Avenue has returned home from Memphis Tennessee and New Orleans Louisiana where he visited clinics and hospitals for observation work.

C. E. Duvall North Stone Avenue Memphis Tenn New Orleans

Harless Talks on Local Radio Then Tours Southern Arizona

Richard F. Harless spoke on a local station last night before leaving for Bisbee to begin a southern Arizona tour. He said he would return mid next week for a two to three day visit.

Richard F. Harless Phoenix Bisbee Harless

Local Soldiers Arrive in New Guinea Notify Family

Pvt. Edmund C. Carrillo 18 son of Edmundo Carrillo of 125 West 19th Street and grandson of Raymundo Lopez arrives safely in New Guinea and informs family. He also says Pvt. Robert C. Soto of 517 South Convent Street has arrived there.

Edmund C. Carrillo Edmundo Carrillo West 19Th Street Raymundo Lopez New Guinea Robert C. Soto South Convent Street

Local Youth Begins Navy Training in San Diego

Raymond James Brown Jr., 17, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond James Brown of 2600 South Sixth Avenue, leaves tomorrow for San Diego to start Navy training after enlisting June 16 following his junior year at Amphitheatre High School. He played football and baseball and took part in various school activities.

Raymond James Brown South Sixth Avenue San Diego Navy Amphitheatre High School

Residence and rentals sold on contract at 24 South Fourth

A duplex rear apartments and a cottage at 24 South Fourth avenue were sold on contract to Mr and Mrs Charles Keith by Mr and Mrs Terrente L Carty. The contract was filed with county recorder Mrs Anna Sullinger. Purchase price 28000 dollars with 8000 cash. Roy H Long Realty company completed the deal.

South Fourth Avenue Charles Keith Terrente L. Carty Anna Sullinger County Recorder Roy H. Long

Ballots Available at County Board Office

Mrs. Sylvia Powell announces sample ballots are ready at the county board of supervisors office. The board received 1,353 ballots for distribution, including 964 Democratic and 389 Republican ballots.

County Board of Supervisors Sylvia Powell Powell

Moody to Take Yuma County Agent Post After Vacation

Robert J. Moody, assistant county agent of Pima County, resigns to spend a week’s vacation before assuming the role of county agent of Yuma County. His family has occupied the Moody residence in Sunny Valley, Yuma, for several weeks.

Robert J. Moody Pima County Yuma County Moody Sunny Valley Yuma

Coast Guard PFC Kelley Visits Tucson on Furlough

Pfc Alfred E Kelley stationed with the U S Coast Guard at Camp Hann California is in Tucson visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Charles D Kelley at 1027 East Broadway. Kelley formerly worked in the maintenance department at Davis Monthan before enlisting in the Coast Guard at Seattle Washington.

Alfred E. Kelley U. S. Coast Guard Camp Hann Calif Tucson Charles D. Kelley East Broadway Pfc Kelley Davis-Monthan Coast Guard Seattle Wash

Overseas Veterans Seek Ballots in County Race

The county recorder reports 294 military ballots received with 151 from overseas and 143 from U S installations. About 824 ballots mailed to military personnel. Army 535, Navy 227, Marines 34, Coast Guard 3, WACs 17, WAVEs 6, Maritime 2.

the County Recorder United States Recorder U. S Army Navy Marines Coast WAC WAVE Maritime

Evaluation Engineer To Survey Tucson Company

Peter Stathas an evaluation engineer of Duff and Phelps will arrive in Tucson Monday to survey the properties of Tucson Gas Electric Light and Power Co. Twelve test holes for gas line inspection have been uncovered in preparation for the survey. hotel arrangements were requested by city manager Phil J. Martin Jr.

Peter Stathas Duff & Phelps Engineering Concern Tucson Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power Co Phil J. Martin, Jr

Births at St Marys and Local Homes in Tucson and Douglas

A series of births recorded in Tucson and Douglas: a girl born to Mr and Mrs Robert Atwater route 5 box 499 Tucson at 7 49 p.m. June 23. a boy to Pvt and Mrs Donald Morris 1376 St Marys Road Tucson at 9 16 p.m. June 23. a girl to Mr and Mrs Marshal Bell 821 D Avenue Douglas Ariz at 10 58 p.m. June 23. a girl to Dr and Mrs Boris Zemsky 160 Sierras Vista Tucson at 2 25 a.m. June 24. a boy to Mr and Mrs Vincent Zimmerman 2710 East Mabel Street Tucson at 5 24 a.m. June 24.

St. Mary's Hospital Robert Atwater Box Tucson Donald Morris St. Mary’s Road Marshal Bell D Avenue Douglas Ariz Boris Zemsky Sierras Vista Vincent Zimmerman East Mabel Street

Congressmen Start Five-Week Work Recess

The 78th Congress adjourned for a five-week recess as war work winds down. Members return August 1 to tackle postwar legislation including tax plans, surplus material disposition, and foreign policy. Republicans head to Chicago to nominate a presidential candidate, while Democrats plan July 19 events.

William F. Arbogast Washington 78Th Congress Chicago

Allied advances and German losses near Cherbourg in Normandy

Allied and German reports detail heavy fighting in Normandy with Cherbourg under pressure. The Nazis acknowledge Allied gains at Cherbourg as eight infantry and two tank divisions press the assault, while a German divisional commander Gen Salley of the 91st is killed. A tank battle rages between Ste Honorine and Coverville as Montgomery launches another push near Caen.

Cherbourg Normandy Orne River High Command Salley 91St Montgomery Orne Caen Ste. Honorine Coverville

Daylight and night air raids target Pas de Calais and Paris region

Allied air forces conducted daylight and night missions over France. American aircraft struck the Pas de Calais rocket coast and key hubs while U S Flying Fortresses and Liberators bombed two enemy air fields near Laon and railway bridges near Paris. Eight fighters and eight heavy bombers were reported missing, with at least 11 German planes shot down, ten in the Caen Evreux area.

RAF Pas de Calais Supreme Headquarters Caen-Evreux U. & Flying Fortresses Liberators France Laon Paris

Miss Gladys M Yorke Named First NZ Seagoing Radio Operator

Miss Gladys M Yorke has been appointed New Zealand's first seagoing radio operator a historic milestone for maritime communications. She joins the service amid growing emphasis on radio accuracy and safety at sea.

Gladys M. Yorke New Zealand

Allied forces advance coastal and inland in Italy front

Reconnaissance and infantry move from hills east of Follonica toward the coast with French forces on the Ombrone river’s south bank, while German self-propelled guns and a Turkoman division oppose the push. American artillery slows a German counterattack near Roccastrada as 42nd Jaeger Division ships in from Genoa and La Spezia.

Romania Giurgiu Nis Yugoslavia Follonica Ombrone Fifth Army Poggibano Roc

Tucson War Housing Conversion Sparks Protest Letter

Herbert L. Howe, a veteran and Tucson bus driver, protests the wartime housing conversion at 711 North Sixth Avenue. He criticizes the cancellation of the program, cites 40 vacant units, and urges a regional review and re consideration by the local war housing committee. The issue involves government leases, potential displacement of a family, and questions about program goals and fiscal use.

Tucson Kirby Howe North Sixth Avenue War Housing Administration Tucson Rapid Transit Company War Housing Committee Herbert L. Howe James Grant Chamber of Commerce Pes Wem

Amphitheater Yaquis Seek City Aid At Monday Meeting

The Amphitheater school district requests standard water service. a one and a half inch line runs opposite Prince Road. The Yaqui community center seeks free electric water and telephone services as a community benefit. City budget report and a deep well turbine contract for Randolph are on the agenda.

School Board of Amphitheater School District 10 Water Department City Water Department Prince Road Louise Marshall The Marshall Foundation Yaqui Phil J. Martin Randolph Knut C. Wilson New York Sky Chefs American Airlines Municipal Airport

Tuberculosis Conference Held in Mexico City

Tuberculosis experts from the United States and Argentina will attend the annual conference in Mexico City from July 23 to 29. Dr. Lee Blosser of San Francisco and Dr. Gumersindo Say of Buenos Aires have accepted invitations to lecture.

Mexico City U. S Argentina Lee Blosser San Francisco Gumersindo Sayage Buenos Aires

Legion Posts Honor Flag Ceremony At Ryan Aviation School

Morgan McDermott Post No 7 presents an American flag to Ryan School of Aeronautics during graduation exercises led by Maj. K. L. Shadell of the 3049 AAF base unit. Commander Harvey E. Davis and staff inspect, then graduates pass in review before transfer to advanced training. Davis Monthan band performs under Warrant Officer Franz Nierlich.

Ryan School of Aeronautics Morgan McDermott American Legion Harvey E. Davis Bob Riddell, Jr Sidney Desporte R. E. Lee Kite Maj K. L. Shadell 3049 AAF Davis-Monthan Army Airbase Franz Nierlich

Tornado D Johnson Describes McKeesport Storm

McKeesport residents reported a white whirlwinds that roared across the city and leaped the Youghiogheny river then moved south. Johnson estimated at least a dozen homes were blown off foundations and about 100 homes in the area were demolished or heavily damaged, with Clarksville and Chartiers in Greene county among the hardest hit communities outside Pittsburgh.

D Johnson McKeesport Youghiogheny Johnson Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Clarksville Chartiers Greene County Here

Pima County 4-H Clu bs End Year Work With Achievements

Pima County 4-H clubs conclude the year with May and June Achievement days where pins and certificates honor members. Enrollment and project scope grew, totaling about 11 150 in gross value across fruits nuts home and market gardens poultry cattle swine rabbits bees and sheep, with 50 members still completing projects.

Pima County Pima County Club

4-H Club Camp Offers Catalina Mountain Week Off

Pima county 4-H members will attend a camp in the Catalina mountains for the first time this spring. The camp gathers youths from Pinal and Pima counties for a week of outdoor activities and交流.

Pima County Catalina Mountains Pinal Pima Counties

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WLB Marana Italy Yaquis Legion Post Ryan Aviation School Provou Southwestern Sash & Door Phone Outhern Arizona Bank & Trust Company Federal Reserve System Capital Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation States &T Mountain —Elephone & Telegraph E. Pennington EL Conquistador Hotel Parker First National Benefit Society First National Bank Bondex Arizona Lumber & Supply Co East Seventh St J. Knox Corbett Dnc. Co Sixth Ave Seventh St the O’malley Lumber Company North Fourth Ave Pioneer Paint & Varnish Co W. Congress the Defense of America Quate America Cor Ation Congress Street Stone Avenue Joseph G. Rice Alfred F. Kerr
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