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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1942
Page
5
A Gallup survey shows almost one third of workers using autos live under two miles from work and could walk to cut gasoline and tire use. War production workers travel farther, about 6.4 miles on average, and 40 percent of workers use public transit or bicycles. card rationing and car sharing are discussed as measures.
The piece notes bicycles regain role alongside trolley cars and horses. A government survey shows eight million families own 10.5 million bicycles, with several million families owning two or three bikes and over thirty thousand owning six. The Institute cites widespread ownership as war industry workers may pedal to work.
The report notes widespread stoppage of vehicles and a national shift in commuting. About 70 percent can reach work by walking two miles or less while 30 percent travel longer distances, excluding farmers whose distance varies. Changes due to tire and gasoline rationing are slow, with one in six former drivers changing transport and others walking or using public conveyances.
Japanese communique states Kiska was occupied on June 7 and Attu on June 8 as forces consolidate positions. Makoto Saito reports severe cold during the voyage and that seeds and potatoes were sent to the Aleutians, signaling a long term presence.
Gallup N M June 26 The Navajo Indians may cancel 75 percent of their traditional sings and other ceremonials due to gasoline shortages A proposal to this effect is before the tribal council The issue was voted down Tuesday but re introduced by Scott Preston of Tuba City Ariz The council has deferred further allotment of lands for mission structures for the duration of the war citing material priorities as impractical.
A mother receives a settlement from a London insurance company after her son’s clothing was burned. The incident occurred when a boy carrying guncaps for a toy pistol was struck by a stone causing an explosion in the pocket.
Tucson attorney Lee Garrett announces his bid for the office of judge of the superior court in Pima County. A 21 year resident from Missouri, he earned a 1931 law degree in Arizona and has practiced in Tucson since, with active service in community groups and veterans organizations. He previously headed the Arizona state social security department in 1937 and has led local Democratic committees and civic boards.
Arizona Supreme Court Justice Alfred C Lockwood declares candidacy for re election subject to the September 8 Democratic primary He emphasizes judges apply the law to facts and deliver impartial decisions without bias or fear regardless of social status
London June 26 The Czech village of Lesaty in Bohemia was razed by the Nazis amid claims villagers hid parachutists tied to the Reinhard Heydrich killing. This followed reports on June 10 that Lidice's male population was slain and women sent to camps while children were sent to institutions.
A Tucson Sunshine Club survey shows visitors in 1941-42 stayed 92 days on average and spent about 5.15 dollars daily, longer and pricier than 1940-41. Health reasons prompted many visits and rail travel remained the main mode, with 61 percent by train and a rise in bus travel.
Two Pima county farm youths, Bill and John Collins of Marana, compete with seven Arizona peers for a $500 grand prize, a $250 regional award, and three $100 prizes from a $5,000 fund by the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. Final awards will be announced at the association’s fall convention.
T Lyman Noble 37 of Los Angeles was questioned by the FBI after being arrested for failing to dim a room light during Pittsburgh's test dimout. Police said he carried a code book and a map with pins of the city and claimed his draft card was lost six months ago. A notice of a Missouri income tax warrant was found among his possessions.
In Paris on June 26 a tribunal sentenced five men to death by guillotine including one still at large, six to life with hard labor, and four to prison terms of five to 20 years for taking part in May 31 food riots at a Left Bank grocery.
About 11 000 workers at the Yellow Truck and Coach plant in Pontiac began a strike over time lost during a 20 minute blackout. Army officials and union leaders say efforts are underway to send workers back immediately. Col. Ray M. Hare urged cooperation to resume production. R J Thomas condemned the walkout as unauthorized and a breach of wartime pledge.
A B Cole chief deputy county treasurer announced for the Democratic primary for county treasurer. He has held the post since January 1 1938 under Wallace S Bransford and has been in the office since fall 1937. Cole a World War I veteran and American Legion member was born in Washington and came to Arizona in 1903. He married Myrtle S Cole in 1923. they built a home in 1925 at 1847 East Fourth Street. Bransford has served two terms and cannot seek a third. If elected Cole pledges continued efficient service.
Gordon Frederick Cummins, a 28 year old RAF cadet known as The Duke, was hanged at Wandsworth prison for the murder of Mrs Evelyn Oatley and tied to a string of blackout killings that haunted London's West End last winter. He faced two other attempted slayings as part of the charges.
Algeria prohibits ship ping of wood for export, joining a policy limiting outbound timber. Officials said the measure aims to curb resource depletion and support domestic processing, with enforcement starting immediately across ports nationwide.
For the past week the railroad moved between 250 and 300 carloads of melons daily from Yuma to Lordsburg. Howard R. Hughes, superintendent of the Tucson division of the Southern Pacific, said shipments will peak by week’s end. He noted good prices and excellent cantaloupe crops in the Imperial valley and watermelons in the Yuma region.
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