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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1944
Page
11
Refugees describe the German retreat toward Cherbourg as a spectacle of folly. American lines tighten as fighters abandon plans for panzer air support and German troops face disillusionment on the peninsula.
Washington June 26 piom Green president of the Mexican Federation of Labor has urged President Roosevelt to give every consideration to disapproval of the congress loved price control extension or to send to congress a statement on the desired effect of amendments on price control and economic stabilization. Green specifically criticized rent control provisions saying they would lead stampede for rent increases and criticized ceiling tests and OPA enforcement.
Saipan Island June 20. American forces controlling about one third of the southern area report feverish logistics to move rations and water amid fine dust from vehicle tracks. At a command post two canteens were allowed as water appeared black until treated with chlorine. Japanese troops allegedly suffer greater ration and water scarcities, aiding their retreat.
London reports British distilleries were promised a decision within three months on resuming production of Scotch whisky in autumn or spring.
In Gallup New Mexico June 26 1950 a Hollywood crew hired several hundred Navajo Indians to pose as ancient Egyptians for Universal's Queen of the Nile starring Maria Montez. When bronzed Navajos changed to Egyptian costumes 157 suffered painful sunburns under the desert sun. Dr R A Guyer treated the afflicted actors.
Phoenix electors will vote August 8 on an ordinance to grant a 25 year extension of the Central Arizona Light and Power Company franchise. The utility plans long term expansion and financing. The city commission approved placing the measure on the ballot following a statement from E H Coe, the company's president.
More than 100 Japanese Americans have left the Rivers war relocation camp in the past month to join the United States armed forces. The latest departure followed farewell parties at Canal and Butte centers and 33 inductees sent to Fort Douglas, Utah.
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