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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

5

Germans Claim More Success Against Enemy

Berlin reports German air forces bombed English ports and plane factories at night while continuing occupation advances east of Bordeaux and repelling naval reconnaissance. Submarine strikes sank 35 000 tons of British shipping and British night raids resumed with civilian casualties noted. Berlin press decries Allied bombs as aimless and demands a thousandfold punishment.

Berlin High Command Germany France England

Public Records In Superior Court Actions and Divorces

Gordon Farley presiding in tax recovery suit Eliza F De Varela v Pima County verdict for plaintiff. Sylverrean Sims Holt v Jack Richard Holt divorce judgment. James W Bryson v Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co and R S Brickley damages. Hazel Dunham v Hiram Dunham divorce judgment. In estate of Harry Jackson petition for letters of administration. Maxine Thompson v Ralph E Thompson divorce judgment. Norman B Cobb v Cora T Cobb divorce complaint. C B Ruggles v Elzo Mining Co contract trial.

Superior Court Gordon Farley Eliza F. de Varela Pima County Sylverrean Sims Holt Jack Richard Holt James W. Bryson Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company R. S. Brickley Hazel Dunham Hiram Dunham Harry Jackson Maxine Thompson Ralph E. Thompson Norman B. Cobb Cora T. Cobb C. B. Ruggles Elzo Mining Company

Justice Court Docket With Battery Cases And Thefts

Judge C W Gardner presides as Helen Soza faces simple battery with trial reset for July 9. Robert Embry sentenced to 30 days for simple battery. Herb Spring faces a grand theft complaint filed in court.

Justice Court C. W. Gardner Helen Soza Robert Embry Herb Spring

Police Court Proceedings Under Judge Paul Cella

Robert Embry faced charges of simple battery in a case heard by Police Court presiding Judge Paul Cella. The matter was forwarded to Pima County for further action.

Paul Cella Robert Embry Pima County

Tucson Couples Obtain Marriage Licenses

Mrs. Belle D Hall and Eduardo S Gradillas both of Tucson. Concepcion Andrada age 22 of Tucson and James Dean Lovejoy age 23 of Tucson. William C Bunker 24 of Moorpark California and Catherine Childre 27 of Ventura California.

Belle D. Hall Eduardo S. Gradillas Concepcion Andrada Tucson James Dean Lovejoy Mona Blan William C. Bunker Moorpark Calif Catherine Childre Ventura

Santa Fe Reports May Railway Income Rise

Santa Fe announced May net railway operating income of 631,637 dollars, up 525,582 dollars from May 1939, reflecting a strong improvement in rail operations.

Santa FE Chicago

Arizona to Begin New Defense Taxes Next Monday

The article notes that starting next Monday, individuals nationwide including Arizona will pay new taxes aimed at funding national defense. Tobacco and liquor taxes take effect July 1, with tobacco at half a cent per cigarette and liquor taxes rising for spirits and beer per barrel, while other taxes follow in subsequent weeks.

Phoenix U.P Arizona Congress

U S Military Eyes Turn Toward Liny French Islands In Pacific

Naval strategists factor the Marquesas Tuamotu and Society islands as potential southern supply links for a Pacific fleet. The article notes Hawaii and Panama routes, 1921 Knox proposal, and a congressional push reshaping western hemisphere boundaries to include French Pacific possessions.

U.S Liny French Islands Pacific Morgan M. Beatty A. P Washington Europe France Marquesas Tubuai Tuamotu Society Islands South Seas South Sea Tahiti Pacific Islands Guianas Caribbean Hitler Hawaii Philippines Far East Western Pacific Marshall Caroline Islands Aleutians Panama United States Panama Canal Manila Honolulu Dudley W. Knox United States Navy Congress Spain Tokyo Southern

Widow seeks letters of administration in Jackson estate

Mrs. Catherine Jackson, widow of Harry Jackson 45 advertising agency owner, filed petition in superior court today for letters of administration of his 1600 dollar estate. Jackson died June 12. James W. Bryson filed a 3000 dollar damage suit in superior court today against Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co and R S Brickley for an automobile truck collision March 25 at North Campbell Avenue and East Seventh Street.

Catherine Jackson Harry Jackson Superior Court Jackson James W. Bryson Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company R. S. Brickley North Campbell Avenue East Seventh Street

Soil analysis circular issued for land owners

William T. McGeorge a University of Arizona agricultural chemist prepared a circular interpreting soil analyses. Analyses made at the university agricultural experiment station help farmers determine soil alkali content and need for commercial fertilizer.

William T. McGeorge University of Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station University

Red Cross Benefit From Coronado Pageant

Greenlee county Chamber of Commerce announces surplus profits from Coronado entrada pageant ticket sales will go to the American Red Cross war relief fund. Funds raised beyond local arrangements and the coronado centennial commission share will benefit the Red Cross. The entrada costs several hundred dollars and includes 40 speaking parts.

Clifton Greenlee County

New Company Emerges on Yangtze River

A new company is established on the Yangtze River in China, signaling regional industrial growth and potential economic impact for nearby communities.

Yangtze River China

Bingham Family Heads to Los Angeles to Meet Daughter

Mr and Mrs L E Bingham of 744 South Third Avenue depart tonight for Los Angeles to meet the SS Matsonia and greet their daughter Mrs W C Coe and her three children returning from Honolulu. The Coe family has spent three years in Hawaii where Mr Coe served in the U S Navy.

L. E. Bingham South Third Avenue Los Angeles SS. Matsonia W. C. Coe Dahlia Bingham Honolulu Hawaii Mr. Coe U. S. Navy

Highway worker treated after Tucson driver hits Benson site

J. W. Burge of RT 3 Box 541, a state highway department employee, was treated for minor injuries late yesterday after a car driven by Edward Kendall of a Tucson hotel struck him on the Benson highway 36 miles east of here.

J. W. Burge RT. 3 State Highway Department Edward Kendall Tucson Burke Benson Highway Here

Trial reset in simple battery case against Helen Soza

Helen Soza of 1007 South Sixth Avenue faced simple battery charges after allegedly striking Alice Harding of 99 West Kennedy Street. Court reset today to July 9 for further proceedings.

Helen Soza South Sixth Avenue Justice Court Alice Harding West Kennedy Street

Two 16 Year Olds Held on Theft Charges

Border patrol inspectors arrested two 16 year old boys in the railroad yards for petty theft. The pair admitted stealing a case of 12 quart bottles of gin from Ritter Walker Distributing Company.

Border Patrol Ritter Walker Distributing Company

Man Released, Robert Emery Arrested on Battery Charge

Robert Emery a 27 year old African American of 108 West Ochoa street was released from the county hospital today in time to face arrest on charges of simple battery for an incident with Ida Mae Fowles on May 23 He allegedly stabbed Fowles and was stabbed in return by her He pleaded guilty in justice court and received a 30 day sentence.

Robert Emery West Ochoa Street Ida Mae Fowles

Local Musicians Union Chief Returns From AFM Convention

ERNIE LEWIS secretary of the local musicians union has returned from the 45th annual convention of the American Federation of Musicians held in Indianapolis.

Ernie Lewis American Federation of Musicians Indianapolis

Red Cross To Start New First Aid Class In Safford

The Tucson chapter of the American Red Cross will begin a new first aid class at 1 p.m. Monday at Safford Junior High School with Peter Aden as instructor.

Tucson The American Red Cross Safford Peter Aden

C M E Methodist Church Chicken Dinner Tonight

The C M E Methodist church will hold a chicken dinner at 7 o clock this evening. For further information, call 4253.

C. M. E. Methodist Church

Temperature readings at Mt Lemmon top summer haven

Readings show 49 degrees and 76 degrees on Wednesday at the Mt Lemmon summit weather site.

Summer Haven Mt. Lemmon

Townsend Club No. 12 Plans Friday Meeting at 522 North Second

The Townsend Club No. 12 will gather Friday evening at 8 o'clock at 522 North Second Avenue. Members are urged to attend and discuss forthcoming events and activities.

Townsend Club No. 12 North Second Avenue

Dairy professor attends American Dairymen convention

Richard N. Davis of the University of Arizona dairy husbandry department attends the American Dairymen convention at Purdue University in Lafayette Indiana and is expected to return next week.

Richard N. Davis University of Arizona Purdue University LaFayette Indiana

Indians Gather for All-Indian Pow Wow in Flagstaff

Chiefs and tribes from about a dozen southwest reservations converge on Flagstaff for the All-Indian Pow Wow to run July 2 through 4. An estimated 10 000 people are expected as wagons and riders travel to the event, featuring tribal dances and rodeo acts that attract many white spectators.

Flagstaff Vaughan C. Wallace

Arraignments Set Tomorrow in Federal Indictments

Arraignments for defendants indicted by a federal grand jury will be held at 10 a m tomorrow before Judge Dave W Ling. Defendants arrive from Globe Prescott and Tucson and five remain in custody of other districts. Charges include Dyer act forgery escape immigration laws. Most pleas likely in fall as Judge Ling leaves for Los Angeles Saturday.

Phoenix Dave W. Ling Globe Prescott Tucson U. S. Attorney’s Office U. S Ling Los Angeles District Court Albert M. Sames Dist. Atty Frank E. Flynn

Mexico Solons Meet July 25

Mexico City June 27 An extraordinary session of the Mexican congress will begin July 25 to debate compulsory military training and ratify the Sinclair expropriation settlement. The call came from the permanent congressional commission citing the measures’ transcendental importance and urgency. The Sinclair deal valued at 8 500 000 was announced May 8 as full payment for seized properties.

Mexico City Mexican Congress Mexico Consolidated Oil Corporation Sinclair Permanent Congressional Commission Treasury Eduardo Suarez

Woman's Nieces Death From Driving Accident in Albuquerque

In Albuquerque New Mexico Miss Mildred Carter after kissing her niece Maria Gomez goodbye drove to a restaurant. A hospital message revealed her car had run over the child Maria died of a fractured skull. Police held Miss Carter on a charge of lacking a driver's license. A neighbor said the child stepped into the path of the car as it moved past.

Albuquerque N. M Mildred Carter Maria Miss Carter

Time Limit For Cotton Shipments Extended

The agriculture department extended export deadlines for subsidized cotton and cotton products from July 31 to October 31 and from October 31 to November 30. Secretary Wallace cited wartime Europe, cargo shortages, and disrupted shipping as causes for delays, with about 400000 bales remaining to be exported.

Washington Agriculture Department Wallace Europe

Huge Relief Bill Signed By President

President Roosevelt signed a $1,157,711,357 relief appropriation bill barring WPA work relief to aliens and subversive advocates. It requires sworn statements that beneficiaries are not Communists or Bund members. The WPA share totals $975,650,000 with eight month spending flexibility and an expected 2,000,000 monthly enrollment. The bill also allows Civilian Conservation Corps to train enrollees in noncombatant military skills with $25,000,000 allocated.

Washington UPA Roosevelt Bund WPA Congress Civilian Conservation Corps

Storm Tears Roof From New Tucson Storeroom

J. D. Nevelle of Emery Park watched a freak summer storm level his new storeroom in Tucson. A hailstorm shattered windows and a high wind hurled the 16 by 25 foot roof 600 feet, completely destroying the building while his two sleeping children hid nearby.

J. D. Nevelle Emery Park Nevelle

Cornell to Host Psychologists at Summer Station

An unusual use of academic facilities at Cornell University during vacation will bring a group of psychologists to the Cornell Summer Station in Psychology. The guests will study and conduct research with no tuition or fees charged.

Ithaca, N. Y. UP Cornell University Cornell

China to inspect all peanuts before export to US defense projects

China plans to inspect every peanut prior to shipment to the United States for defense related work such as airport construction, aiming to ensure quality and compliance for security sensitive projects.

China America

Phoenix Pastor Named Franciscan Provincial

The Rev. Martin Knauff O F M was elected provincial for the Franciscan western province covering Arizona California Oregon Washington and Utah. He will serve a three year term after serving 12 years as pastor of St Marys Catholic church in Phoenix and three years as vice provincial. His successor at St Marys will be named this week.

Phoenix Martin Knauff St. Mary’s Catholic Church Arizona California Oregon Washington Utah Father Martin St Mary’s Church

Chilean Merchant Marine Helpless After Valparaiso Storm

Chile's merchant fleet suffers severe losses as several vessels are destroyed during the violent Valparaiso storm. Rescue teams assess the damage and count casualties and missing survivors.

Chile Valparaiso

Phoenix Child Dies Of Scorpion Sting

An 18 month old child died in a Phoenix hospital after being stung by a scorpion while in bed with her mother. The incident occurred late last night and authorities reported the death today.

Phoenix Scorpion Sting Sae Pat Ie Rios

Oldest USM Acknowledged as Western Hemisphere College

The University of San Marcos in Peru is identified as the oldest institution of higher learning in the western hemisphere, marking a historic milestone for higher education in the region.

Western Hemisphere The University of San Marcos Peru

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