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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1941

Page

3

Cultural Work Will Be Topic At University

Miss Irene Aloah Wright of the U S State Department cultural relations division will lecture at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the campus library patio at the University of Arizona She formerly edited the Cuban Magazine and was city editor of the Havana Telegraph She has received honors from Spain and Cuba and authored books on Caribbean and Havana history She is a Colorado native and a Roanoke College and Stanford graduate.

Irene Aloah Wright U. S Department of State Division of Cultural Relations University of Arizona Havana Telegraph Havana Post Department of Agriculture Miss Wright Washington, D. C State Department Spain Alphonso XII Cuba Carlos Manuel Cestedes Women Geographers of Washington Seville International Congress of Americanists Wright Library of Congress National Archives Havana Academy of History Caribbean Havana Colorado Roanoke College Stanford University

Poison Outbreak Affects 300 At Masonic Picnic

In Williamsport Pennsylvania on June 28 a wave of illness struck about 300 attendees at a 5000 person Masonic fete. Officials investigated food ice cream and beverages as the possible cause while 45 were hospitalized but none seriously ill.

Williamsport George Lamade Joseph M. Schumacher Charles W. Jones Lamade

Marines Will Help Maintain Contacts

The Navy department announced a U S Marine detachment of three officers and 60 men has been sent to London to facilitate communications between United States offices there. The move follows expansion of embassy work and multiple new offices, with Marines aiding liaison duties.

Washington U.P Navy Department Today U. S London United States Navy

FDR Popularity Hits New High in Public Opinion

A 1941 Gallup survey shows 76 percent of Americans approve of President Roosevelt, rising from 73 percent in May as support for his wartime leadership grows. The piece notes Churchill at 86 percent in Britain and discusses comparative democratic public opinion.

George Gallup American Institute of Public Opinion Princeton N. J Roosevelt Presi Wendell Willkie England Wales British Institute of Public Opinion American Institute Winston Churchill British Churchill Britain British Institute Balkan Crete Balkans London “News Chronicle Nazi Germany Italy News Chronicle Jacana United States

Mercury Drops Below Freezing in Northern Arizona

The U S weather bureau reported a cold snap with Flagstaff dipping to 31 degrees the lowest in the nation. Ash Fork reached 33 and Prescott 35 while Phoenix and Yuma saw highs in the 90s and lows in the 60s.

Arizona Phoenix Flagstaff U. S. Weather Bureau Ash Fork Prescott Yuma

Nogales Accepts Plans For Water Plant

Nogales Sonora approves a federal plan to install a 2.5 million peso pumping plant to ease summer water shortages. The government pays one third, consumers another third, and water receipts cover the rest. Dr Victor Fernandez Manero, surgeon general of Mexico, outlined the project and departs for Mexico City after inspecting a sewage drainage plan.

Nogales Sonora Mex Victor Fernandez Manero Mexico Manero Mexico City

Yavapai Mining Man Dies Unexpectedly

Prescott learns of the death of 71 year old Italian born mining pioneer Mike Verretto who arrived in the United States in 1889 and Arizona in 1890. He helped found the Congress mine in Congress Junction and is survived by his wife and son O R Verretto of Clarkdale. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 10 AM in Prescott.

Prescott Mike Verretto Yavapai County Italy Verretto United States Arizona Congress Junction Congress O. R. Verretto Clarkdale

Two Governors Of Mexico To Visit Arizona

Arizona announces planned visit by Sonora Governor Anselmo Macias and Sinaloa Governor Loaiza to Phoenix for July 4 celebrations. They will be hosted by Governor Osborn, with a border welcome by Fred Edwards and a two day Phoenix stay including a military planes review and a visit to Prescott's frontier days rodeo.

Phoenix Arizona Sonora Sinaloa Anselmo Macias Loaiza Osborn Macias Fred Edwards Nogales Prescott

Nogales Resident Dora Eppstein Buried in El Paso

Nogales Arizona June 28 Funeral services for Dora Eppstein 69 longtime Nogales resident will be held in El Paso Texas tomorrow She died yesterday of heart ailment widow of Benhart Eppstein she will be laid beside her husband who died in 1935 Surviving relatives include Mrs Charles J Braker Mrs Ben Bracker Mrs Ben Capin Louis A Eppstein of Nogales Mrs Leslie Levy Mrs Joe Chernoy of El Paso Mrs Marcel Weiller of Carlsbad New Mexico and Maurice Eppstein of Fort Worth Texas

Nogales Ariz Dora Eppstein el Paso Texas Eppstein Benhart Eppstein Charles J. Braker Ben Bracker Ben Capin Louis A. Eppstein Leslie Levy Joe Chernoy Marcel Weiller Carlsbad N. M Maurice Eppstein Fort Worth

Brazil Plant Aims 5.5 Million Pounds Caffeine From Coffee Bags

A Sorocaba operation plans to extract 5 500 000 pounds of caffeine from 5 000 000 bags of coffee but faces a puzzling question since the amount greatly exceeds total global usage.

Sorocaba Brazil

Tucson to Celebrate Christmas with Citywide Decorations

The Junior Chamber of Commerce backed by 61 firms plans Christmas decorations for downtown Tucson. A sponsoring committee will arrange sites including Stone avenue, Congress street, and Pennington street with participation from major retailers, hotels, banks, and theaters. The move follows resident requests after last year’s disappointing lack of festivity.

Chamber of Commerce Jack Wilson The Jaycees Chamber Tucson Merchants Association Wilson Stone Avenue Jackson Council Streets Scott Street 12Th Pennington Streets Sixth Avenue Pennington Broadway Stone Fifth Avenues Congress Street Church Street Fourth Avenue Pennington Street Sixth Avenues Junior Chamber of Commerce Jacome’s Department Store S. H. Kress and Co Sears, Roebuck and Co Levy’s Andy Anderson, Ltd Steinfeld’s Pitt's Jeweler T. Ed Litt Valley National Bank Langers Floral Company Pioneer Hotel Howard and Stofft J. C. Penney Co Greenwald and Adams White House Department Store Martin Drug Co Jones Drug Co F. W. Woolworth Co Karl’s Shoe Store J. G. Damskey Sam Paris Jewel Box Tru-Value Walgreen Drug Priser’s Grade Electric Company Western Union Mode O’day Lerner’s State Theatre McLellan’s Gus Taylor's Little Gem Mode Shoe McWhorter Music Co Lewis Nu Art Photo Service Personal Finance Co P. M. Elias

Turner To Be State Defense Secretary

Phoenix attorney Kelly Turner may be appointed secretary of the Arizona civilian defense council. Governor Osborn’s office denied a selection, but noted Turner as a possible pick. Turner, a former newspaperman and Hayden aide, backed Osborn’s 1938 campaign and last year’s victory. Salary paid from the governor’s contingent fund.

Phoenix Kelly Turner Arizona Civilian Defense Council Osborn Turner Carl Hayden

Conveyor Belts Speed Plane Production At Martin Plant

The Glenn L. Martin company reports conveyor belts cut man hours on some sub assemblies by half and promise further savings as workers adjust. The belt system segments tasks among multiple operators, improving pace, reducing errors, and freeing skilled workers for higher duties.

Martin Baltimore Glenn L. Martin Company Harry F. Vollmer Vollmer

Tucson Soap Box Derby Moves From A Mountain Course

Derby officials announce a new two block Congress Street course from Meyer to Granada for this year. A ramp will add speed for a fair start while the A Mountain road is condemned as too dangerous. The race is set for Aug 3 at 5 p.m. with helmets for entrants and sponsor names due. Nogales participants encouraged to contact Wally Smith.

Tucson Wil Congress Street Meyer Granada Streets Jack Kastner Meyer Street Granada Street Tucson Daily Citizen O’rielly Motor Company City Fire Department Kastner Nogales Wally Smith

Phoenix to Get Big Share of Lieu Tax

Phoenix will receive 57 907 56 in the first apportionment of automobile lieu tax revenue announced by County Assessor Jim Brush. Municipalities share 25 percent of tax on cars within their limits with rest going to state counties and school districts. Other apportionments include Mesa 6 395 12 Glendale 4 297 62 Tempe 2 572 29 Tolleson 1 532 35 Chandler 1 096 61 Wickenburg 880 65 Gilbert 741 29.

Phoenix Jim Brush Maricopa County Mesa Glendale Tempe Tolleson Buckeye Chandler Wickenburg Gilbert

Steam Locomotives in Paraguay Still Burn Wood

In Paraguay twenty five steam locomotives continue to use wood as their fuel source amid aging railway equipment. The use of wood contrasts with modern steam operations and highlights the country’s transport challenges.

Paraguay

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Jones Arizona Mortuary, Inc Ambulance Service Fdr PRI Nogales, Son Yavapai DR. Hawkins W. Congress Plates Credit Fast Service Governor Osborn State Defense Eta Mr ReLlads North Stone Ave Citizens Auto Lines By Alton L. Blakeslee Granada Grabe East Congress Rods and Bearings Precision Built Ard Derby Cleveland Goodrich N. Sixth Ave Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power CO
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